Discussion
study questions
1.
Why is teaching called the “People’s Profession”?
2.
What are some characteristics of Teachers as professionals?
3.
What makes teaching less than a profession?
4.
What challenges of professional practices exist for teachers?
5.
Describe some of the career issues that teachers beginning their
careers must face.
6.
How are the results of formative assessments and summative assessments
used to evaluate teachers?
7.
What is a teacher portfolio? How is it used to evaluate a teacher’s performance?
8.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of career ladder programs?
9.
How do teachers demonstrate professional leadership?