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Teaching, as a profession, has changed considerably in the last several decades. Moreover, by policy design, the profession is likely to undergo even more extensive changes during the next decade. Educational reform has become centered on the teaching force, rather than the schools; accountability, examinations for certification and recertification, and salary incentives are among the most frequently mentioned proposals to enhance the quality and quantity of teachers. Moreover, dramatic increases in educational policy activity by the states have created an altered environment for teachers. States have mandated changes in the standards and legal requirements for graduation and instituted minimum competency tests, causing modifications in both the curriculum and teacher recruitment and staffing patterns. States require exams for certification and recertification, while grappling with career ladders and increased salaries for teaching. Finally, the emphasis on increasing professionalism and enhancing the status of teachers is likely to create change in the profession.
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Heyns, B. (1990). The Changing Contours of the Teaching Profession. In: Hallinan, M.T., Klein, D.M., Glass, J. (eds) Change in Societal Institutions. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0625-2_7
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