Observed actions of a teacher who is a progressivist: The teacher has given the students to solve a scenario of problems which are similar and which they will encounter in the outside world of classroom. The problem comes in the forms of games like puzzles where students will think for clever ideas and arrived in their best solution.
Observed actions of a teacher who is a behaviorist: The teacher motivates and reinforces students’ desires to learn by acknowledging their good behavior. He made sure that he gave intrinsic rewards for students who are active participants. He also employ motivational activities to encourage students to study.
Based on your concrete experience and the actions of the teacher you have observed, how important is your philosophy of education to your future career as a teacher? How would your experiences and observations contribute to your becoming a teacher.? Philosophy of education is essential in my future career as a teacher as it guides me how I will run the classroom. How am I able to understand the nature of the learner and how they will learn. It also answers what kind of teacher I am. With adhering with these Philosophies means knowing the “What” and “How’s” of educating students. Moreover, It answers the questions about “Human existence”.
My experiences and observations will help me understand more better the environment –what makes the classroom and other places be conducive to learning. the diversity of learners – their interests, needs, difficulties, behavior and actions. the teacher - the personal and professional attributes that I should possesses. the curriculum – the subjects to be taught on a specific time where it is needed .
Identify at least three concepts learned in your previous subject like the teaching Profession which are related to the Experential Learning Episode 3 ( Teaching Belief/Philosophy) that are confirmed or affirmed in this activity ? Enumerate Affirmed Concept 3. Educational philosophy is what you believed is true and what you strive to achieve within your classroom. A teachers philosophy is a standard principles that a teacher strictly and consistently comply. It is important to be aware of your own educational philosophy since it helps you focus on why you make the decisions which you make when you plan for your lessons and implement these lessons. Through formulating own philosophy, you will see more clearly your own goals and values.
Using the first hand experiences in this activity, how will I use these when I become a teacher in the future? a) in teaching and learning – the educational philosophies will help me to determine what are my teaching goals, what do I want to teach – am I going to focus on the skills that are relevant today or the values of human existence. With these rich philosophies, i can identify and specify what adjustment is needed to form and create an effective strategies and teaching methodologies.
b) in addressing diversity of learners -- diversity of learners have different styles of learning. With I have learned in Educational Philosophies, some learners best learn when they collaborate, some wanted an experential activities, some needs motivation and rewards to poster good behaviour in class. These Philosophies, in short, makes me understand the nature of learners and in which I can use to teach them effectively.
c) In creating a conducive learning environment -- These philosophies/ beliefs are not just living thoughts but also shared and acted upon within the classroom, learners and the teachers who agreed to comply.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Personal Qualities of Teachers
1. High-Achieving: The individual has a history of success no matter what the endeavor. 2 Responsible: Instead of blaming others or circumstances, the in-dividual takes full responsibility for achieving a positive outcome. 3 Critical thinker: The individual reflects about the linkages between cause and effect instead of simply reacting to the effect. 4 Organized: The individual is
Professional Qualities of Teachers The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do, developed by teachers in the United States, provides a good example of professional standards as values. The principles include: 1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning. 2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
Requirements to become Professional Teachers 1.
Degree from accredited teacher's college Select a teacher's college or college with a teacher's program. Make sure the college is accredited. Admittance is different for all colleges, but most schools will look at your grade point average and the course program of study. Colleges like students who have taken challenging classes, such as Advanced Placement courses or honor programs, but don't let that discourage you. During your junior year in high school, start looking at colleges and their requirements.
able to juggle multiple projects and tasks successfully. 5 Motivating: The individual is able to influence and motivate others to action, as evidenced by effective leadership in extracurricular activities such as student-run organizations or athletic teams. 6 Respectful: The individual assumes the best about people, especially people in low-income communities. 7 Shares the goals of the organization: The individual wants to work toward TFA’s mission of eliminating educational inequities.
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. 4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. 5. Teachers are members of learning communities. These are core propositions, or values, setting out in general terms what United States teachers think accomplished teachers should know and be able to do, regardless of the level or specialist field in which they taught. The five propositions provide the philosophical basis for the development and elaboration of standards for specific fields and levels of teaching (such as primary teaching, or high school science teaching).
2. Bachelor's or Master's degree Choose a college program. If you choose to major in secondary education, you will need at least one major and a minor or two majors. To make yourself more interesting to potential employers, major in two areas. Because of No Child Left Behind mandates, you must be highly qualified, which means at least 45 hours of course work in your major area. For elementary education, you may have to specialize in either lower, middle or upper elementary grades. If you are required to teach a core course, you will need a major in that core area. Elementary programs usually focus on grade levels and a major in a core course, such as English/language arts, math, science or geography. Special education programs require a focus in a specific area, such as learning disabilities or mental handicaps. Include a good liberal arts background in your electives as well. 3. Proficiency in core content areas Acquire your teacher's license or certification. Each state has its own process that you must follow to get a teacher's license. You may be required to take a state exam or the PRAXIS, a series of assessments used by states to license teachers. Your college will guide you through the
process. Because every state has different licensing procedures, if you decide to teach in a different state, you will need to fulfill the requirements for that state. 4. State license Know the laws of the No Child Left Behind Act that requires teachers to be "highly qualified." This means you must have a Bachelor's degree in education and demonstrate proficiency in a core content area if you are teaching in one of those areas.
Based on your personal interview of the Filipino Teacher on the competencies of the national standards for teachers, has the teacher met the requirement? Explain Yes, The teacher met the requirement. Although in his self-assessment in the NCBTS, he gave himself a “LOW” description in two of the seven domains; The teacher reflects high standards in regards to other Domains. The NCBTS strands showed that the teacher’s self-assessment is in between Experienced and Expert when it comes to teaching competencies. If the NCBTS is the measure of a global teacher, can the teacher you interviewed meet the challenges of global education? Why? Why not? No, “Global Education means Multicultural education”. It means teaching multiple intelligence of diverse learners came from different culture, race, social class and ethnic groups. Since he got a “LOW” score in the” Diversity of Learners”. He wouldn’t able to handle and give foreign students an equal opportunity to learn in school. Are there similarities or differences among teachers in other countries in terms of the standard requirements of a professional teacher? Explain your answer. Yes, There are similarities. Just like NCBTS, USA and Australia’s professional values consists of Domains which are very similar to our teachers professional competency. Would Filipino teachers be comparable to their fellow teachers in other countries.? Explain your answer. Yes, the NCBTS show similar standars with other countries, then we have similar goal in achieving Personal and Professional competencies.
As a pre-service teacher education student, how do you see yourself, ten years from now vis a vis the other teachers from all over the world? Ten years from now, I am a teacher who is globally competitive and competent in teaching multicultural learners. Through adherence of NCBTS competencies. I would able to stand tall among other teachers all over the world. I will continuously studying and joining different Teachers’ organization and activities that demands productivity for further Personal and Professional growth. From that time, I am a well experienced and continously gaining experiences to achieve expertise in my chosen career. Can you meet the challenges of being a global teacher? Yes! By adhering the competencies and standards set to all teachers all over the world.
Affirmed Concept No 1. Diversity of learners is a major concern among teachers local and global. Affirmed Concept No. 2 To become a global teacher, a teacher needs to broaden his/her teaching perspective. Affirmed Concept No. 3 Education is for all and is grounded in four common pillars.
How would you prepare yourself to become a global teacher?
Being a global teacher means working and communicating with diverse people with different racial and social background. To become a global teacher, I should know how to respect and acknowledge individualities’ differences but give an equal amount of opportunities to education. As a global teacher, I will make practice to have different instrutictional methodologies and teaching styles which caters multiple intelligence.
Is the teacher a professional teacher? Yes, She is a professional teacher because as the qualification requires: She finished bachelor degree in the field of education b) She passed the Licensure Examination for teacher c) She adheres the The code of Ethics for Professional teachers to guide her actions. d) She participated in different trainings for Professional development. and most importantly Teaching is her passion!
Yes! Other than legal requirements, Professionalism can be determined through their actions. As the saying goes Action speaks louder than words
What characteristics or qualities distinguish a professional teacher from a non-professional teacher? A Professional teacher upholds dignity and he/she is reliable at all times. They are concerned and committed to students and their learning. They think systematically about their practice and continue to grow through learning from their experiences. A non-professional teacher accomplishes their job without enthusiasm. They think of their Job as mere Occupation without Passion.
