THE TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL
QUALITIES OF A
TEACHER
• Mastery of the subject/field one teaches.

• Clear understanding of the learner.

• Vast understanding of teaching principles and skill in the

use of techniques for their implementation.

• General understanding of other branches of

knowledge.
• Understanding and appreciation of the teaching
profession.
PERSONAL
QUALITIES
 Intellectua
l

Moral Social

Emotional Physical
 Clusters of Personal Qualities of a
A B
Teacher C D
Pleasing personal Intelligence Sympathy Integrity
appearance
Manner Emotional Stability Kindness Trustworthiness
Courtesy Self-control Helpfulness Honesty
Pleasant Voice Patience Loyalty

E F G H

Flexibility Sociability Fairness Sense of Humor

Creativity Friendliness Impartiality Cheerfulness

Resourcefulness Cooperativeness Tolerance Enthusiasm

 The Teacher’s Job
GUIDING THE
LEARNING
PROCESS

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AND

RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDANCE

WORKING WITH SPONSORING

PARENTS AND THE EXTRA CLASS
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
 GUIDING THE LEARNING PROCESS
• Major task of a Teacher: TO PROMOTE LEARNING
• To do this, s/he has to:
> Plan and organize meaningful learning
experiences
> Create a desirable learning environment
> Use a variety of instructional materials
> Provide for individual differences
> Appraise students’ growth and development
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
> Not just the work of the guidance counselor
• The teacher is in the best position to know much
about his/her pupils – their interests, needs,
difficulties, habits, attitudes, beliefs and
aspirations.
• The teacher uses various sources and procedures
to know his/her pupils and their needs, works
closely with the guidance counselor, and learns
the techniques of individual and group guidance.
SPONSORING EXTRA CLASS
ACTIVITIES
• Co- curricular and extra-curricular activities
are part and parcel of any school
program/curriculum
• Organized to augment the curricular offerings
of the school
• Must be in line with the school’s goals and
objectives
 WORKING WITH PARENTS AND THE
COMMUNITY
• Teacher must be familiar with the community
and to work with people to improve
community conditions
• To establish harmonious relationships between
the school and the community
> conducts parent conferences, cooperates in
community org., participates in activities for
economic, social and political improvement
 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• It is the teacher’s responsibility to improve
himself/herself by maintaining high standards
of personal and social conduct
• Must continue to grow professionally
• Takes pride in his profession
• Always believes in the worthwhileness and
nobility of teaching as a profession
 BUZZ SESSION

• Discuss:

IS TEACHING MORE OF A
PROFESSION OR MORE OF A
VOCATION? Why?
 Areas Being Evaluated as Part of a
Teacher’s Performance
Instructional Personal and Social
Competencies Competencies
A. Teaching Skills A. Proper Observance of
the Teachers’ Code of Ethics
B. Guidance Skills

C. Management Skills

D. Evaluation Skills
I. INSTRUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
a. TEACHING SKILLS
1. Identifies specific needs, interests, and
capacities of individual students and provides
adequately for these;
2. Analyzes and identifies specific learning tasks;
3. Shows evidence of mastery of subject matter;
4. Provides varied learning experiences for the
development of communication, for work, and
for interpretative and other basic skills involved
in the learning tasks;
 TEACHING SKILLS

5. Selects, prepares, and utilizes instructional

materials and aids effectively in achieving
teaching goals (objectives – SMART);
6. Selects available community resources and
uses these effectively in the teaching –
learning process;
7. Motivates the lessons and asks questions
effectively to develop critical thinking and
creativity (HOTS);
 TEACHING SKILLS

8. Creates and tries out appropriate

strategies and materials that meet the
peculiar needs and problems of students;
and
9. Communicates ideas effectively in
English or in Filipino (or in the Mother
Tongue).
 GUIDANCE SKILLS

1. Shows interest in students’ problems and needs and

helps meet them;
2. Provides for the maximum involvement of students
in the learning activities;
3. Stimulates and compliments pupils to elicit positive
and active interaction;
4. Functions effectively as a member of the learning
group; and
5. Helps students develop self – discipline in and
through the learning process.
 MANAGEMENT SKILLS
1. Prepares adequately for the day’s learning
activities;
2. Starts learning activities promptly;
3. Provides a stimulating learning atmosphere that
encourages students to raise questions;
4. Administers tests effectively and returns
corrected papers and other works promptly; and
5. Achieves teaching objectives to the optimum
degree for the particular subject, lesson, or
activity within a reasonable period of time.
 EVALUATION SKILLS

1. Uses specific criteria for the accurate

evaluation of individual performance;
2. Selects, evolves, and utilizes criterion –
referenced tests;
3. Analyzes and interprets evaluation results
skillfully; and
4. Utilizes evaluation results as a basis for
improving instruction.
II. PERSONAL & SOCIAL COMPETENCIES

1. Observes the Teachers’ Code of Ethics and

other pertinent rules and regulations of the
school service;
2. Sets the example in moral and ethical behavior
to pupils, peers, and the community;
3. Shows honesty and integrity in all his activities;
4. Gets along well with students, the school staff,
and the community without compromising
rules of propriety;
II. PERSONAL & SOCIAL COMPETENCIES

5. Shows evidence of mental health and stability;

6. Shows evidence of sound physical health;
7. Observes proper grooming and attire at all times;
8. Prepares and submits neat and accurate reports
on time;
9. Observes official time and is ready to serve
beyond the call of duty when the need arises;
and
10. Uses free time wisely.
 GROUP SHARING:

“What is the difference

between DOING THE
RIGHT THING and
DOING THINGS
RIGHT”?