A study on pertinent infl uencing factors on teachers’ professional identity

Abstract

In order to evaluate the present state of teachers’ professional identity (TPI), 177 teachers in primary and secondary schools in Zibo of Shandong Province of China were surveyed by a questionnaire designed by the authors. The results reveals: (1) high professional identity for the overall level of teachers; (2) significant difference in genders and titles of professional positions; (3) significant difference between primary and secondary school teachers; (4) significant difference in professional motivations and satisfaction degrees of salaries among teachers.