PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASPIRATIONS, AND CAREER CHOICE SATISFACTION

The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of prospective teachers’ professional engagement in the relationship between their professional development aspirations and satisfaction with teaching choice. A total of 297 prospective teachers were voluntarily participated in the study. Results of the study demonstrated that the relationship between prospective teachers’ satisfaction with teaching choice and professional development aspirations was fully mediated by their planned effort regarding the teaching profession. Furthermore, results also showed that the relationship between prospective teachers’ satisfaction with teaching choice and leadership aspirations was significantly mediated by their planned effort regarding the teaching profession.