Teacher as a Person in Society

MADELINE T. FERNANDO
A. Morality and the Foundational
Moral Principle
B. Teachers as Persons of Good Moral
Character
C. Value Formation
1. Cognitive, affective and
psychomotor dimensions
2. Training the Intellect and Will
3. Max Scheler’s Hierarchy of
Values
4. Values Hierarchy
At the end of the unit, the students must have:
1.explained the difference between vocation and
mission;
2. manifest a caring attitude, respect, integrity and
dignity in teaching
 The term “morality” can be used either descriptively to refer
to certain codes of conduct put forward by a society or a group
(such as a religion), or accepted by an individual for her own
behavior,

or normatively to refer to a code of conduct that, given

specified conditions, would be put forward by all rational
people.
Five reasons to be moral and integral, regardless of occupation. These
are:

Make society better

When we help make society better, we are rewarded with also

making better own lives and the lives of our families and
friends. Without moral conduct, society would be a miserable place.

Treat everyone equally.

Equality is a cornerstone of most Western democracies, where all
individuals are afforded the same rights. This is not possible without the
majority of citizens behaving in a moral manner.
Secure meaningful employment.
Often employers will look at a person’ past behavior as a predictor
of future behavior.

Succeed at business.
Businesses that have a checkered moral history are typically viewed
with caution and are unlikely to attract new customers

Lessen stress.
When we make immoral decisions, we tend to feel uncomfortable
and concerned about our decision making. Making the right moral
decision, or taking a principled perspective on an issue, reduces
stress.
 WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Situation # 1:
Supposing you are a good swimmer and you can save someone drowning. You were
walking one day, along the Pagudpud Beach and you saw you’re the number one
convicted criminal in the country, drowning. He was wailing for help. Are you going to
save him, when you know very well the charges that he is facing?

Situation # 2:
Patient A is terminally ill and is going to die for certain within a week. His heart and
kidneys are perfect match for patients B and C, who are certain to die before him if they
do not get the transplant that they need but have good prospects of recovery if they
do. No other donors are available. Do you kill patient A without his permission? What if
he gives his permission?

Situation # 3:
You found out that your bestfriend who is also a co-worker fakes his DTR. Would you
tell that to your management even if it means losing your only friend in the office?
Tamayao, Antonio I. (2019) Embracing the Teaching Profession. Manila: Rex
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• https://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/presidentialdecreeno1006.
html#.XzF25ZYzbIU

• https://www.pcw.gov.ph/law/republic-act-7836

• https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2004/04/21/republic-act-no-9293/
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