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Teaching As A Profession
Teaching is the specialized application of knowledge, skills and
designed to attribute unique service to meet the educational needs of the individual and of society. The choice of learning activities whereby the goals of education are realized in the school is the responsibility of the teaching profession.
In addition to providing students with learning opportunities to meet curriculum outcomes, teaching emphasizes the development of values and guides students in their social relationships. Teachers employ practices that develop positive self-concept in students. Although the work of teachers typically takes place in a classroom setting, the direct interaction between teacher and student is the single most important element in teaching.
Why Teaching is considered as a profession
The continued professionalization of teaching is a long standing goal of the teacher community. Professionalism is a complex and elusive concept; it is dynamic and fluid. Six generally accepted criteria are used to define a profession. The teaching profession fulfils those criteria in the following ways:
1.Its members have an organized body of knowledge that separates the group from all others
2. It serves a great social purpose
3. There is co- operation achieved through a professional organization
4. There is a formal period of preparation and a requirement for continuous growth and development
5. There is a degree of autonomy accorded the professional
6. The profession has control or influence over education standards, professional development, ethical and performance standards, and professional discipline
Teachers As Professionals
The teacher is the essential element in the delivery of instruction to students, regardless of the mode of instruction. A teacher has professional knowledge and skills gained through formal preparation and experience. Teachers provide personal, caring service to students by diagnosing their needs and by planning, selecting and using methods and evaluation procedures designed to promote learning. The processes of teaching include understanding and adhering to legal and legislated frameworks and policies; identifying and responding to student learning needs; providing effective and responsive instruction; assessing and communicating student learning; developing and maintaining a safe, respectful environment conducive to student learning; establishing and maintaining professional relationships; and engaging in reflective professional practice. These processes must be free of discriminatory practices and should contribute to the holistic development of students who are actively engaged, responsible and contributing members of a democratic society. The educational interests of students are best served by teachers who practice under conditions that enable them to exercise professional judgement. Teachers have a right to participate in all decisions that affect them or their work, and have a corresponding responsibility to provide informed leadership in matters related to their professional practice.
Why Teaching is considered as a profession
The continued professionalization of teaching is a long standing goal of the teacher community. Professionalism is a complex and elusive concept; it is dynamic and fluid. Six generally accepted criteria are used to define a profession. The teaching profession fulfils those criteria in the following ways:
1.Its members have an organized body of knowledge that separates the group from all others
2. It serves a great social purpose
3. There is co- operation achieved through a professional organization
4. There is a formal period of preparation and a requirement for continuous growth and development
5. There is a degree of autonomy accorded the professional
6. The profession has control or influence over education standards, professional development, ethical and performance standards, and professional discipline
Teachers As Professionals
The teacher is the essential element in the delivery of instruction to students, regardless of the mode of instruction. A teacher has professional knowledge and skills gained through formal preparation and experience. Teachers provide personal, caring service to students by diagnosing their needs and by planning, selecting and using methods and evaluation procedures designed to promote learning. The processes of teaching include understanding and adhering to legal and legislated frameworks and policies; identifying and responding to student learning needs; providing effective and responsive instruction; assessing and communicating student learning; developing and maintaining a safe, respectful environment conducive to student learning; establishing and maintaining professional relationships; and engaging in reflective professional practice. These processes must be free of discriminatory practices and should contribute to the holistic development of students who are actively engaged, responsible and contributing members of a democratic society. The educational interests of students are best served by teachers who practice under conditions that enable them to exercise professional judgement. Teachers have a right to participate in all decisions that affect them or their work, and have a corresponding responsibility to provide informed leadership in matters related to their professional practice.
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