The Problem of Teachers' Authority in Light of the Structual Analysis of Professions.

Kimball, Bruce A.

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ERIC Number: EJ369635

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Problem of Teachers' Authority in Light of the Structual Analysis of Professions.

Kimball, Bruce A.

Educational Theory, v38 n1 p1-9 Win 1988

A definition of profession incorporates two fundamental characteristics: (1) It is a self-regulating and self-disciplined voluntary association; and (2) it is based on a scientific framework. Discussions of the teaching profession are not addressing the matter of legal authority implicit in the concept of professionalization. (MT)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Higher Education, Politics of Education, Power Structure, Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Autonomy, Professional Recognition, Teaching (Occupation)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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