Explain how historical and modern views of teaching and the teaching profession shape current perceptions of teachers and teaching today.
What will be an ideal response?
Historical views include a predominance of women as teachers since revolutionary times, resulting in lower pay and a lesser view of the teaching profession. The women's movement and the Vietnam War spurred both the movement of women into other careers as well as attracting men to teaching. Still, 72% of all teachers and 80% of elementary teachers are women. Nonetheless, most Americans viewed teachers and teaching as the profession that provides the most benefit to society, and the public overwhelmingly trusts teachers when speaking out on public issues.
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What will be an ideal response?
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