KARAKTERISTIK PROFESI GURU

Summary

The lecture on the characteristics of the teaching profession emphasizes that teaching is a service-oriented profession involving intellectual engagement and specialized knowledge in pedagogy. Key characteristics include the necessity of extensive training, ongoing professional development, and the permanent nature of a teaching career. Teachers are expected to set their own ethical standards, adhere to regulations, foster positive relationships with colleagues, and guide students effectively. Ultimately, the session highlights the importance of passion and commitment in teaching, framing educators as vital contributors to society and the future.

Takeaways

• 😀 Characteristics are unique traits that distinguish one profession from another, essential for defining the teaching profession.
• 😀 Teaching is primarily a service-oriented profession, focusing on serving students rather than seeking personal gain.
• 😀 According to the NEA, there are six key characteristics of the teaching profession that define its unique role.
• 😀 Teachers engage in intellectual work that requires critical thinking and substantial knowledge.
• 😀 The profession of teaching involves specialized knowledge in pedagogy, which is not covered in other fields.
• 😀 Extensive preparation is required to become a teacher, often necessitating several years of education and training.
• 😀 Continuous professional development is crucial for teachers to remain effective in their roles.
• 😀 Teaching is a permanent career, and once an individual is recognized as a teacher, they hold that status for life.
• 😀 Teachers have the autonomy to develop and adhere to their professional standards and ethics.
• 😀 Ethical obligations include adherence to laws, maintaining professional relationships, guiding students, fostering positive environments, loyalty to leadership, and a genuine passion for teaching.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the lecture on the characteristics of the teaching profession?

The main objective is to help participants understand the essence of professional characteristics, specifically focusing on the teaching profession and its ethical implications.

How does the script define 'characteristics' in the context of a profession?

Characteristics are defined as distinctive traits that differentiate one profession from another, with an emphasis on the service orientation of professions.

What are the six characteristics of the teaching profession according to the NEA?

The six characteristics are: 1) Involvement of intellectual engagement, 2) Specialized knowledge in pedagogy, 3) Long professional preparation, 4) Ongoing training, 5) Permanent career path, and 6) Self-regulation of standards.

Why is the teaching profession considered to involve intellectual engagement?

Teaching is considered to involve intellectual engagement because it requires significant knowledge and the application of critical thinking skills in the execution of teaching duties.

What distinguishes the knowledge required for teaching from that required in other professions?

The knowledge required for teaching is specialized in pedagogy, which focuses specifically on teaching methods and educational psychology, and is not typically covered in other professions.

What does the script say about the duration of professional preparation for teachers?

The script states that becoming a teacher requires extensive preparation, typically involving at least four years of university education in a teaching-related field.

What is meant by 'ongoing training' in the teaching profession?

Ongoing training refers to the continuous professional development that teachers must engage in to update and enhance their teaching skills throughout their careers.

How does the teaching profession ensure permanence in career paths?

The teaching profession is seen as permanent because once someone becomes a teacher, they are considered a teacher for life, with no concept of a 'former teacher' unlike in other professions.

What role does self-regulation play in the teaching profession?

Self-regulation allows teachers to set their own ethical standards and codes of conduct, which are developed internally without external interference from other professions.

What additional characteristics should teachers possess according to the script?

Additional characteristics include adherence to laws and regulations, commitment to professional development, maintaining good relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment, loyalty to ethical administration, and a passion for teaching.