Teaching as a

Vocation, Mission,
and a Profession
Prepared by: Nadine L. Molitas
Prayer: Prayer for Teachers
 Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1.) Define teaching, vocation, mission, and profession using their
own words
2.) Analyze the concept of teaching as a vocation, mission and
profession
3.) Write a short reflection on the significance of knowing teaching
as a vocation, a mission, and a profession, as aspiring teachers.
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Teaching:

1.)Iqbal (1996) indicates three uses of

the word “teaching” in common
discourse:

a.) body of knowledge

b.) an occupation or a profession of a
teacher
c.) the way of making something
known to others
Nadine C. Matondo, MAIS

2.) the act, practice, or profession of

a teacher
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaching

3.) Process Imparting/Transfer of

knowledge from the teacher to the
students
 4PICS1WORD: Vocation
Vocation comes from the latin word
“vocare” which means “ to call”. It is a strong feeling of
Based on the etymology of the word,
vocation, therefore, means a call.”
sustainability for a particular
career or occupation
For Christians, the Caller is God
Himself. For our Muslim brothers and
sisters, its Allah
A calling is a sacred gift, it’s
We know Abraham, the first one a way to reach out. ( Chard,
called by God, to become the Father 2002).
of a great Nation, the nation of God’s
chosen people
We recall Moses who was called while
in Egypt to lead God’s chosen people
True Vocation is using your
out of Egypt in order to free them from gifts for the benefit of others
slavery. in a way that makes you
happy. You don’t necessarily
We are familiar with Muhammad, the
last of the prophets to be called by
need a paying occupation
Allah, to spread His teachings to do that

Buddha must have also heard the call

to abandon his royal life in order to
seek the answer to the suffering.
TEACHING
AS A
VOCATION
 Teaching as a Vocation
LOVING CONCERN There is PERSONAL
for one’s Student COMMITMENT

A teacher who practices Assume a teaching

teaching as his vocation
role out of SERVICE
responds to the strong
feeling, or calling for
Clarity and Patience service, just like historic
biblical figures, with
SELF-LESS
utmost dedication.

Choice
 Perhaps, you never dreamed to
become a teacher

But you are here now to become

one!

TEACHING AS
How did it happen?
A VOCATION
From the Eyes of those who
believe, it was God who called
you here

The fact that you are here in the

University, taking CIT class signifies
that you positively responded to
the call to teach, right?
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MISSION
1.) Comes from
the Latin word
“misio” which
means to send.
https://www.merriam-
webster.com

2.) Task or Job

that someone is
given to do.
https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/ta
sk

3.) a body of
persons sent to
perform a service
http://www.thefreedictionary
.com/mission
Teaching
as a
Mission
 TEACHING AS A MISSION: 3 Elements
The TEACHER The MISSION The LEARNER
1.) To Impart Knowledge to our students
The DOER of the Mission The OBJECT of the Mission
2.) To teach the child the fundamental concepts and
help him master basic skills so he can continue
acquiring higher level skills in order to become a The outcome of the learners
productive member of society determine the achievement
of the mission
3.) To influence every child entrusted in our care to
become better and happier because life becomes more
meaningful, thereby making a lasting impact.

4.) To help the child become more human.

“ To Inform and Transform”

1. Knowledge and Skill

2. Character

3. Passion
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PROFESSION
A paid occupation, especially one
that involves prolonged training and
a formal qualification
(https://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-
8&fr=tightropetb&p=Profession&type=64891_05171
7)

A calling requiring specialized

knowledge and often long and
intensive academic preparation
(Merriam Webster)
Characteristic of a Profession

Characteristics of the Profession ( Barker, P.2004)

1.) Possess skills and competence

2.)Serve public, their clients above self-interest
3.) Receive an extensive period of education
4.) Competence is tested by means of appropriate examination and other
forms of assessment
5.) Received action based training in the professional skills
6.) Licensed to practice
7.) Existence and enforcement of a code of ethics and professional conduct
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.
Teaching as a Profession
 Teaching as a Profession
1.) The teaching process is done
for remuneration
Why long 2.) There is expectation of certain
expertise
and
arduous
years of 3.)There is accountability for
academic expertise and skills.
preparation a.) have a mastery of their field/
for craft
b.) have knowledge in other
teaching? fields as well
c.) Update to almost everything-
“authentic learning”
 Teaching as a Profession
“ pwede na”

“talgang ganyan, wala na tayong

magagawa”

As creators of all other profession,

a striving for “ step out side the comfort zone”

excellence 1. Quality of work

2. Initiative
3. Persistence: Take no for an answer
 Teaching as a Profession

Teaching is the Noblest

commitment to Profession
moral and - REQUIRES THE HIGHEST
ethical values STANDARD OF MORALITY-
Teaching and a Life of Meaning
Teaching may not be a lucrative position. It cannot
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. Josette T. Biyo
Integration
Share a short reflection/
realization on the significance
of knowing that teaching is a
profession, a mission and a
vocation, as aspiring teachers.
Thank you very much
Resources:
• https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/excellence.htm

• https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary

• Buijs, J. A. (2005). Teaching: Profession or Vocation?. Journal of Catholic

Education, 8 (3). Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ ce/vol8/iss3/9
• https://www.slideshare.net/competents2011/need-and-function-of-teaching-
by-anand-6686363
• https://www.slideshare.net/ymdp08/the-teaching-learning-process
• http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mission
• https://www.slideshare.net/KrisdenLao/teaching-as-vocation-mission-and-
profession