Achievement Motivation, Career Aspiration and Academic Achievement for Effective Inclusion amongst Undergraduate Teacher Trainees in Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi

Abstract

The achievement motivation to the hundred was measured using the Mady’s need for achievement scales. Furthermore, the relationship between, students’ N ’ach, students career aspiration in three fields of education (school, ministry and university) at ages 29, 30 and 90 years and students’ academic achievement (CGPA) were investigated. The results showed that the students that constituted the sample had fairly high need for achievement. There were no significant sex differences in students N’ach. The results further showed that N'ach preferring university teaching career. There was no relationship between career aspirations at years. The results also showed that N ’ach was positively related to academic achievement. The findings of the results were discussed in relation to previous findings elsewhere and their implication mentioned.