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Teaching as a Profession

Teaching as a Profession. By Group E. What Does it Mean to be a Professional. Raise the bar . Don't settle for mediocrity A professional is a master, not a jack-of-all trades master of none Learn line by line continually in order to be better

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Teaching as a Profession

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  1. Teaching as a Profession By Group E

  2. What Does it Mean to be a Professional • Raise the bar. Don't settle for mediocrity • A professional is a master, not a jack-of-all trades master of none • Learn line by line continually in order to be better • A professional doesn't sit idly when there's work to be done • Optimism is the best weapon in one's arsenal • If at first you don't succeed, try try again

  3. Components of Professionalism: • COMPETENCE • PERFORMANCE • CONDUCT

  4. Competence • Preparation- being ready for all varieties of class dynamics makes for a better learning environment and for class management • Knowledge of subject area- with a knowledge of the material less time is spent studying and more time perfecting your teaching techniques • Defined Pedagogy- having a plan on what to teach and when allows for self-evaluations, more freedom in teaching, and faster improvement

  5. Performance • "As individuals, professionals have the right to perform their work as they see fit, based on knowledge acquired through specialized training" (Newman, 1998, p. 121) • Through premeditated and improvisational techniques a teacher conveys concepts and applies them to students' lives • High performance brings with it reliability and dedication.

  6. CONDUCT • Manner in which a teacher carries him/herself is a reflection on one's classroom, school and community • *  Important components of conduct: •     -  Aesthetics: Neat and clean appearance, orderly classroom •     -  Language: Ability to communicate without using derogatory remarks or swearing •     -  Behavior: Polite, ethical actions towards others • *  Ability to maintain effective channels of  communication within the educational community

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