Week 1 - Discussion: Teaching Profession 1 1 unread reply. 1 1 reply. Respond to the following prompts in the Teaching Profession discussion forum by Wednesday: What certification are you pursuing? What external factors impact certification, hiring and job security? Refer to current events that have an impact here as well as your text. How might your career benefit from being a member of one of the professional organizations listed in Table 2.1-Major Specialized Professional Organizations for Teacher of Foundations of American Education or from the online resources provided this week. How do professional standards contribute to teacher efficacy and student outcomes? Support your response with citations and references consistent with APA style guidelines