The presentation talks about the concept and characteristic of the Profession. It also talks about the specific characteristic of the teaching profession

2. Point of Discussion
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• Concept of Profession
• Characteristics of Profession
• What Makes a Great Teacher?

3. Thought of the Day
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The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.
— Pablo Picasso

4. Concept of Profession & Professional
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• A profession is an occupation founded upon specialized
educational training. – Wikipedia
• Work that needs special training or a particular skill. –
Cambridge online dictionary

5. Concept of Profession & Professional
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A Profession is a disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards and who hold
themselves out as, and are accepted by the public as possessing special knowledge and skills in a
widely recognised body of learning derived from research, education and training at a high level,
and who are prepared to apply this knowledge and exercise these skills in the interest of others. It
is inherent in the definition of a Profession that a code of ethics governs the activities of each
Profession. Such codes require behaviour and practice beyond the personal moral obligations of
an individual. They define and demand high standards of behaviour in respect to the services
provided to the public and in dealing with professional colleagues. Further, these codes are
enforced by the Profession and are acknowledged and accepted by the community.
- Australian Council of Professions, 2003

6. Characteristics of a Profession
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• Responsibility
• Accountability
• Specialized Knowledge & Training
• Structured Preparation
• Autonomy
• Direct working relationships
• Ethics / Integrity

7. What Makes a Great Teacher?
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• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Deep knowledge and passion for subject matter
• Strong relationships with students
• Friendliness and approachable
• Organization skills

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• Ethics
• Community-making skills
• High expectations for all
What Makes a Great Teacher?

9. Thank You
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