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Why do Gen Z choose teaching as careers? exploring extrinsic motivations of Gen Z to become teacher in Indonesia Suyatno, Suyatno; Patimah, Lilis; Wantini, Wantini; Maryani, Ika; Hasanah, Enung; Arqam, Mhd. Lailan; Fadlillah, M.
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 20, No 1: February 2026
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v20i1.22981

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The decision to become teacher is greatly influenced by certain motivations such as altruistic, intrinsic, and extrinsic. Examining these motivations influencing individuals’ decisions to become teachers is essential for sustainable professional development. This is because no previous publication has focused on Generation Z’s (Gen Z) extrinsic motivations to pursue teaching profession. Therefore, this study aimed to explore motivations of Gen Z to become teachers in elementary schools. A qualitative analysis was adopted with a focus group discussion method including 58 pre-service teachers learning at the primary school teacher education program. Furthermore, the participants in the analysis were aged 18-22 years and also fell into the Gen Z category. Data obtained from the participants was further analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that extrinsic motivations underlying the desire of Gen Z to become teachers originated from the high social respect teaching receives from society, the promise of prosperity, and adequate employment opportunities. Extrinsic motivations also originated from childhood experiences inspired by religious teachings and the parents. The study further emphasized the importance of understanding the participants’ motivations for entering teaching profession to improve recruitment systems, providing motivation, set hours and workloads, as well as welfare systems for Gen Z teachers.
GANGGUAN BELAJAR PADA ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI MI MA’ARIF MAGUWOHARJO SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA Fadlillah, Muhammad
Edukasi: Jurnal Penelitian dan Artikel Pendidikan Vol 8 No 1 (2016): Vol. 8 No. 1 Juni 2016
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

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Child with learning disorder is one kind of children with special needs. The symptoms of this learning disorder are difficultto concentrate and understand new information resulting from nervous and brain function disorders. Children who experiencelearning disorder will show different attitudes from others, such as like yelling, daydreaming, being frightened, and running toand fro. These attitudes are expressed by Rumiyati Diah Sekar Purwaningsih, a student diagnosed with learning disorder.This learning disorder can be treated with therapy on a regular basis, such as speech therapy, habituation, and social therapy.In addition, early prevention can also be done at prenatal and postnatal time.
GANGGUAN BELAJAR PADA ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI MI MA’ARIF MAGUWOHARJO SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA Fadlillah, Muhammad
Edukasi: Jurnal Penelitian dan Artikel Pendidikan Vol 8 No 1 (2016): Vol. 8 No. 1, Juni 2016
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

Child with learning disorder is one kind of children with special needs. The symptoms of this learning disorder are difficult to concentrate and understand new information resulting from nervous and brain function disorders. Children who experience learning disorder will show different attitudes from others, such as like yelling, daydreaming, being frightened, and running to and fro. These attitudes are expressed by Rumiyati Diah Sekar Purwaningsih, a student diagnosed with learning disorder.This learning disorder can be treated with therapy on a regular basis, such as speech therapy, habituation, and social therapy. In addition, early prevention can also be done at prenatal and postnatal time.