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What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word "TEACHING"?
What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word "TEACHING"?
This will vary based on what the reader thinks about teaching. It's a thought-provoking prompt.
What is the purpose of teaching, according to Edmund Amidon?
What is the purpose of teaching, according to Edmund Amidon?
An interactive process, primarily involving classroom talk between teacher and pupil during specific activities.
What is the purpose of teaching, according to H.C. Morrison?
What is the purpose of teaching, according to H.C. Morrison?
An intimate contact between a more mature personality and a less mature one.
What is the purpose of teaching, according to N.L. Gage?
What is the purpose of teaching, according to N.L. Gage?
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What is the purpose of teaching, according to James M. Thyne?
What is the purpose of teaching, according to James M. Thyne?
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Teaching can only take place in formal settings, such as schools and universities.
Teaching can only take place in formal settings, such as schools and universities.
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Effective teaching only involves using specific methods and strategies to engage learners.
Effective teaching only involves using specific methods and strategies to engage learners.
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What are the four elements of the teaching structure, according to Davis and Gaser?
What are the four elements of the teaching structure, according to Davis and Gaser?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of teaching, as defined in this presentation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of teaching, as defined in this presentation?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of teaching, as defined in this presentation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of teaching, as defined in this presentation?
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What are the three key passions that contribute to a teacher's satisfaction?
What are the three key passions that contribute to a teacher's satisfaction?
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What is NOT a reason someone might choose to enter the teaching profession?
What is NOT a reason someone might choose to enter the teaching profession?
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Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by teachers?
Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by teachers?
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Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by teachers, as outlined in this presentation?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by teachers, as outlined in this presentation?
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What is the definition of a "profession"?
What is the definition of a "profession"?
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What is the definition of a "professional"?
What is the definition of a "professional"?
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A professional teacher is required to possess certain qualifications and adhere to ethical responsibilities but does not require a license.
A professional teacher is required to possess certain qualifications and adhere to ethical responsibilities but does not require a license.
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What is the significance of Presidential Decree 1006?
What is the significance of Presidential Decree 1006?
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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 7836, also known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994?
What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 7836, also known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of the teaching profession?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the teaching profession?
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What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
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What is the significance of the Teacher Education and Development Plan?
What is the significance of the Teacher Education and Development Plan?
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What is the purpose of the NCBTS or National Competency-Based Teacher Standards?
What is the purpose of the NCBTS or National Competency-Based Teacher Standards?
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The word "vocation" derives from the Greek word "vocare", meaning "to call".
The word "vocation" derives from the Greek word "vocare", meaning "to call".
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Vocation refers to a call to do something that aligns with one's personal interests, but does not necessarily involve serving others.
Vocation refers to a call to do something that aligns with one's personal interests, but does not necessarily involve serving others.
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Viewing teaching as a vocation means recognizing the call to serve others through education.
Viewing teaching as a vocation means recognizing the call to serve others through education.
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Teaching as a mission involves doing it for personal gain and recognition.
Teaching as a mission involves doing it for personal gain and recognition.
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Teachers who view their work as a mission are more likely to prioritize their own well-being and professional development above the needs of their students.
Teachers who view their work as a mission are more likely to prioritize their own well-being and professional development above the needs of their students.
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Study Notes
Module 1: An Overview of the Teaching Profession
- Course: EDUC 102, The Teaching Profession
- Instructor: Dr. Sherry Ann Medrano Bacolod
- Institution: College of Education, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Outline
- Concepts of Teaching
- Teaching as a Profession
- Teaching as a Vocation and Mission
Activity: Guess the Statement
- A series of images (teacher, photographer, window, lightbulb, hand, finger) was shown to the class, with the objective of guessing the statement being alluded to.
Quotes
- "A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart."
- Teaching is an interactive process, primarily involving classroom talk between teacher and pupil during definable activities. (Edmund Amidon)
- Teaching involves an intimate contact between a mature and less mature person. (H.C. Morrison)
- Teaching is interpersonal influence aimed at changing the behavior potential of another person. (N.L. Gage)
- All teaching is the promotion of learning. (James M. Thyne)
- A teacher is an educated and dedicated professional who teaches the whole student (academic, physical, social, and emotional). (The Write Stuff Teaching)
- Effective teaching involves the use of appropriate methods and strategies to engage learners, facilitate their learning, and help them achieve their learning goals. The role of a teacher is to create a positive and supportive learning environment, provide guidance and feedback, and help learners develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. (Chauhan, 2023)
The Teaching Structure (Davis and Gaser, 1962)
- Planning of Teaching
- Organization of Teaching
- Identification of suitable teaching learning
- Managing teaching-learning
Characteristics of Teaching
- Teaching is a complete social process.
- Teaching involves giving information.
- Teaching is an interactive process between student and teacher.
- Teaching is a process of development and learning.
- Teaching causes a change in behavior.
- Teaching is both art and science.
- Teaching is face to face encounter.
- Teaching is observable, measurable, and modifiable.
- Teaching is a skilled occupation.
- Teaching facilitates learning.
- Teaching is both conscious and unconscious.
- Teaching is from memory level to reflective level.
- Teaching as a continuum of training, conditioning, instruction, and indoctrination
What is Teaching?
- (This section asked students to define teaching and reflect on the first word that came to mind when they heard the word.)
Other Descriptions of Teaching
- Teaching involves imparting knowledge, skills, and values to others.
- Sharing of information and ideas facilitates learning and understanding.
- Teaching can occur in various settings (schools, universities, workplaces, informal settings).
- The use of appropriate methods and strategies engages learners and facilitates learning.
Who is a Teacher?
- A teacher is a person professionally engaged in teaching.
- A teacher's role is to create a supportive learning environment, provide guidance and feedback, and help learners develop the skills and knowledge they need. (Chauhan, 2023)
How Would You Describe Effective Teaching?
- (This section prompted students to share their thoughts on how effective teaching can be described.)
Challenges of Teaching
- Long working hours
- Increased accountability
- Today's tech-savvy students
Other Challenges of Teaching
- Understanding your students
- Personalized learning
- Time management
- Student discipline in the classroom
- Weight of responsibility
- Excessive workloads and overtime
- Communication with parents
- Bullying
- Being a role model for students
- Technological advancements
Teaching as a Profession
- Profession - a type of job that requires special training and gives status and prestige to the individual.
- Professional - a professional conforms to the technical standards of a profession.
- A professional teacher is a licensed professional who possesses dignity, reputation, high moral values, and technical/professional competence.
- (Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, 1997)
History of Teacher Professionalization
- Pre-Hispanic: no formal preparation for teachers.
- Spanish Period: formal training for teachers began.
- 1901: a two-year preparation for teachers was given by the Philippine Normal School, which later became four years.
- 1976: teaching was professionalized through Presidential Decree 1006.
- 1994: Republic Act No. 7836 (Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994) was enacted to promote quality education through supervision and regulations of licensure exams.
Elements of the Teaching Profession
- Initial Professional Education
- Accreditation
- Licensing
- Professional Development
- Professional Societies
- Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics
- The code serves as a guide for teachers, specifically new teachers, on professional conduct.
Teacher Development in the Philippines
- The Teacher Education and Development Plan serves as the road map or master plan.
- Key organizations involved in teacher education and development are the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs), and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
The Teacher Education and Development Map
- Includes sections on retirement preparation, entry to teacher education, pre-service training, in-service training, national competency-based teacher standards, teacher licensure, and induction training.
Teaching as a Vocation
- Vocation comes from the Latin word "vocare" meaning "to call".
- It's a calling to do something in life that has distinctive roles or functions.
- Whatever your calling in life, the call is always to serve.
- It is to acknowledge a call to serve others through learning in either primary, secondary, or post-secondary education levels. (Bilbao, 2005)
- It means a strong feeling or calling for service.
- It involves dedication to serving other people.
Teaching as a Mission
- Mission comes from the Latin term "mission" which means "to send."
- It's basically defined as a task assigned, something that one is sent to perform.
- Teaching is indeed a mission if teachers enjoy teaching out of love or commitment, even if that means giving up other activities.
- A teaching mission encompasses a teacher's devotion, even when unrecognized.
Relationship between Vocation and Mission
- A teacher, in accepting a teaching role, responds to a call to serve.
- Faithfully fulfilling assigned tasks demonstrates the successful accomplishment of the teacher's duty and mission.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of teaching as a profession and vocation as outlined in Module 1 of EDUC 102. You'll engage with significant quotes and explore the interactive processes involved in teaching. Get ready to test your understanding of the role and impact of teachers in education.
