You, the Teacher, as a Person in

Society
 John Donne said in Meditation XVII: No man is an
island...
No man is an island, entire of itself...any man's
death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind;
and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
it tolls for thee.”

The idea that people are not isolated from one another,
but that mankind is interconnected.
No Man Is an Island
Artist(Band):Joan Baez
No man is an island, No man is an island,
No man stands alone,
Each man's joy is joy to me, Way out in the blue,
Each man's grief is my own. We all look to the one above,
We need one another, For our strength to renew.
So I will defend,
Each man as my brother,
When I help my brother,
Each man as my friend.
Then I know that I,
I saw the people gather, Plant the seed of friendship,
I heard the music start,
The song that they were singing, That will never die.
Is ringing in my heart.
Lesson learned…
➢We don’t live in a vacuum.
➢We live in a society. We are part of society. Our
thoughts, values, and actions are somehow shaped
by events and people we come in contact with.
➢We, in turn, help shape society-its events, its
people, and its destiny.
➢In the context of your life as a teacher, we would
say: “No teacher is an island. No teacher stands
alone”
➢Indeed, YOU can’t become a TEACHER alone!
It is therefore, no joke to become a
TEACHER.
➢Why? Many a time the teacher is blamed for
the many ills in society. There are lot of
demands and much is expected from you.
➢Your influences on your students and on
other people with whom you work and live
are greater. But these influences depend
greatly on your Philosophy as a Person
and as a Teacher.
➢Thus, Your Philosophy of Life and your
Philosophy of Education serve as your
“window” to the world and “compass” in the
sea of Life.
➢Within your personal Philosophy are your
Principles and Values that will determine
how you regard people, how you look at life
as a whole. They govern and direct your
lifestyle, your thoughts, decisions, actions
and your relationships with people and
things.
Teachers are expected to . . .
 CARE

 not to sCARE
CARE
 look straight in the eyes
 gentle touch/pat on the back
 acknowledgement
sCARE
 name calling
 ignoring one’s capacity
 belittling students
 THE
FOUNDATIONAL
PRINCIPLES OF
MORALITY
What is Morality?
 the quality of human acts by which we call
them right or wrong, good or evil. Your
human action is RIGHT when it conforms
with the norm, rule, or law of morality.
Otherwise, it is WRONG.
Example: When Juan gets the pencil of Pedro
without the latter’s permission, Juan’s action
is wrong because it is contrary to the norm.
STEALING IS WRONG.
What is Morality? (cont.)
 A man’s action, habit, or character is good when it
is NOT lacking of what is NATURAL to man, that
is, when it is in accordance to man’s nature.

 Example: It is not natural for a man to behave

like animal (beast). Man has INTELLECT AND
FREE WILL, while animals are bound by
INSTINCTS.
 INTELLECT – makes man capable of thinking,
judging and reasoning
 FREE WILL – gives man the ability to choose
MEANING OF FOUNDATIONAL
MORAL PRINCIPLE
 Principle – is from the Latin word princeps, which
means a beginning or a source.
 A principle is that on which something is based,
founded, originated, initiated.
 A FOUNDATIONAL MORAL PRINCIPLE is,
therefore, the universal norm upon which other
principle on the rightness and or wrongness of an
action are based.
 It is the source of morality.
WHERE is this FOUNDATIONAL
MORAL PRINCIPLE?
 It is contained in the NATURAL LAW
 Many moralists and authors and
philosophers may have referred to the
FOUNDATIONAL MORAL PRINCIPLE in
different terms but it may be acceptable to
all (believers and non-believers) to refer to it
as NATURAL LAW.
WHAT IS THE NATURAL LAW?
 The law written in the hearts of man
(Romans 2:15)
 It is man’s share in the Eternal Law of God
 It is the light of natural reason, whereby we
discern what is good and what is evil… an
imprint on us of the Divine light… (St.
Thomas Aquinas)
 It is the law that says “Do good and avoid evil”
 This is the fundamental or foundational
moral principle.
VERSIONS OF THE NATURAL LAW
1. Kung –fu-tsu
(Confucius)

“Do not do unto others

what you do not want
others to do unto you.”
2. Christianity

“Do to others what you

like others do to
you.”

-Ten Commandments
3. Buddhist
-8 fold path
- Hatred does not cease by hatred, hatred ceases only
by love.
4. Islamic Koran
> Five Pillars of Islam
TEACHER AS A PERSON OF GOOD
MORAL CHARACTER
Teachers are duly licensed professionals
who possess dignity and reputation with
high moral values as well as technical and
professional competence. In the practice of
their noble profession, they strictly adhere
to, observe, and practice this set of ethical
and moral principles, standard, and values.

(Preamble, Code of Ethics for

Professional Teachers)
When are you of good moral character?
1. Being fully human-you have realized substantially
your potential as a human person
2. Being a loving person – you are caring in an unselfish
and mature manner with yourself, other people and
God
3. Being a virtuous person- you have acquired good
habits and attitudes and you practice them consistently
in your daily life
4. Being a morally mature person – you have reached a
level of development emotionally, socially, mentally,
spiritually appropriate to your developmental stage
THE TEACHER
 A key factor in any teaching – learning
process.
 Constructs well designed plan to achieve to
objectives of the lesson.
 Prepares learning environment.
 Selects appropriate content/ strategies and
learning activities.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
➢Basically means traits that make
up your personality, which define
who you are as a person.
 PERSONALITY
➢is the sum of one’s personal
characteristics. It is one’s identity.
 Integrity
Teachers model integrity by choosing to do
the right thing even when no one is
looking.
 Honesty
Teachers display honesty by telling the
truth and acting in an honorable way.
 Trust
An honest person can be trusted. Trust is
the belief in others that develops whenever
people fulfill their promises and
commitments.
Fairness
Fairness is closely linked with trust as students
quickly learn whether or not teachers
discriminate against them or treat them
disparately. Fairness requires that all students
have the same opportunity to meet the standards.
Enthusiastic
Teachers have pleasant outlook, optimism and
sense of humor
 Respect
Real respect requires that teachers care for those
students toward whom they might not have a
positive feeling. Teachers who model respect will
always appreciate each individual students, even
when the behavior of some may be less than
worthy of this respect.
 Responsibility
Responsible teachers are those who are
accountable for their actions and fulfill their
duties. Responsible teachers are always well –
prepared for each class and provide constructive
feedback to students.
Caring
Includes being compassionate and
interested in others. it is expressed through
understanding how other people feel and
react.

Role Model
Models good behavior and sets a good
example for others to emulate
Creative
Teachers do things in their own way.
They have the ability to create new and
original ideas. they are able to influence their
students to be creative themmselves.

Flexibility
Teachers ability to adapt to situations.
They do not easily get disturbed or upset
when unexpected situations and problem
arise.
 • Pleasing personal appearance
• Sense of humor,cheerfulness, enthusiasm
PERSONAL
QUALITIES • Good physical health and personal hygiene

• Emotional stability, sound mental health and self control

• Superior intelligence
PERSONAL
QUALITIES • Flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness

• Integrity, trustworthiness, honesty, sincerity

• Promptness, efficiency
PERSONAL
QUALITIES • Refinement in words, tact and courtesy, civility

• Pleasant modulated voice

PERSONAL • Sympathy, kindness helpfulness, patience, and diligence
QUALITIES

• Fairness, impartiality, tolerance, patience

PERSONAL • Sociability, friendliness , cooperativeness
QUALITIES
• Positive outlook,encouraging attitude
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
 1. MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER

Subject
• First essential requisite
matter

Subject
• Thorough grasp of the subject
matter

• Keep abreast and keep up with

Subject
matter
new and updated trends
 2. UNDERSTANDING THE LEARNER

• Knowledge on the nature of children.

understand

• Know the different levels of

understand intellectual and emotional maturity.

• Genuine concern and sincere love for

understand the children.
 3. UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES
AND METHODS OF TEACHING

Principles
• Know what to teach(Subject matter).
and methods

Principles
• Know how to teach( Method).
and methods

• Psychology of learning and how to sustain

Principles interest and individual differences.
and methods
 4.GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER
BRANCHES/FIELD OF KNOWLEDGE

• Know how to relate the

General subject to other subjects.
understanding

• Broad understanding of
General all field of interests.
understanding
 5. TAKING PRIDE OF TEACHING AS A
PROFESSION

• Positive outlook in
Teaching as life and good attitude.
a profession

• Understand your task

Teaching as and responsibility.
a profession
Teachers are judged more strictly than other
professionals. The personality they project
determines the impressions they make upon
students and colleagues. Their poise, bearing,
manner of dressing and facial expression have
an impact on their interaction with students.
 Assignment
Write it in a short bondpaper with
creativity
 Watch “Discovery Your Life's True
Calling - Lou Sabrina Ongkiko at YouTube.
Based on the video that you just watched,
what is our life's true calling? How can you
apply that in your calling to teach?