Please answer the following questions as completely as you can. Feel free to use the backsides of the questionnaire if you need additional space.

(If you attended graduate school for the purpose of attaining teacher certification)

1. According to research, individuals usually choose to teach for the reasons listed below. Please indicate those that apply to you. Mark off your choices in descending numerical order of priority (1 = 1st priority, 2 = 2nd priority, etc.)

If there were other reasons that motivated you to enter the teaching profession, please describe them below.

2. According to research, decisions to enter teaching are sometimes impeded by certain obstacles that are listed below. Please indicate those that you struggled with. Mark off your choices in descending numerical order of priority (1 = the most difficult obstacle to overcome).