Untitled Flashcard Set

Vocation

A career or profession that one feels a strong calling or inner voice to pursue.

Reflection

The process of thinking carefully about one's feelings and choices, especially regarding career decisions.

Merit Pay

A payment system that rewards teachers based on their performance, often linked to student test scores.

Classroom Management

The strategies and techniques used to maintain a productive learning environment.

Teacher Burnout

A state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged and intense stress from teaching.

Nonprofit Organization

An organization that operates for a charitable purpose rather than for profit, such as public schools.

Career Satisfaction

The feeling of contentment and fulfillment one experiences in their chosen profession.

Teaching Challenges

The various difficulties teachers face, including administration, workload, and classroom dynamics.

Salary Disparity

The significant difference in pay rates for teachers based on geographic location, school type, and resources.

Inner Voice

An individual's personal instincts or intuition regarding their passions and choices in life.