Teacher as a Role Model

Role Modelling is a powerful teaching tool for passing on the knowledge , skills and
values of the teaching profession. Teachers needs to be aware of the conscious and
unconscious components of learning from role modelling, which may create positive
or negative reinforcement in the learning process.

EPITOME OF GOOD VALUES. Teachers are people who set

good examples by the words they speak and by the actions
they take. Teachers must come into work every day knowing
their students will soak up their actions like sponges. They
must show how to be a good person not just by telling, but
also by being.

COMPASSIONATE. A great teacher always has compassion for

their students, understanding of their students’ personal lives,
and appreciation for their academic goals and achievements.
They are the ones who teach their students the act of service in
their community and getting involved especially in times of
catastrophes.

OPTIMISTIC. Teachers will stay positive for their students even when
things can seem grim. An optimistic teacher is one who believes that
every student in her class will succeed academically. When a teacher is
optimistic, students feel encouraged and motivated. Classes can be
exciting with teachers pushing their own limits while encouraging all
students to believe in themselves. Teachers are role models for children
to be positive, always try harder, and reach for the stars.

DOWN TO EARTH. As a teacher, you recognize your need to learn and

are open to change how you think, feel, and act. You do not place
yourself in opposition to God or other people, but seek to learn from
them. You accept feedback with meekness, grateful for your opportunity
to teach. As a teacher, you teach students to be constructive with their
criticism, pointing out positive before negative or suggestions for
improvement.

ENTHUSIASTIC. The teacher’s enthusiasm sparks the curiosity of students

to be more engaged, more willing to contribute in class discussions and
more willing to discuss any problems or concerns in certain situations.
Their enthusiasm can lead to better teaching evaluations, positive
attitudes, better student performance, and improved classroom behavior.
They should model the importance of engaging in a lifelong quest to their
learners to do the harder right, rather the easier wrong.
INSPIRATIONAL. Teachers can act as a support system that is
lacking elsewhere in students’ lives. They can be a role model
and an inspiration to go further and to dream bigger. They
hold students accountable for their successes and failures and
good teachers won’t let their talented students get away with
not living up to their full potential.

EMPHATIC. Teachers need a deep understanding of where their

students are coming from — their backgrounds, their struggles, and
their abilities. An empathetic teacher encourages, nurturing and
support and sets appropriate guidelines for how students engage
with one another. By doing so, everyone is given a safe place to work
through and overcome cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and personal
issues.

BIG HEART. A great teacher is always passionate has a

great desire to teach the children and serve society. They
love to educate people and impart knowledge. They are
also capable of providing support and guidance to their
students to overcome every challenge of life.

LIVING WITH MORAL PRINCIPLES. The core of teaching consists of

four basic values: dignity, truthfulness, fairness and responsibility &
freedom. Values of a teacher is influential. It is essential for a teacher
to live in this values by heart because moral values have an impact
on the students' achievement and behavior. As role models, they are
responsible to unlock transcendence —the opportunity to live the
self-actualized life.

ALTRUISTIC. Teachers are the most selfless, giving, and caring

individuals in the world. They pay more attention on their
students' well-being rather than their personal well-being. They
give their unconditional love and their ultimate goals and
ambitions are seeing their students succeed in life. Their
happiness is depend on what they have shared not of what they
earned.

EDUC 113 : THE TEACHING PROFESSION

MEMBERS: Mateo, Maricel G. ; Mateo, Stephanie Mae B. ;
Pante, Marjeanette Reyes ; Pascual, Ma. Cristina B. ;
Pepino, Liza Jay Zabala; Putulan, Kristine M. ; Quevedo,
John Patrick ; Racuya, Keith Ranzel ; Ramos, Noreen Ann