Motivational Typologies among Teachers and Differences Within

Abstract

The current study investigated teaching typologies, more specifically, motivational profiles and differences among the identified typologies based on their instructional beliefs and teaching efficacy beliefs. Data was collected using surveys from preservice teachers in the United States (N=327) enrolled in a traditional teacher training program at a major university in the Southeast. Study results identified distinct teacher typologies based on their teaching motivations, and differences with respect to their instructional and efficacy beliefs. Study findings can help researchers and teacher education programs understand the complex interplay between teaching motivations, beliefs and cultural nuances related to these concepts. Study implications are further discussed in relation with findings.