Analysis of Differences in Educational Performance of Pre-service Elementary School Teachers by Personal and University Life Characteristics

This study aimed to categorize pre-service elementary teachers based on their personal and university life characteristics, analyze differences in their educational outcomes (academic achievement, educational satisfaction, and career development), and propose measures to improve these outcomes. Employing latent class analysis, a statistical method used to identify qualitatively different subgroups within a population that share certain characteristics, the study yielded the following key findings. First, the analysis identified three groups: Group 1 (actively involved in school life and highly satisfied), Group 2 (older with part-time work experience), and Group 3 (less satisfied with university life). Second, the study highlights the need for customized support tailored to individual student characteristics. Third, there is a need to expand programs that promote student bonding. Fourth, the overall system should be improved to enhance university satisfaction.