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I m p r o v e T e a c h e r s s e r v e a s n o t o n l y e d u c a t o r s , b u t a l s o m

Part1 1. The government should provide basic education to everyone. It should 2. Sources of TESDA a) a one time lump sum appropriation form the National Government; b) an annual contribution from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Fund; c) donations, grants endowments, and other bequests of gifts; and d) 3. any other income generated by the Authority play important roles in

The Department of Education and teacher education institutions

implementing policy and creating programs for pre-service education. 4. Divisions are created with different tasks and responsibilities. They are expected to perform their duties well and work closely with the other groups. Open communication and coordination with the central office are very important keys in maintaining and strengthening the institutions. Every division is expected to constantly coordinate with the other field offices and making sure that significant information is being conveyed with the other government agencies, local government units and non-governmental organizations for efficient governance. 6. Integrated system of education means that all schools, private or public schools, are guided by one prescriptive standards.Schools should adhere with the set of rules and regulations formulated by the government. 8. During an emergency situation, the school administrator has the authority to transfer a teacher to another school, provided that the teacher was previously informed of the reason/s of the transfer. However, if the teacher believes there is no basis for the trasfer he may appeal his case to the Director of Public Schools or the Director of Vocational Education. His transfer will be temporarily suspended until the decision is made. Also, no transfer shall be made three months before any local or national election. 9. Teachers and students have the rights to teach, study, and pursue knowledge and research without retriction from law or the government. They can convey facts or ideas and exchange information about certain issues. They can speak and write their views in public without fear from censorship or discipline, but they shoud still be careful on what they say or write, and clearly state that they are not speaking in behalf of their institutions. This freedom absolutely protects the teachers and students of their right to express. 10. Profession is a job that requires specific training and is regulated by certain standards. A professional is a person of consummate skill. I truly believe that teachers are professional and teaching is a profession. A person should go through a lot of training and tests to be a full-fledged teacher. It takes a lot of time and effort just to become a teacher. Teachers take pride in their ability to inspire their students to their fullest potential. Teachers mold and influence students to become professionals someday.

11. A teacher's certificate of registration may be revoked, suspended from the practice of the teaching profession or canceled of temporary and special permit for any of the following causes; (a) Conviction for any criminal offense by a court of competent jurisdiction; (b) Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; (c) Declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction for being mentally unsound or insane; (d) Malpractice, gross incompetence, gross negligence or serious ignorance of the practice of the teaching profession; (e) The use of or perpetration of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration, professional license or special/temporary permit; (f) Chronic enebriery or habitual use of drugs; (g) Violation of any of the provisions of this Act, the rules and regulations and other policies of the Board and the Commission, and the code of ethical and professional standards for professional teachers; and (h) Unjustified or willful failure to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and the like or the continuing education program prescribed by the Board and the Commission. 12. Teachers should take at least 12 units of education courses, consisting of a least 6 units of pedagogy of teaching methods and 6 units of content courses or the equivalent training and number of hours; to be chosen from a list of courses to be provided by the Board and the Department of Education, before they can be allowed to practice their profession in the country. 13. (a) Self-respect and self-discipline are some of the best qualities the teacher should have.

Teachers play a very important role in the community. Their students and the people around them have a great respect and love for them. They ought to show good values and right conduct wherever they are, especially if they are in public places. Demonstrating positive traits will definitely have a great effect into the students' life. People think of a teacher as someone who is credible and who takes responsibilty for his/her own life. (b) Teachers will take full responsibilites in any programs or activities being conducted for the students. 14. In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when: (1) The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or in the employment, reemployment or continued employment of said individual, or in granting said individual favorable compensation, terms of conditions, promotions, or privileges; or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect said employee; (2) The above acts would impair the employee's rights or privileges under existing labor laws; or (3) The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for the employee.

15. The teacher discussed the good and bad things of being a pre-school teacher. She's been teaching kids for 3 years already. Kids enjoy doing fun activities and of course games. They like to sing, dance and draw. Most of them interacts well with the others, while a few lack confidence and choose to sit alone most of the time. Kids never hesitate to show their love to their family and teachers. They like to be praised and rewarded for the good things they do. They look up to their teachers and follow the classroom rules most of the time. It's a difficult yet rewarding experience. Teaching kids will bring you to another world...world of innocence and fun.

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Midterm Page 2 I. Identify the educational philosophy referred to in the following 1. Progressivism 2. Essentialism 3. Behaviorism 4. Existentialism 5. Perennialism 6. Perennialism 7. Essentialism 8. Existentialism 9. Progressivism 10.Progressivism II. Upon which philosophy/ies is each program/practice anchored 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Essentialism Essentialism Progressivism / Existentialism Essentialism Essentialism Perennialism Existentialism Existentialism / Essentialism Perennialism Behaviorism

Answer briefly: 21. The three dimensions of values are cognitive, affective and behavioral. 22. Mahatma Ghandi, the great political and spiritual leader of India. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta,India who chose to leave a more comfortable life in the convent in order to help the dying outcasts in the streets of Calcutta out of genuine love and compassion. Albert Schweitzer, the much-honored physician, missionary and musician, who spent many years treating a lot of sick people during his medical mission in Africa. 23. The elements of a profession according to Pobre are the following; long and arduous years of preparation, a striving for excellence, a dedication to the public interest, and commitment to moral and ethical values.

Formulate your personal philosophy of education as a grade school/ high school teacher/ college instructor.

Final Exam Teachers should be physically and psychologically ready to face different challenges every day. Teachers usually deal with a lot of students with different needs. Teachers should carry on with their tasks no matter how difficult their situation is. Equal opportunity to exceptional learners and learners of diverse culture, socio-economic and ethnic groups should be provided by teachers. But it requires careful planning, research and consultation. Here are some of the plans or programs that I believe, will help me to meet the needs of each group. a. For exceptional learners these students come with a wide range of strengths and abilities. First, teachers should work closely with the parents, school, agencies and learners to be able to fully understand the condition of the learners. They should also make use of variety of educational materials and activities that will help the learners to easily grasp the things being discussed. It will be better if teachers incorporate fun games/ activities with the lesson. b. learners of diverse, socio-economic class and racial ethnic groups A teacher should have appreciation to diversity of learners their socio-economic class, religion and culture. They should respect and give importance to each student no matter what they have and where they come from. Learners should be given tasks that will help them to learn more about the backgrounds of their classmates. Everybody will be asked to prepare a presentation about their culture and traditions. 3. a. the teacher and the community Section 2 - Teacher's role is that of a mother.As we know, a mother nurtures her child with care and love and considers herself responsible for all virtues and vices of her child. The teacher, also, is responsible for the virtues and vices prevailing among the citizens of the society.Cultural growth of the society is due to good teachers.Moreover no profession is learned and mastered without a good teacher. Teacher is omnipresent. His role is also that of a Soldure.A soldure protects the contry from the external attachs while a teacher protects he society from the ignorance - the internal atach. No society can afford to have bed teachers. Teacher plays, undoubtably, a vital role. Teachers serve as not only educators, but also mentors and role models. Especailly in the modern world, where values such as respect for elders, sharing, and cooperation among peers are not always taught in the home. Young students look to their teachers section 4 Every school is a part of the community, and teachers work in schools, so teachers really have a big role in molding the community. Teachers should find ways to connect with the people. They should respect and learn the customs and traditions of the people. In doing so, they could easily win their heart. However, it will be more challenging for the teacher if she/he comes from a different background. For example, a catholic teacher can be assigned to a muslim school. 4. Reflect on the factors that affect student learning. Based on your experience what has the greatest influence on student performance? Explain your answer. Education is one of the basic needs parents should provide their children. It is one of the most important things that will prepare them to become productive in their adult years. What they learn in school will be very helpful in the years to come.

There are several factors that may affect student learning. It could be any of the following: socioeconomic status, school resources and administration, learning disabilities, language barriers, and student's willingness to learn. I believe that Socio-economic status has the greatest influence on students. Having been able to study both in a public and private schools, I've noticed the huge difference between these two. My classmates were of different backgrounds. There were some from poor families while others are from well-off household. Public schools have limited resources and poor facilities. Students usually cramped in a very small classroom with poor ventilation. Most of them go to school with empty stomach and no money to buy even a single sheet of paper. Some often skip class because they are forced to work to feed their families. So tell me, how can these students learn if they have no access to a lot of things? How can they be guided if their parents have limited educational background? 5. Are you for or against the proposal of lowering of the age of criminal responsibility? State your position and explain. I totally disagree with this proposal. It seems that it's just a desperate move of the authority to stop the rising juvenile crime rates in the country. I don't think it will resolve the present issue. I believe that the rate of crime for these young people will continue to rise if the government not possibly look into the real problem. According to Frank Sanchez, director of delinquency prevention for Boys and Girls Club of America, "I don't think any youth is old enough to be put in an adult facility with hardened criminals,". They should not be put in a place where criminals are. These adult criminals might influence them to be a worse person. They should not be exposed to a more violent environment. They should be protected. According to UNICEF: The Convention on the rights of the child. Article 4 (Protection of rights): Governments have a responsibility to take all available measures to make sure childrens rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. When countries ratify the Convention, they agree to review their laws relating to children. This involves assessing their social services, legal, health and educational systems, as well as levels of funding for these services. Governments are then obliged to take all necessary steps to ensure that the minimum standards set by the Convention in these areas are being met. They must help families protect childrens rights and create an environment where they can grow and reach their potential. In some instances, this may involve changing existing laws or creating new ones. Such legislative changes are not imposed, but come about through the same process by which any law is created or reformed within a country. Article 41 of the Convention points out the when a country already has higher legal standards than those seen in the Convention, the higher standards always prevail. (See Optional Protocol pages.) This proposal needs to be checked by reliable institutions and professionals. These kids are just victims of this callous society. They are being used by some syndicates who don't really care about them. Government should run after these crime groups.

resources and low support for research and development. Students at the UP often make do with dilapidated facilities and out-of-date technology. Given this condition in UP, classroom experiences are more conventional, relying heavily on traditional communication between professors and students. If a class is fortunate enough to have a projector, then power point presentations are used. Otherwise, markers and white boards are still the main tools used in class. For most classes in UP and in other local universities, the main source of learning is the professors. The students, meanwhile, provide feedback on the lectures by asking questions and sharing opinions, although this does not always result in engaging discussions among fellow students in class. Meanwhile, course requirements in UP are considered to be rigid and tedious. It is composed of a heavy workload of research papers, class presentations, book reviews, and exams.

Learning Experience at ANU With wider resources, Australian education evidently provides a more varied learning environment for its students. As a Filipino student going to Australia, I experienced a bit of "technological shock," what with the modern facilities and wide resources that provide conveniences and enhance learning of students. In ANU, for instance, some of the classes in my Asia Pacific Security course had live video conferencing sessions with other students and faculty from other universities such as University of Pittsburg (USA), Beijing University (China), Keio University (Japan), Yonsei University (South Korea), and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). These sessions facilitated insightful discussions and provided real-time interactions with other students in the same field. Meanwhile, during regular class sessions, learning is promoted not only through the lectures of professors, but also through discussions among students. While they are considered experts in their fields, the professors are not considered as "masters" but facilitators, sharing their knowledge and guiding discussions in class. Essentially, open discussions and stirring debates are encouraged among students with the notion that everybody has something to contribute, and that everyone can learn something from each other. The professors fully take advantage of the diversity of the students in class who have different nationalities, cultures, ethnicities and religions that are manifested in class discussions. Thus, the professors learn from the students as much as the students learn from them. Course assessments at ANU usually include essays of about 3,000 words each, demanding serious analysis and coherence of ideas from students. These essays, unlike research papers, require reading and scrutinizing various books and journals on a certain topic to produce an argument. Each student is expected to take a stand on a selected subject and defend it based on the various academic sources. I ultimately learned from my academic experience in ANU that for issues as complex as those discussed in international relations, there are no right or wrong ideas, only welldefended arguments. These disparities point to ways higher institutions in the Philippines can learn and improve: There should be a constant upgrade on how lessons are taught and learned-to have less memorization and more analysis; to be less methodical and more innovative, analytical, and engaging. Most importantly, there should also be a paradigm shift in how education is appreciated-not just as a way to get a necessary diploma, but as a handy life tool that is practical, useful, and applicable. Despite the currently poor performance of the country's universities against other academic institutions in the world, there is no reason why Philippine universities cannot catch up. Though faced with minimal government support and lack of funding (common problems also encountered in other institutions from developing countries), local universities can still pride themselves with the talents and aptitude of Filipino students. This is evident in the high regard for Filipino students studying overseas, mostly under different scholarship grants. In ANU, most of these scholars are making waves and doing the country proud for their academic excellence and significant contributions to society. They are in diverse fields such as Applied Anthropology, Development Economics, Diplomacy, Public Policy, Environmental Management, Natural Hazards and Disasters, among others. They are often commended for their intellectual abilities, leadership skills, fluency in English, openness to new ideas, adaptability in different learning styles, and confidence in interacting within a multicultural environment. This ought to be a wake up call for government and academic authorities to improve on the learning environment and knowledge building of Filipinos. This is especially vital since most Filipinos are going abroad for study or work. Thus, Philippine higher education should quickly adapt to a rapidly changing academic environment to groom Filipinos toward becoming more globally competitive. My academic experiences here and abroad has made me realize that, despite the rankings, many Filipino students can climb to the top of their class in universities abroad.

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