There is growing evidence of the power affective dimensions for pro-environmental behavior, as well existing gaps between learning outcomes in recent environmental education literature. Based on need to address that gap, this article explores integration cognitive (ecological knowledge and skills), behavioral domain subjects related environment within Serbian elementary general secondary education. This analysis was performed second cycle school curricula following compulsory subjects:...

The aim of this study was to validate the structure FIT-Choice scale on a Serbian sample pre-service teachers, as well determine motivations and beliefs about teaching profession, test if motivation differs across different groups teachers. After prospective class subject teachers (N = 433) filled in scale, CFAs were performed. For Motivations, adjusted 12-factor model fits data best. Ten original factors replicated, Bludging Time for family appeared separate factors, like first version...

To understand an individual?s behavior, attitudes, and decisions, it is necessary to learn his/her value priorities. In order explore the structure hierarchy of values future preschool class teachers we conducted a survey (N = 232). It relies on famous Schwartz theory in its refined version, applying his PVQ-57 (Portrait Value Questionnaire). The analysis encompassed reliability analysis, goodness fit, multidimensional scaling, mean rating ranking, t-test. obtained data fits theoretical...

The nature of teachers? professional choice motivation has been proved important for the later development. goal present research was to determine role intrinsic in participants? decision become teachers, as well establish importance their We have conducted a quantitative research, within sample consisted 118 secondary school by application survey method (instrument? questionnaire form Likert-type scale). Statistical analysis of: hierarchical cluster analysis, descriptive statistics, factor...

The specificities of general and special school teachers? work might influence their career differently. aim the study was to examine cycle these teachers. A survey conducted on a sample 120 teachers from 95 schools. Five stages were discovered: induction, competency building enthusiasm, frustration, stagnation, wind-down. Results indicate that age, gender, intrinsic, extrinsic factors choice can cycle. When are controlled, experience less enthusiasm more willingness retire than

High concordance of value priorities and actual behaviour implies the importance studying values, especially on teachers as important agents socialization. The theoretical framework comprises Schwartz theory individual a taxonomy values which embraces ten types with different motivational goals. We applied questionnaire in form five-point Likert-scale com?prehensive list sample 163 students, future teachers. hierarchy was defined set most less values. For data analysis we used: descriptive...

The components of ecological li teracy comprise knowledge, attitudes, affect, behavior, and environmental activism. goal this paper is to establish whether activism can be predicted on the basis proenvironmental behavior. In addition this, research examine what extent individuals different levels differ in terms knowledge basic problems, expression attitude apathy, anthropocentrism, belonging nature connection with nature, as well usual practices pro-environmental By surveying a sample adult...

Why choose to become a teacher in Serbia? There is no evidence about teachers? career choice motivation after the newly introduced changes of education Serbia. The authors examine motivations among (future) class and subject teachers (N=132) applying broadly implemented instrument with fine psychometrical characteristics - FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) questionnaire, an additional factor Subject. Teachers perceive as most influential factors: Subject, Intrinsic value,...

The paper presents a study that aimed to establish the nature of link between value orientation future nursery and elementary school teachers motivation for their career choice. Two instruments were used - Schwartz Portrait Values Questionnaire (PVQ-21) Career Choice Scale. findings suggest respondents' choice are relatively homogeneous, but also two groups students can be distinguished according dominant motivating factors, these differ in priorities. Non-parametric correlation showed each...

The environmental issues that our country is faced with are numerous, while the consequences of degradation affect health and quality life citizens. In this context, issue education literacy gaining momentum. present pilot research we examined possibility applying an international instrument for determining level literacy, Middle School Environmental Literacy Survey (MSELS), on a population students in higher grades elementary school Serbia. This measures using four components: knolwedge,...

The starting point of the paper is importance developing skill cooperation and undisputed significance cooperative work for outcomes learning process. We examine effects teacher training conducted in order to encourage teachers implement methods forms aimed at cooperation. Cooperation operationalised through following components: learning, exchange opinions with aim accomplishing goal prosocial behaviour that includes understanding empathy. data were collected by repeated observation -...

Adopting a person-centred perspective, this study sought to determine preservice teachers? profiles based on their motivation for teaching profession and compare them in terms of perceptions the satisfaction with career choice. An additional goal was investigate potential differences between males females, as well prospective class subject teachers. FIT-Choice scale administered 364 Serbian A latent profile analysis identified three profiles. Disengaged negativists are distinguished by weak...

Given the importance of teachers? work and effectiveness, authors have chosen to study how education determines their vocational behavior in terms enthusiasm growing career frustration Serbia Greece. They examined significance level pathway mutual interaction with intrinsic motivation choice. The used survey methodology. questionnaire was administered a convenience sample 213 secondary school teachers. results indicate that characteristics do not differ respect formal conclude transit world...