Foundations of Education, Part 22
Question 1: Define occupational prestige.
Answer 1: Occupational prestige is the value given to a profession by a society. A profession’s occupational prestige is typically determined by the level of education required and the amount of manual labor required during daily job duties. For example, a profession which requires many years of education and no manual labor as an essential job function will be more prestigious than a profession that requires little education and much manual labor. Occupational prestige is also associated with salary. According to studies by the National Opinion Research Center, the occupational prestige of teaching is increasing. This increase may be attributed to the increase in standards for teachers, including the need for more education and certification.
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Question 2: Define professional practice boards.
Answer 2: Professional practice boards have been developed to assist in setting teacher standards. Examples of professional practice boards include the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and the American Federation of Teachers. These boards are most recently made up of practicing educators. In addition to establishing teacher standards, these boards are also responsible for administering required certification tests and granting teacher certifications. Participation in a professional practice board is voluntary, and teachers not receiving national certification cannot be denied employment based on this factor. While national certification is voluntary, some school districts provide teacher incentives for receiving this certification.
Question 3: Define mediated entry
Answer 3: Mediated entry is a form of supervised internship for individuals entering into a profession. This form of professional entry allows the new professional to learn from other, more experienced individuals. This is beneficial in that a teacher’s early career will be based less on trial and error and more on honing and perfecting proven teaching principles and methods. This method also provides new teachers with a support system in their early careers, which is beneficial in reducing anxiety and preventing early burnout. Currently, this type of professional entry is being included into teacher-preparation programs through professional development schools and fifth-year programs.
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