Beliefs of student of teaching: A case study

Abstract

This contribution is part of the research project "Teachers' beliefs on the pedagogical use of children's preconceptions". The paper presents some of the principal outcomes of the research study focused on the beliefs of a student of teaching. The main objective of the research was to ascertain motivations for study and then for work as a teacher and identify the key factors which affect this role. The means for this identification was a qualitative design case study. The results of the analysis of data obtained lead to a representation of a teaching student, his motivations for working in the teaching profession and his convictions on the teaching profession. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.