Do the Personality Traits of Teacher Candidates Predict the Perception of Self-Efficacy and Alienation from School?

Certain personality traits have been associated with effective teacher behavior for many years. In addition, in recent years, there has a growing interest the discussion of evaluation as criteria selection candidates. However, research-based evidence was needed on how affect This study examined relationship between candidates' and their self-efficacy perceptions alienation from school. The research designed correlational design. participants consisted 516 candidates studying at two universities, one is West other East Turkey. Descriptive statistics multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze data. results showed that significantly predicted school when gender department decision controlled. Extraversion, openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness positively teachers' self-efficacy, whereas neuroticism negatively. Unexpectedly, extraversion normlessness dimension discussed context training process.