Week 15 Field Study 1: Role of Teachers

Week 15 Field Study 1

• Our Team: Francesca Noelle De Mesa, Joennna Marie Datuin

Role of Teachers

• Teachers are crucial for shaping students' futures. Their key responsibilities include:
  • Educating and instructing students across various subjects using diverse methods.
  • Creating a supportive learning environment that encourages inquiry-based critical thinking.
  • Assessing student progress using tests and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developing essential life skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
  • Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom where students feel safe and valued.
  • Collaborating with parents and the community to support student learning.

Background

• Filipinos who love their country and have values and competencies can realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation by various frameworks.
• This, including the K to 12 Reform, ASEAN integration, globalization, and the evolving nature of 21st-century learners, requires enhancements and flexibility in education.
• The evaluation of existing educational models is also important.

Professional Standards for Teachers

• The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (based on NCBTS) supports continuous teacher quality improvement.
• These standards outline key teaching domains, strands, and indicators for measuring professional learning and effective instruction.
• These standards aim to improve student outcomes, clarify teaching knowledge, skills, and values.
• Rooted in learner-centeredness, lifelong learning, and inclusivity, the standards function as a public accountability statement, guiding teachers in self-reflection and practice assessment.
• Teacher quality reforms have been implemented through the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS).
• This includes CHED Memorandum Order No. 52 (2007) and DepED Order No. 32 (2009), supporting educational reforms.
• Programs such as BEAM, STRIVE, and TEEP are included.

Teacher Quality in the Philippines

• The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers outline expectations for teacher quality, emphasizing knowledge development, practice, professional engagement, and supporting teachers’ understanding and application of skills across situations.
• Seven Domains are required of teachers to be effective in the 21st century in the Philippines.

Characteristics of Effective Teachers

• Educators should create safe, secure, fair, and supportive learning environments.
• They focus on effectively managing behavior, utilizing diverse resources, and providing activities to foster constructive high standards.
• Create inclusive learning environments that respect diverse learner characteristics, experiences, and promote inclusiveness.
• This involves celebrating diversity, highlighting the need for differentiated teaching practices, enabling all learners to succeed as active citizens in a changing local and global context.

Domains of Teacher Practices

• Domain 1, Content Knowledge and Pedagogy: Contains seven strands:

  • Content knowledge and its application within and across curricula.
  • Research-based knowledge and principles of teaching and learning.
  • Positive use of ICT.
  • Strategies for promoting literacy and numeracy.
  • Strategies for developing critical and creative thinking and higher-order thinking skills.
  • Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English in teaching and learning.
  • Classroom communication strategies.

• Domain 2, Learning Environment: Contains six strands:

  • Learner safety and security.
  • Fair learning environment.
  • Classroom structure and activities management.
  • Support for learner participation.
  • Promotion of purposive learning.
  • Management of learner behavior.

• Domain 3, Diversity of Learners: Contains five strands

  • Learner's diverse needs, interests, and experiences (gender, background, and other factors).
  • Learner’s linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and religious backgrounds.
  • Learners with disabilities, giftedness, and talents.
  • Learners in difficult circumstances.
  • Learners from diverse backgrounds.

• Domain 4, Curriculum and Planning: Contains five strands:

  • Planning and management of teaching and learning processes.
  • Learning outcomes aligned with learning competencies.
  • Relevance and responsiveness of learning programs.
  • Professional collaboration to enrich teaching practice.
  • Teaching and learning resources, including ICT.

• Domain 5, Assessment and Reporting: Contains five strands:

  • Design, selection, organization, and utilization of assessment strategies.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of learner progress and achievement.
  • Feedback to improve learning.
  • Communication of learner needs, progress, and achievement to stakeholders.
  • Use of assessment data to enhance teaching, learning, and programs.

• Domain 6, Community Linkages and Professional Engagement: Contains four strands:

  • Establishment of learning environments responsive to community contexts.
  • Engagement of parents and the wider school community.
  • Professional ethics.
  • School policies and procedures.

• Domain 7, Personal Growth and Professional Development: Contains five strands:

  • Philosophy of teaching.
  • Dignity of teaching as a profession.
  • Professional links with colleagues.
  • Professional reflection and learning to improve practice.
  • Professional development goals.

Career Stages

• Beginning teachers: Possess necessary qualifications and understand subjects and pedagogical skills. They manage programs and seek guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Proficient teachers: Independently manage teaching and learning processes based on curriculum standards.
• Highly proficient teachers: Excel in their teaching and demonstrating deep understanding, effective problem-solving skills.
• Distinguished teachers: Set high teaching standards based on best practices.

The Teacher as a Person

• Empathy and understanding: Connecting with students, creating a safe environment.
• Patience and adaptability: Adjusting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Integrity and fairness: Serving as moral guides and ensuring fair treatment and grading.
• Passion for learning: Inspiring students by demonstrating enthusiasm.
• Self-awareness and reflection: Reflecting on beliefs and practices for personal growth.

The Teacher as a Professional

• Possessing knowledge and expertise in subject areas, simplifying complex concepts for students.
• Mastering pedagogical skills, classroom management, teaching methods, assessment.
• Commitment to continuous learning through professional development and workshops.
• Adherence to high ethical standards, and fostering professional relationships.
• Collaborating with other educators, parents, and administrators.
• Advocating for students and addressing inequalities, ensuring success.

Evaluation

• Questions 1-3: What are the roles of teachers? Provide at least three roles.
• Questions 4-10: What are the seven domains required for teachers to be effective in the 21st century? Provide the seven domains.

Explore the vital role teachers play in shaping the future of students. This quiz covers their responsibilities, methods for creating a supportive environment, and the importance of collaboration with parents and the community. Understand how educators contribute to essential life skills and student assessment.