principles of teaching: the teacher and the teaching profession

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The Teacher and Teaching Profession

A. REQUIREMENTS1. Educational Background

To earn a degree in teaching one must complete 4 to 5 year curriculum in BEEd or BSE.

For those who will teach in the tertiary level, a Masters or a Doctorate degree with a

specialization is required.

2. Professional LicenseAfter being awarded a bachelors degree, one is mandated through RA 7836 known as

Philippine Teacher Professionalization Act of 1994 to as a licensure examination which

consists of the following:

BEE BSE

General Education 40% 20%

Professional Education 60% 40%

Specialization 40%

100% 100%

B. DEFINITIONSTeaching

- In traditional usage, simply giving instructions.- Educators offer a general definition as aggregate organized instructional methodologies

aimed at achieving a desired learning objective.

a. Acquisition of knowledgeb. Development of skillsc. Cultivation of values and attitudes

- He always been thought of as one of the noblest of professions;- Pursued as a lifetime career with passion.

C. CONCEPTS OF TEACHINGTeaching may be viewed in different perspective:

a. Teaching is an ART it calls for the exercise of talent such as creativity and resourcefulnessto deal skillfully and promptly with new situations and difficulties.

b. Teaching is a SCIENCE it involves a systematic and organized system of procedures,strategies, techniques and mental skill in the attainment of knowledge and information that

will equip the learners for a better quality of life.

D. COMPONENTS OF TEACHING1. TEACHER

- A professional teacher is a licensed professional who possesses dignity and reputation

with high moral values as well as technical and professional license competence.

- Is not just a cog, he is a wheel in the total complex of the educational system.

- A teacher, likewise, one of the noblest human beings.

Characteristic of an effective teacher in terms of their:

A. PERSONAL QUALITIESThe five dimensions ofthe teachers personality:

1. Intellectual2. Physical3. Social4. Emotional5. Ethical or Moral


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Outstanding personal qualities of a teacher

1. Passion2. Humor3. Values and Attitudes4. Patience5. Enthusiasm

There are desirable characteristics and traits an effective teacher should possess:

1. Pleasing personal appearance2. Good physical health and personal hygiene3. Emotional stability, sound mental health and self-control4. Superior intelligence5. Pleasant modulated voice6. Sympathy, kindness, helpfulness, patience, diligence7. Integrity, trustworthiness, honesty, sincerity8. Flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness9. Fairness, firmness, impartiality, tolerance, patience10.Sociability, friendliness, cooperativeness11.Refinement in words, tact and courtesy, civility12.Sense of humor, cheerfulness, enthusiasm13.Positive outlook, encouraging attitude14.Promptness, efficiency

B. PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES1. Mastery of the subject matter2. Understanding the Learner3. Understanding the principles and methods of teaching skill in the use of

strategies and techniques for proper implementation.

4. General understandings of other branches/field of knowledge5. Understanding and taking pride of teaching as a profession.

TEACHERS PLAY A VARIETY OF ROLES:

1.

As a Manager2. As a Motivator3. As a Leader4. As a Model5. As a surrogate parent6. As a social catalyst7. As a facilitator/Instructor8. As a guidance counselor

2. STUDENTSa. Abilityb. Characteristicsc. Background Knowledge

3. SUBJECT MATTERa. Level of difficultyb. The lesson


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E. TEACHING AND LEARNING1. Learning

Learning like teaching occurs spontaneously, naturally, or planned for a purpose

How knowledge

How knowledge and information acquired?

a. By chance, circumstances or incidentsb. Through systematic and purposely studyc. By conducting own investigations and inquiries, both formal and informald. Understanding researche. Attending formal schooling


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