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“I chose to become a teacher because”. Exploring the factors influencing teaching choice amongst pre-service teachers in Ireland

Jennifer HennessyEducation and Professional Studies, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 106-125 | Received 16 Mar 2015, Accepted 25 Jan 2016, Published online: 25 May 2016

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