The Teacher and The School Curriculum

(EDUC 205)

Course Title:
EDUC 203 (The Teaching Profession)

Course Description:
This course deals with the understanding of the roles of teacher as a person and as a professional within the context of national and global teachers’
standards, educational philosophies and legal bases. It includes knowledge of core values that uphold the dignity of the teaching profession, discussion of
the code of ethics for professional teachers, and awareness and understanding of existing laws and jurisprudence governing professional rights privileges
and responsibilities, and teachers’ roles in the society as transformative agents of change.

Course Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the philosophical, historical, legal, socio-cultural and political factors that influence teaching and its development as a
profession;
2. articulate a personal philosophy of teaching that is learner-centered;
3. demonstrate understanding of existing laws and related jurisprudence governing professional ethics, professional rights, privileges, and responsibilities;
4. manifest dignity in the teaching profession through caring attitude, respect, and integrity in teaching;
5. formulate a plan to realize professional development goals based on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers

Topic/Competency Learning Learning Activities Assessment Beginning Teacher Indicators

Outcomes

Unit 1- Nature of Teaching At the end of Lecture/discussion Describe and Domain 1: Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
and Teacher Roles the unit, the Individual Reading explain “what 1.1.1 Demonstrate content knowledge and its application within
A. What is teaching? pre-service Brainstorming teaching is”, “what and/or across curriculum teaching areas
teachers Group Discussion teaching is not and
B. The Roles of a Teacher (PST) can: Recitation/ the “roles of a 1.3.1 Show skills in the positive use of ICT to facilitate the
1. As a Person a. Explain Participation teacher.” teaching and learning process.
2. As a Professional what Reflect regarding
 3. As a Community Leader and teaching is the questions on the Domain 2. Learning
DELA ROSA, DANE CARMELLE T.
Social Advocate and describe “roles of a teacher.” Environment
4. As a Model of Character the various Explain how to deal 2.1 provide learning environments that are safe, secure, fair and
5. As an Expert roles of a with or overcome supportive in order to promote learner responsibility and
teacher challenges that they achievement.
C. Challenges in Teaching may encounter in 2.6 They create an environment that is learning-focused and they
1. Multicultural classrooms b. Explain their professional efficiently manage learner behavior in a physical and virtual
2. Learner-centered teaching how to deal practice space.
3. Multi-grade classes with
4. ICT integration challenges in Domain 3. Diversity of Learners
5. Brain-based education teaching 3.3 establish learning environments that are responsive to learner
6. Multiple intelligences diversity. They respect learners’ diverse characteristics and
7. Children with special needs experiences as inputs to the planning and design of learning
opportunities.
D. UNESCO’s 4 Pillars of 3.5 They apply their professional knowledge to plan and design,
Education individually or in collaboration with colleagues, well-structured and
sequenced lessons that are contextually relevant, responsive to
learners’ needs and incorporate a range of teaching and learning
resources

Domain 4.Curriculum and Planning

4.1 Planning,managing and implementing developmental
sequenced teaching and learning process for varied learning
needs and context
4.2 Setting achievable and approriate learning outcomes that are
aligned with learning competencies

Domain 6.Commmunity Linkages and Professiona

Engagement
6.1 maintaining learning environments that are responsive to
community context
6.2 Building relationships with parents/guardians and the wider of
the school community to facilitate involvement in the educative
 process

Domain 7. Personal Growth and Professional Development

7.2 adopting practices that uphold the dignity of teaching as a
profession by exhibiting qualities such as caring,attitude, respect
and dignity 7.3 participating in professional networks to share
knowledge and to enhance practice 7.5 Setting professional
development goals based on the Philipine Professional Standards
for Teachers

Unit 2- Historic-Legal At the end of Lecture/discussion Timeline. PSTs Domain 1: Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
Foundations of Education the unit, the Individual Reading construct a timeline 1.1.1 Demonstrate content
A. Historical Foundations pre-service Brainstorming of events,
1. Global teachers Group Discussion highlighting major knowledge and its application within and/or across curriculum
o Ancient Period (PST) can: Recitation/ developments in teaching area
o Middle/Medieval Period a. Trace and Participation education and the
o Renaissance Period explain the teaching profession Domain 2: Learning Environment
o Modern/Contemporary Period evolution and in the Philippines as 2.6.1 Demonstrate knowledge of positive and non-violent
2. Local development influenced by global discipline in the management of learner behavior.
o Pre-colonial Period of the and local
o Spanish Period Philippine movements. This Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional development
o American Period educational shall allow the PST 7.2.1 Demonstrate behaviors that uphold the dignity of teaching
o Post-colonial period systems in to trace and explain as a profession by exhibiting qualities such as caring attitude,
BERMEJO, JANE P. & VITALICIO, RICA V. the historical the evolution of the respect and in integrity.
B. Legal Foundations and legal Philippine
1. What is Law? context educational system
o Definition and nature and teaching as a
o Typologies profession.
2. Sources of Philippine

Educational Jurisprudence
o Constitution s
o Statutes
 o Case Law or Jurisprudence
Regulatory Laws
o Ordinance Legal Opinion
o Resolutions
3. Legal Underpinnings
Philippine Education
o Educational Structure
o Educational Policies
o Curriculum and Instruction

Unit 3 – Philosophy of At the end of Lecture/discussion Essay. PSTs will Domain 1: Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
Education and Personal the unit, the Individual Reading write an essay 1.1.1 Demonstrate content Knowledge and its Application within
Philosophy of Teaching pre-service Brainstorming discussing how and/or Across curriculum teaching Areas
MARINO,A. WhatI.is& Philosophy
JOSHUA SISMUNDO, JILLofKAREN A. teacher Group Discussion education evolved
Education? (PST) can: Recitation/ and was shaped by 1.4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that promote
1. Definition and nature a. discuss Participation various literacy and numeracy skills
2. Philosophy and Education the philosophies, and
philosophical make connections 1.5.1 Apply teaching strategies That develop critical and creative
B. Philosophical Foundations foundations between these thinking, and/or Other higher-order thinking Skills
of Education of the educational
1. Western Philosophies present philosophies and 2.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of managing classroom structure
• Idealism educational the teaching that
• Realism system; profession. engages Learners, individually or in Groups, in meaningful
• Pragmatism/ Experimentalism exploration, discovery and hands-on activities within the available
2. Eastern Philosophies b. make The graphic physical Learning environments.
• Hinduism connections organizer should
• Buddhism between show and explain 5.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Providing timely, accurate and
• Confucianism philosophy, the influence or constructive feedback to improve learner performance.
• Taoism education connection of the
• Zen Buddhism and the philosophies to DOMAIN 5. ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
• Christian Philosophy teaching education and
• Saracen Philosophy profession; teaching in terms of Assess the learning through reporting and discussing the
3. Contemporary Philosophies and goals of education, differentPhilosophies of Education
• Perennialism teaching
• Essentialism c. formulate approaches, teacher Domain 7: Personal Growth
• Existentialism and express roles and real-life and Professional Development
• Progressivism a personal, examples.
• Social Reconstructionism learner- Writing a personal, Apply the Philosophy of education to teaching and develop a
o Post-modern Philosophies centered learner centered positive and effective personal phylosophy at teaching
philosophy of philosophy of
C. Principles and Philosophy teaching. teaching. PSTs will
of Philippine Education formulate and write
1. Art. II, Sec.17 (1987 Phil. their learner-
Constitution) centered philosophy
2. Art. XIV, Sec. 1-2 (1987 Phil. of teaching using
Constitution) the guide questions
agreed upon in
D. Personal Philosophy of class. The written
Teaching output will serve as
1. Importance of a personal an artifact in the end
philosophy of teaching of term portfolio.
2. How to write a personal
philosophy of teaching

Unit 4- Teacher as a Person in At the end of Lecture/discussion Create a role Domain 1: Content Knowledge and Pedagoy
Society the unit, the Individual Reading playing script 1.1 Content Knowledge and its application within and across the
A. Morality and the pre-service Brainstorming that will portray curriculum
Foundational Moral Principle teachers Group Discussion situations showing
(PST) can: Recitation/ how teachers would Domain 7: Personal Growth
B. Teachers as Persons of a. Manifest a Participation manifest a caring and Professional Development
Good Moral Character caring attitude, respect, 7.2.1 Demonstrate behaviors that uphold the dignity of teaching
attitude, integrity and dignity as a profession by exhibiting qualities such as caring attitude,
C. Value Formation respect, in teaching. respect and integrity.
1. Cognitive, affective and integrity and
psychomotor dimensions dignity in
2. Training the Intellect & Will teaching
3. Max Scheler’s Hierarchy of
Values
4. Values Hierarchy

D. Teaching as Vocation
Mission and Protection

E. Universal Declaration

Unit 5-The Teacher as a At the end of Lecture/discussion Situational paper Domain 2: Learning Environment
Professional the unit, the Individual Reading and pencil test on 2.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of policies, guidelines and
A. The Professionalization of pre-service Brainstorming laws pertaining to procedures that provide safe and secure learning environments.
Teaching teacher Group Discussion teachers and the
1. Decree Professionalizing (PST0 can; Recitation/ teaching profession. 2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of learning environments that
Teaching (PD 1006) a. Discuss on Participation Case analysis of promote fairness, respect and care to encourage learning.
2. The Philippine Teachers’ the various classroom or
Professionalization Act (RA laws school practices 2.4.1 Demonstrate understanding of supportive learning
7836)
GORGONIO, DANIELA T. governing related to the laws environments that nurture and inspire learner participation.
3. Amendment to certain teacher directly affecting the Domain 6: Community Linkages and Professional
Sections of R.A. 7836 (RA teacher as a Development
9293) rights, professional. A 6.3.1 Demonstrate awareness of existing laws and regulations
privileges, critical situation or that apply to the teaching profession, and become familiar with
B. Professional Ethics welfare and case is discussed the responsibilities specified in the Code of Ethics for Professional
1. Code of Conduct for responsibilitie and analyzed, Teachers.
Professional Teachers (Code of s and reflect focusing on how
Ethics) on how to laws were applied in Domain 7: Personal growth and professional development.
2. Code of Conduct for Officials apply in real arriving at a 7.4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of how professional
and Employees (RA 6713) life resolution to the reflection and teaching.
case.
C. Teacher Welfare and
Privileges
1. The Magna Carta for Public
School Teachers (RA 4670)

D. Teachers’ Rights, Duties

and Responsibilities –The
Education Act of 1982 (BP
232)

E. Teachers as Persons in
Authority (CA 578)
Unit 6 – Other Laws Relevant At the end of Lecture/discussion Annotated Domain 1: Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
to the Teaching Profession the unit, the Individual Reading summary. PSTs, in 1.1.1 Demonstrate content knowledge and it's application within
A. R.A. 6728 - Government pre-service Brainstorming small groups, will and/ or across curriculum teaching areas.
Assistance to Students and teacher Group Discussion make annotated 1.5.1 Apply teaching strategies that develop critical and creative
Teachers in Private Education (PST) can: Recitation/ summaries of pre- thinking, and /or other higher-order thinking skills.
Act a. discuss Participation assigned laws. The
the details annotations and Domain 6: Community Linkages and Professional
B. R.A. 8545 - Expanded and discussions shall Engagement
Government Assistance to provisions of focus on the 6.3.1 Demonstrate awareness of existing laws and regulations
Students and Teachers in laws significance, that apply to the teaching profession, and become familiar with
Private Education Act significant to applications and the responsibilities specified in the Code of Ethics for Professional
the teaching implications of the Teachers.
C. RA 7877 – Anti Sexual profession provisions of laws to
Harassment Act of 1995 and how they the teaching Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development
apply to the profession. 7.4.1 Demonstrate and understanding of how professional
D. R.A. 8190 – Granting Priority teaching Reflection paper. reflection and learning improve practice.
to Residents of the Barangay, profession. The PSTs will write
Municipality or City where the a reflection paper on
School is Located, in the the laws discussed
Appointment or Assignment of with emphasis on
Classroom Public School the applications and
teachers implications of the
laws to the teaching
E. RA 9262 – Anti Violence profession.
BRUTAS, JOANA MAE & ICAWAT, RICA MAE D.
Against Women and their
Children Act of 2004

F. RA 9710 – The Magna Carta

of Women

G. RA 8491 – Flag and Heraldic

Code of the Philippines

H. RA 10157 – The
Kindergarten Education Act

I. R.A. 10533 – Enhanced Basic

Education Act of 2013

J. R.A. 10931 – Universal

Access to Quality Tertiary
Education Act
Unit 7 – Professionalism and At the end of Lecture/discussion Graphic organizer Domain 1: Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
Transformative Education the unit, the Individual Reading to describe the 1.3.1 Show skills in the positive use of ICT to facilitate the
A. The 21st Century Teacher pre-service Brainstorming evolution of teaching and learning process.
1. Ways of thinking teacher Group Discussion competencies and
2. Ways of working (PST) can: Recitation/ standards based on Domain 4: Curriculum and Planning
3. Tools for working a. describe Participation the changing 4.2.1 Identify learning outcomes that are aligned with learning
4. Skills for living in the world the evolution societal demands competencies.
of on the teaching
B. Transformative Education competencie profession 7.2.2 Show skills in the selection, development and use of a
s and Authentic variety of teaching and learning resources, including ICT, to
C. Qualifications Frameworks standards in writing/planning. address learning goals.
1. ASEAN Qualifications response to PSTs describe their
Framework (AQRF) changing reasons and Domain 6.Community Linkages and Professional
2. Philippine Qualifications societal motivations in taking Engagement; and
Framework (PQF) demands on a career in teaching. Domain
 the teaching They then describe 7.Personal Growth and Professional Development.
D. Philippine Professional profession; their real-life plans
Standards for Teachers and to finish the pre- Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development
(PPST) service program and 7.5.1 Demonstrate motivation to realize professional development
1. Development and b. set plans continue their goals based on the Philippine Professional Standards for
characteristics for personal professional Teachers.
2. Salient features and growth and development
components professional through in-
• Career Stages development service based on
• Domains based the AQRF, PQF,
• Strands on the and the standards
• Indicators Philippine stipulated in the
Professional PPST. They further
Standards for chronicle their
Teachers action plan to
(PPST). achieve their goals.
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