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The Teaching Profession PROSELA MARIE V. LABRIAGA College of Education | Teacher Education Department Cavite State University-Don Severino de las Alas Campus THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Teaching as a...

The Teaching Profession PROSELA MARIE V. LABRIAGA College of Education | Teacher Education Department Cavite State University-Don Severino de las Alas Campus THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Teaching as a - vocation - mission - profession THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Teaching as a Vocation Vocation - comes from the Latin word vocare – which means to call. If there is a call, there must be a caller and someone who is called. There must also be a response. THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Teaching as a Mission Mission - comes from the Latin word missio – which means to send. - “task assigned” “You are sent to accomplish an assigned task.” THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Teaching as a Profession Profession - rooted in profess – which means someone claims to have the status and purpose. - requires special training and that brings a high status Professional - shows great skills and high standards THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Elements of a Profession 1. Graduate of a 4 or 5-year degree in a college or university baccalaureate degree THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Elements of a Profession 2. Initial Professional Education 3. Licensure Examination (mandatory) 4. Code of Ethics (grouped) - each profession has a code of ethics which states what professionals should do and ensures that its practitioners behave responsibly. THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 5. CPD (Continuing Professional Development) units How to get CPD units: a. Workshops and seminars b. Published journals c. Attend online courses d. Pursuing Master’s/Doctorate degree – needed for license renewal every three (3) years THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 R.A. 10912 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016 Before: 45 units Beyond 2023: 15 units only THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Career Stages of a Teacher 1. Beginning Teacher - has license - has strong understanding of subject matter - gets assistance from co-teachers THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Career Stages of a Teacher 2. Proficient Teacher - independent - can implement and supervise programs - can collaborate and reflect on oneself for improvement THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Career Stages of a Teacher 3. Highly Proficient Teacher - has in-depth understanding of subject matter - In-charge of problem solving, and assists beginning teachers - can reflect on oneself for improvement THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Career Stages of a Teacher 4. Distinguished Teachers - highest in global practice – leaders - can improve oneself and others - has lifelong impact to education THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Hiring Capacity Minimum qualifications Eligibility requirements THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Hiring Capacity “Provisional” Minimum qualifications Eligibility requirements THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Hiring Capacity “Contractual” Minimum qualifications Eligibility requirements THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Hiring Capacity “Permanent” Minimum qualifications Eligibility requirements THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55 Hiring Capacity “Substitute” Minimum qualifications Eligibility requirements THE TEACHING PROFESSION EDUC 55