In Support of Teachers: The Making of a Profession.

Shanker, Albert

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ERIC Number: EJ325266

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Publication Date: 1985

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In Support of Teachers: The Making of a Profession.

Shanker, Albert

NASSP Bulletin, v69 n482 p93-99 Sep 1985

Argues that teaching must become a profession--entailing both expertise and relative autonomy--if public schools are to improve. Outlines elements of professionalism and proposes means to professionalize teaching. (MCG)

Descriptors: Career Ladders, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrity, Knowledge Level, Occupational Tests, Organizational Change, Professional Education, Professional Recognition, School Choice, Standards, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Responsibility, Teachers, Teaching (Occupation)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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