Research Article

Motives of Masters for the Teaching Profession: Development of the MMTP Questionnaire

Table 2

Items and factor loadings based on the pattern matrix of the 7-factor model.

FactorLoadingsItems

Subject Orientation.75I would like to motivate pupils about my discipline
.74I want to encourage pupils to deepen their understanding of my discipline
.73I want to make my discipline more fascinating
.65I want to stimulate care for my discipline
.61I want to help pupils understand my discipline
.48I want to teach pupils something new
.48I want pupils to experience pleasure in learning

Job Conditions.78I want a job in education because it provides job security
.63The chances of finding a job in education are high
.59I see no other job opportunities for me
.57Teaching is a logical consequence of my previous study choices

Job Dynamics.70I want a job with lots of variation
.64I want a dynamic job
.53I want a lot of autonomy in my job
.47I want a job in which I do not have to sit still the whole time
.43My job should keep on challenging me

Teaching Orientation.71I like standing in front of an audience
.67Teaching suits me
.53I enjoy teaching
.49I like talking
.46I like leading a group of pupils

Pupil Orientation.67I want to help pupils
.58I want to prepare pupils for further studies or the job market
.52I want to offer opportunities to pupils
.52I want to show pupils what they are able to do
.52I want to make an extra effort for pupils experiencing learning difficulties
.46I want to help pupils with their study or career choice

Idealism.75I want to contribute to society by means of education
.67I want to shape the next generation
.64I want to improve the world a little
.60I want to improve education
.50I want to encourage pupils’ idealism

Combining Possibilities.70I would like to have nice working hours
.64I would like to work close to home
.63I would like to combine my job with my family life
.46I want a lot of holidays