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PROFESSION
TYPES OF TEACHERS
Some teachers are teachers by:
Choice
Chance
Force
Accident
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THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Teaching as a profession
Teaching as a mission
Teaching as a vocation
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Teaching as a profession
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If teaching is your mission then it means:
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Teaching as a vocation
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If teaching is your vocation then it means:
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Professional Ethics
The professional :
• renders service and shows concern for
people.
• does not require close supervision or
direction.
• does not work by the hour or expect to be
paid by the hour.
• assumes responsibility for personal
behaviour.
• maintains good physical, emotional,
and mental health.
• continually seeks to improve.
• is loyal to colleagues.
• does not attempt to advance at the
expense of others.
• possesses good communication and
public relation skills.
• gives others credit for their ideas
and work.
• meets commitments and obligations
fully and on time.
• is proud of the teaching profession.
Going beyond...