ox [Blaser mosaer ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION ‘What Profession? aA GR ARR AX ‘The term Profession’ stands for an occupation which requires some speciszed study and taining, and the purpose of whichis generally to provide skilled services nd guidance in lew of dente fe oremnerstion A profession sealing and implies acquisition of 4 fond of knowledge, ange skill and thei application in service of humanity. The services rendered by a ‘professional may be direct a wil the ease of teachers and oct ont a8 8m the case of teacher educators i teacher ofa teacher ‘This service might be renderod for limited sepment ‘ofthe population o for a ited period of ine oe pase of life, Tht service is not rendered to the entre stadt ‘population which gets graduation of postgradution, bu it isendetedo those who have aptnue forthe pofeson. 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TB hgh edo pub rant and cone fee Aether practi coin for te compence of prefetanlpracice Sate petrae coe tie pbonce le |, [rete ted em eto the ob person ad ree pabe ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 PROFESSIONALISM Profes so fo eucators encompasses various mpoents that bene stent amin ‘+ Professlonal standards and ethics Adhere lee and ethical guidelines Follow standards defined for the profession Mode! professional demesnor and postive nteriton with others Respect the dives of etsy. ae, gender and special needs Continuous set-refleton and professional development ‘Actas elective pctitioner ‘Acqute ad rein profesional knowledge and skill, Engage in ongoing professional grown At as appropriate, isk ake, stopping out of the comfort zone Enshace paces of if-lng learner Contributons tothe profession Perform as role model freer educators Serve on school, disc, regional and sate eucatonal omits, work srs, Parcpate in professional associations The teacher's ethical ani personal qualities of empty. core, respect. fimess, motivation, perseverance, and a lite ng belief tat they’ can make a diffrence in a student's fe dispostons associated with profest ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 i = TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL, ROLES OF TEACHERS 1. Ava Director of Learning ~The teacher © Plans and organizes leamingactivitie © Leads popilsstdents throug the lasing episodes © Contos te whole earning situations © Apprmses the effsotiveness of the ering 2 Asan Information Processor ~ The teacher... Aalyzes information and events Makes inoemationand events Makes infection readily learnable Facilitates the comprehension of information and events © Interprets information fo earners ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 Communists information in a manner that pupilsstudentscomprtend 3. Asa Knower= The teacher © Koows mich about the gener fells of owledae Mastr thoroughly the subject mater of hier ald f spocaization © Brings learers tothe woe of ideas Provides accurate information Yo pupil students Answers readily pupilstents' questions 4. As a Ploneer in the Work of Ideas ~ The CCsvies stents o new insights nl knowlode Lends stldren to wide ranging and onlimited ingiry Develops now ideas and pracies to meet the noes demands ofthe tne 5. Asa Decision-Maker~ The teacher. © Devides on what objectives should be established DDevies ow the ype of instructional progam that could bes achieve the abjetives 6 Devies on what body of information shouldbe comseyed ‘> Decides on the most effective methods techniques, approaches and materials that will facilitate the attainment ofthe objectives. Desides onthe most appropriate grouping that ‘wold best benefit the lace 6. Asa Judge of Achievement ~The teacher. 12 Defines wht is woh schioving Deine ability level of pple stoeats Evaluates pupl/studentslovel of achievement Determines who willbe promoted or retined ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 7. Asa Counselor The teacher. ‘© Esablshes efleetve reltionsip with the individual pops'sadents © Collects pertinent information about each pupils students Receives confidences © Guides ppilsstadets in understanding hinselt © Gives advice (© Assists puplsmdeas 19 find solutions 10 histber own probleras 8. Asa Moratlst— The teach ‘2 Develops finetonal moral an til eode © Creates aecepable meal atmosphere Establishes nonns for behavior witha and couse the classroom 9. Ava Model for the You ‘The teacher: > Exemplifes the scholarship and ideals valued by society © Demonstates acceptable sets of values 10, Asa Person of Culture ~The teacher... Possesses 2 broad general cultural edeatonls vwellinfrmed of cueat.developmens in ‘anos ils of science Appreciate ats an itrature Demonstates adequate ski in the we of Iangage 11, Asa Coma ty Link The teacher. © Paniciates actively in the ie of the Tnerpets the seool program othe public ©. Brings patents parce in school ativities 1 Ublizes the resoures of the commusity to evel sigiicant application of subject mater ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 12, Asa Mediator of Caltare ~The teacher. Articulate sociah poltesl, and economie reaitions © Develops cultural vals > Tragsuts ule Enrihes cultural growth of puis'studens ‘TEACHER'S RESPONSIBILITIES Dascus«ie ar a iar ce 7 =e (7 exgetapbones | . Eveylisn poo lea Essig ow lpn ie > > > [ici etn alo ~ ou, A. DISCUSSION THREAD Essay questions ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 Answer straghtforwardly the following ‘questions Note: Answers are limited to three sentences only. 1 Why is teaching a profession? ‘Why did you choose teaching as your + How do you become the epitome of a profesional? BTRUE or FALSE, elow ae characterises of teaching ofession, Kent ifthe statement iste for fie, Tips: READ the statements CAREFULLY. There may be wonds negating or changing the thought of the 1. There is an average level of public tsk and confidence in the prfesion and in inva practitioners 2 The pofisson hus agreed-ypoa perfomance standards for admission tothe ofession and for continuance within 3. Professions are occupationally related fecialinstions established and ‘maitaned asa means of providing essential services only to individual 4. Etch profession is conoerned with ny sre of eed oe inction 5. The profession collectively, and the ‘ofesional individually, possesos a body of knowledge and a repertoize of behaviors and skills (professional culture), ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 6 Individual practitioners are eharcerized by a song service motivation aad eine commento competence 1. Ther is abolute freedom from diet on ‘he.job supervision and som diect public valuation of the individual prcttions. 8. The profession is organized ino one professional association, which is granted fsitonomy in contol of the atu work of the profession and the conditions that sound 9. Members ofthe profssion ar involved in decision making in the sevice of the cient These cisions are made in accordance withthe ost valid Knowledge avilable, against a background of principles and theories, and within the eoniext of possible imprct oa cotter related conditions or deisons. 10, Autor to practice in any individual case derives fom the elt of the employing oemaizaton: accoutbiity fr the competence of profesional practice within the paricular ease to he profession ive 11 Preparation for and induction into the profession is provided trough a proacted reparation program, 12. The profession is based on one or more undergrding disciplines fom which it tol its ov applied knowledge and kl 13, The services rendre by a professional say be direct as will the ease of teachers ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 and doctors or inditet as is inthe case of teacher edators teacher of tac. 14, A profession is calling and implies ssguision ofa fond of knowledge, range sbills and ther application ia service of umaniy 13, The term ‘Profession’ stands for an ‘ocupation wich requires eeneralized study and wining, and the pupose of whichis senecally 10 provide skilled services and ‘uidance in ea of @ definite fee or (C.Multiple Choice Test on ne the correct answer. 1. Which does not belong on the roles of teacher as jude of achievemen? 4 Defines what is wot achieving 1. Knows much about ei laws «Defines ability level of stents Determines who will be promoted or retined 2. What particular role ofa teacher des the Jeating the stdents though te leaning episode, controlling. the whole learning situstons and appraising the effectiveness of the eaming situations? ‘Asan information procesor Asa Director of Leaming «Asa Pioneer in the Worl f Ideas Asa Mod! ofthe Youth 3. Which does not belong oa the roles of ‘eachor a potson of cults? ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 —__THENATUREOF PROFESSION | EDUCz03 ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 Is wellafoaed of curnt developments sn various fields of ssnce > Approeats as and literature Demoastates adequate Skil inthe use of Tanguage Creates acceptable moral atmosphere 4. Ms, Divine, a Management instructor, actively participates in their monthly community outreach progam. She also organizes school activites which include community involvement. She asks the student” parens tote arin thse school seis. What role of teacher does MS, Divine portay? 8. AsaParon of Cute Asa Community Link © Asa Medistor of Cure Asa Counsel 5S. Sic Rane is ¢ welbknown highsehool teacher became he's considerate of his staat? conoeras, He even listens t tet problems and asiss on finding solutions What ole of a teacher does Sir Raanie poriay? 8. Asa Person of Cate Asa Counscle Asa Community Link 4 Asa Mediator of Cultus 6. Whish is not depiting the responsibility ofatcacher? ‘2. Me. Roa abides by the policis and regulations ofthe schoo Ms. Gie shows her professional atinde ‘with honesty and cae Ms, Leonida teas her students equally sn ily 4. Me Gabe overlooks the sgniticance of ‘ommnity sparta in teaching. 7. Who among the fllowing bes depict the role of tester a the Mediator of eure? a. Me Lorenzo enriches and. transits ‘ula vals and growth 1. Mr. Velasco knows a lot of infomation shout is cut © Ms, Femandez greatly appreciates ars sd erate 4. Mr Mays exemplifies the seolastip and deals valued by society 8, Which among the following is not a esponsibility ofa teacher? a. Evalates stadets' progress and provide ‘various experiences fr ter continues development by. Prepares efetve lesson plans ©. Maintains membership in. profesional cxganization 4 Condicts voluntser works in various 9. Which isnot 2 task of teacher as a ovsionsaker? 8, Decides on what objectives should be tablished 1 Desides om wat body of infomation should be conveyed fe, Decides on what t tach fr the ete schoo year 4: Decides on the most effestive methods, techniques, approaches and materials 10. Why do teachers wear diferent kind of ate To become creative in tnching 2 ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 y C=) GD ‘THE NATURE OF PROFESSION | EDUC203 To become more effective and competent tevcher «Tobe mlificctd in thee profession Tobe fous D. Create a graphleal representation of ‘rofesionaism and the nature of profession Example: Teacher a a Profesional eC [REFERENCES Charnceristies of Profession, Retroved fiom itp woe adam coapofeston bm Cation intext (ADPRIMA, 1997), {Lmgford, Glenn(1978) Teaching as Protsion: An say inthe Philosophy of Eastin Manchester inivesty Press pp 1-38 ‘Nir (2012) What are the knporant Charterites of Profession? Retived out ‘ipso preservonlescomv2012011220861/uhate use portant characteristics profession hil