Shortage of quality faculty in the higher education is a big challenge to be addressed in Indian education system. The research aim was to investigate the influence of teachers in motivation level of students for career development in academics. There are reports that India faces a shortage of 300,000 faculty members in its universities and colleges. It is estimated that the shortage will increase at the rate of 100,000 each year. These are big numbers even for a country of one billion-plus people and counting. What is remarkable is that the faculty shortage is serious not only in poor-quality public universities and colleges, but even at the world-class Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). There is a shortage of 12 lakh government school teachers. The UNESCO Institute of Statistics goes one step further. In a 2010 report, it says India will need 20 lakh new teachers by 2015. The truth is that, with some exceptions, higher education is in deep rot. India produces a sufficient number of high-quality Ph.D.’s but unable to motivate them to opt for jobs in academics within India. Students motivation is important owing to importance of very less number of intellectual mass are opting for academic career in their professional life. This study is proposed to identify the factors that help to know students’ attitudes towards making career in academics and highlight the role of teachers deciding student’s professional career. This will assist educational thinkers to introspect and guide the teachers to play their role in motivating students, especially the intelligent student mass to opt for the career in academics. Coming to higher studies in most of the cases are linked with the career choice in academics. The findings that about 88% of the respondents would complete the courses and there is an 80% probability for them to choose career in academics. This number is encouraging. But the reality may be different unless we are able to maintain the motivation level of these students.
There are several factors responsible in the career decision making. Self motivation remains as deciding factor for many of people. The self motivation is also more sustainable in nature. Some of the important self motivating factors like - Opportunity for life long learning , Contribute in developing good human being and highly motivated society and Respectable profession with power, facilities and high salary needs special attention.
Table of Contents
1. Background
1.1 Need of present study
1.2 Objectives of present study
1.3 Hypothesis
1.4 Delimitation:
2. Review of the literature
3. Research design and procedure
3.1 Sample summary and representation of population:
3.2 Tool used in the study
3.3 Field and analytical Procedure
4. Analysis and interpretation of data
4.1 Respondents chance of opting career in academics
4.2 Factors affecting the reasons behind opting for the teaching profession:
4.2.1 Rejection of Alternative options (Extrinsic)
4.2.1.1 Reliability analysis of Factors related to rejection of alternative
4.2.2 Self-exploration (Intrinsic)
4.2.2.1 Reliability analysis of Factors related to self exploration
4.4.3 Career and Qualifications (Extrinsic)
4.2.3.1 Reliability analysis of Factors related to Career qualification
4.4.4 Social enjoyment (Extrinsic)
4.2.4.1 Reliability analysis of Factors related to Social enjoyment
4.4.5 Social Pressure (Extrinsic)
4.2.5.1 Reliability analysis of Factors related to Social pressure
4.2.6 Altruism (Intrinsic)
4.2.6.1 Reliability analysis of Factors related to Altruism
4.2.7 Role of teachers in career decision:
4.4.7.1 Reliability of Factors related to learning environment
4.3 Motivating factors operating behind choice of academics
4.3.1 Motivations to choose a career in Academics:
4.3.2 Aspects of teachers as source of motivation so as to choose a career in academics:
4.3.3 Aspects of teachers as discouraging factor in choosing a career in academics:
5. Conclusion and suggestion
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The research investigates the influence of teachers on the motivation levels of postgraduate and research students regarding their pursuit of an academic career. It seeks to identify the key intrinsic and extrinsic factors that drive student career choices and examines how professional interactions with educators shape these decisions, ultimately aiming to propose remedial strategies to address the faculty shortage in higher education.
- Influence of teachers on student career motivation.
- Differentiating between intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors.
- Impact of teaching environment and professional interaction on academic career choices.
- Identification of discouraging factors within the academic profession.
- Strategic recommendations to improve recruitment of high-quality faculty.
Excerpt from the Dissertation
1. Background
Shortage of quality faculty in the higher education is a big challenge to be addressed in Indian education system. The proposed research aims to investigate the influence of teachers in motivation level of students for career development in academics. The study shall be conducted in different departments at HNB Garhwal University. Data shall be collected on from the population consisted of all student and teachers in the HNB Garhwal University, Birla & Chauras Campus. Stratified Random sampling technique will be used to select sample of the study. Sample of this study would comprise of both male and female students of the different departments of the University. Departments to be sampled shall include at least one department from each school, selected after randomization. The sample size from each department shall be decided based on the availability of students and teachers response. It is proposed that the sample size should be good enough to get a representative sample of population.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter outlines the critical shortage of quality faculty in Indian higher education and introduces the research aim of investigating teacher influence on student motivation for academic careers.
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE: This section examines theoretical frameworks regarding student motivation, categorizing it into intrinsic and extrinsic types and discussing how educational institutions contribute to career development.
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND PROCEDURE: This chapter details the methodological approach, including the use of a survey among 50 students and the application of a structured questionnaire to assess motivational drivers.
CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA: This core section presents the survey findings, analyzing various extrinsic and intrinsic factors—such as social pressure, altruism, and teacher interaction—that influence students' decisions to choose academia.
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND SUGGESSION: This final chapter synthesizes the study's findings, highlighting that while many students show an interest in academics, active intervention by teachers is required to improve the status of the profession and address faculty shortages.
Keywords
Academic Career, Student Motivation, Teacher Influence, Higher Education, Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, Faculty Shortage, Career Development, Teaching Profession, Self-Exploration, Altruism, Social Pressure, Educational Reform, Professionalism, Questionnaire Analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this dissertation?
The dissertation investigates how university teachers influence the motivation of students to pursue careers in academia, particularly within the context of the Indian higher education system.
What are the central themes discussed in the work?
The study centers on understanding the factors—both intrinsic (e.g., self-exploration, altruism) and extrinsic (e.g., social pressure, job prospects)—that shape a student's decision to enter the teaching profession.
What is the primary research question?
The research aims to identify the factors influencing student motivation for academic careers and to determine how teachers can act as catalysts to inspire students to choose teaching as a profession.
Which scientific methods were employed for this study?
The researcher used a quantitative approach, involving a stratified random sample of 50 university students who were evaluated using a developed questionnaire (ITMSCDAQ1) and analyzed using SPSS 17.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body provides an extensive review of literature on motivation, details the research design, presents comprehensive statistical analyses of survey data, and discusses the role of teachers as both sources of motivation and discouragement.
Which keywords best summarize the research?
Key terms include Academic Career, Student Motivation, Teacher Influence, Faculty Shortage, Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation, and Professional Development in Higher Education.
How do teachers act as a discouraging factor?
The study identifies that factors such as unhealthy competition among faculty, lack of research innovation, rude behavior, and poor communication skills negatively impact a student's perception of the teaching profession.
What specific role does the teacher play in student career decisions?
Teachers serve as "active socialization agents." Their dedication, knowledge, and feedback are vital in helping students develop a positive attitude toward learning and, consequently, toward selecting an academic career.
What is the significance of "Altruism" in this research?
Altruism is identified as a powerful intrinsic motivator; the study finds that many students are drawn to academia because they genuinely want to contribute to society and help others through education.
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- Ambika Dhar Dasgupta (Autor), 2014, Influence of Teachers on Motivation of Students for Career Development in Academics, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/279809
