Influences on Individuals to Enrol in Undergraduate Technology Teacher Education Programs in Australia

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>Within the context of a wide-spread technology teacher shortage, this study focused on undergraduates enrolled in technology teacher education programs (TTEPs) in Australia. The aim of this study was to ascertain the basic demographics of the enrolled student population, and to examine factors that were linked to the decision of individuals in choosing to become technology teachers. The literature search identified useful Australian studies which gave an overview of recent TTEP enrolment trends in tertiary institutions. A questionnaire was constructed as part of the quantitative research design and then distributed to Australian universities that were offering TTEPs at the undergraduate level. From this data the demographics of the respondents were ascertained. To produce a causal model, path analysis was employed using a backward stepwise regression process to weight the dependencies of the model. The study found that enrolees in TTEPs represent a diverse group, with some universities having a distinct clientele profile. The study identified a "desire to teach" as the most positive influence on individuals' decision to enrol in a TTEP. The causal model indicated that it is fostering of hobbies and interests, and the climate, program and personnel of the secondary school that has the potential to influence individuals' decisions to become a technology teacher.</p>
avondale-bepress.articleid1030
avondale-bepress.authorsRon Green
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avondale-bepress.coverpage-urlhttps://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/28
avondale-bepress.document-typethesis
avondale-bepress.field.advisor1Dr Cedric Greive
avondale-bepress.field.advisor2Wilf Rieger
avondale-bepress.field.comments<p>Used by permission: the author</p> <p>A print copy of this thesis is held in the Avondale College Library (SC Theses 607.1194 G82).</p>
avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Green, R. J. (2001). <em>Influences on individuals to enrol in undergraduate technology teacher education programs in Australia</em> (Bachelor's thesis, Avondale College, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/28/</p>
avondale-bepress.field.degree_nameBachelor of Education (Honours) BEd (Hons)
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avondale-bepress.field.for_codes130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy
avondale-bepress.field.publication_date2001-11-01T00:00:00Z
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avondale-bepress.keywordsenrolment
avondale-bepress.keywordsdecision making
avondale-bepress.keywordsundergraduate
avondale-bepress.keywordsteacher education
avondale-bepress.label28
avondale-bepress.publication-date2001-11-01T00:00:00Z
avondale-bepress.publication-titleTheses Bachelor Honours
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avondale-bepress.submission-date2017-12-18T16:53:30Z
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avondale-bepress.titleInfluences on Individuals to Enrol in Undergraduate Technology Teacher Education Programs in Australia
avondale-bepress.typearticle
dc.contributor.authorGreen, Ron
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:26:07Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:26:07Z
dc.date.issued2001-11-01
dc.date.submitted2017-12-18T16:53:30Z
dc.description.abstract<p>Within the context of a wide-spread technology teacher shortage, this study focused on undergraduates enrolled in technology teacher education programs (TTEPs) in Australia. The aim of this study was to ascertain the basic demographics of the enrolled student population, and to examine factors that were linked to the decision of individuals in choosing to become technology teachers. The literature search identified useful Australian studies which gave an overview of recent TTEP enrolment trends in tertiary institutions. A questionnaire was constructed as part of the quantitative research design and then distributed to Australian universities that were offering TTEPs at the undergraduate level. From this data the demographics of the respondents were ascertained. To produce a causal model, path analysis was employed using a backward stepwise regression process to weight the dependencies of the model. The study found that enrolees in TTEPs represent a diverse group, with some universities having a distinct clientele profile. The study identified a "desire to teach" as the most positive influence on individuals' decision to enrol in a TTEP. The causal model indicated that it is fostering of hobbies and interests, and the climate, program and personnel of the secondary school that has the potential to influence individuals' decisions to become a technology teacher.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Green, R. J. (2001). <em>Influences on individuals to enrol in undergraduate technology teacher education programs in Australia</em> (Bachelor's thesis, Avondale College, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/28/</p>
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/11270262
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.rights<p>Used by permission: the author</p> <p>A print copy of this thesis is held in the Avondale College Library (SC Theses 607.1194 G82).</p>
dc.subjectenrolment
dc.subjectdecision making
dc.subjectundergraduate
dc.subjectteacher education
dc.titleInfluences on Individuals to Enrol in Undergraduate Technology Teacher Education Programs in Australia
dc.typeThesis
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