CHAPTER 2: THE DEMANDS OF SOCIETY FROM THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL AND AS A PERSON

LESSON 1 Introduction:

Teachers spend at least 6 hours a day, 5 days a week in 10 months of the school year with students.

Teachers have tremendous power to influence students. Society as a whole expect much from teachers
and schools. The learning of the learner is teacher's main concern. The effective teacher makes the good
and the not so good learner learn. On the other hand, the ineffective affects the learning of both good
and the not so good student.

The teacher as a Professional A professional is one who went through long years of preparation to earn
a teacher education degree recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, after which he/she
hurdled a Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) administered by the Board for Professional Teachers
with the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission.

Lesson

The demands from the teacher as professional ARTICLE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7836

➤ "Code of ethics for professional teacher"

An act to strengthen the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the Philippines and
prescribing a licensure examination for teachers and for other purposes.

WHAT IS THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS?

It is a guiding principle for teachers to show proper behavior around the community at all times.
Professional ethics for teachers include:

• Loyalty towards duty

Punctuality

Dutifulness

Respect for the profession

Respect for the institution

Respect and admiration for co-staff

Strictness and straight forwardness

• Truthfulness

"TEACHER"

✔The main responsibility of the profession teacher is to "teach"

✔ Primary customers "learners"

MODELS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING

1. ROBERT MARZANO

A. Causal teacher evaluation model of four domains:

a. Classroom strategies and behaviors

b. Planning and preparing

c. Reflection on teaching

d. Collegiality and professionalism

2. CHARLOTTE DANIELSON

A. Framework for teaching

a. Planning and preparation

b. The classroom environment

c. Instruction

d. Professional responsibilitiesa. Professional knowledge

b. Instructional planning

c. Instructional delivery

d. Assessment for learning

e. The learning environment

f. Professionalism

g. Student progress

fosters diverse learning environments, respecting learners' experiences and characteristics, and
promotes differentiated teaching practices to foster success in local and global environments.

Teachers translate national and local requirements into relevant learning activities, using professional
knowledge to plan well-structured lessons, incorporating resources, and communicating learning goals
to support student participation, understanding, and achievement.

TEACHER EVALUATION STANDARARD

1. Teachers demonstrate leadership.

2. Teachers established 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.

Characteristics that Teachers must possess:

Mastery of content knowledge, critical understanding of teaching and learning theories, and proficiency
in Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English are essential skills for effective teaching and learning, utilizing
communication strategies and technologies for high-quality outcomes.

The organization fosters a safe, supportive, and fair learning environment, promoting responsibility and
achievement through resourceful activities and intellectual stimulation, aiming for high learning
standards.

Assessment tools and strategies are used to monitor, evaluate, and report learners' needs, progress, and
achievements, enhancing teaching and learning processes, providing feedback, and organizing sound
assessment processes.

Teachers link classroom teaching to community experiences, interests, and aspirations. They uphold
professional ethics, accountability, and transparency for harmonious relationships.

Teachers value personal growth, professional development, and maintain dignity in the profession. They
value reflection, learning, and take responsibility for lifelong learning.

PROFESSIONALISM: THE HALLMARK OF PROFESSIONAL

WHAT IS PROFESSIONALISM?
It refers to the conduct, behavior, and attitude expected from a person who is trained to do a job well.

➤ work ethics and punctuality

ARTICLE IN SECTION 7 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670

The code of ethics for public schools teachers"

Within six months from the approval of this act, the secretary of education shall formulate and prepare
a code of professional conduct for public school teachers.

The Hallmark of a Professional

A professional teacher need to be confident without being arrogant.

✓ Proper preparation is another crucial requirement of professionalism.

Interaction with the group needs professional standards of behavior.

✓ Teacher must observe punctuality and appropriate tidiness and dress code.

Teachers should be able to feel that their professionalism entitles them to back-up from the school
directors
SUMMARY

The Filipino teacher is professional This means that he/she demonstrates technical, ethical, and moral
competence as a result of his/her to the earning of college degree and passing the licensure
examinations. He/She possess professional competence.

LESSON 2 Introduction:

More than often any other professional, teachers are subjected to scrutiny to the minutest detail by
those they associate with. Teachers are judged more strictly than other professionals.

Abstract

(12) characteristics of an effective teacher

1. Prepared

2. Positive

3.Hold high expectations

4. Creative

5. Fair

6. Display a personal touch

7. Cultivate a sense of belonging

8. Compassionate

9. Have a sense of humor

10. Respect students

11. Forgiving

12. Admit mistakes

Professionalism

Something demanded of teachers both professionals and as persons.

Summary

Teaching is a distinctive profession that places significant demands on educators, not only within the
classroom but also in their personal lives. Teachers are held to high standards, requiring them to exhibit
qualities such as dignity, a strong reputation, and unwavering moral values.