The Teacher

Subject: Principles of Teaching Reporter: Zander Aaron B. Corpus

Instructor: Ms. Jane Danila Date: June 21, 2017

THE TEACHER THE PROFESSIONAL TEACHER  Licensed Professional who possess:  Dignity  Reputation with high moral values  Technical and professional competence  Adheres to observe and practice:  Ethical and moral principles  Standards  Values  One who went through 4-5 year period of rigorous academic preparation in teaching.  One who is given a license to teach by the Board of Professional Teachers of the PRC.  Registered in the roster of professional teachers at the PRC.  Undergoes continuing professional education. PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES  A professional teacher perceives himself/herself as someone who can effect change or learning (sense of efficacy).  Expert in what he/she teaches (subject matter knowledge) and in how he/she teaches (pedagogical knowledge).  A professional teacher possesses the following attributes:  Control of the knowledge  Repertoire of best teaching practice  Dispositions and skills  View of learning to teach as a lifelong process PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  Teachers are momentarily subjected to scrutiny to the minutest detail.  Teachers are judged more strictly than other professionals.  The personality they project determines the impressions they make upon students and colleagues.  Their poise, bearing, manner of dressing and facial expression have an impact on their interaction with students.  Personalities may be described as:  Authoritarian  Weak  Dynamic  Magnetic  Teachers’ personality must be:  Natural and genuine  Devoid of pretenses and artificiality  Consistent  True and authentic A. Passion  Passion for teaching is a compelling force that emerges from teachers’ love for children.

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Due to the passion for teaching:  Teacher exudes spontaneity in ministering to the needs of the students.  Drives the teacher to care for their students.  Make the teacher feel they “will live and die a teacher.”

B. Humor  Teachers’ humor connects them with their students like a magnet.  They help in merging two worlds – youth and maturity.  They cease to be conscious of their age difference.  They enjoy as a group, thus promote a spirit of togetherness.  A clean joke will always elicit rapport in a learning environment. C. Values and Attitude  Teachers are models of values.  Values are exhibited implicitly and explicitly.  Values connote standards, code of ethics and strong beliefs. 1. Open-mindedness  Promoting respect and trust between teachers and students.  Opens avenues for unrestricted search for information and evidence.  Problems and issues are resolved in a democratic way. 2. Fairness and impartiality  Eliminate discrimination.  Inculcates self-confidence and trust among students 3. Sincerity and honesty  Values exhibited in words and actions.  Teachers must show their real self, devoid of pretenses and half-truths.  Taken as openness in dealing with others. 4. Professionalism  Highly treasured in the teaching profession.  Teachers are adjudged professional if they are knowledgeable, skilled and value-laden. D. Patience  Refers to a teacher’s uncomplaining nature, self-control and persistence.  Patient teachers can forego momentous frustrations and disappointments.  The teachers’ capacity to adjust their methodologies could allay the tension, at the same time save time and effort for appropriate remediation. E. Enthusiasm  Synonymous to eagerness and excitement.  Enthusiastic teachers are full of energy and dynamism.  Enthusiasm is a gift.  It is contagious and can instantly affect children’s moods and attitudes. F. Commitment  A “solemn promise” to perform the duties and responsibilities mandated by the laws and code of ethics of the profession.  Committed teachers are caring and dedicated.  Dedication to the teaching job is the true essence of professionalism.