Unit I-Chapter 2 The Teacher

Unit I
CHAPTER 2 THE TEACHER
“Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself” - Chinese proverb
 person who belongs to one of the professions (an occupation requiring special training in the
liberal arts or sciences)
 Produced w/ competence or skills
 Engaging in an activity as a means of livelihood
 Extremely competent in a job
 A professional is a person who engages for his livelihood in some activity with great
competence.
The Professional Teacher
 “licensed”
 possesses dignity & reputation
 w/ high moral values
 w/ technical & professional competence
 Adheres to rules & regulations
 Practices a set of ethical & moral principles ( Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, 1997)
 One who went through 4-5 year period of rigorous academic preparation in teaching
 One who is given a license to teach by the Board for Professional Teachers of the (PRC)
Professional Regulation Commission after passing the (LET) Licensure Examination for
Teachers
 One who is registered in the roster of professional teachers at PRC & undergoes continuing
professional education
Professional Attributes
Professional teacher perceives himself/herself as someone who:
 Can effect change or learning (Sense of Efficacy)
 An expert in what s/he teaches (Subject Matter Knowledge)
 An expert in how s/he teaches (Pedagogical Knowledge)
A professional teacher possesses the following Attributes:
1. Control of the knowledge base of teaching & learning & use of this knowledge to guide the science &
art of his/her teaching practice.
2. Repertoire of best teaching practice & can use these to instruct children in classrooms & to work w/
adults in the school setting
3. Dispositions & skills to approach all aspects of his/her work in a reflective, colleg ial, & problem-
solving manner
4. View of learning to teach as a lifelong process & dispositions & skills or working towards improving
his/her own teaching as well as improving schools (Arends, 1994)
Personal Attributes
Personality is the sum total of one’s personal characteristics. It is one’s identity. Teachers, more than any
other professional, are momentarily subjected to scrutiny to the minutest detail & observation by those
they associate with. Teachers are judged more strictly than other professionals. The personality they
project determines the impressions they make upon students & colleagues. Their poise, bearing, manner
of dressing & facial expression have an impact on their interaction with students.
Description of Personalities
 Authoritarian A personality pattern reflecting a desire for se curity, order, power, and status, with
a desire for s tructured lines of authority, aconventional set of v alues or outlook, a demand for
unquestioning obedience, and a tendency to be hostile toward o r use as scapegoats individuals of
minority or nontraditional groups.
 Weak Personality Other people have weak personalities in that they are more easily influenced
and seek the approval of the crowd. They need others to "take charge" and responsibility in
various situations. They strive to be loved by all because rejection can be crumbling to their self
esteem.
 Dynamic or “Magnetic” Personality A personality where an individual is confident, energetic
and independent is called a dynamic personality. Persons with this personality usually love new
challenges, are responsible and are open to objective arguments in addition to having a sharp eye
for errors. However, in some cases, the dynamic personality be confused with arrogance.
Teacher’s personality must be natural & genuine, that is, devoid of pretenses & artificiality. They must be
consistent, true & authentic.
Outstanding Personal Qualities of Teachers

1. PASSION for Teaching - It is a compelling force that emerges from teachers’ love for children. “ They
will live and die as a teacher.”
2. Humor - Teacher’s humor connects them with their students like a magnet. They help merging the
worlds of youth & maturity. “ When they laugh together, they enjoy as a group, thus promote a spirit of
togetherness.”
3. VALUES & ATTITUDES Open-mindedness - is basic in promoting respect & trust. - opens avenues
for unrestricted search for information & evidence - problems & issues are resolved in a democratic way -
students are encouraged to consider one another’s findings & explanations
 Fairness & Impartiality - it eliminates discrimination in treating students - teachers must be
unbiased & objective in judging their work & performance - avoid preferential considerations
that result to negative response & indifference. - objective evaluations are easily accepted &
gratefully acknowledged - fairness inculcates self- confidence & trust among students
 Sincerity & Honesty - values exhibited in words and actions - teachers must show their real
self, devoid of pretenses & half-truths - sincerity dictates that they stick to the truth, to the
extent of accepting what they do not know about the lesson - students will realize that it is
better to tell the truth than feign a falsehood - sincerity & honesty are taken as openness in
dealing w/ others
 Professionalism -it is highly treasured in the teaching profession - teachers are adjudged
professional if they are knowledgeable, skilled & value- laden - teachers must have
internalized the edicts of the profession, thus exhibit ethical & moral conduct - they earn
respect & high esteem from students & colleagues - they catch students’ attention & keep
them focused on the topic, to soothe their feelings
4. PATIENCE – in teaching, patience refers to a teacher’s uncomplaining nature, self-control and

persistence.
5. ENTHUSIASM – is synonymous to eagerness and excitement. Enthusiastic teachers are full
of energy and dynamism.
6. COMMITMENT – is a “solemn promise” to a perform the duties and responsibilities
mandated by the laws and code of ethics of the profession.
For Reflection
1. Think for a moment about your favorite teacher. Make a mental list of what that teacher
so special that even years after leaving elementary, high school, or college, you can still
remember the teacher’s name. Now, compare your mental list to what you have read in
this section of Chapter 1.
How many effective teacher characteristics can you identify in your memory of your
favorite teacher?
2. Reflect on the personal attributes of a professional teacher. Which of these do you have?
Don’t have? Any personal plan of action for your growth?
3. View any of these films: “Stand and Deliver” or “To Sir with Love”. Make a reaction
paper. Share your paper in class then pass.
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