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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION
- 1. Background
- 1.1 Need of present study
- 1.2 Objectives of present study
- 1.3 Hypothesis
- 1.4 Delimitation:
- CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
- CHAPTER 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
- CHAPTER 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:
- CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND SUGGESSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The dissertation aims to investigate the influence of teachers on the motivation of students pursuing academic careers. This research explores the factors that contribute to student choices, particularly the role of teachers in shaping their career aspirations.
- Factors influencing the decision to pursue an academic career.
- The significance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in career choices.
- The role of teachers as influential figures in shaping career aspirations.
- The impact of teachers on the learning environment and its influence on student motivation.
- The importance of understanding the motivations and aspirations of students in the context of academic career development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter lays the foundation of the study, addressing the background, objectives, hypothesis, and delimitations of the research. It outlines the significance of investigating the influence of teachers on student motivation within the realm of academics.
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE: This chapter delves into existing research on the factors influencing career choices, specifically examining the role of teachers and their impact on student motivation in the context of academic careers. It provides a comprehensive review of relevant studies, theories, and perspectives on the topic.
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND PROCEDURE: This chapter details the research methodology used to gather and analyze data for the study. It outlines the sample size, population representation, tools employed, and analytical procedures used to examine the research question.
CHAPTER 4 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA: This chapter presents the findings of the research, analyzing and interpreting the data collected through surveys and questionnaires. It explores the factors influencing students' decisions to pursue academic careers, highlighting the role of teachers and their influence on student motivation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this dissertation are academic career development, student motivation, teacher influence, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, learning environment, research methodology, and quantitative data analysis.
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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