Lorelie Remoluna Mones Paula Bianca Ferrer Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself. ~ Chinese proverb Who is the professional teacher? The professional teacher is the "licensed professional who possesses high moral values as well as technical and professional competence...she adheres to, observes, and practices a set of ethical and moral principles, standards, and values." To facilitate learning, what attributes are expected of a teacher? Professional Personal Professional attributes A professional teacher perceives himself/herself as someone who can effect change or learning (sense of efficacy) because s/he is an expert in what s/he teaches (subject matter knowledge), and in how s/he teaches (pedagogical knowledge). A professional teacher possesses the following attributes Control of the knowledge base of teaching and learning and use of this knowledge to guide the science and art of his/her teaching practice Repertoire of best teaching practice and can use these to instruct children in classrooms and to work with adults in the school setting A professional teacher possesses the following attributes Dispositions and skills to approach all aspects of his/her work in a reflective, collegial, and problem-solving manner View of learning to teach as a lifelong process and dispositions and skills for working towards improving his/her own teaching as well as improving schools To facilitate learning, a teacher must: Be an expert in her/his subject and skilled in the science and art of teaching;
Have a pleasing personality and a model of values; Have passion for teaching, sense of humor, patience, and enthusiasm.
Personal attributes A teacher's personality must be natural and genuine, devoid of pretenses and artificiality. They must be consistent, true, and authentic. Some good qualities Passion Teachers who are passionate exude spontaneity in ministering to the needs of the students especially those experiencing learning difficulties. Their passion drives them to care for their students and use appropriate reformative action.
Some good qualities Humor A teachers' humor connects them with their students, promoting an enjoyable atmosphere and a spirit of togetherness. A good-natured joke will always elicit rapport in a learning environment. Some good qualities Values and Attitude Teachers are models of values. Whether conscious of them or not, values are exhibited implicitly and explicitly. Values connote standards, code of ethics, and strong beliefs.
Some examples include open-mindedness, fairness and impartiality, sincerity and honesty, professionalism, patience, enthusiasm, and commitment. Open-mindedness Promotes respect and trust between teachers and students. Fairness and impartiality Eliminates discrimination and helps inculcate self-confidence and trust among students. Sincerity and honesty Both are taken as openness in dealing with others. Professionalism Teachers are adjudged professional if they are knowledgeable, skilled, and value-laden. They should also exhibit ethical and moral conduct and be upright and exemplary in their behavior. Patience Refers to a teacher's uncomplaining nature, self-control, and persistence. Enthusiasm Teachers who are full of energy and are dynamic make their passion and love for students easily felt. Moreover, students look forward to any learning activity with them because they make it interesting and enjoyable. Commitment It is an unwavering pledge to perform all teaching and learning activities with consistency and selflessness to the best interest of the students under a teacher's care. Committed teachers are caring and dedicated. They are ready to carry on no matter the price. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) NCBTS sums up the professional and personal traits of a licensed teacher. Filipino teachers can use NCBTS in the following ways: As a guide to reflect on their current teaching practices As a framework for creating new teaching practices As a guidepost for planning for professional development goals As a common language for discussing teaching practices with other teachers References Principles of Teaching I by Brenda Corpuz and Gloria G. Salandanan, PhD http://prime.deped.gov.ph/wp- content/uploads/downloads/2011/09/22June_P OPULAR-VERSION-FINAL.pdf