Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
SAN JUAN WEST SUB-OFFICE
PAARALANG ELEMENTARYA NG PUTINGBUHANGIN
PUTINGBUHANGIN, SAN JUAN, BATANGAS

REFLECTION

1. How do you maintain a learning environment that is responsive to community’s context?

Describe the context in your area and share teacher practices that contribute to further
improvement of your community.

Effective teaching requires maintaining a learning environment that responds to the context of
the community. For meaningful learning to happen, learning environments must be adaptable and be
flexible enough to meet the needs of every learner.
As an educator, I am aware that the learners I teach come from various backgrounds and have
particular needs, demands, learning styles and experiences that must be taken into account while
developing and putting into practice the instructional approaches. Cultural, linguistic, and
socioeconomic diversity are the characteristics of the community setting in my area, which creates
possibilities and problems for teaching and learning process.
Thus, I put a lot of work into learning about my learners’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds
and incorporating that information into my instruction. For instance, I integrate learners’ native
languages and cultural practices into my lectures, utilize materials that are culturally relevant and
contextualized, and create activities that are personally significant and relatable to my learners.
Another tactic I employ is working together with families and community people to foster a good
rapport and partnership in education. Through this cooperation, I am better able to comprehend the
needs and viewpoints of the community and adjust my training and teaching strategies as necessary.
With a great desire, I intend to continue honing my teaching practices by looking at
opportunities for collaboration with families and community people, as well as maintaining cultural,
linguistic and socioeconomic awareness in my community. By doing so, I aim to make a learning
environment that fosters academic success, cultural understanding, and social-emotional growth for
all my learners.

REFLECTION

Address: Putingbuhangin, San Juan, Batangas

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
SAN JUAN WEST SUB-OFFICE
PAARALANG ELEMENTARYA NG PUTINGBUHANGIN
PUTINGBUHANGIN, SAN JUAN, BATANGAS

2. How do you develop your teaching practice in accordance with the existing laws that apply to
teaching and the responsibilities specified in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers? How
do you develop your teaching practice in accordance with the existing regulations?
As a professional teacher, it is a must and an imperative that I adapt my teaching style and
practices to the rules and legislation in place that are outlined in the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, which describes the values and guidelines for moral behavior for Filipino teachers.
I want to make sure that my instruction, behavior and attitude towards teaching profession
complies with these rules and laws, because I believe that teachers should always project a look of
dignity and honor. So, I review the Philippine Constitution, the Education Act, and the Code of Ethics
for Professional Teachers frequently and familiarize myself with them. This includes reading,
knowing and taking to heart the pertinent laws, regulations, and rules stipulated in the legal
documents. This will ensure that I, myself, be informed of what to do, how should I act as a morally
upright teacher, and how should I teach and interact with the learners effectively.
I addition, to develop further my expertise, I also participate in ongoing professional
development to enhance my knowledge and skills in teaching and to stay updated on current changes
in education laws and regulations. Opportunities like going to conferences, workshops, and seminars
which may be online or face-to-face are not wasted thinking that a professional teacher must be
equipped with vast knowledge and various skills to be competent and productive.

REFLECTION

3. In which practices do you show care, respect, and integrity to learners, colleagues, parents,
and other education stakeholders? How do these practices uphold the dignity of the teaching
profession?
As a professional teacher, I think it's crucial to uphold the dignity of the teaching profession
by treating students, coworkers, parents, and other education stakeholders with care, respect, and
integrity in all aspects.
First and foremost, I make it a point to pay close attention to the needs and concerns of my
students, coworkers, and parents. I try to be patient and sympathetic because I am aware that every

Address: Putingbuhangin, San Juan, Batangas

 575-9223
 107628@deped.gov.ph
 Facebook Page: DepEdTayo Paaralang Elementarya ng Putingbuhangin-Batangas Province
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
SAN JUAN WEST SUB-OFFICE
PAARALANG ELEMENTARYA NG PUTINGBUHANGIN
PUTINGBUHANGIN, SAN JUAN, BATANGAS

person has different situations and experiences. Sometimes, when I listen to their life stories, makes
me realize that I should teach, motivate, and inspire more, for them to study, learn and love the school
more.
Second, as a teacher, I always make sure that I promote a positive learning environment
where learners and stakeholders like parents are welcome in the classroom without being
discriminated. This involves recognizing and appreciating diversity in all its forms and providing
opportunities for learners to express themselves and contribute to the classroom community.
Third, I always maintain a professional demeanor and exhibit fairness and transparency in all
my actions. This entails acting honestly and responsibly, abiding by moral standards, and treating
people fairly and respectfully.
Lastly, I believe that those practices are contributory in upholding the dignity of the
professional teacher and the betterment of the society. We, as educators, have the power to shape the
future, by modelling and instilling positive attitude and moral values to learners and even the school
community.

REFLECTION

4. What co-curricular and/or extra-curricular organizations and/or activities did you

participate in, that enabled you to share your knowledge and enhance your teaching practice?
How did your membership in this organization/ participation in this activity contribute to your
professional development?

Taking part and membership in organizations fosters positive communication and

collaborations with the key individuals. It is necessary that a teacher must be open and interested in
such organizations because this will enable them to enhance their teaching practices, pedagogical
knowledge and interpersonal skills.
As an educator and a professional teacher, I have participated in co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities during the school learning action cell conducted in the school where I had the
opportunity to be a substitute teacher. Through this, I had the chance to collaborate with other

Address: Putingbuhangin, San Juan, Batangas

 575-9223
 107628@deped.gov.ph
 Facebook Page: DepEdTayo Paaralang Elementarya ng Putingbuhangin-Batangas Province
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
SAN JUAN WEST SUB-OFFICE
PAARALANG ELEMENTARYA NG PUTINGBUHANGIN
PUTINGBUHANGIN, SAN JUAN, BATANGAS

professionals in my field, attend training sessions, and engage in meaningful discussions about current
issues and best practices in teaching.
Additionally, I am once a reading teacher volunteer when the school in our community
initiated Brigada Pagbasa, with the purpose of assisting learners how to read. Through this experience,
I have been able to share my knowledge and skills with students outside of the classroom and help
them develop important learning skill.
Furthermore, I am also part of the Handmaids of the Lord, a religious organization in my
community, where we are aiming to share the word of God through good deeds. Being one of the
members, this helped me extend my knowledge about the community context, communicate with the
people within the area and gain valuable insights from their perspectives that could be applied and be
taken into consideration when teaching and dealing with the stakeholders.

Address: Putingbuhangin, San Juan, Batangas

 575-9223
 107628@deped.gov.ph
 Facebook Page: DepEdTayo Paaralang Elementarya ng Putingbuhangin-Batangas Province