The Teaching Profession
A profession goes beyond a job, shaping a career in specialized knowledge, ethical behavior, and commitment to society. Essential traits include continuous training, social service, and ethical codes. Professionalism ensures a career path with loyalty, transparency, and immediate impact.
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TEACHING PROFESSION Profession Meaning The term 'Profession' stands for an occupation which specialized study and training. The purpose of which is generally to provide skilled services and guidance in lieu of a definite fee or remuneration. A profession is a calling and implies acquisition of a fond of knowledge, range skills and their application in service of humanity. requires some
They services rendered by a professional may be direct as will the case of teachers and doctors or indirect as is in the case of teacher educators i.e. teacher of a teacher. A profession can be practiced independently or within an institution or both. Profession Definition A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
A profession is something a little more than a job; it is a career for someone that wants to be part of society, who becomes competent in their chosen sector through training; maintains their skills through continuing professional development (CPD); and commits to behaving ethically, to protect the interests of the public.
Characteristics of a Profession (i) It demands possession of a body of specialized knowledge and extended practical training. (ii) It renders an essential social service. (iii) It demands continuous in service training of its members. (iv) It has a clearly defined membership of a particular group with a view to safe- guarding the interests of the profession.
(v) It involves a code of ethics. (vi) It sets up its own professional organization. (vii) It assures its members a professional career. (viii) It has a truth and loyalty. (ix) It has a transparency of work. (x) It gives instantaneous results.
