“Teacher: A Noble Profession” 2.

I’ll formally start my discussion by defining what is Teaching - Teaching is a

challenging but very rewarding profession, with teachers playing an essential part in helping children and
young people to acquire and develop the knowledge and skills they will need in later life”

What is TEACHING?

Teaching is the specialized application of knowledge, skills, and attributes designed to provide unique
service to meet the educational needs of the individual and of society.

A process of interacting. Teaching is the process of attending to people’s needs, experiences and
feelings, and making specific interventions to help them learn particular things

Teaching at its most literal level educating, imparting knowledge is the most fundamental part of a
teacher’s job. It is more obvious than (though just as important as) inspiring, motivating and forming
relationships. But just like many other elements of the job, the act of teaching is personal.

No two teachers are the same. The way you teach is unique to you and by teaching you bring yourself
to the classroom: your personality, your experiences and your ambitions.

Your pedagogy your teaching style is shaped by these characteristics, influenced by your own
education, and becomes the guide you use to teach your students. But learning is a cooperative effort,
requiring engagement on the parts of both students and teachers. Each student also has their own learning
style: They learn at their own pace and in their own ways. While it is important to establish your teaching
style, you should also be flexible enough to take the learning styles of your students into account. You can be
guided by a general pedagogy while also being considerate of your students varying needs. Great teachers
find balance between a curriculum-centered and a student-centered approach.

Teaching includes all the activities of providing education to other. The person who provides education
is called teacher. The teacher uses different method for giving best knowledge to his students .He tries his best
to make understand students. His duty is to encourage students to learn the subjects.

IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING PROFESSION

  “TEACHER” the world itself includes “Teach” which means “GURU” who shares the experience,
knowledge, and skills to others for a better-educated world. Apart from lavishing career, there are
numerous of Importance of Teaching Profession.

 We all are much aware that the art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. The teaching profession
refers to providing knowledge and making a better individual with all normal forms of discipline.

 The teaching Profession is strengthening career opportunities that contribute to in-country growth. To
know more Importance of the Teaching Profession and the Characteristics of teachers, must read out all
details described below.

WHAT IS TECAHING PROFESSION?

 Well, we all know that what it is Teaching Profession? But still, we need to be aware of more
significance of the Teaching Profession. Through the Teaching Profession, one can earn a better pay
scale. Teachers encourage students to be dedicated to studies and passionate about their careers.

 Teaching is a profession and a model to make students have more potential and learn important
lessons even about life like respect, sharing, ethical values, and cultures.

IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING PROFESSION

1. Teaching is the most desirable Profession nowadays. The importance of the Teaching Profession
includes fun and learning together. Being in the teaching profession doesn’t mean you have to share
your knowledge. Sometimes teachers themselves learn something new with teaching experience.

2. Teachers play a vital role in student’s life by helping them achieve their goals. Therefore, choosing the
Teaching Profession offers endless career opportunities. However, Teaching is not the only Profession;
in fact, it is the activity to serve education.

 Here we have enlisted some Importance of Teaching Profession. So those who are interested in being
teachers must go through the following points-

Improves Communication Skills

 Teaching is a systematic technique to communicate with more and more people. Thus, being in the
teaching profession will improve communication skills. As a result, one can interact more confidently
with others.

Increase knowledge and skills

 Teachers are only one who passes on their knowledge and skills to the young generation. Through this
profession, teachers motivate and inspire students to focus and develop their natural abilities.

A learner itself

 As learning has no boundaries, one can never stop learning. In the teaching profession also, the teacher
can learn at any stage and age too. Even R.N. Tagore has said that

 “Lamp can never light another lamp unless if continues to burn its own flame same as a teacher can never teach
unless he/ she is a learner”.

Fun and learning together

  Among all careers and professions, I found teaching much better. The Importance of the Teaching
Profession is that one can experience fun and learn together. Besides instructing students, teachers can
involve in other curriculum activities

Experience To Handle Different Children

 School or college is a place where different students with different mindsets reach. The teacher must
have the ability to handle all children normal, intelligent, or physically disabled.

Excellent Organization Skills

 The teaching profession makes one multi-tasker; in spite of teaching academics to students, teachers,
and Organizational skills. Being organized means one can manage time and resources efficiently and
effectively for better productivity.

Setting up Role Model For Others

 Being a teacher isn’t much complex but being a favorite of all is what matters. Teachers should inspire
students to found their hidden talents and achieve their aim. An inspired teacher can make students
motivated by setting up Role models.

Build Future Leaders

 Teachers are the source of influencing tomorrow’s leaders. Teachers create classroom space and enable
students to be educated and future responsible leaders.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHING

 However, many teachers teach in schools/academies/Institutions or universities, but not all may
succeed in being great teachers for students. So, what are the characteristics of the Teaching Profession
that make teachers more effective in the classroom?

 Those who enjoy spending time with children and are willing to make others educated with their skills
can choose Teaching as a Profession. A good teacher has the power to change lives with their
education. To become an exemplary teacher, one may possess relevant qualities like creating a dynamic
environment, being flexible, kind, classroom management, a good sense of humor, an active
personality, Innovative, a calm demeanor, experience, etc.

 Final Words… In the end, we can say that the teaching profession is not just a job. The teaching
profession is all about shaping the future of our country. So to guide our youth in the right direction
and making their dream come true teaching professional plays a vital role.

WHAT IS TEACHING?

 Teaching is a method of facilitating learning. It is a process through which information and instructions
are imparted by the teacher to the learner. It has been regarded as a noble profession.

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF MEANING OF TEACHING

 1. Teaching is an Occupation.

Ex. Ms. Roxas teaches Physics to college students in X University, teaching is a profession
Teaching is her profession, and it is what she does for a living,

 2. Teaching may also entail the activities associated with teaching.

 This involves discussing, demonstrating, explaining, asking, and reviewing, This also involves
attending meetings and seminars, preparation and checking of quizzes, exams, activity papers and
attendance, and giving advice to students.

 3. Teaching is an act itself.

 4. Teaching as a process or set of actions to induce learning and eventually to succeed in learning.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATTITUDES OF A TEACHER

 A teacher must exhibit distinct personal qualities and attitudes as well as personal traits in order to be
successful in the field

Personal Qualities and Attitudes

1. Good Personality.

Personality encompasses the manner in which the teacher speaks, walks, and interact. As well
as their physical appearance.

Dress appropriately. Always being presentable and respectable in appearance is important.

2. Fair.

Fairness means being impartial and just, A lack of favoritism or discrimination.

3. Honest.

Honest teachers are trustworthy. Students respect and trust teachers who are sincere and
objective.

4. Dedicated.

Teachers are devoted, loyal, and committed to the assigned tasks.

5. Creative.

Teachers with creativity approach tasks in their own way. They are capable of generating novel
and original concepts . The are capable of inspiring creativity in their students.

6. Flexible.

The capacity of teachers to adapt to situations is flexibility. They are capable of inspiring
creativity in their students.

7. Flexible .

The capacity of teachers to adapt to situation is flexibility. They are not easily disrupted or
upset by unforeseen situations or problems.

8. Enthusiastic.
 Teachers with a positive outlook., optimism, and sense of humor are enthusiastic. Having a
sense of humor is especially important for preventing class discussions from becoming tedious and
boring.

9. Role model.

Demonstrating good behavior and setting good example in every thong he/she does for others
to emulate. Teacher should choose his/her words carefully and avoid actions that could harm his/her
reputation.

Professional Qualities

A profession is an occupation where people abide to ethical standards and who hold
themselves out as a possessing exclusive technical competence , knowledge and skills

2. The Legal practices of the profession.

The government recognizes the teaching profession as its partner in educating children. Society
regards teachers as the children’s second parents.

3. Adhere to the Professional Ethics.

All teacher are governed the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. The guidelines’ specify
the ethical conduct expected of teachers for disciplinary purposes.

4. Members of professional Organization.

Teachers are expected to join many professional groups to advance their careers. They are
required to attend various seminars, research colloquia and other event for their professional
development.

What is Philosophy?
Literally means Love of Wisdom

The Basic Philosophy of Education

A. Teacher-Centered Philosophies

1. Essentialism. (Wiliam Bagley- (1874-=1946).

It is a philosophical theory that attributes ultimate reality to he essence embodied in a sense-perceptible
thing. The essentialism the teaching of fundamental skills that are required in a society and have been proven
over time.

Why teach?- To let students acquire basic knowledge, skills and values enacting to back-to-basic approach.
What to teach? . Basic skill or the fundamental R’s such as reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic and right conduct
How to teach? Emphasis on the mastery pf the subject matter, observance of the core requirements and longer
academic year.

Essentialist believe that there is a core of information that should be taught to students in a methodical
and disciplined manner. The intellectual and moral standards that should be taught in school.

2. Perennialism - (Robert Hutchins (1899-1977)

 Emphasizes the transmission of great works. This includes timeless concepts and universal truths.
Perennialism education is said to be universal, based on the beliefs that all humans share the rei forosame
essential nature.

Why teach?- to teach students to think rationally and develop minds to think critically.
What to teach? – Lessons are lifted from classic and great books.
How to teach?- Centered around teachers

3. Behaviorism- John Watson (1878-1958)

Why teach? – To modify and shape students’ behavior.

What to teach?- Teachers teach student to respond favorably to various stimuli in the environment.
How to teach? - Teachers arrange environmental conditions , They provide reinforcement and punishment.

According to behaviorist human beings are fully formed by their environment. You can change a
person thoughts, feelings and behavior by changing heir environment. Teachers who provide positive
reinforcement, or rewards whenever students do desirable action will train them to perform the behavior on
heir own. Punishment will follow the same principle.

B. Student-Centered Philosophies

1. Progressivism= John Dewey(1859-1962)

Change is the only thing in the world at doesn’t change It is inevitable. Progressivism is a
philosophical approach to education that accepts that nothing is permanent in life.

Why teach? – to develop students to become enlightened and intelligent citizens.

What to teach?- Curriculum that responds to students’ needs and that relates to their personal lives and
experiences. stud ents to create additional knowledge using active ( experiment, real-world
How to teach?- Teachers employ experiential methods. They believe that one learns by doing.

Progressivists believe that rather than focusing on the material or the teacher, education should focus
on the whole child.

2. Existentialism- Jean-Paul Sartre(1905-1980)

Why teach? – To help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals
What to teach? – Students are given wide variety of options’ from which to choose. Humanities are
How to teach? – Methods are focused on the individual. Learning is self-paced and self-directed

Subject content comes second in the existentialist classroom. To assisting students to understanding
and appreciating themselves as unique individuals who accept full responsibility for their thoughts feelings
and actions. The teacher is to assist the students in defining their own essence by exposing e to many life path
and establishing he environment in which they can freely choose their own preferred path.

3. Constructivism – Jean Piaget 1896- 1980)

Why teach?- To develop[ intrinsically motivated and independent learners equipped with learning skills.
What to teach? Students are taught how to learn
How to teach? Teachers provide students with the data or experience that will allow them to hypothesize,
predict, manipulate, pose questions, research and invent

Constructivist approach to learning can lead to a variety of learning methods. It encourage

students to create additional knowledge using active procedure.

Philosophy of Philippine Education

1. Pre-Spanish Period:
Spanish conquerors claimed that ancient inhabitants of the Philippines were illiterates. They
believe that they were uncivilized and barbaric. Contrary to their claims, early Filipinos had already
instituted a type of education suited to their needs and type of society before the Spaniard arrived on
Philippine shore.
Education during those day were informal., somehow unstructured , and devoid of methods.
Since the education was informal , it was acquired through apprenticeship , which began at home .
Children were educated by their parents and tribal tutors in their homes.
Upon institutionalization of the religious rituals and practices, education become necessary in
order to provide specialized training gave the instructions.

Spanish Regime.
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, a Pacific Explorer and colonial official in New Spain,, conquered the Philippine
archipelago in 1565. The Spaniards altered and changed everything for the Filipinos- their lives and all the
other aspects of ancient Philippine society
Spaniards established various schools from elementary up to the universities . Schools were establish for
the Spanish Youth and to educate the elite , not the masses . Education is not a right but a privilege and a
status symbol.
Spaniards were afraid to give quality education to the masses is because they feared that the Filipino
would clearly see the evils of Spanish officials once their ignorance was eradicated by such learning
American Era
The Americans altered the educational concept introduced by the Spaniards. They believed that education
should be availed to all. They desired to educate everyone regardless of gender, age, religion and socio-
economic status. They see education as a mean of orienting people towards democratic way of life.

Japanese Occupation.
The education was at its nadir, and was used as an instrument for indoctrinating the people to
embrace Japanese Ideologies. As a result the enrollment of school was dropped.

The goals of the Japanese miliary government’s educational system were articulated in Executive
Order No. 2 issued on February 17, 1942.by the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Imperial Army.
Goals:
1. They aimed to make the people understand The Philippines’’ position as a member of the Greater
East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.
2. To eradicate the old reliance on western nation
3. to foster a new a new Filipino culture based on the people’s self-consciousness as Orientals
4. To elevate people’s morals
5. to strive for the diffusion of the Japanese language in the Phlippine and to eliminate the use of
English.
6. To promote vocational Education
7.To inspire the people with the spirit labor

Philippine Independence

During this period, the educational philosophy was in accordance with the provision of article
X14 Section 5o f the 1935 Philippine Constitution. The government shall establish and maintain a
complete and adequate and system of public education and shall provide at least free primary
instruction and citizenship training to adult citizens. Universities established by the State shall enjoy
academic freedom.

Proclamation of Martial Law

All educational institution shall be under the supervision of and subject to regulation by the State.
The State shall establish and maintain a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the goals of national development.
All institution of higher learning shall; aim to inculcate love of country teach the duties of
citizenship , and develop moral character , personal discipline , and scientific and technological and
vocational efficiency. The state shall maintain a system of free public elementary education
and secondary level to area that where finances permit.

Presidential Decree 6-A on September 19, 1972 known as “Educational Development Decree of 1972 .
Goals:
1. To achieve and maintain an accelerating rate of economic development and social progress.
2. To assure the maximum participation of all the people in the attainment and enjoyment of the
benefits if each growth
3. To strengthen national consciousness and promote desirable cultural values in a changing world .
Educational aims:
1. To provide a broad education that will assist each individual in the particular ecology in his own
society.
2. Train nation’s manpower in the middle-level skills required for national development.
3. Develop high-level professions that will provide leadership for the nation, advance knowledge
through research and apply new knowledge for improving the quality of human life.
4. Respond effectively to changing needs and conditions of the nation through a system of
educational planning and evaluation.

Education Act of 1982.

This was an act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an integral system of
education. In accordance with section 2, this act shall to and govern both formal ang non-formal
system in public and private schools in all levels of the entire educational system.

Section 3.
 The state shall promote the rights of every individual to relevant quality education , regardless 0f
sex, age, creed, socio-economic status, physical and mental condition, racial or ethnic origin, political
or other affiliation. The state shall therefore promote and maintain equality of access to education as
well as the benefits of education by all its citizens.

Section 8: Rights of Parents.

1. the rights to organize by themselves and/or with teachers for yhr purpose of providing a forum
to the discussion of matters relating to the total school program, and for ensuring the full
cooperation of parents and teachers in the formulation and efficient implementation of such program.
2. The rights to access to any official record directly relating to the children who are under the their
parental responsibility.

Section 9 . The Rights of Students in School.

1. The right to receive competent instruction and relevant quality education.
2. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to the existing curricula and continue the course u[p to
gradation.
3. The right to school guidance and counselling services.
4. The right to access to his own school records and the confidentiality of it.
5. the right to assurance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records , grades, transfer credentials and
similar documents within 30bdays from date of request.
6.The right to publish students news paper and invite resource person during symposia, assemblies’ and
other activities.
7. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions and to effective channels of communication with
appropriate academic and administrative bodies of the school or institutions.
8. The right to form or establish, join and participate in organization and societies recognized by the school.
9. The right to free from involuntary contributions except hose approved by the organizations and societies.

Section 10 Rights of All School Personnel

1. Free expression of opinions and suggestions.
2. To be provided with free legal service by the appropriate government office .
3. Establish join, and maintain labor organization of their choice to promote their welfare and defend their
interest.
4. To be free from voluntary contributions except those imposed by their own organization.

Section 11. Special Rights And/or Privileges of Teaching and Academic Staff
1. Right to be free from compulsory assignment not related to their duties defined
In their appointment or employment contract u less compensated thereof.
2. Right to intellectual property consistent with applicable laws.
3. Teachers are persons in authority when in lawful discharge of duties and responsibilities
4. Teachers shall be given opportunities to choose career alternatives for advancer.

Section 12. Rights of Administrator.

, 1 School Administrators hall; deemed persons on authority while on the lawful discharge of their
duties and responsibilities/.

Section 13. Rights of Schools

1. The right of Yener governing boards. To adopt and enforce administrative or management system,
2. The right of institution of higher learning to determine on academic grounds who shall be admitted to
study. Who may teach. And who shall be subjects of the study and research.