THE MORAL PRINCIPLES OF A TEACHERS

Morality - quality of human acts by which we call them right or wrong, good or evil

–Fundamental Moral Principle - Do good and avoid evil

–Kung Fu Tzu - Do not do unto others what you do not like others do to you

–Immanuel Kant - Act in such a way that your rule can be the principle of all

–Buddhist - Eight Fold Path

–Muslims - Koran and Five Pillars

–Christian - Ten commandments

Teachers - expected to be a person of good moral character as exemplified by being human, loving,
virtues; and mature

–Teachers values Formation

–Values are taught and caught.

–Values have cognitive, affective and behavioral dimensions

–Value formation includes formation in the cognitive, affective and behavioral aspects

–Value formation is training of the intellect and will

BASIC SKILLS OF A TEACHER

1. FUNCTIONAL SKILL: planning, organizing, controlling, communicating, motivating, developing and

managing.

2. ADAPTIVE SKILLS: creativity, dependability, resourcefulness, persuasiveness, discipline, memory,

perceptiveness and other personal skills related to self-management

3. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: kin to work content, teacher’s knowledge of the subject matter to be taught,
understanding of philosophical, psychological, legal, social, historical dimensions of education

The professional teacher - possesses an in-depth understanding of the principles governing human
behavior.

- exhibits attitudes that poster learning and authentic human relationship.

o attitude towards him/himself

o attitude towards others

o attitude towards peers, superiors, and parents

o attitude towards the subject matter

- possesses mastery of the subject matter

- possesses the competency to facilitate learning through appropriate teaching skills

- able to translate knowledge into practical/reality

ROLES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER AND A SECONDARY

SCHOOL TEACHER AS STATED IN THE QUALIFICATION – – Teaches subjects

– Enrolls pupils/students

– Prepares effective lesson plans

– Prepares visual aids and other devices for instruction

– Sees to it that pupils/students in his/her advisory class provided with necessary textbooks when
available.

– Implements rules and regulations

– Conducts guidance services for his/her advisory class

– Evaluates pupils/students’ progress and provides various experiences for their continuous
development

– Supervises curricular and co-curricular projects and activities of the pupils/ students

– Checks/records the attendance of the pupils/students

– Keeps up-to-date anecdotal records of pupils/students

– Keeps school records and prepares required reports

– Keeps parents informed on pupils/student’s progress

– Attends and participates in in-service training and faculty meetings

– Executed the administration of school polices designed for the welfare of the pupils/student’s

– Maintains membership in professional organizations

– Works with other school personnel, parents, and the community

– Participates in the socio-economic development projects in the community

– Coordinates and cooperates with other teachers in school projects or activities

– Safeguard school facilities and equipment

– Does other related works

THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSION

Psychologically/personal characteristics of a teacher:

A. Personality Characteristics

– achievement/Intelligence

– directness

– emotional stability

– emotional stability

– self- motivation and drive

– dominance and self confidence

– attractiveness and pleasantness

– refinement

B. Attitude

– Motivation to teach

– empathy toward learners

– commitment

– objectiveness

– buoyancy

– resourcefulness
– cooperativeness

– reliability and dependability

C. Experience

– year of teaching

– experience in subjects taught

– experience with particular grade/year level

D. Aptitude / Achievement

– scores in ability test

– College grade/point average

– student teaching evaluations

THE TEACHER AS A CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL

Polished Look

– Dress suited for a professional

– Tasteful accessories (jewelry, bags, shoes, etc.)

– Tasteful make –up for female

– Personal hygiene

Polished Demeanor

– Professional walking

– The professional ‘Sit”

– The professional “handshake”

Polished Language

– Voice

– Gesture

Classification of Teaching Methods

– Traditional: old-fashion way of teaching

– Time-tested: methods that stood the test of time and are still being used at present

– Progressive: these are newer and more improved methods of teaching

a. It makes use of the principles of learning

b. It utilizes the principles of “learning by doing

c. It provides for growth and development

d. it liberates the learners

e. it stimulates thinking and reasoning

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