Identity Formation of Pre-service Science Teachers: Focusing on Those Who Changed Their Major to Earth Science Education in Korea

What is it about?

In Korea, the total number of applicants for the 2021 College Scholastic Ability Test was 493,433, of which 133,069 were retakers, accounting for 27% of the. Given this context, the students who change their career paths to teaching focus on the stability and the reputation of becoming a teacher rather than considering their personal interests or skills as job insecurities continue grow and the economy struggles._x000D_ This study seeks to understand the similarities and differences of identity formation and development of three pre-service science teachers (PSTs). The study takes place in the top university in Korea; this contextual factor adds to the particular characteristics of how identity formation influences where PSTs work and how they develop personal or professional identities.

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