THE

TEACHING
PROFESSION
RYAN OMAR DIOSO ANDANG, RN LPT MAED
 TEACHING PROFESSION
It is the teacher who makes the difference in the classroom.
By far the most important factor in school learning is the ability of the
teacher.
There is an extensive body of knowledge about teaching that must be known
by the teacher.
The teacher must be a decision maker able to translate the body of knowledge
about teaching into increased student learning.
 Teaching can be regarded in
3 ways:
⮚Teaching as a PROFESSION.
⮚Teaching as a MISSION.
⮚Teaching as a VOCATION.
TEACHING AS A PROFESSION!

“Teaching is a noble profession.”

When we say profession it refers to ‘work’,

‘job’, ‘career’, ‘occupation’.
 TEACHING AS A PROFESSION!
If you consider teaching as a profession then:

⮚ You must be willing to go through a long period of preparation.

⮚ You must be willing to go through continuing education. (continuous
development of potentials)
⮚ You have to strive for excellence.
⮚ You commit yourself to moral, ethical, and religious values and
dedicate yourself to service.
 TEACHING AS A MISSION
If teaching is your mission then it means:

⮚ It is a “task” entrusted to you in this world.

⮚ It is your assigned task, thus, you have to prepare for it.
⮚ It calls for a continuing professional education.
 TEACHING AS A VOCATION
If teaching is your vocation then it means:

⮚ You said YES to your call to teach!

⮚ You commit yourself in the total transformation of the learner.
⮚ You consider teaching as a lifetime commitment thus aim through the
years towards quality teaching.
 TEACHING AS A VOCATION
If teaching is your vocation then it means:

⮚ You said YES to your call to teach!

⮚ You commit yourself in the total transformation of the learner.
⮚ You consider teaching as a lifetime commitment thus aim through the
years towards quality teaching.
 “Teaching may not guarantee financial
security but love of teaching has served as
a motivating factor to many teachers
through the years”. Teaching has remained
inspiring & fulfilling.
CHAPTER 1:
The Teacher as
a Person in the
Society
A: The Teacher as an Individual Person
1. Teachers have Different Talents and Skills
►Brain
►Eyes
►Ears
►Hands
►Mouth
►Feet
►Nose
►Heart
A: The Teacher as an Individual Person
2. Teacher have Different Needs
►Economic Needs
►Security and Justice
►Recognized and Appreciated
►Spiritual Support
►Role Clarity
►Social Needs
►Cope with Challenges and Changes
A: The Teacher as an Individual Person
3. Teachers have Individual Rights
►1987 Philippine Constitution
►Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers
►Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers
B: The Teacher as a Professional

⮚Republic Act 7836, amended by Republic

Act 9293 requiring teachers to take and
passed the Licensure Examination for
Teachers (LET) to be called professional
teacher.
B: The Teacher as a Professional
⮚7 R’s
⮚Remember
⮚Respond
⮚Recognize
⮚Reawaken
⮚Renew
⮚Re-evaluate
⮚Relearn, Learn and Unlearn
C: The Teacher as a Community Leader
and Social Advocate
►Educators play an important role in the development of
people and communities.
►Concretized this idea by encouraging a stronger link
between home, school, and community through effective
programs developed and implemented by teachers.
D: The Teacher as a Model of Good
Character
►Exemplars of good character, attitude, and values
►Keepers of values and traditions of different cultures
around the world
►They stand on their principles and beliefs, and they
faithfully perform their duties at all times
E: Teacher as an Expert

►Sources of wisdom and information in every Society

►Serve as guides, counselors, judges, and spiritual leaders
in the society
E: Teacher as an Expert
►Important Domain for Teachers
►Knowledge in Content
►Pedagogical Content Knowledge
►Knowledge about Learners
►General Pedagogical Knowledge
►Knowledge of Educational Contexts
►Curriculum Knowledge
►Knowledge of Educational Ends, Purposes and Values
E: Teacher as an Expert
►Expert Teachers must Possess the 4C’s
►Creativity
►Critical Thinking
►Commitment
►Character
Summary:
► Teaching is a mission that requires creativity, commitment and great passion
► Teaching will remain to be the noblest profession in the history of humankind
► Great men and women whose names are written in history are products of great
teachers
► Teachers are models of positive values and professionalism
► Teachers need to develop content and pedagogical expertise in order to perform
effectively in various tasks assigned to them
► Teachers are social advocates in the community where they belong
► Teachers are community leaders
► Teachers need to possess professional and personal integrity.