Module 1

Professional - is one who conforms to the technical or ethical standards of a profession.

The elements of Profession
1. Initial Professional Education – complete a university program in the chosen field/s.
normally for four years.
2. Accreditation -University programs are approved by a regulatory body like the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines to ensure that graduates
from these recognized programs start their professional lives with competence.
SDCA BSE/BSEED graduates are nationally accredited by the PACUCOA (Philippine
Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation) Level 3
symbolizes a seal of excellence and quality in a given academic program.
3. Licensing- is mandatory, not voluntary and is administered by a government authority.
In the Philippines, this government authority is the Professional Regulations Commission
(PRC).So the graduate applies to get the Licensure examination.
4. Professional Development. This is an ongoing professional education that maintains
or improves professional knowledge and skills after they begin professional practice. We
call this Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mandated by R.A. 10912,
otherwise known as the CPD Act of 2016. A professional teacher undergoes graduate
studies or attends programs, courses, seminars related to the current work for
advancement.
5. Professional Societies – Professionals see themselves as part of a community of
likeminded individuals who put professional standards above the individual self interest
or their employer’s self interest.
• These professional societies put dedication to the public interest and commitment to
moral and ethical values .Professional societies define certification criteria , manage
certification programs, establish accreditation standards and define a code of ethics and
disciplinary action for violation of that code.
You will notice that we have professional organizations like World Council for
Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP),
Philippine Historical Society (PHS), Philippine Association of Faculty in Teacher
Education (PAFTE) , Peace Process Practitioners’ Society,(PPPS) among others
6. Code of Ethics – Each profession has its own code of ethics to ensure that its
practitioners behave responsively .The code states what professionals should do.
Professionals can be ejected from their professional societies or lose their licenses to
practice for violating the Code of Ethics
(McConnell,Steve,Source:https://www.alexsbrown.com/prof 9.html,Retrieved 6-3-18).
 • The teaching profession is governed by the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
Violation of the Code of Ethics for professional teacher’s Certificate of Registration and
suspension from the practice of teaching profession ( Sec.23.,RA.7836)

Module -2
Let us take a look at the Research Report conducted by Robert J. Walker on the Twelve
Characteristics of An Effective Teacher: A Longitudinal, Qualitative, Quasi-Research Study
of In-Service and Pre-Service Teachers in 2008.

1. Prepared-come to class each day ready to teach

2. Positive- has optimistic attitudes about teaching and about students
3. Hold high expectations- set no limits on students and believe everyone can be
successful
4. Creative- is resourceful and inventive in how they teach their classes.
 5. Fair- handles students and grading fairly
6. Display a personal touch -approachable
7. Cultivate a sense of belonging-have a way to make students feel welcome and
comfortable in their classrooms
8. Compassionate – are concerned about students’ personal problems and can relate to
them and their problems
9. Have a sense of humor - make learning fun and do not take everything seriously
10. Respect students- do not deliberately embarrass students, teachers who give the
highest respect get the highest respect
11. Forgiving – do not hold grudges
12. Admit mistakes – quick to admit being wrong
• These twelve traits of good teachers are the same traits given by the students of these
writers every time they asked various classes to list down traits of effective teachers. The
most common word given is caring. A caring teacher is fair, He/she displays a personal
touch and is approachable. He/she makes every learner belong and feel welcome. He/she
feels with his/her students and so is compassionate . He/she is forgiving, does not keep
grudges against learners. He/she is humble enough to admit mistakes.
• Because he/she cares, goes to class prepared. He/she believes in his/her students and so
sets high expectations. He/she cares that students learn and so makes learning fun by
injecting humor. His/her genuine care for learners is grounded on his/her great respect
for every learner.
Module – 3
The Professional Teacher
- Licensed professional who possess dignity and reputation with high moral values as
well as technical and professional competence.

The Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Professional

 The teacher is the formator of a developing total citizen of our country as well as
the global society.
 The teacher is the formator of a developing total citizen of our country as well as
the global society.
 With this, much is expected of a professional teacher who prepares and molds
the learner to know, to understand, to analyze, to differentiate, to apply , to
synthesize , to evaluate and to create. With this process, the learner becomes a
 developing person in thoughts, words, deeds as he/she relates with self, others,
family, community, nation and whole society in general .

Impact of Teachers to the Learners

1. Learning gains realized by students during a year in the classroom of an effective
teacher was sustained over later years and were compounded by additional years with
effective teachers.
2. Conversely, depressed achievement results resisted improvement even after a student
was placed with an effective teacher, and the negative impact was discernable statistically
for approximately three subsequent years.
3. Learning gains realized by students during a year in the classroom of an effective
teacher were sustained over later years and were compounded by additional years with
effective teachers.
4. The negative effects of a poor -performing teacher on students achievement persist
through three years of high performing teachers.
5. The good news is that if students have a high-performing teacher one year, they will
enjoy the advantage of that good teaching in future years.
6. Conversely, if students have a low performing teacher, they simply will not outgrow
the negative effects of lost learning opportunity for years to come.
7. Having a better teacher not only has a substantial impact on students ‘test scores at the
end of the school year but also increases their chances of attending college and their
earnings as adults.”
• As future teachers, you have to aspire to become an effective teacher to each of your
pupils who will always recall the impact of your being a personal and professional
teacher. You will also know more about being the professional teacher in our current
lesson.

James Stronge – Teacher Effectiveness Performance Evaluation system (TEPES)System

Seven Performance Standards
• 1. Professional knowledge
• 2. Instructional Planning
• 3. Instructional Delivery
• 4. Assessment of /for Learning
• 5. The Learning Environment
• 6. Professionalism – maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates
effectively and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that
results in enhanced learning.
• 7. Student Progress – the work of the teacher results in acceptable , measurable and
appropriate student academic progress.(Teacher Effectiveness Performance Evaluation
System , Handbook 2012-2013-www.mcvea.org/extras/Strongebook.pdfAccessed 02-23-
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Module -3
Teaching is more than a noble profession. It is a vocation, a calling.. The teacher is the
most important person in any civilization, as on him depends the molding of the nation.

1. Etymology of the word “Vocation” • Comes from the Latin word “vocare” which means
to call. • if there is a call, there must be a caller and someone who is called. • Christians –
the caller is God Himself ○ Muslims – the caller is Allah 
2. Teaching as your vocation • It was God who called you here for you to teach, just as
God called Abraham, Moses, and Mary, of the bible. • These biblical figures did not also
understand the events surrounding their call. But in their great faith, they answered YES.
Mary said: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done to me according to your word.”

3. Teaching as your vocation • It was God who called you here for you to teach, just as
God called Abraham, Moses, and Mary, of the bible. • These biblical figures did not also
understand the events surrounding their call. But in their great faith, they answered YES.
Mary said: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done to me according to your word.” 
4. Teaching as your mission θ means the task entrusted to you θ “once a teacher, forever
a student” θ You are expected to contribute to the betterment of this world in your own
unique way. θ To teach is to influence every child entrusted in your care to become better
and happier. θ To teach is to help the child become more human .

5. The elements of a profession • The term professional is one of the most exalted in the
English Language, denoting as it does, long and arduous years of preparation, a striving
for excellence, a dedication to the public interest, and commitment to moral and ethical
values. 
6. Teaching as your profession If you take teaching as your profession… • you must be
willing to go through a period of preparation and a continuing professional development.
• You must strive for excellence, commit yourself to moral, and ethical and religious
values and dedicate yourself to public service. 

7.The “pwede na” mentality vs. excellence • If we stick to this complacent mentality,
excellence eludes us. • In this world, only the best and the brightest make it. • We have no
choice but to take the endless and “less traveled road” to excellence. 
8. Teaching and a life of meaning “Teaching may not be a lucrative position. It cannot
guarantee financial security. It even means investing your personal time, energy, and
resources. Sometimes it means disappointments, heartaches, and pains. But touching the
hearts of people and opening the minds of children can give you joy and contentment
which money could not buy. These are the moments I teach for. These are the moments I
live for.” --Dr Josette T. Biyo 

10. “Teaching is a life-long mission. With God as the Source: It starts during this college
preparation for teaching by  honing the mind, body, soul, values and total self to be a
great teacher; initially formalized during the  internship or practice teaching , became
formal after graduation, professionalized after passing the LET, becomes a way of life to
grow, to achieve more, to perform with excellence and deep joy, to create, innovate more
learning zest in  strategies, more knowledges, more exposures to the varied aspects of the
world via technologies, use appropriate applications and forms of technology to access, to
assess and to help the learners’  discover the essence of life for the present and the 
future. He therefore co-creates the formation of total persons who are the future citizens-
leaders of the Philippines, ASEAN and the global society as the best preparation for an
eternal life . “ .. Dr. Teresita P. Pedrajas
 Module – 4
PPST – Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers

1. The DEP ED through the teacher Education Council ( TEC) issues this order
entitled National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers (PPST).
2. The Dep Ed recognizes the importance of professional standards in the continuing
professional development and advancement of teachers based on the principle of
lifelong learning.
3. It is committed to supporting teachers, and taking cogninizance of unequivocal
evidence that good teachers are vital raising student achievement.
4. Quality learning is contingent upon quality teaching. Hence enhancing teacher
quality become outmost importance for long term and sustainable nation building.
5. The PPSt shall be used as a basis for all learning and development programs for
teacher to ensure that teacher are properly equipped to effectively implement the
K to 12 program. It can also be sued for the selection and promotion for teachers.

DOMAIN 1 - Content Knowledge and Pedagogy

 Recognizes the importance of teachers’ mastery of content knowledge and its
interconnectedness within and across curriculum areas, coupled with a sound and critical
understanding of the application of theories and principles of teaching and learning. This
Domain encompasses teachers’ ability to apply developmentally appropriate and
meaningful pedagogy grounded on content knowledge and current research. It takes into
account teachers’ proficiency in Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in the teaching and
learning process, as well as needed skills in the use of communication strategies,
teaching strategies, and technologies to promote high quality learning outcomes.

DOMAIN 2 – Learning Environment

 Highlights the role of teachers to provide learning environments that are safe, secure, fair
and supportive in order to promote learner responsibility and achievement. This Domain
centers on creating an environment that is learning-focused and in which teachers
efficiently manage learner behavior in a physical and virtual space. It highlights the need
for teachers to utilize a range of resources and provide intellectually challenging and
stimulating activities to encourage constructive classroom interactions geared towards
the attainment of high standards of learning.

DOMAIN 3 – Diversity of Learners

 Emphasizes the central role of teachers in establishing learning environments that are
responsive to learner diversity. This Domain underscores the importance of teachers’
 knowledge and understanding of, as well as respect for, learners’ diverse characteristics
and experiences as inputs to the planning and design of learning opportunities. It
encourages the celebration of diversity in the classrooms and the need for teaching
practices that are differentiated to encourage all learners to be successful citizens in a
changing local and global environment.

DOMAIN 4 – Curriculum and Planning

 Addresses teachers’ knowledge of and interaction with the national and local curriculum
requirements. This Domain encompasses their ability to translate curriculum content into
learning activities that are relevant to learners and based on the principles of effective
teaching and learning. It expects teachers to apply their professional knowledge to plan
and design, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, well-structured and
sequenced lessons. These lesson sequences and associated learning programs should be
contextually relevant, responsive to learners’ needs and incorporate a range of teaching
and learning resources. The Domain expects teachers to communicate learning goals to
support learner participation, understanding and achievement.

DOMAIN 5 – Assessment and Reporting

 Relates to processes associated with a variety of assessment tools and strategies used by
teachers in monitoring, evaluating, documenting and reporting learners’ needs, progress
and achievement. This Domain concerns the use of assessment data in a variety of ways
to inform and enhance the teaching and learning process and programs. It concerns
teachers providing learners with the necessary feedback about learning outcomes. This
feedback informs the reporting cycle and enables teachers to select, organize and use
sound assessment processes.

DOMAIN 6 - Community Linkages and Professional Engagement

 Affirms the role of teachers in establishing school-community partnerships aimed at

enriching the learning environment, as well as the community’s engagement in the
educative process. This Domain expects teachers to identify and respond to opportunities
that link teaching and learning in the classroom to the experiences, interests and
aspirations of the wider school community and other key stakeholders. It concerns the
importance of teachers’ understanding and fulfilling their obligations in upholding
professional ethics, accountability and transparency to promote professional and
harmonious relationships with learners, parents, schools and the wider community.

DOMAIN 7 - Personal Growth and Professional Development

 Focuses on teachers’ personal growth and professional development. It accentuates

teachers’ proper and high personal regard for the profession by maintaining qualities that
uphold the dignity of teaching such as caring attitude, respect and integrity. This Domain
values personal and professional reflection and learning to improve practice. It
recognizes the importance of teachers’ assuming responsibility for personal growth and
professional development for lifelong learning