The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Professional and as a Person PDF

**THE DEMANDS OF SOCIETY FROM THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL AND AS A PERSON** 1\. The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Professional \- Went through long years of preparation to earn a teacher education degree recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, after which one hurdled a Lice...

**THE DEMANDS OF SOCIETY FROM THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL AND AS A PERSON** 1\. The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Professional \- Went through long years of preparation to earn a teacher education degree recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, after which one hurdled a Licensure Examination for Teachers administered by the Board for Professional Teachers with the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, By passing the LET one obtains a license which one is obliged to renew every three years on condition that one can show proof of Continuing Professional Development \- Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) are standards of good teaching Models of Effective Teaching \- which also serve as bases for evaluation of teaching a\. Robert Marzano's Causal Teacher Evaluation Model \- of four domains: 1.) Classroom Strategies and Behaviors \- involve routine events such as communicating learning goals and feedback and establishing rules and procedures; involve addressing content by helping students interact with new knowledge; helping students generate and test hypotheses; involve events enacted on the spot such as engaging students, recognizing adherence to rules and procedures, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students and communicating high expectations for all students 2.) Planning and Preparing \- for lessons, use of technology, needs of students receiving Special education, and needs of students who lack support for schooling 3.) Reflection on Teaching \- evaluating personal performance such identifying areas of pedagogical strengths and weaknesses; developing, implementing and monitoring a professional growth plan 4.) Collegiality and Professionalism \- promoting positive interactions with colleagues, students and parents; seeking mentorship for areas of need or interest; mentoring other teachers and sharing ideas and strategies; adhering to school rules and procedures; participating in school initiatives b\. Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching 1.) Planning and Preparation 2.) Classroom Environment 3.) Instruction 4.) Professional Responsibilities \- reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, participating in the professional community, growing professionally, showing professionalism c\. James Stronge' Teacher Effectiveness Performance Evaluation System (TEPES) \- Seven Performance Standards: 1.) Professional Knowledge 2.) Instructional Planning 3.) Instructional Delivery 4.) Assessment of/for Learning 5.) Learning Environment 6.) Professionalism \- maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhanced learning 7.) Student Progress \- the work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable and appropriate student academic progress d\. Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) Model for Teacher Evaluation Standards 1.) Teachers demonstrate leadership 2.) Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students 3.) Teachers know the content they teach 4.) Teachers facilitate learning for their students 5.) Teachers reflect on their practices If the teacher has to teach effectively, he/she has to: 1\) prepare and plan very well for instruction 2\) execute or deliver that instruction plan very well because he/she has professional knowledge (mastery of subject matter) 3\) create a conducive or favorable learning environment for diverse groups of leaners 4\) assess and report learners' progress 5\) demonstrate professionalism as he/she deals with superiors, colleagues, students and parents The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) \- the revised National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) that give the teacher professional competencies in 7 domains, 37 strands and 148 performance indicators for four career stages \- identify the following characteristics quality teachers in the Philippines need to possess: 1.) recognize the importance of mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness within and across curriculum areas, coupled with a sound and critical understanding of the application of theories and principles of teaching and learning 2.) provide learning environments that are safe, secure, fair and supportive in order to promote learner responsibilities and achievement 3.) establish learning environments that are responsive to learner diversity 4.) interact with the national and local curriculum requirements 5.) apply a variety of assessment tools and strategies in monitoring, evaluating, documenting and reporting learners' needs, progress and achievement 6.) establish school-community partnerships aimed at enriching the learning environment, as well as the community's engagement in the educative process 7.) value personal growth and professional development and exhibit high personal regard for the profession by maintaining qualities that uphold the dignity of teaching such as caring attitude, respect and integrity Professionalism: The Hallmark of a Professional \- No doubt, society expects the teacher as a professional to demonstrate professionalism in all that one does. Professionalism is both a professional and a personal trait 2\. The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Person \- personal qualities or attributes of teachers demanded by the teaching profession \- possesses dignity and reputation, with high moral values, adheres to, observes and practices a set of ethical and moral principles, standards and values \- Twelve Characteristics of an Effective Teacher: a\. Prepared \- Come to class each day ready to teach b\. Positive \- Have optimistic attitudes about teaching and about students c\. Hold high expectations \- Set no limits on students and believe everyone can be successful d\. Creative \- Are resourceful and inventive in how they teach their classes e\. Fair \- Handle students and grading fairly f\. Display a personal touch \- Approachable g\. Cultivate a sense of belonging \- Have a way to make students feel welcome and comfortable in their classrooms h\. Compassionate \- Are concerned about students' personal problems and can relate to them and their problems i\. Have a sense of humor \- Make learning fun and do not take everything seriously j\. Respect students \- Do not deliberately embarrass students k\. Forgiving \- Do not hold grudges l\. Admit mistakes \- Quick to admit when being wrong Professionalism \- Is something demanded of teachers both as professionals and as persons.