Module 4: Teaching Your Chosen Profession

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the motivations, benefits, challenges, and expectations associated with a career in teaching.

Desire to Serve

Teaching chosen out of a desire to serve others and give back to society.

Public Trust

The confidence the public has in schools and their ability to educate children.

Teacher Burnout

A state of physical and emotional exhaustion typically caused by prolonged stress in the teaching profession.

Job Outlook

The expected employment rate and demand for teachers in various fields, indicating job security.

Effective Teachers

Teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree, full state certification, and a strong knowledge of their subject matter.

Accountability in Teaching

The responsibility of teachers to create a safe learning environment, promote equity, and maintain professional standards.

High-Stakes Testing

Standardized tests that result in significant consequences for students or schools.

Professional Standards

Guidelines from professional associations that define effective teaching practices.

Certification and Licensure

The process of obtaining a teaching certificate that licenses an individual to teach.

Practical Benefits of Teaching

Advantages such as flexible hours, vacations, and increasing salaries associated with a teaching career.