Lesson 2: The Teacher (3 hours)

Introduction
Through the years,
the teacher’s role has
evolved from provider of
Learning Outcomes
knowledge to facilitator of
learning. This task demands
that the teachers has to At the end of the lesson, the students should have:
possess professional and
personal characteristics. 1. explained who is a professional teacher.
The professional 2. discussed the personal and professional qualities
teacher is the licensed of an effective teacher.
professional who possesses 3. described the 21st century teacher
dignity and reputation with
high moral values as well as
technical and professional
competencies. He adheres
Content Input
to, observes and practices a
set of ethical and moral
principles standards and The Filipino teacher is a professional. This means that
values. (Code of ethics for he/she demonstrates technical, ethical and moral competence as
Professional Teachers). a result of his/her long years of initial professional education
which led him/her to the earning of a college/university degree
These professional and passing the licensure examinations. He/she goes through
and personal competencies continuing professional development and abides by the Code of
acknowledge the teachers’ Ethics for Professional Teachers.
responsibility in planning,
controlling, and evaluating
the learning process. Corpuz & Salandanan (2013), said that
Planning involves ensuring A professional teacher possesses the following attributes:
the appropriateness of the ● Control of the knowledge base of teaching and
subject matter to the needs learning and use of this knowledge to guide the
and interests of the science and art of his/her teaching practice
students. Controlling ● Repertoire of best teaching practice and can use
provides a climate for these to instruct children in classrooms and to
effective learning. Evaluating work with adults in the school setting
provides the construction ● Dispositions and skills to approach all aspects of
and administration of his her work in a reflective, collegial, and
appropriate measuring problem-solving manner
instruments to gather data
for instructional decision-
making purposes.
The success of any
learning endeavor depends
on the ability of the teacher
 ● View of learning to teach as a lifelong process and dispositions and skills for working
towards improving his her own teaching as well as improving schools (Arends, 1994)

The personality that teachers project determines the impression they make upon standards
and colleagues. Their poise, bearing, manner of dressing and facial expression have an impact on
their interaction with students. Their personality must be natural and genuine. They must be
consistent, true and authentic.

The outstanding personal attributes of a teacher are:

1. Passion
Passion for teaching is a compelling force that emerges from teachers' love for
children. Passionate teachers exude spontaneity in ministering to the needs of the students
especially those experiencing learning difficulties. It is passion for teaching that drives them
to care for their students corrected with appropriate reformative action. Passion does not
die nor diminish. Their passion for teaching make them feel they “will live and die a
teacher.”
2. Humor
Teachers' humor connects them with their student like a magnet. They help in
merging two worlds - you and maturity. When they laugh together, young and old teachers
and students, they cease to be conscious of the age difference. They enjoy as a group, thus
promote spirit of togetherness. A clean joke will always elicit rapport in a learning
environment.
3. Values and Attitude
Teachers are models of values. Whether conscious of them or not, values are
exhibited implicitly and explicitly Values connote standards, code of ethics and strong
beliefs.
a. Open-mindedness is basic in promoting respect and
trust between teachers and students. Problems and issues are resolved in a
democratic way. Students are encouraged to consider one another's findings and
explanations. Free exchanges of suggestions develop a respectful attitude among
them.
b. Fairness and impartiality in treating students eliminate discrimination. Teachers
must be unbiased and objective in judging their work and performance. Objective
evaluations are easily accepted and gratefully acknowledged. Fairness inculcates
self-confidence and trust among students.
c. Sincerity and honesty are values exhibited in words and actions. Teachers interact
with students every minute. Their mannerisms, habits and speech are watched and
at times imitated. Therefore teachers must show their real self, devoid of pretenses
and half-truths. Sincerity dictates that they stick to the truth, to the extent of
accepting what they do not know about the lesson.
4. Patience
In teaching, patience refers to a teacher’s uncomplaining nature, self-control and
persistence. Patient teachers can forego momentous frustrations and disappointments.
Instead they calmly endure their students’ limitations and difficulties. The teachers' capacity
 to adjust their methodologies could allay the tension, at the same time save time and effort
for appropriate remediation. While it is natural to feel irritated and upset at times, meeting
disquieting situations with cool-headedness is indicative of one's moral strength and
fortitude.
5. Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is synonymous to eagerness and excitement. Enthusiastic teachers are
full of energy and dynamism. Their passion and love for children are easily felt. With
enthusiastic teachers, students look forward to any activity they can participate in with
them.
Enthusiasm is a gift. It is contagious and can instantly affect children’s mood and
attitudes. Undoubtedly it is an irresistible feeling that intensifies the students’ momentum to
reach a desired goal. It connects teachers to parents.
6. Commitment
Commitment is a "solemn promise" to perform the duties and responsibilities
mandated by the laws and code of ethics of the profession. It is an unwavering pledge to
perform all teaching and learning activities with consistency and selflessness to the best
interest of the students under their care. Committed teachers are caring and dedicated.
They are ready to carry on no matter the price. To be effective in the teaching profession,
teachers must possess personal traits such as caring, forgiving,
fair and compassionate, and so display a personal touch for all students. Caring teachers
make everyone feel he/she belongs. They are humble enough to admit mistakes. All of these
personality traits emanate from teachers' genuine respect for others. The trait
professionalism catches all the personal qualities expected of teachers.

In the Philippine setting, teachers are expected to manifest the competencies stated in the
Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) (https://www.deped.gov.ph.)
Domain 1 Content Knowledge, Pedagogy
- Apply developmentally appropriate and meaningful
pedagogy grounded on content and research
Domain 2 The Learning Environment
- creates an environment that promotes fairness
- makes the physical environment safe and conducive to
learning
- communicates higher learning expectations to such learner
- Establishes and maintains consistent standards of learners’
behavior
Domain 3 Diversity of Learners
- is familiar with learners’ background knowledge and
experiences
- demonstrates concern for holistic development of learners
Domain 4 Curriculum and Planning
- Translates subject content into activities relevant to know
- communicates clear learning goals for the lessons to
support learner’s understanding and achievement
- makes good use of allotted instructional time
- selects teaching methods, learning activities, and
instructional materials or resources appropriate to learners
 and aligned to the objectives of the lesson
Domain 5 Assessment and Reporting
- communicates promptly and clearly to learners, parents,
and superiors about the progress of learners
- develops and uses a variety of appropriate assessment
strategies to monitor and evaluate learning
- monitors regularly and provides feedback on learners’
understanding of content

Domain 6 Community Linkages and Professional Engagement

- establishes learning environments that respond to the
aspirations of the community.
- establish learning environment responsive to community
contents
- uphold professional ethics
Domain 7 Personal Growth and Professional Development
- takes pride in the nobility of teaching as a profession
- builds professional links with colleagues to enrich teaching
practice
- reflects on the extent of the attainment of learning goals.

The 21st Century Teacher

Teachers should be able to adapt to the nature of the learners at present. They need to have
a good understanding of the diversity of learners, their varied thinking and learning styles, their
multiple intelligences and the unique and special learning needs of all types of learners. Teachers in
the 21st century should be inclusive of all learners.
(Maglaya et al 2014). (Galang et al)

1. The Adaptor
● must be able to adapt the curriculum and the requirements to teach to the
curriculum in imaginative ways
● must also be able to adapt software and hardware designed for a business model
into tools utilizable by a variety of age groups and abilities.
● must also be able to adapt to a dynamic teaching experience. When it all goes wrong
in the middle of a class, when the technologies fail, the show must go on.
● must understand and apply different learning styles; must be able to adapt one's
teaching style to be inclusive of different modes of learning.

2. The Visionary
● must see the potential in the emerging tools and web technologies, grasp these and
manipulate them to their needs
● can look at other's ideas and envisage how they would use these in their class.
● looks across the disciplines and through the curricula. They can make links that
reinforce and value learning in other areas, and leverage other fields to reinforce
their own teaching and the learning of their students.
3. The Collaborator
● must be able to leverage collaborative tools to enhance and captivate learners.
● must be collaborators: sharing, contribution, adapting and inventing.

4. The Risk taker

● must take risks and sometimes "surrender" to the students' knowledge.
● has a vision of what he or she wants and what the technology can achieve, identify
the goals and facilitate the learning.
● Uses the strengths of the digital natives to understand and navigate new products,
have the students teach each other.

5. The Learner
● expects students to be life-long learners
● continuous to absorb experience and knowledge
● Changes and learns as the horizons and landscape changes.

6. The Communicator
● fluent in tools and technologies that enable communication and collaboration.
● goes beyond learning just how to utilize technology.
● knows how to facilitate, stimulate and control technology, moderate and manage it.

7. The Model
● models the behaviors that are expected from students.
● models reflective practice, whether it is the quiet, personal inspection of their
teaching and learning, or through reflective practice via blogs, twitter and other
medium, these educators look both inwards and outwards.
● models a number of other characteristics- tolerance, acceptance, a wider view than
just their curricular areas, global awareness and reflection.
 Check For Understanding
A. Watch the story of Teddy Stallard in the wider below:
Teddy Stallard Story: Make a Difference movie.com
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xkQHh0HUxU”

1. Describe Teddy as a grade 5 student or fifth grader.

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2. Why was Teddy problematic?
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3. What did Ms. Thompson find out when she reviewed his records from Grades I to IV?
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4. What are the characteristics of Ms. Thompson that made her Teddy’s favorite teacher?
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5. How did Ms. Thompson make a difference in the life of Dr. Teddy Stallard?
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B. Surf the net, research five (5) inspirational quotes about 21st century teachers. Explain
each quote in two (2) sentences.

QUOTES EXPLANATION
C. Use a graphic organizer and write words about the professional and personal
characteristics of a 21st century teacher.

21st
Professional Personal
Characteristics Century
Characteristics
Teacher
D. Recall a teacher who had made a difference in your life. What are the qualities she had?
What made you still remember her even after so many years? Write your reflection in at
least 200 words. Create a catchy and interesting title of your paper.

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