Primary school teachers' beliefs about education in light of some variables (A field study in schools in the city of Latakia)

Abstract

The research aims to identify the beliefs of primary school teachers about education as a whole and each field separately and its areas: beliefs about (education as a profession, education as a profession to be practiced, the occurrence of learning, self-efficacy, pupils' abilities, his future in the teaching profession).The research employed a descriptive methodology, utilizing a questionnaire administered to a sample comprising 200 male and female primary school teachers. The findings revealed that the teachers' beliefs regarding the teaching profession were, on the whole, at a moderate level. Specifically, the dimension pertaining to their professional future within the teaching career ranked first, registering a high level, while the other dimensions an average performance level. Furthermore, teachers in the first cycle of basic education demonstrated more positive beliefs toward the teaching profession compared to their counterparts in the second cycle. Additionally, teachers holding a Diploma in Educational Qualification exhibited more positive beliefs regarding teaching than did their peers with other academic qualifications; however, it was observed that their beliefs were not influenced by the number of years of their professional experience.