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The aim is to identify the factors that motivate teachers to accept jobs working with severely and profoundly mentally retarded children.

May 20, 2026Education and training of the mentally retarded

Teacher Education: Factors Which Motivate Job Acceptance among teachers of Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded Children

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OHOliver L. HurleyGoogle (United States)DMDonald S. MarozasSUNY Geneseo DMDeborah C. MaySt Vincent's Hospital

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Identifies motivational factors influencing job acceptance in teachers of severely mentally retarded children, indicating their importance in career choice.

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The aim is to identify the factors that motivate teachers to accept jobs working with severely and profoundly mentally retarded children.
Surveyed 360 teachers from Pennsylvania involving the Pennsylvania Training Model.
Collected responses from 235 teachers regarding their motivations for job acceptance.
Challenge and practicum experiences were the most prevalent motivational factors for job acceptance.
Rewarding experiences may also influence career choices among teachers.

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Hurley et al. (1980) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4ee2f03e14405aa9a1fc https://doi.org/10.1177/001312378001500409

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Identifies motivational factors influencing job acceptance in teachers of severely mentally retarded children, indicating their importance in career choice.

Teacher Education: Factors Which Motivate Job Acceptance among teachers of Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded Children

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Teacher Education: Factors Which Motivate Job Acceptance among teachers of Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded Children

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