Personal and Professional Attributes of Teachers
Personal and Professional Attributes of Teachers
Personal and Professional Attributes of Teachers
Teachers play a crucial role in nation building. Through quality teachers, the Philippines can
develop holistic learners who are stepped in values, equipped with 21 st century skills and able
to propel the country to development and progress. The Philippine Professional Standards for
Teachers defines teacher quality in the Philippines. The standards describe the expectations of
Teachers’ increasing levels of knowledge, practice and professional engagements (DepEd,
2017).
Pre - Activity
Directions: Observe the image of a teacher in different situations. What professional attribute
is portrayed by the teacher in image A? in image B? What professional attitude is manifested
by the teacher in image C? in image D?
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C D
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Activity 2.1
Teachers are the backbone of the society. They are regarded as architects of future generations
and are expected to possess state-of-the-art knowledge, skills, values and competences that
would make them effective teachers for the 21st century learners. As teachers they must possess
certain personal qualities and attitudes in order to succeed in their profession.
Exercise # 1
Directions: Compare teaching as a vocation/mission/profession to something by
completing the statement:
TEACHING IS LIKE….
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Exercise # 2
Directions: Answer the following questions:
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