Faculty Publications and Presentations
Publication Date
6-1-2006
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Abstract
Is teaching a profession? This article compares teachers with other professionals, such as medical doctors or lawyers, in professional knowledge, autonomy, and commitment to the welfare of the clientele. The implications for teacher professionalism include establishment of national/state standards for professional teachers, increased autonomy in teacher education, salary increase, and opportunities for promotion. However, there still remains a question of whether there will be a genuine improvement in the quality of education with “professional” teachers.
Recommended Citation
Shon, Christopher K., "Teacher Professionalism." (2006). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 46.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/educ_fac_pubs/46
Comments
This article was orginally published in _The Korean Journal of Visual Impairment_ 22(1), 43-59, in 2006.