QUALITIES OF A

GOOD TEACHER
1. INTELLIGENCE – ability to make sound decision, analyze, make judgment, make
solutions, possess HOTS, and other types of intelligence.
2. COMPASSION – natural quality to empathize, to feel what others feel, to be tolerant
of others.
3. EMOTIONAL STABILITY – ability to be calm under pressure, cheerful and
optimistic, level headed.
4. INNOVATIVENESS – natural tendency to create new things, modify existing ones,
imaginative, finds solutions to problems quickly, makes use of available materials.
5. FAIRNESS – natural attribute to look at both sides of the issue before making
judgment, gives equal chances for both sides to be heard, removes personal biases.
6. SELF-CONFIDENCE – natural tendency to feel “I Can Do It”, works
alone, determined to succeed.
7. COOPERATIVENESS – natural action to work together with others,
willing to share.
8. BOUYANCY – ability to survive in difficult situation, balances life,
optimistic and cheerful.
9. RELIABILITY – attribute demonstrated by dependability, sincerity and
honesty
Sec. 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants. — No applicant shall be admitted to take the examination
unless, on the date of filing of the application, he shall have complied with the following requirements:

• A citizen of the Philippines or an alien whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines in the practice
of the teaching profession;
• At least eighteen (18) years of age;
• In good health and of good reputation with high moral values;
• Has not been convicted by final judgment by a court for an offense involving moral turpitude;
• A graduate of a school, college or university recognized by the government and possesses the
minimum educational qualifications, as follows:

(1) For teachers in preschool, a bachelor's degree in early childhood education (BECED) or its
equivalent;
(2) For teachers in the elementary grades, a bachelor's degree in elementary education (BSEED) or its
equivalent;
LESSON : 3 THE TEACHING AS A PROFESSION

• According to Dr. Bilbao, what are the qualities of a good teacher?

• Can you define the word TEACHER?
 TEACHER
• "all persons engaged in classroom teaching, in any level of instruction, on full-
time basis, including guidance counselors, school librarians, industrial arts or
vocational instructors, and all other persons performing supervisory and/or
administrative functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the
Government or its political subdivisions; but shall not include school nurses,
school physicians, school dentists, and other school employees."
Republic Act No. 4670
• "all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary
levels, whether on full-time or part-time basis, including industrial
arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing
supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools in the
aforesaid levels and qualified to practice teaching under this Act.“
Republic Act No. 7836
"all persons engaged in actual teaching and/or
research assignments, either on full-time or part-
time basis, in all levels of the educational system."
Batas Pambansa Blg. 232
“licensed professional who possesses dignity and reputation
with high moral values as well as technical and professional
competence... he/she adheres to, observes and practices a
set of ethical, and moral principles, standard and values.”
Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
CODE OF ETHICS
PROFESSION VS. PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSION - type of job that requires special training and that

brings a high status.
- A job, or what you do in living.
- An occupation such as law, medicine or engineering that requires
considerable training and specialized study.
- An occupation or career.
PROFESSIONAL - a person who has competent skill and observe high standards in
the job or activity he or she does and abides by the code of ethics.
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What is Initial Professional Education?
- IPE is the completion of a university program i.e. engineering, education,
accountancy, nursing. It means long and arduous years of preparation and is
expected to learn unceasingly.

What is the meaning of “accreditation” as part of the elements of a profession?

- It means that the university programs are approved by a regulatory body like
CHED to ensure the graduates that they start their professional lives with
competence.
LESSON 4: THE DEMANDS OF SOCIETY FROM
THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL
• Roles of a teacher
• Duties and obligations
• PERSONAL QUALITIES (Read story)