The Effects of Gender and Years of Teaching Experience on Explanatory Style of Secondary Vocational Teachers.

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Title: The Effects of Gender and Years of Teaching Experience on Explanatory Style of Secondary Vocational Teachers.
Language: English
Authors: Smith, Bettye P., Hall, Helen C., Woolcock-Henry, Constance
Source: Journal of Vocational Education Research. 2000 25(1):21-33.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Secondary School Teachers, Sex Differences, Teaching Experience, Vocational Education Teachers
Geographic Terms: Georgia
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Attribution Style Questionnaire
ISSN: 0739-3369
Abstract: Secondary vocational teachers in Georgia (n=219) completed the Attributional Style Questionnaire. Both males and females had predominantly optimistic explanatory styles. Teachers with 11-20 years of experience were more optimistic overall and regarding negative events than were those who had taught for over 20 years. (SK)
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ617403
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Secondary vocational teachers in Georgia (n=219) completed the Attributional Style Questionnaire. Both males and females had predominantly optimistic explanatory styles. Teachers with 11-20 years of experience were more optimistic overall and regarding negative events than were those who had taught for over 20 years. (SK)
ISSN:0739-3369