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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to identify the views of educators on the status of the teaching profession taking into consideration the enacted Teaching Profession Act (TPA) in Turkey. The study aimed to reflect the views of participants from different backgrounds as much as possible. A qualitative research pattern and a case study model were adopted. The results identified the issues and content to be considered in the TPA. The results showed that the content of current TPA was limited. Participants emphasized that a participatory approach should have been adopted to prepare a comprehensive TPA. The participants requested a profession act that includes the qualifications framework of the teaching profession and professional rights of teachers. Participants also stated that the principles that protect the prestige and status of the teaching profession should be included in the professional law.
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Şenol Sezer
Şenol Sezer works as a researcher and lecturer at Ordu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences. He continues his research on school management and leadership, school happiness, and teaching profession competencies.
Nermin Karabacak
Nermin Karabacak works as a researcher and lecturer at Rize Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences. She continues her research on education programs, teacher training, professional values of teaching, and teaching profession competencies.
Ertuğ Can
Ertuğ Can works as a researcher and lecturer at Kırklareli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences. He continues his research on distance education, teacher training, school management and leadership, and teaching profession competencies.