International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This research paper delves into the discourse surrounding the professional status of teaching, drawing on scholarly accounts to present a well-reasoned argument. The study reviews Quirke and Aurini's research on teachers as professionals and explores additional literature on teacher professionalism. The objective is to investigate various models and criteria used to classify occupations as professions, subsequently considering what distinguishes teachers from established professions like law or medicine. The paper takes a definitive stance on whether teaching should be recognized as a profession, substantiating this position with insights from the literature review.

Keywords: Professions, Status, Teachers, Teaching, Classifying Occupations, Literature Review