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Teaching As A Profession, 2007.
A review of teaching as a profession from a personal perspective.
1,321 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the profession of teaching. The paper reports from a personal perspective, openly reflecting the opinion of the writer. According to the paper, classroom observation is probably the most effective tool a student teacher can use to compare and contrast what he or she thought teaching would be like with what it is actually like in an every day setting.
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Introduction
Diversity
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"In the preschool setting there is an automatic diversity in abilities because children are at different levels based on their age and their developmental growth(Womg, 2004)."
"As I was observing both the inclusion classroom and the regular education classroom I was struck by the willingness of students to learn new things . Both settings provided a benchmark opportunity for me to develop lesson plans that I could compare with the teacher's plans and each time I found that my plans fell short of expectations with the students(Safer, 2003)."
"As I began to realize that I was expecting less than they were capable of I realized that some of my preconceived notions about the teaching profession were coloring my viewpoint."
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Teaching as a Profession, 2000.
A look at various theories about teaching that help to define the basics of the profession.
18,083 words (approx. 72.3 pages), 25 sources, MLA, AU$ 360.95
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This paper defines teaching with the help of several education theories. It explains how teaching includes professional ethics, responsibility towards the clients, constant on-the-job learning, adjustment to changes, and more. This paper presents a variety of educational philosophies and central theoretical and applicational approaches to teaching and professionalism and explains some of the subjects and their fundamental concepts.
Table of Contents
Rationale
Introduction
Chapter One - Education in a Dynamic, Stormy and Changing
World
Chapter Two - The Professional World of the Teacher
Chapter Three -The Professional Development of Teachers
Chapter Four - The Role of Professional Ethics in the
Professionalisation Process
Chapter Five - Teachers? Training
Chapter Six - Teaching as a Profession ? Where To?
Bibliography
Appendices
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"Education is an ancient profession as are the reflections regarding the characterization of the ?good teacher?, and what should the mutual relations between the teacher, the students, and the system be. During the last century the curriculum, the teacher?s training, his relations with his students and with the principal, have been criticized by several sources. The dissatisfaction was expressed, among others, by the appointment of expert committees in different places around the world to examine the educational system and to suggest modifications and innovations that would remedy the situation. All of the committees contended with the question of the professional status of the teaching profession and the clarification of the central characteristics of education. This module will focus on these issues. The module is an attempt to guide your understanding regarding education as a profession beginning with what is education, what is the nature of ?excellent instruction?, what are the characteristics of the ?excellent teacher?, and what is his perception of his professional identity."
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The Teaching Profession, 2006.
This paper describes the roles, functions, working conditions and status of professional teachers in the early 20th century and compares them to the state of the profession today.
2,320 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 103.95
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This paper explains that public school teaching in grades K-12 has evolved since the ten-year period from 1900 to 1910; however, some similarities remain when compared to the state of the teaching profession today. The author points out that teachers today concentrate more on teaching itself and function less in the ancillary roles that they did in the early 1900s; nonetheless, the extra custodial requirements of a teacher's job in the 1900s have been replaced today with such tasks as bureaucratic paperwork. The paper relates that the societal status of teachers has declined because (1) education and knowledge in and of themselves no longer garner the respect they once did and (2) it requires comparatively less rigorous academic knowledge to become a teacher today than it did in the 1900s. The paper includes several lengthy quotations.
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Introduction
Teachers' Roles
Teachers' Functions
Teachers' Working Conditions
Teachers' Status
Conclusion
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"A lack of teacher autonomy in American public education was a concern at the turn of the 20th century, just as it is today at the turn of the 21st. For example, at the Laboratory School that the educational reformer John Dewey and his wife Alice ran at the University of Chicago in the early 1900's, Dewey, "while working closely with teacher advocate Ella Flagg Young, Dewey wrote incisively about teachers and the political constraints that limited their effectiveness." A century later, in the early years of the 21st century, unfortunately, little has changed."
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Teaching, 2002.
An exploration of the teaching profession.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This is a paper on the topic of education or teaching as a profession. The paper shows the two sides of the argument, where many say that teaching is not a profession, while others argue that it is. The paper concludes that teaching is a profession, but it is more of a craft-profession.
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Teaching as an Art and a Science, 2002.
Analysis of the teaching profession and how it should be considered both an art and a science.
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper examines the different elements of the teaching profession and suggests that some aspects of the profession make it a science and some aspects make it an art. The paper contends that, while the pedagogical element of teaching is a science, the aspect of teaching most concerned with human interaction is an art. The paper makes use of several sources to support the notion that teaching is both a science and an art.
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"Teaching clearly makes use of both science and art today. In the past, teaching was much more science than art, and teachers were left largely to their own devices to determine how to reach their students and what to teach. As teaching became a profession, with a course of instruction to prepare teachers, the idea that teaching was a science became more prominent, with the colleges emphasizing this idea as they inculcated teachers into specialized knowledge and methods based on scientific research, including school testing, empirical research into learning styles and processes, and so on."
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Defining Teaching, 2004.
An examination of the argument about whether to define teaching as an art or a science.
1,581 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper looks at both sides of the argument about whether the teaching profession should be defined as an art or a science. The paper presents theories in support of both opinions, but concludes that the teaching profession would benefit most if it would to be defined as both an art and a science.
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"The issue of whether teaching is an art or a science is framed wrong, for teaching is both an art and a science. The pedagogical element of teaching is a science, involving learning material and how to impart that material as bet as is known. The aspect of teaching that is most concerned with human interaction, with the guidance of students and the control of the classroom, is most certainly an art. Different analysts have selected one or the other as the essence of teaching, seeing teaching as an art or a science while often failing to see that teaching at its best is really a combination of the two."
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Teaching Today, 2005.
This paper discusses issues currently facing the profession of teaching.
5,760 words (approx. 23.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 200.95
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This paper explains that two key problems in the education of teachers today are (1) budgetary restraints, universities are encouraging research, which is financed by industry, rather than the preparation of classroom teachers and (2) university professors are not keeping up with the very rapidly expanding knowledge in their fields. The author reviews programs to encourage current classroom teachers to improve their teaching skills. The paper examines the use of mentoring systems and merit pay to attract and to encourage the retention of high-ability women and men to teaching.
Table of Contents
Are Universities Not Interested in Producing Enough Teachers?
Quality of Teachers as They are
Rapid Shifts of Teachers at Lower Levels
Is Mentoring Good to Retain Teachers?
Or, is it Money?
Men vs. Women
Teaching Methods
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"The final point that one has to talk about the present views on teaching itself and its requirements in today's world and how it has changed over time. This has been determined by some observers through identification by seeing the classes which are reputed to be of high quality and thus identifying the important factors. It has been seen that students have to be involved in important ideas and concepts, and that is even for science and mathematics. The mode of teaching strategy was not very relevant, but what mattered was the interest of the student in the matter that was being taught. This is generally increased through demonstrations and investigation. There has to be some collaboration among the students and that increases investigation among them. The total contents of the course have to be maintained in a very strict manner and the students given to understand that this is only a small part of a much wider body of knowledge."
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The Nursing Profession, 2004.
An overview of the history of the nursing profession and a discussion of where this profession is heading.
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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The nursing profession is one of the oldest in history. However, many sociologists have argued that nursing should not be classified as a profession. This discussion provides an in-depth examination of the status of nursing as a profession. It compares the public image of nurses in relation to their professional status. It begins by providing a comprehensive definition of what it means to be a nurse, followed by a definition of what is means to be a professional.
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"Nursing is one of the world's oldest known "professions" that has been continuously and slowly evolving over time. It has its roots based in the cultural and religious practices of bygone eras and is viewed by most as being based on the caring, compassionate and moral nature of females within its society. However, history shows that this is not entirely accurate, that prior to Florence Nightingale, mid-nineteenth century, there was a definite lack of care, that nurses where often callous and cruel, displaying little respect to the rights and dignity of their patients. (Bradshaw, A. 1997, Chapter 2)."
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Rewards of Teaching, 2008.
A personal account on the rewards of teaching.
1,835 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 84.95
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The paper relates the manner in which teachers influence a students life and the progression thereof into adulthood. The writer speaks of his ambitions to enter the teaching profession and how certain people in his development influenced his decision. The paper continues with a discussion of the rewards and satisfaction received in the author's teaching career.
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"The role of a teacher in a student's life is significant. In many ways teachers are closer to their students then their parents. The nature of a child and the privilege of taking part in the nurturing of that child is a gift in a life that is far too short. The above quote speaks of knowing teachers as people--in order for that to happen the children that we teach must be seen as people as well.
"Jean Piaget built his career on the notion that children move through stages in their development--as a teacher and parent you can't help but support his theory (Piaget, 1954, p. 12-24). Keeping the developmental stages of a child in mind has helped me to choose when I want to influence the life of a child and has assisted me in understanding the actions of children in the grades I teach which are K-6.
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Nursing Profession in Australia, 2004.
A discussion of medical dominance over the profession of nursing and how the profession of nursing is challenging medical dominance in Australia.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper provides an informative research on medical dominance over the profession of nursing in Australia. It presents information from articles and research on medical dominance in nursing, as well as the advantages and disadvantages it brings. In contrast, the challenges brought by nursing to medical dominance are also discussed in this paper. In the term "medical dominance", ?medical?, in this paper, particularly refers to doctors. The issue of medical dominance in nursing generally suggests the question, ?What sets apart doctors and nurses?? Along the process of providing information in our research, this paper answers this question.
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"This reflects that while doctors and other types of health care profession both function for the purpose of providing health care services, Faraizi suggests that the term ?medical professionals? is generally associated to doctors, and that other form of health care profession is still of ?semi-professional? status. One element suggested to be the cause of doctors? dominance in the professional field of medicine is ?the degree of specialized knowledge they have and the ultimate degree of power and control that can be exercised through the application of this knowledge.? (Faraizi, Professionalism and Health Care)."
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Legal Profession in the United Kingdom, 2006.
An overview of the legal profession in the United Kingdom, focusing on the differences between solicitors and barristers as well as how the profession differs from the legal profession in the US.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 76.95
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This essay discusses the legal system in the United Kingdom. It mainly focuses on the difference between barristers and solicitors. It defines the two and gives the names of the courts where each practice. Furthermore, it discusses the push to fuse the two together as it is in the United States, telling the reader the role the Lord Chancellor has played in moving the two professions into one.
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"In the United States, attorneys provide legal counsel for those who seek it throughout all stages of the legal system. In the United Kingdom, however, what we consider attorneys are divided into two categories, barristers and solicitors. The two branches of the legal profession, although both doing work that American attorneys would do, serve different functions in the legal system of the United Kingdom. This paper will be used to examine the structure of the legal system in the United Kingdom, stating the differences between barristers and solicitors. Furthermore, I will give an opinion as to whether the legal system of the United Kingdom should be fused into one or left as two distinct professions; I will also state what the Lord Chancellor has done to promote more similarity and overlap between the barrister and solicitor professions."
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Fast Track Trade Legislation, 2008.
This paper discusses fast track trade legislation and its relationship to other foreign trade issues.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper explains that fast track trade legislation in the US is the process by which the President can introduce legislation to Congress involving trade agreements with foreign countries. The author points out that this type of legislation is unique in that there is a time limit on any debate and that the legislation must either be passed without modification or rejected altogether. The paper relates that the justification for fast track legislation is that it expedites trade negotiations with other countries but still allows congressional oversight. The author presents the issues of globalization, natural resource depletion, labor organizations and poverty in relationship to fast track free trade legislation.
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"Labor organizations oppose free trade because it can mean a loss of jobs in certain sectors of the U.S. economy. The increase in globalization has also given rise to a large number of U.S. firms relocating production processes to other countries to benefit from cheaper labor costs. Labor intensive industries such as manufacturing and textiles have almost entirely left the United States. While American consumers as a whole benefit from lower prices for these goods when they are imported back to the United States workers who have lost their jobs may have a hard time finding new employment."
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Nursing Legislation, 2005.
A discussion on nursing legislation, specifically the Quality of Nursing Care Act of 2004, and the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2005.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 64.95
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The paper discusses how modern nursing legislation has been proposed to Congress that would address serious concerns in the nursing profession. These concerns have a direct affect on every individual that utilizes health care today. The paper further discusses how Clark and Clark contend that nurses in the twenty-first century are commonly having to work extended overtime hours to meet the nursing shortage, as well as contend with low wages, and insufficient working conditions. The paper describes how, because nurses are forced into positions of care that can result in medical errors to patients, many nurses are therefore leaving the profession. The paper analyzes how the Quality of Nursing Care Act of 2004, and the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2005 were introduced as legislation in the United States Congress to address these issues.
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Gambling Legislation, 2003.
Examines how lobbyists, grassroots organizations, the general public and legislators work to get gambling legislation either passed or defeated.
5,687 words (approx. 22.7 pages), 33 sources, MLA, AU$ 198.95
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This paper focuses on processes of passing or defeating gambling legislation in the United States. The paper begins with a literature review focusing on general lobbying. The paper then discusses, through interviews and participant observation, the way in which different actors in the legislative process work for or against their cause. The paper focuses on legislative procedures in Massachusetts, particularly on House Bill 2792, which would legalize Class III gaming as well as an Indian Casino in the state. The paper compares Massachusetts to other states in America.
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"When he represented a tribe in a state that did not allow casinos, he had to lobby the state representative and the governor to allow casinos. They would pass a referendum in the community where the casino would be located to show the state that they were in support of casinos. He would then need to lobby the members of the state legislature to show them that a casino would be beneficial to the state, and it is supported in the community. His firm would have the Indian tribes contribute money to both democratic and republican campaigns, to ensure access to the legislatures no matter who was elected into office."
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Advocacy for the Counseling Profession, 2006.
This paper describes the need for advocacy for the counseling profession and the consequences of insufficient advocacy.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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The paper explains why advocacy is so vital for the counselling profession and illustrates this by listing effects that will arise if there is a lack of it, for example, there will be a reduction in effectiveness in the practice of the counselor and problems in the personal life of the individual. The paper explains the Masters-Level Counselor Education Program and how it may incorporate advocacy training into its curriculum and extra-curricular activities. The writer concludes that the counseling profession needs a more structured curriculum focused towards the establishment of a framework that integrates all aspects of the profession into one uniform standard for all to base their practice on.
Contents:
Objective
The Need for Advocacy
Consequences of Insufficient Advocacy for the Counseling Profession
Masters-Level Counselor Education Program
Summary
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"The need for advocacy cannot be understated in relation to the provisions of such to the counseling profession. The stress that is inherent to this profession has many complicating factors when the factors and elements of the individual life and indeed the world at large are factored into the subject at hand. Stated in the work entitled: "Advocacy for Counseling and Counselors: A Professional Imperative" by Lee (1998) is that the definition of advocacy is defined as "the process or act of arguing or pleading for a cause or proposal (p.8). Within this context he recommended that counselors become agents of social change, intervening not just in the lives of their clients but in the world around them as well. It is a necessity that this type of advocacy be applied among professional counselors as a service to one another in combating the specific factors professional counselors may be subject to due to the nature of their work."
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