Teaching as a Profession

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What do teachers typically undergo before being granted permanent certification?

A mentorship program
A degree in education
An internship or induction period (correct)
A professional development course

What is a characteristic of teachers as professionals?

They follow a strict curriculum
They are required to take a certain number of courses
They are prohibited from making educational decisions
They have opportunities to make decisions about important aspects of their work (correct)

What is the role of teacher judgment?

To unleash learning and create the basis for experience (correct)
To evaluate student progress only
To create educational standards
To prescribe instructional programs only

What governs the professional relationships of teachers?

Rules of conduct set out in the Association’s Code of Professional Conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is teaching considered a profession?

Because teaching possesses all the qualities of a profession (B) Signup and view all the answers

What degree of autonomy do teachers have?

A degree of autonomy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the induction or internship period?

To support the formative growth of teachers and judgments about their competence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of teacher judgment?

Learning is unleashed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do teachers constantly strive for?

To develop their ability to deliver their service (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of teaching is controlled or influenced by the profession?

Education standards, admissions, licensing, professional development, ethical and performance standards, and professional discipline (B) Signup and view all the answers

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