Analysis

The Subjective Aspects of the Teaching Profession Scale evaluates the subjective views and perceptions of teachers regarding their professional life. This scale aims to highlight teachers’ and educators’ personal feelings, perceptions, and experiences concerning their profession. The subjective aspects usually examined include satisfaction, sense of value, recognition and support, fatigue, and the balance between professional and personal life.

Purpose

The main purpose of the scale is to assess the subjective aspects of teaching and to identify areas that may influence teachers’ professional satisfaction and effectiveness. This tool can help in recognizing both the positive and negative elements of teaching.

Scoring

The scale includes a series of questions or statements related to the subjective aspects of the teaching profession. Participants are asked to respond using a Likert scale, ranging from “1 = Strongly Disagree” to “5 = Strongly Agree.”

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