Motivational factors that influenced the faculty of De La Salle Health Sciences Campus in choosing teaching as a career

Date of Completion

2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Faculty, Motivation, Career Choice, Teaching

Abstract

This study utilized an non-experimental, descriptive type of research. Purposive sampling technique was used in which questionnaires were distributed to 125 faculty members from College of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Physical Therapy, and College of Medical Radiation Technology. The questionnaire used as main instrument was patterned after the questionnaire used by Lee and Perez (1992). Actual data gathering was conducted to DLSHSC after obtaining consent from the colleges’ respective deans. In the analyses of data gathered, frequency, percentage, mean, t-test, and f-test were the main statistical treatments used. The following conclusions were drawn: 1) Majority of the respondents were female, married, BSPT graduates, with 0-5 years teaching experience, with a monthly income of P10,001-P20,000 and from the college of Nursing and Midwifery (CNM); 2) Majority of the respondents are moderately satisfied on the motivational factors that influenced them to choose teaching as their career. It shows that commitment and sincerity to serve and teach the students are the primary reasons why they chose to be a teacher in spite of low monetary compensation; 3) Based on the following findings, there is no significant difference in the motivational factors that influenced the faculty of DLSHSC in choosing teaching as a career when grouped according to gender, civil status, length of teaching experience and monthly income. It does not matter whether they are male or female, single or married, have been teaching for a short or long time, and are receiving a low or high salary, as long as they are committed to their profession. However, when the respondents are grouped according to educational attainment, there is a significant difference for the reason that it is major qualification to become an educator. This can greatly affect their ability to teach and impart important knowledge to students. Also, there is a significant difference when the respondents are grouped according to department because naturally, the department where one is employed at is reflective of his/her professional achievement. A registered nurse is likely to pursue a career in nursing department, a physical therapist to a PT department, and a medical radiation technologist to MRT department

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