Teaching as a Profession, Mission, and Vocation

Which of the following best describes teaching as a profession?

• A job that requires specialized training, standards, and ethics

• A passion pursued by choice only

• A voluntary service without pay

• A casual job for anyone

Teachers must pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). This shows teaching as a:

• Mission

• Profession

• Vocation

• Duty

A profession requires specialized training. For teachers, this means:

• Attending in-service trainings

• Relying only on talent

• Avoiding professional growth

• Teaching without standards

A teacher who attends seminars and workshops demonstrates teaching as a:

• Mission

• Profession

• Vocation

• Passion

Which is NOT a characteristic of a profession?

• Guided by ethical standards

• Requires licensure

• Done purely for enjoyment

• Provides service to society

Continuous professional development (CPD) programs highlight teaching as a:

• Profession

• Mission

• Vocation

• Obligation

A teacher writes lesson plans and follows curriculum guidelines. This reflects teaching as a:

• Profession

• Mission

• Vocation

• Passion

Which term emphasizes that teaching is recognized by law and requires licensing?

• Vocation

• Mission

• Profession

• Obligation

Professional ethics require teachers to:

• Work only for salary

• Follow standards and uphold integrity

• Ignore personal growth

• Focus only on academic success

A teacher pursuing a master's degree to enhance skills reflects:

• Profession

• Vocation

• Mission

• Obligation