%0 Journal Article
%T Shaping the Future of Teaching Profession
%A Madalińska-Michalak, Joanna
%J Labor et Educatio
%V 2019
%R 10.4467/25439561LE.19.002.11519
%N 7 (2019)
%P 29-42
%K teaching profession, attractiveness of teaching profession, social status of teacher, teacher education policies, quality of education
%@ 2353-4745
%D 2019
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/labor-et-educatio/article/shaping-the-future-of-teaching-profession
%X 
	The paper reveals the reality of the teaching profession and teachers' working conditions in Poland and refers to the future of the teaching profession. The paper assumed that education, including teacher education, is one of the most important assets and one of the crucial tasks of the state, hence it should be given priority. The teacher has been assigned a strategic role in the functioning and effectiveness of the education system. As demonstrated, playing this role should be supported by state actions to shape the future of the teaching profession. At the core of these activities are strategies that increase the attractiveness of the teaching profession and the social recognition of the importance of teachers; work and empowering teachers. The paper presents the thesis that strengthening the socio-professional position of the teacher is indispensable in actions aimed at improving the quality of education. In many countries, including Poland, more should be invested in the development of teachers and competitive conditions of their employment and work. Striving to strengthen the profession should become a priority in the activities of both state and local authorities, as well as the work of teacher training universities.