1537263017487_Session 1 What is a Profession and its Characteristics final.pptx

Teaching profession

1. The Teaching Profession Romel B . Costales

2. Nature of Teaching Teaching is a process that facilitates learning. Teaching is the specialized application of knowledge, skills and attributes designed to provide unique service to meet the educational needs of the individual and the s ociety. Teaching emphasizes the development of values and guides students in their social relationships .

3. What is a Profession? A profession is an occupation that involves specialized training and formal qualification before one is allowed to practice or work . Society and community place a great deal of trust in the professions .

4. Who is a Professional? A formal qualification (university or college diploma, degree) gained over time . Specialized Knowledge (e.g. teaching secondary Mathematics) License or permission to practice Exhibits high agreed standards of behavior and practice Someone with high personal standards and values

5. Formation of a Profession A profession arises when any trade or occupation transforms itself through   " the development of formal qualifications based upon education, apprenticeship, and examinations, the emergence of regulatory bodies with powers to admit and discipline members, and some degree of monopoly rights."

6. Three Characteristics of Professions Autonomy Status and prestige Power

7. Autonomy Professions tend to be autonomous , – A high degree of control of their own affairs – "professionals are autonomous insofar as they can make independent judgments about their work“ – This usually means "the freedom to exercise their professional judgment."

8. Status and Prestige High Social Status Professions enjoy a high social status, regard and esteem conferred upon them by society. Higher Social Function This high esteem arises primarily from the higher social function of their work, which is regarded as vital to society as a whole and thus of having a special and valuable nature. Professional Expertise All professions involve technical, specialized and highly skilled work often referred to as "professional expertise.“ Entry to the Profession Training for this work involves obtaining degrees and professional qualifications without which entry to the profession is barred (occupational closure). Training also requires regular updating of skills

9. Power All professions have power. This power is used to control its own members, and also its area of expertise and interests. Tends to dominate, police and protect its area of expertise Regulates the conduct of its members exercises a dominating influence over its entire field which means that professions can act monopolist A profession is characterized by the power and high prestige it has in society as a whole. It is the power, prestige and value that society confers upon a profession that more clearly defines it.

10. Characteristic of a Profession Skill based on theoretical knowledge : Professionals are assumed to have: Extensive theoretical knowledge Possess skills based on that knowledge Able to apply in practice. Professional association : Professions usually have : Professional bodies organized by their members To enhance the status of their members and Have carefully controlled entrance requirements .

11. Characteristic of a Profession Extensive period of education : The most prestigious professions usually require : at least 4 to 5 years at college/university . Testing of competence : Before being admitted to membership of a professional body, Requirement to pass prescribed examinations-mainly theoretical knowledge . Institutional training : In addition to examinations, there is usually a requirement : Long period of institutionalized training Continuous upgrading of skills through professional development is also mandatory.

12. Characteristic of a Profession Licensed practitioners : Professions seek to Establish a register or membership Individuals so licensed are recognized as bona fide. Work autonomy : Professionals tend to retain control over their work, Control over their own theoretical knowledge. Code of professional conduct or ethics : Have codes of conduct or ethics disciplinary procedures for those who infringe the rules.

13. Characteristic of a Profession Licensed practitioners : Professions seek to Establish a register or membership Individuals so licensed are recognized as bona fide. Work autonomy : Professionals tend to retain control over their work, Control over their own theoretical knowledge. Code of professional conduct or ethics : Have codes of conduct or ethics disciplinary procedures for those who infringe the rules.

14. Teacher as a Professional The certificated teacher is the essential element in the delivery of instruction to students , regardless of the mode of instruction. A t e ac h er h as profession a l kno w le d ge a n d skil l s gai n ed thro u gh formal preparation a nd experience,

15. Teacher as a Professional The pro c esses of teaching include unde r standing and adh e ring to l e gal and l e gisl a ted fr a m e works and polic i es; i denti f ying and r e sponding to student le a rning ne e ds; providing e f f e ctive and r e sponsive instruction;

16. Teacher as a Professional ass e ssing and commun i cating student l e arn i ng; de v e l oping and ma i ntain i ng a saf e , resp e ctful env i ronment c o nducive to student l e arn i ng; establishing and maintaining professional relationships; and engaging in reflective professional practice .