Teaching as your
Vocation,
Mission, and
Profession
Teaching as your VOCATION
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ETYMOLOGY:
vertical dimension. a horizontal dimension.
• It comes from the Latin “vocare” which means “to call”.
• Teaching is more than a noble profession. It is a vocation...
“If there’s a call there must be a caller and response who is called.
There must also be a response.”
• Vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career
or occupation.
• Unlike any other profession, teaching requires dedication and
service in order for an individual to be considered as a real
teacher.
• When someone practices teaching as a vocation, they will teach
with dedication.
• In summary, Vocation is only for some who are really dedicated
not just to work but also to serve other people.
“There are very few real
teachers. Teaching is not a job;
it is a vocation. To be a great
one many qualities must be
combined: love of truth,
knowledge, reverence, loving
concern for one’s students,
clarity and patience.”
–Alice von Hildebrand-
Teaching as your MISSION
ETYMOLOGY:
• It comes from the Latin “misio” which means “to send”.
• We are sent into the world to accomplish an mission.
Teaching is your mission means it is the task entrusted to you in
this world.
Every teacher has its own unique mission, purpose, or objective
that they need to accomplish.
We are expected to contribute to the betterment of this world in
your own unique way.
What is Mission to Teach?
It is to help the child become the man of culture and of
expertise. (Alfred North Whitehead)
It is to provide opportunities for the child’s growth and to
remove hampering infl uences. (Bertrand Russel)
To teach is to infl uence every child entrusted in your care to
become better and happier because life becomes more
meaningful.
To teach is to help child become more human.
Teaching: Is it a
Mission and/or Job?
Teaching is a Job if:
• If you are doing it only because you are paid for
it.
• If you quit because your boss or colleague
criticized you.
• If you teach because it does not interfere with
your other activities. If you quit no one praises or
thanks you for what you do.
Teaching is a Job if:
• It’s hard to get excited about a teaching job.
• An average school if fi lled by teachers doing their
teaching jobs.
Teaching is a Mission if:
• If you are doing it not only for the pay but also for
service.
• If you keep on teaching out of love.
• If you are committed to teach even if letting go of
other activities.
• If you remain teaching even though nobody
recognize your eff ort.
Teaching is a Mission if:
• Its almost impossible not to get excited about a
mission.
• If our concern is success plus faithfulness.
• A great school is fi lled with teachers involved in
mission of teaching.
Mission of a Teacher
To be an eff ective educator or facilitator of
learning, imparting knowledge that is not just what
written in books but also in life. Our mission is to touch
hearts and mind while leading children to be a better
individual who have a strong desire to contribute to the
betterment of the society and serve the country.
Teaching as your Profession
Elements of a Profession:
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.
–Hon.Hermogenes P. Pobre -
• Why does a profession require “long and arduous years of
preparations” and a “striving for excellence”?
For us to be able to give more (service), which is the end goal
of a profession, continuing professional education is a must.
“We cannot give what we do not have – do more, have more in
order to be more.”
• You must strive for excellence, commit yourself to moral, ethical
and religious values and dedicate yourself to public service
• If you take teaching as your profession, this means that you must
be willing to go through a long period of preparation and a
continuing professional development.
• End goal of profession is service.
“Pwede Na” mentality vs. Excellence
Striving for excellence – another element of profession.
This element brings us to the issue of “pwede na” mentality.
“Pwede na” is inimical to excellence.
It is expressed in other ways like “talagang ganyan ‘yan”, “wala
na tayong magagawa”, etc...
All of theses are indicators of education and mediocrity.
If we stick to this complacement mentality, excellence would not
be within reach.
“Don’t settle for less! Strive for excellence!”
Teaching and a Life of Meaning
Teaching may not be a lucrative position. It can not
guarantee fi nancial 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 moment I live for.
-Dr. Josette T. Biyo, 1 s t Asian Teacher, Intel Excellence in Teaching award-
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