Evaluation of the Factors Affecting Teacher Identity Development of Pre-Service Teachers: A Mixed Method Study


KAVRAYICI C.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.2020, no.89, pp.93-110, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2020 Issue: 89
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.14689/ejer.2020.89.5
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.93-110
  • Keywords: Teaching profession, professional identity, prospective teachers, teacher training, PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY, CONSTRUCTION
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The definition of teacher identity is based on the interpretation of the meanings in educational environment and daily life experiences. The literature highlights that teacher education experiences have a central role in teacher identity construction. It is evident that exploring teacher identity is crucial during the process of teacher education. Therefore, the aim of the study was to examine the factors affecting teacher identity development in the process of teacher education.