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1 Unit 2: The Teacher and the Society Lesson 2: The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Person Learning Outcomes 1. Identified the personal qualities that a professional teacher should possess; 2. Discussed the responsibilities expected of a profes...

1 Unit 2: The Teacher and the Society Lesson 2: The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Person Learning Outcomes 1. Identified the personal qualities that a professional teacher should possess; 2. Discussed the responsibilities expected of a professional teacher; and 3. Explained what a teacher must do, must have and must be in order to cope with the demands of the society. SPARKING TEACHER RECALL. Identify five persons in your community that you want to participate in the activity, “Teacher Recall.” You ask them to recall one most memorable teachers who was able to make a great impact in their lives. They have to list down five personal qualities that this teacher possesses. You may consolidate their answers in the matrix below. Name of Teacher Qualities Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  2 PROBING PROBING POOL THE ANSWERS TOGETHER. Perhaps you would notice that many of the answers given by your participants are similar, so cluster them together like for example committed, dedicated or passionate can be one group. If there are words that are standalone, so be it. Based on the survey you conducted, what are the most cited personal attributes a professional teacher should have? DEEPENING DEEPENING A Professional Teacher What is a professional teacher? Lim, Caubic, and Casihan (2014) use a metaphor of the mountain and the teacher to identify the salient personal qualities of a professional teacher. The mountain is a huge creation that stands towering over all other structures in the land. It stands majestic and impressive providing a soothing effect when viewed from a distance. Its stature is a symbol of strength and stability. Because of its elevated position, the mountain receives the first rays of the sun at dawn. The radiance of the sun’s rays on the summit creates a beautiful panorama to behold. It is a spectacular scene to lay the eyes on. The mountain provides shelter to animals and other creatures living in it. At times when the rain comes, the soil in the mountain is eroded and water flows freely to the land and rivers below. The rainwater from the mountain fertilizes the land at the foot of the mountain. The plants grow and produce abundant harvest for the people living in the area. They wanted to emphasize that the grandeur of the mountain denotes strength and stability. The same is true with the teachers. In order for teachers to perform their duties efficiently and effectively, they must be healthy and fit. When one is mentally and physically healthy, he/she has the vitality and enthusiasm to carry out his responsibilities to the helm. They are always ready and committed to guide the learners in the teaching and learning process. Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  3 In Unit 1, you have tackled that teaching is a noble profession, thus, it is a privilege to be a great teacher. The privilege carries great responsibilities which the society expects every teacher to perform. Dr. Evelyn A. Mejillano of the University of the Philippines College of Education mentioned that an effective teacher is responsible to his students because of his/her broad range of impact on their lives. Every teacher has six basic responsibilities that need to be carried out. These are: 1. Encourages free pursuit of learning. How? 1.1 knows the content to be learned (content competence) 1.2 uses teaching strategies to foster learning (pedagogical competence) 1.3 knows who and how students learn 1.4 remains current in the content 1.5 presents accurate and balance views from the field 1.6 contributes to student intellectual development and independent thinking 2. Demonstrates respect for students. How? 2.1 recognizes and respects individual differences 2.2 is aware of students’ cultural, physical, religious choices and values 2.3 welcomes and respects active participation 2.4 keeps promised appointments 2.5 comes to class prepared for the lesson 2.6 trusts in the discussion of sensitive issues 3. Respects confidentiality. How? 3.1 respects students’ privacy on issues of self-disclosure 3.2 does not post grades without the permission of students 3.3 does not leave test papers in one corner for students to get them at their convenience 4. Models the best scholarly and ethical standard. How? 4.1 is a thinking person (think before you speak) 4.2 establishes a personal standard of scholarship and living 4.3 differentiates emotion from reason 4.4 models or demonstrates critical discussion with students and colleagues 5. Posters academic conduct and ensure fair evaluation. How? 5.1 gives students fair chance to demonstrate their abilities 5.2 does not allow academic dishonesty 5.3 assesses students’ progress accurately 5.4 treats each student fairly ( no favoritism) Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  4 5.5 gives regular feedback on student progress 6. Avoids exploitation, harassment or discrimination. How? 6.1 avoids sexual, racial, religious or intellectual harassment 6.2 maintains relationship at professional level 6.3 does not receive special benefits and gifts of money value In order to meet these responsibilities, teachers should possess certain qualities. Bilbao, Corpuz, Llagas, and Salandanan (2018) presented in their book the 12 characteristics of an effective teacher gathered from a longitudinal study on more than one thousand essays of teacher education students conducted by Robert j. walker. The list includes the following: 1. Prepared – comes to class each day ready to teach 2. Positive – have optimistic attitudes about teaching and about students 3. Hold high expectations - set no limits on students and believe everyone can be successful 4. Creative – are resourceful and inventive in how they teach their classes 5. Fair – handle students and grading fairly 6. Display a personal touch - approachable 7. Cultivate a sense of belonging – have a way to make students feel welcome and comfortable in their classrooms 8. Compassionate – are concerned about students’ personal problems and can relate to them and their problems 9. Have a sense of humor – make learning fun and do not take everything seriously 10. Respect students – do not deliberately embarrass students; teachers who give the highest respect get the highest respect 11. Forgiving – do not hold grudges 12. Admit mistakes – quick to admit being wrong Effective teachers who possess these qualities can become great teachers whom every learner would wish to have. How can you be a great teacher? Watch the video, “The One Thing All Great Teachers Do” by Nick Fuhrman | TEDxUGA which can be retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwTpfVQgkU0 Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  5 Teachers being professionals should possess professionalism as described in Section 1- 4 of Article XI of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Section 1: A teacher shall live with dignity at all times. Section 2: A teacher shall place premium upon self-respect and self-discipline as the principle of personal behavior in all relationships with others and in all situations. Section 3: A teacher shall maintain at all times a dignified personality which could serve as model worthy of emulation by learners, peers, and others. Section 4: A teacher shall always recognize the Almighty God or being as guide of his own destiny and of the destinies of men and nations. Likewise, Section 7 of R.A. 4670 cites integrity as an essential trait to be possessed by a professional teacher. It reiterates that since the teacher’s work is not confined merely to the development of certain fundamental skills and abilities encompassed by the teaching of the 3Rs but also includes the development of desirable habits and attitudes that go into the formation of character, his manner of living should provide a worthy example for his pupils and students to emulate for his fellow teachers to be proud of, and for the community to feel as being enriched by it. In the context of the new normal, where teachers are expected to use technology in the delivery of instruction, much is expected from them in upholding professionalism. (To know further about the topic and gain insights about professionalism, please watch the Video on “Online Professionalism for Teachers” to be retrieved from the urlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz333YW9awg ) Reflection: What are your realizations after watching the video? APPLYING 1. Poetry Integration Instructions: Read the poem, “You Are a Teacher” and answer the questions that follow: (Source: Bilbao, et. Al (2018).The teaching profession 4th ed.) You are a Teacher If I speak interestingly, effectively, and well, But do not understand my students Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  6 I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal, If I know all of the methods and techniques of teaching, If I have complete faith that they will work, So that I use them completely, But think only of materials or techniques Instead of how they can help my students, I count for nothing If I go the second mile in my teaching, Give up many activities, But do it without understanding, It does no good, Love is very patient, very kind; Love is not jealous, it does not put on airs; It is never tyrannic, never; Yet does insist on truth; It does not become angry; It is not resentful. Love always expects the best of others; It is gladdened when they live up to these expectations, Slow to lose faith when they do not. It will bear anything, Hope for anything, Endure anything. This kind of love will never fail If there are teaching methods, they will change; If there are curricula, they will be revised. For our knowledge is imperfect And our teaching is imperfect, And we are always looking for the better ways Which an infinite God has placed ahead of us. When I began to teach, I fumbled and failed; Now I have put away some of my childish ways. At present I am learning bit by bit; But if I keep on seeking, I shall at last understand As all along I myself have been understood. Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  7 So faith, hope and love endure. These are the great three But the greater of them is love. Questions: 1. While reading the poem, what mental portrait of the teacher in the classroom and the teacher in the community is painted in your mind? 2. Read through the poem by replacing I with your name. It goes like this: Calleigh, You are a Teacher. If Calleigh speaks interestingly, effectively and well But does not understand her students Calleigh is a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal… (continue until you finish the whole poem with your name on it…)  Describe and explain what you felt when you read your name through the lines of the poem. 2. Sentence Completion This is how one describes professionalism: “You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That’s the mark of a true professional. Professionalism has nothing to do with getting paid for your services.” From your own perspective, what is professionalism? Cite a concrete example of professionalism. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020  8 How Much Have You Learned? Directions: Identify the qualities of a professional teacher. Fill in the tree diagram. The Professional Teacher Personal Qualities Professional Qualities References:  Bilbao, P., Corpuz, B. Llagas, A., & Salandanan, G. (2015). The Teaching Profession.  3rd Ed. Metro Manila: Lorimar Publishing House, Inc.  Bilbao, P., Corpuz, B. Llagas, A., & Salandanan, G. (2018). The Teaching Profession.  4th Ed. Metro Manila: Lorimar Publishing House, Inc.  Lim, L., Caubic, R., & Casihan, L. (2014). The Teaching Profession. Manila: Adriana  Publishing Co. Inc. Module for The Teaching Profession WVSU 2020