Investigating the factors that influence the choice of teaching as a first career : a report commissioned by the Queensland College of Teachers

The aim of this scoping review was to examine contemporary empirical literature in order to identify factors that influence someone to choose teaching as a first career. The review also aimed to ascertain whether there were any differences between demographic groups. The four commonly recognised purposes of scoping reviews directly align with these aims, namely: to examine the extent, nature and range of research activity on a particular topic or question; to determine the value of undertaking a full systematic review; to summarise and disseminate research findings; and, to identify gaps in the existing research (Arksey & O'Malley, 2005).