Image of Teaching Profession According to Teachers Evaluations

Abstract

This study, which was carried out using a mixed method research model, aims to explain how teachers' thoughts and observations about the image of the teaching profession and their suggestions for solutions to the problems related to the image of the teaching profession are seen by those who perform the profession. The research was conducted in Konya. Quantitative data were obtained from 439 teachers by stratified random sampling method and qualitative data were obtained from 16 teachers by maximum diversity sampling method. According to the quantitative findings of the study, it was concluded that the image of the teaching profession was at a medium level, the sub-dimensions of professional and personal characteristics, professional attractiveness and status were at a high level, and the dimensions of social perception and media were at a low level. According to the qualitative findings of the study, most of the teachers who participated in the research see the image of the teaching profession at a very low level or negatively. In order for the image of the teaching profession to reach a better level, the statements that teachers should continuously improve themselves and exhibit positive behaviours, and the suggestions that the Ministry of National Education and political actors should take care of teachers and better explain the activities and practices of teachers to the society came to the fore.

Keywords

• Image
• Image of the teaching profession
• Teachers

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