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OBJECTIVES:
LEARNING CONTENT:
THE NATURE OF TEACHING
Introduction
Teaching is one of the most demanding of all professions. It exacts a tremendous demand of the teacher’s
teaching skills and personal qualities before they can satisfactorily perform the multiple roles and manifold
responsibilities it entails. A more important role that teaching evokes is the unwavering commitment and
loyalty to the profession. Their adherence to the ethical and moral standards is elicited through a code.
Ultimately, an impeccable integrity, honesty, and sincerity it brings forth make them worthy of emulation
by the students, co-workers, and other professionals.
On the other hand, a teacher, as a person and as a professional is depicted as a well-spring of knowledge
and skill and a model of values, thus deserving to be called professional. Competent, compassionate, and
caring, her attitudes are reciprocated with love, respect, and emulation. Such is a rewarding life of a teacher.
Teaching is a challenging profession as it requires long hours of work and preparation. Moreover, it
necessitates skill in planning and skill in classroom. In the earlier times, teaching is universally acknowledged
as a respected and highly esteemed career. Its lifelong mission consists of a persistent pursuit of knowledge,
development of skills and proficiency in work dimensions and inculcation of values and attitudes of all
practitioners. It is a profession committed to serve children, adults, community and nation.
Teaching as a time-honored career, is viewed as a dynamic activity aimed at awakening and nurturing
the children’s spirit of inquiry, at the same time catering to their learning abilities, interests, and aspirations.
Regarded as an art, teaching is a conglomeration of a teacher’s talent and skill in reaching out their hearts
and minds.
Teaching is described by an educator as a moral activity. Whether conscious of it or not, a teacher teaches
values both implicitly and explicitly by the very way he relates to his students. He teaches respect by being
respectful, reasonableness by being reasonable and truthfulness by being truthful. Anyone who embarks on
a teaching career is a paragon of virtues, a staying quality in such a magnanimous calling.
Discussion
1. TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
Teaching is considered a profession if its choice is motivated by any or all of the following:
1. You must be willing to go through a period of long preparation.
2. You must be willing to go through continuing education.
3. You must strive for excellence (not “pwede na” mentality) 4. Involves direction borne by proper
planning.
5. Display you must love, care, and compassion for children.
6. You must commit yourself to moral, ethical, and religious values.
7. You must dedicate yourself to service.
2. TEACHING AS MISSION
• The word mission is derived from the Latin word “Misio” which means to
send. According to Webster’s dictionary- “a task assigned” If you
consider teaching as a mission, then:
a. It is a task entrusted to you in this world.
b. It is your assigned task thus; you have to prepare for it.
c. It calls for a continuing professional education. (Once a teacher, forever a student”.)
3. TEACHING AS VOCATION
• The word vocation comes from the Latin word “Vocare” which means “to call”
thus vocation is a calling. (Many are called but few are chosen) If you consider
teaching as vocation, it means:
a. You said YES to your call to teach.
b. You commit your self to the total transformation of the learner.
c. You consider teaching as a lifetime commitment. (This aims through the years towards
quality teaching.)
TEACHING CONCEPTS
Garcia quotes Ronal Hyman (1970) - a teacher must know what teaching is because his concept of
teaching guides his behavior and his own interpretation of teaching becomes essential to his performance
as a teacher. (Example: a father to his teenage son)
2. Teaching is considered an art. It signifies the way a teacher expresses his emotions and
communicates his feelings through his teaching chores. In this light, teaching is a conglomeration of ones
talents, skills, and expertise in reaching out and enriching children’s lives. It aims to achieve an enjoyable
and fruitful learning depending on teacher’s attributes, crafts, and finesse in developing their knowledge,
attitudes, and values. A skillful teacher displays a caring, compassionate, and creative approach that
makes teaching a masterful act of touching people’s hearts and minds. It is an art which is more suited
to satisfy the heart. It makes teaching more adaptive and flexible to meet highly varied and complex
needs of learners. It views a teacher as a craftsman.
3. Teaching as a Science- Teaching is likewise a science. While science aims at the discovery of the
nature and orderliness of our world around, teaching as a science seeks the application of a scientific
attitude and methodology in deciding about strategies to employ, instructional materials to use, and other
best practices to adopt. Guided by scientific procedure, teaching is regarded as a practical and consistent
way of modeling how a virtuous, trustworthy, and humble scientist works in raising the ethical standards
of the profession. Teaching is a science that is primarily directed to inform the head. It emphasizes the
cognitive and psychomotor aspects. It makes teaching more skillfully executed and it views the teacher
as an academician.
4. Teaching as a system of actions and interactions between teacher and his students. - It
requires an understanding of the role of more mature, experience members of society in stimulating,
directing, managing, and guiding the immature and inexperienced members in their adjustments to life.
With young and immature learners as input into the system, the processing take place in the school
setting with the teacher playing a major role in instructing the inexperienced so that they can develop
into upright and useful members of society and well- adjusted citizens with wholesome personalities
imbued with:
a. Love of country
b. Duties of citizens
c. Moral character
d. Personal discipline
e. Scientific, technological, and vocational efficiency.
Gregorio (1976) states that the classroom is a society made up of teachers and learners working
together for the purpose of human growth and betterment. The opportunities of the teachers and
learners for good evil are boundless. For this reason, society has insisted that teachers should be
known for their high character, honesty, integrity, and skill.
Teaching is guided by the spirit of service. Service maybe defined as the performance of a task for
the benefit of others given voluntarily, by request, or by fulfilling a social need. People look at it as
a beginning and end of the teaching profession.
Summary
As you reflect on what teaching is, some thoughts will surface and strike you. It is a profession as old as
humanity itself. Teaching is an activity that follows and guides every learner in his/her journey towards
selffulfillment, from the moment he/she perceives the light of hope to the point of his/her learning success.
REFERENCES:
1. Acero, V. et al. (2015). Principles of Teaching 1. Rex Bookstore.
2. Corpuz, B. and Salandanan, G. (2003) Principles and Strategies of Teaching. Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
3. Lardizabal, A. (2000) Principles and Methods of Teaching. 3rd Edition. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
OBJECTIVES:
LEARNING CONTENT:
Introduction
The term “teacher” is no stranger to you. You always see them in flesh and blood inside and outside the
classroom. You have many ideas of who and what a teacher is. Good teachers really have to use their heads
if only to survive in this complicated world of ours.
Discussion
Responsibilities of a Teacher
1. Explains clearly the objectives of learning and the objectives of the program.
2. Ensures that the learners learn quickly by giving enough activity, experience, and practice.
3. Be familiar with every learning method for him to select most suitable one to make learning easier.
4. Ensure that every learner completely understands the lesson.
5. Show an example of desirable attitude towards work to the learners.
6. Assess and monitor student’s progress.
7. Help learners develop effective and efficient study habits.
8. Applies discipline, teaching rules, and other classroom management routines.
9. Equipped with enthusiasm and sincerity.
10. Assist learners individually considering their individualities.
11. Performs administrative activities (instruction) 12. Maintains technical and instructional proficiency.
Characteristics of a Teacher
Must be able to communicate
Must know the “Know-How” of teaching
Must have the PKAS (personality, knowledge, attitude, skill)
Must observe maturity continuum DII (dependent, interdependent, independent) and adopt it
in a particular situation.
Must be effective (doing the right thing) and efficient (doing things right) Must take initiative
and responsibility to make things happen.
Must remember EPL (Ethos- credibility, Pathos- emphatic side of individual, Logos- reasoning)
in presenting/delivering lecture.
Must have KISSS- knowledge, Integrity, skills, self-confidence, and sensitivity.
Must be proactive (smart, value-driven, resourceful) Must be a magician (uses magical words
and touch)
QUALITIES OF A TEACHER
A. As a Person
1. Innate Qualities (inherent or inborn)
Aptitude- a strong inclination for some tasks together with corresponding skills.
Mental ability- ranging from average to superior is a positive base to start. A mental ability
that is above average and higher equips a teacher to carry on her multiple tasks.
2. Personal Qualities (Physical characteristics and personality)
Good health condition
Personal grooming
Friendly and kindhearted
Active and lively throughout the day
Humble in speech and action
Understanding and approachable
Smart and full of humor
Time-conscious, punctual, regular in attendance
Simple, honest, and sincere
Respectable and respectful
3. Social and emotional qualities
Rich in interpersonal skills
With winsome personality
Attuned to moral and ethical norms of the profession (Dignified) A mature individual
Not prone to anger and irrational arguments (self-control)
Practices good examples
Imbued with spirit of professionalism and loyalty to the profession
B. As a Professional
Needs to pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers
Equipped with teaching competence
a. Knowledge of the subject matter and methodologies
b. Teaching skills (delivery, art of questioning etc)
Equipped with proper values and attitude
a. Compassion and concern
b. Critical-mindedness
c. Creativity
d. Patience and tolerance
e. Perseverance and persistence
f. Objectivity
g. Commitment
h. Loyalty
i. Humility
j. Self-esteem
Summary
Understanding teaching starts from developing a viable concept of teaching that goes beyond analyzing
teaching methodology and describing various activities that go into the process. Traditionally, it has been
taken to mean everything that a teacher does in the classroom. Lately, however, there has been accepted
new notions about teaching that include a thorough understanding of what teaching is and what implications
it gives on the act of teaching itself.
REFERENCES:
1. Acero, V. et al. (2015). Principles of Teaching 1. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.
2. Corpuz, B. and Salandanan, G. (2003) Principles and Strategies of Teaching. Quezon City: Lorimar
Publishing, Inc.
3. Lardizabal, A. (2000) Principles and Methods of Teaching. 3rd Edition. Quezon City. Phoenix Publishing
House, Inc.
OBJECTIVE:
By the end of this module, the students shall be able to analyze how the teacher’s attributes and the
learners’ differences contribute to the total effectiveness of the learning environment.
LEARNING CONTENT
THE PASSION FOR TEACHING
Introduction
Passion as associated to teaching denotes the teacher’s strong feeling, enthusiasm, and intense
love for this magnanimous profession.
Discussion
• The salary for teaching is very low. It cannot compare equally with other jobs requiring four years
of study.
• The daily tasks are too time-consuming, especially the preparations for learning activities and
other school routine.
• Teachers have to deal with multiple personalities.
• The profession is not regarded as prestigious as others like medicine or law.
• Men are not attracted easily to an “all-knowing teacher” who is always ready to give unsolicited
advice and suggestions.
• They tend to hate teaching because of the demanding nature of it.
• Oftentimes overworked, teachers forget to smile and be pleasant, hence labeled cranky and
illhumored.
• Teachers are kept in the school most of the day and have less time to socialize. (Many end up as
old maids)
• Teaching children makes teacher’s growth stagnant due to their daily associations and
interactions as which are characteristically of lower ability level.
2. THE LEARNERS- the second component in the teaching-learning process. “Every child is a potential
genius”. Learners are biological organisms with varied needs, goals, and abilities.
Nature of the Learners
The learner is an embodied spirit. He is a union of a sentient body and rational soul. His body experiences
sensations and feels pleasure and pain. His soul is the principle of spiritual acts. Body and soul exist in
mutual dependence (Kelly, 1965). As teachers, let us then care for the embodied spirit-learner. Let us feed
his body and spirit. “Man does not live by bread alone.”
2. Aptitude- refers to the student’s innate talent or gift. It indicates a natural capacity to learn certain
skills. Some may exhibit special inclination for the arts such as painting and designing crafts,
propensity for music, and flair for dramatics. A talent for mathematics and literature is likewise
noticed among a few. An early recognition of the talents of these learners is indeed compelling so as
not to waste such inborn learning.
3. Interests- Learners vary in activities that are undertaken due to a strong appeal or attraction. A
physically robust student would go for athletics, while an artistic and stylish student would pursue
hobbies that are fascinating. Thus, lessons that give them the chance to express their deep feelings
for objects or actions will be more meaningful and easily absorbed. A classroom set-up could offer
centers of interests that make their stay pleasant and enjoyable.
4. Family and cultural background- students come from different socio-economic backgrounds which
manifest a wide range of behavior due to individual differences in upbringing and practices.
5. Attitudes- students have unique way of thinking and reacting. Confronted with the same situation
in the learning environment, each one would react differently depending on their personal
characteristics. Attitudes refer to individual’s perspective and disposition.
Summary
These five elements make learners different from one another. The differences among learners
become more accentuated with the integration of children with special needs and children from indigenous
peoples group in the classroom.
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OBJECTIVE:
By the end of this module, the students shall be able to specify the importance of having a conducive
classroom, materials for instruction, good curriculum and administrative skills.
LEARNING CONTENT:
COMPONENTS OF TEACHING (Continuation)
Introduction
Teaching is a complex, multifaceted activity, often requiring us as instructors to juggle multiple tasks
and goals simultaneously and flexibly. The following small but powerful set of principles can make teaching
both more effective and more efficient, by helping us create the conditions that support student learning
and minimize the need for revising materials, content, and policies. While implementing these principles
requires a commitment in time and effort, it often saves time and energy later on.
Discussion
3. THE CLASSROOM- is the place where formal learning occurs. A place that can offer wholesome venue
for learning activities which can be realized only in an atmosphere conducive to both teaching and
learning process.
4. THE CURRICULUM- the term came from the Latin word “currere” which means “to run”. In educational
usage, “course of the race” became “course of study”.
Types of Curriculum
a. Academic Curriculum- refers to the formal list of courses by a school.
b. Extra Curriculum- refers to the planned but voluntary activities that are sponsored by a school, such
as sports, drama, or social clubs.
c. Hidden Curriculum- refers to those unplanned learning activities that are natural by-product of school
life. It refers to the Rs – rules, regulations, and routines to which the school must adapt.
As a whole, the curriculum should cater to the needs of individual learners and should be for the total
development of these learners. (Curricular and extra-curricular activities)
5. MATERIALS FOR INSTRUCTION- these are the teaching aids whether visual or audio visual materials
used by teachers to make teaching-learning more meaningful and enjoyable.
Administrative Skills
1. Technical Skill- knowledge of the administrators and proficiency in activities involving instructional
methods, procedures and processes. It involves working with tools and specific teaching strategies
and techniques to achieve the educational objectives.
2. Human Skill- the ability of administrators to work with people. It is a cooperative effort. It is the
creation of work environment in which people feel secure and free to express their ideas and opinions.
3. Conceptual Skill- the ability of the administrators to see the over-all picture, to identify important
elements in the situation, and to understand the relationship among the various elements in the
school system. This involves the ability to solve problems in different ways that will benefit the
organization, the learners and the faculty members.
Summary
A vision for teaching and learning describes how students experience learning and the role of teaching in
achieving that vision. Such a vision is grounded in learning theories and models selected to explain how
learning happens, who the learners are, and the context in which students learn. The vision emerges from
communitywide conversations among stakeholders who come together to describe the learning experience
they want for students to prepare them for the future.
REFERENCES:
1. Acero, V. et al. (2015). Principles of Teaching 1. Rex Bookstore.
2. Corpuz, B. and Salandanan, G. (2003) Principles and Strategies of Teaching. Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
3. Lardizabal, A. (2000) Principles and Methods of Teaching. 3rd Edition. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
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WEEK NUMBER: 5
OBJECTIVE:
By the end of this module, the students shall be able to apply, meaningfully and effectively the
different teaching and learning principles for local and global competence.
LEARNING CONTENT:
A teacher has to strive to bring about effective teaching and learning. Consider the following principles
proven by educators to enhance teaching and learning. (McKeachie, 1996)
Discussion
1. Seize the moment- teaching is most effective when it occurs in quick response to a need the learner
feels. So even though you are very busy, you should make every effort to teach the students when
they ask. When the student is ready to learn, the teacher should immediately attend to satisfy their
needs.
2. Involve the student in planning- just presenting information to the learner does not ensure
learning. In order for learning to occur, students must be involved in identifying his learning needs.
Help him develop attainable objectives. Let the students explore by giving them chance to test their
ideas, to take risks, to be creative etc.
3. Begin with what the students know- you will find that learning moves faster when it builds on
what students already know. Teaching the students by comparing the old known information and
new allows the student to grasp new information more quickly.
4. Move from simple to complex- Learners will find learning more rewarding if they have the
opportunity to master simple concepts first and apply these concepts to more complex ones.
5. Accommodate the student’s preferred learning style- Students learn quickly not only based on
their intelligence and prior education but also on their learning preferences or styles. Consider
therefore their individual preferences.
6. Sort goals by learning domain- the teacher can combine his knowledge of student’s preferred
learning style with his own knowledge of learning domains. Categorizing what the students need to
learn into proper domains helps identify evaluate the behaviors you expect them to show.
7. Make materials meaningful- another way to facilitate learning is to relate material to the student’s
lifestyle and to recognize incompatibilities. The more meaningful the material is to a student, the
easier and quicker it will be learned.
8. Tell your students how they are progressing- learning is easier when students are aware of their
progress. Positive feedback can motivate them to greater efforts because it makes their goal seem
attainable.
9. Allow immediate application of knowledge- giving the students the opportunity to apply his new
knowledge and skills and reinforces learning and builds confidence. This immediate application
translates learning to the “real-world” and provides an opportunity for problem-solving, feedback,
and emotional support.
10. Plan for episodic rests- while you may want to push your students until they have learned
everything, remember that periodic plateaus occur normally in learning. Let students relax after
recognizing signs of mental fatigue.
11. Reward desired learning with praise- praising desired learning outcomes or behavior improves
the chance that the student will repeat the desired action or behavior.
Summary
Teaching is a complex, multifaceted activity, often requiring us as instructors to juggle multiple tasks and
goals simultaneously and flexibly. The abovementioned principles are small but powerful set of principles
can make teaching both more effective and more efficient, by helping us create the conditions that support
student learning and minimize the need for revising materials, content, and policies. While implementing
these principles requires a commitment in time and effort, it often saves time and energy later on.
REFERENCES:
Prepared by:
Reviewed/Approved:
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this module, the students shall be able to apply, meaningfully and effectively the
different teaching and learning principles for local and global competence.
LEARNING CONTENT
THE NATURE OF LEARNING
Introduction
It is common to think that learning takes place in school. However, much of human learning occurs
outside the classroom and people continue to learn throughout their lives. “The ability to learn is the most
significant activity of man.” This occupies important role because without learning, all efforts of pupils and
teachers will become purposeless.
Discussion
A. Definitions of Learning
1. Unfreezing- the stage where the individual becomes motivated and ready to consider changes in
attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills.
2. Problem Diagnosis- This is the stage of determining and examining the forces supporting the need
for change.
3. Goal Setting- knowledge of the administrators and proficiency in activities involving instructional
methods, procedures and processes.
4. New Behavior- This phase is where the individual learns, adapts, and practices the new KSBA which
are earnestly desired.
5. Refreezing- The final phases where learning have found to be relevant and beneficial to the learner’s
on-going framework.
C. Principles of Learning
6. Learners must see and feel the significance of what they learned to real life situations.
• New experiences should be built upon those that have significance and meaning to sustain
effectiveness of learning.
• Understand fully the implications of these to their real life situation.
10. Learners are encouraged to think and reason out through the teacher’s expression of
confidence and creative encouragements.
Motivation of learners should be done at the start of the class.
Sustain their enthusiasm and energy
Summary
Learning is a lifetime process. As long as people are alive and continue to interact with the forces
in the environment, learning occurs.
REFERENCES:
1. Acero, V. et al. (2015). Principles of Teaching 1. Rex Bookstore.
2. Corpuz, B. and Salandanan, G. (2003) Principles and Strategies of Teaching. Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
3. Lardizabal, A. (2000) Principles and Methods of Teaching. 3rd Edition. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Prepared by:
Reviewed/Approved: