Abstract:

Higher education is a significant stage of career socialization and professional development. The current presentation focuses on this period, through the results of a survey conducted among students of Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania Teacher Training Institute. These youngsters already chose a university training (Bachelor's degree) and decided that in addition to obtaining their university degree qualification, they also want to acquire the skills and didactic competencies needed to practice teaching.

The measuring tool of the research was a self-edited questionnaire. First-year teacher training students took part in the research, from various fields of study, such as human sciences, technology and agriculture. Our aim was to examine the experiences and views related to teaching and teaching careers, as well as the current opinions regarding future professional career, choosing the teaching profession (who considers the teaching profession important, who would like to choose the teaching profession). The results can be put to good use in both teacher training and further research.

Keywords:

Professional development, teacher training, teaching, teaching career.