Study on the Motivational Variables and Professional Values in the Romanian Academic Environment

AbstractThe issue of the teacher's professional development – an ever current topic is conceptualized in the specialty literature under the form of two aspects; on one hand, the cognitive aspect – applied mainly to the acquisition of pedagogical and specialty abilities and knowledge which offer support in the efficient practice of the didactic profession and on the other hand, the affective aspect, applied to the internal motivation which directs the behavior emotionally: implication, attachment and commitment.The present study proposes to analyze the professional development internal motivation of the teachers from the academic environment, as well as to examine the dynamics of their professional and personal values