The document discusses the politics of teacher professionalism in Macao. It outlines how teacher professionalism can be instrumental in delivering state ideology or political in acknowledging teacher autonomy. It analyzes obstacles to teacher professionalism in Macao, including the absence of independent teacher organizations and lack of teacher identity/influence in policymaking. It also examines how Macao's 10-year education plan disempowers teachers by excluding them from school management and focusing on economic goals over students/society.