Unit I.

Chapter 2: The Teacher

Lorelie Remoluna Mones
Paula Bianca Ferrer
Teachers open the door. You enter
by yourself. ~ Chinese proverb
Who is the professional teacher?
The professional teacher is the "licensed
professional who possesses high moral
values as well as technical and professional
competence...she adheres to, observes, and
practices a set of ethical and moral principles,
standards, and values."
To facilitate learning, what
attributes are expected of a
teacher?
Professional
Personal
Professional attributes
A professional teacher perceives himself/herself
as someone who can effect change or learning
(sense of efficacy) because s/he is an expert in
what s/he teaches (subject matter knowledge),
and in how s/he teaches (pedagogical
knowledge).
A professional teacher possesses
the following attributes
Control of the knowledge base of teaching and
learning and use of this knowledge to guide the
science and art of his/her teaching practice
Repertoire of best teaching practice and can
use these to instruct children in classrooms and
to work with adults in the school setting
A professional teacher possesses
the following attributes
Dispositions and skills to approach all aspects
of his/her work in a reflective, collegial, and
problem-solving manner
View of learning to teach as a lifelong process
and dispositions and skills for working towards
improving his/her own teaching as well as
improving schools
To facilitate learning, a teacher
must:
Be an expert in her/his subject and skilled in
the science and art of teaching;

Have a pleasing personality and a model of
values;
Have passion for teaching, sense of humor,
patience, and enthusiasm.

Personal attributes
A teacher's personality must be natural and
genuine, devoid of pretenses and artificiality.
They must be consistent, true, and authentic.
Some good qualities
Passion
Teachers who are passionate exude spontaneity
in ministering to the needs of the students
especially those experiencing learning
difficulties. Their passion drives them to care for
their students and use appropriate reformative
action.


Some good qualities
Humor
A teachers' humor connects them with their
students, promoting an enjoyable atmosphere
and a spirit of togetherness. A good-natured joke
will always elicit rapport in a learning
environment.
Some good qualities
Values and Attitude
Teachers are models of values. Whether
conscious of them or not, values are exhibited
implicitly and explicitly. Values connote
standards, code of ethics, and strong beliefs.


Some examples include open-mindedness,
fairness and impartiality, sincerity and honesty,
professionalism, patience, enthusiasm, and
commitment.
Open-mindedness
Promotes respect and trust between teachers
and students.
Fairness and impartiality
Eliminates discrimination and helps inculcate
self-confidence and trust among students.
Sincerity and honesty
Both are taken as openness in dealing with
others.
Professionalism
Teachers are adjudged professional if they are
knowledgeable, skilled, and value-laden.
They should also exhibit ethical and moral
conduct and be upright and exemplary in their
behavior.
Patience
Refers to a teacher's uncomplaining nature,
self-control, and persistence.
Enthusiasm
Teachers who are full of energy and are
dynamic make their passion and love for
students easily felt. Moreover, students look
forward to any learning activity with them
because they make it interesting and enjoyable.
Commitment
It is an unwavering pledge to perform all
teaching and learning activities with consistency
and selflessness to the best interest of the
students under a teacher's care. Committed
teachers are caring and dedicated. They are
ready to carry on no matter the price.
National Competency-Based
Teacher Standards (NCBTS)
NCBTS sums up the professional and personal
traits of a licensed teacher. Filipino teachers
can use NCBTS in the following ways:
As a guide to reflect on their current teaching
practices
As a framework for creating new teaching
practices
As a guidepost for planning for professional
development goals
As a common language for discussing teaching
practices with other teachers
References
Principles of Teaching I by Brenda Corpuz and
Gloria G. Salandanan, PhD
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OPULAR-VERSION-FINAL.pdf