Questions and Answers
What is a fundamental requirement of teachers in their profession?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with a profession?
How does teaching as a profession provide job security?
What is a major attraction of teaching regarding work hours?
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Which of the following is a hallmark of the teaching profession?
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What type of activities are teachers involved in outside of regular classes?
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Which of the following is a misconception about teachers' job security?
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What is an expected benefit of teaching long holidays?
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Which metaphor describes teaching as a skillful performance requiring artistic expression?
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What is meant by 'vocation' in the context of teaching?
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What does the metaphor of teaching as a science emphasize?
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In what way does the craft metaphor relate to the teaching profession?
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Which of the following best characterizes teaching as a profession?
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Which characteristic is least associated with teaching as a craft?
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Which of the following best describes the role of a teacher in the context of a mission?
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What does the changing nature of learners imply about teaching?
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In the context of the characteristics of a profession, which of the following is NOT typically considered a characteristic of teaching?
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Which of the following definitions emphasizes the interactive nature of teaching?
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What aspect does the dimension 'The Why of Teaching' primarily address?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of teaching as a profession?
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How does the definition provided by H.C. Morrison characterize the relationship in teaching?
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What does the term 'catalyst' refer to in the context of the teacher's role?
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What ensures that teaching is recognized as a profession?
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Which definition of teaching emphasizes its goal or purpose?
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Study Notes
Teaching as a Profession
- Teaching requires a commitment to risks and responsibilities essential for fostering education.
- The process of teaching involves intimate interaction between a more experienced individual and a less experienced one, aiming for the latter's growth.
Definitions of Teaching
- H.C. Morrison (1934): Teaching as guiding education through personal relationships.
- Edmund Amidon (1967): An interactive classroom process involving teacher-pupil communication during structured activities.
- T.F. Greens (1971): Teaching as a responsibility performed to aid child development.
- Farrant (1980): Teaching acts as a catalyst for learning, facilitating the educational process.
- Teaching operates both as a procedural process and as an intentional end-purpose.
Dimensions of Teaching
- The Why: Teaching evolves with its purpose continually being reflected upon.
- The Who: Focuses on learners and understands their ongoing development.
- The When: Teaching practice varies and adapts over time.
- The How: Pedagogy refers to the methods employed to enhance learning.
- The What: Curriculum defines the content and structured knowledge provided to learners.
Metaphors of Teaching
- Art: Involves skillful, graceful execution and discernment of qualities emerging during teaching.
- Science: Follows systematic, evidence-based approaches incorporating deep knowledge.
- Craft: Requires skilled, planned, and well-executed methods to produce effective learning outcomes.
- Mission: Teachers are tasked with a higher calling to influence lives positively.
- Vocation: Reflects the Latin term "vocare," suggesting teaching is a summoned role to serve others.
Characteristics of a Profession
- Requires advanced education and specialized skills.
- Functions as a public service demanding expert knowledge.
- Involves continuous learning to maintain and advance professional competence.
- Emphasizes personal and collective responsibility for student welfare.
Luring Factors of Teaching as a Profession
- Influence: Teachers significantly impact learners' lives.
- Job Security: Assured employment stability against risks of unemployment.
- Diversity: Engaging in varied activities beyond teaching, including sports and cultural events.
- Long Holidays: Enjoyment of lengthy breaks with pay even during school closures.
- Shorter Working Hours: Reduced instructional hours compared to other professions, following legal guidelines.
Hallmarks of the Teaching Profession
- Ability to meaningfully impact students’ lives.
- Finding joy in working with learners and witnessing their academic growth.
- Enjoyment derived from engaging with youths and contributing to their development.
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Description
Explore the various dimensions of teaching in this quiz on Chapter 1 of the Teaching as a Profession course. Understand why teaching is regarded as an art, science, and vocation, as well as the responsibilities involved in this crucial profession. Test your knowledge on the characteristics that define teaching as a profession.
