TEACHING AS YOUR

VOCATION, MISSION AND

PROFESSION
LESSON 5

PRESENTED BY: JOCELYN F. PAMATMAT

“One looks back with appreciation to the
brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to
those who touched our human feelings.” –
Carl Jung
 Vocation
 Latin word “vocare” which means to call
 a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or
course of action especially : a divine call to the religious
life
 A calling is a sacred gift. It’s a way to reach out. It’s very
subtle (Chard, 2002).

“True vocation is using your gifts for the benefit of others in

a way that makes you happy. You don't necessarily need a
paying occupation to do that.”
 TEACHING AS A VOCATION

Teaching is more than a noble profession. It is a

vocation, a calling.. The teacher is the most
important person in any civilization, as on him
depends the molding of the nation.

By: “Teacher Randall”- 1962

 MISSION
Latin word “misio” which means
 a body of persons sent to perform a service or
carry on an activity: such as specific task with
which a person or a group is charged
(Merriam Webster)
 TEACHING AS YOUR MISSION

Teaching is a Mission means it is a task

entrusted to you in this world. You have
embarked in a mission that calls for a
continuing professional education. You are
expected to contribute to the betterment of
this world in your own unique way.
 Teaching Mission and/or Job?

If you are doing it only because you are paid for it, it’s a job;
If you are doing it not only for the pay but also for service it’s a mission
If you quit because your boss or colleague criticized you, it’s a job;
If you keep on teaching out of love, it’s a mission
If you teach because it does not interfere with your other activities, it’s a job;
If you are committed to teaching even if it means letting to go of other activities, it’s a mission
If you quit because no one praises or thanks you for what you do, it’s a job;
If you remain teaching even though nobody recognizes your efforts, it’s a mission.
It is hard to get excited about a teaching job;
Its almost impossible not to get excited about a mission. If our concern is success it’s a job;
If our concern is success plus faithfulness, it’s a mission.
An average school is filled by teachers doing their job;
A great school is filled with teachers involved in a mission of teaching.
Adapted from Ministry of Job Anna Sandberg
 THE ELEMENTS OF A PROFESSION

Profession
Latin professio(n-), from profiteri ‘declare publicly’
 a type of job that requires special education,
training, or skill
a calling requiring specialized knowledge and
often long and intensive academic preparation -
Merriam Webster
Teaching as a Profession
“The term professional is one of the most exalted in the English language,
denoting as it does, long and arduous years of preparation, a striving for
excellence, a dedication to the public interest, and commitment to moral and
ethical values.” -Hermogenes P. Pobre, Ph.D
Why does a profession require “long and arduous years of preparation”
and a “striving for excellence”? For us to be able to be able to give more
(service), which is the end goal of a profession, continuing professional
education is a must.
Our service to the public as a professional turns out to be dedicated when
our moral, ethical and religious values serve as our bedrock foundation. If
you take teaching as your profession, this means that you must be willing to
go through a long period of preparation and a continuing professional
development.
The “pwede na mentality vs. excellence
You must strive for excellence, commit yourself to
moral, ethical and religious values and dedicate
yourself to public service - the “pwede na” mentality is
inimical to excellence, indicator of defeatism and
resignation to mediocrity.
The mentality is expressed in other ways like
“talagang ganyan yan” or wala na tayong magagawa
dyan
 Teaching and a life of meaning

TEACHING may not be a lucrative position. It can not guarantee

financial security. It even means investing your personal time, energy, and
resources. Sometimes it means disappointments, heartaches, and pains. But
touching the hearts of people and opening the minds of children can give you
joy and contentment which money could not buy. These are the moments I
teach for. These are the moments I live for. -Dr. JosetteT. Biyo 1st Asian
Teacher, Intel Excellence in Teaching award