Many would argue that the rewards of a task are what propel people to become actively engaged in their work. Rewards, both intrinsic and extrinsic, reside in all occupations to some degree. What are the extrinsic rewards of an occupation, and to what degree would you claim that teaching supplies those extrinsic rewards? What are the intrinsic rewards associated with teaching? Identify and explain

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ANSWER: Suggested Answer: The extrinsic rewards are salary, status, power, and work schedule. Teaching does not typically reward teachers with high salaries; however, some could argue that teachers' salaries are improving in certain geographical areas, based on the attention to education and the increased expectations for teachers. In the United States, teaching has never been considered a high-status job, perhaps partly because of the lack of power a teacher has in comparison to other professions. A teacher's work schedule, with its frequent vacations, is the strongest extrinsic reward. The intrinsic rewards in teaching are teaching itself, working with students, working in a collegial atmosphere, and performing a vital social service.