HYRONS COLLEGE PHILIPPINES Inc.

Sto. Niño, Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur

SEC. No.: CN200931518

Tel. No.: 945 – 0158
[email protected]

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

PRELIM

TEACHING PROFESSION

Module Course Code Educ 12

Module Name Teaching Profession
Semester taught 1st Semester
Module Instructor Mashelet V. Valle

On successful completion of this module,

students should be able to :

LO1. Evaluate and analyze personal experiences

in education with regards to systems, ideologies,
curriculum, and culture

Module Learning Objectives and Competences LO2. Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of
current practices in education and school.

LO3.Design, implement and evaluate

instructional planning and assessment for
multisensory instruction.

LO4.Analyze ethical and professional issues,

conditions, values and traditions in school
communities and its implications for teaching
and learning.

This module builds to explore significant

literature and theories in understanding the
personal traits and values,important
needs,rights,and roles of teachers in the society.
This module provides an understanding of
matter, the basic elements and how teacher
interacts with each other.
Module Content
This module also introduces students to the
family values and the home environment that
shaped their belief,character, and personal values
are reflected in their personality, values, and
personal philosophy

WEEK 2
CHAPTER 2
Teaching Competencies
At the end of the lesson, students are expected to:
1. Identify domains where teachers should be competent in doing their jon
2. Analyze various activities done by teachers in the school
3. .Reflect on the importance of developing competence in different domains.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TEACHER?(Discussion)

A. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS)

The content of the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS 2007) being a national
program of the DepEd,CHED, and the Teacher Education Council (TEC),identified necessary
competencies that all teachers should possess. These competencies are consiidered in developing
curriculum standards for pre-service and in-service teacher education in the country.

DOMAINS STRANDS
1. Social Regard for learning Acts as a positive role model for students
2. Learning Environment Creates an environment that promotes fairness
Makes the pysical environment safe and conducive
to learning
3. Diversity of Learners Is familiar with learners’ background knowledge
and experience
Demonstrates concern for holistic development of
learner.
4. Curriculum Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter
Communicates clear learning goals that are
appropriate for learners
5. Planning, Assessing and Reporting Develops and uses a variety of appropriate
assessment strategies to monitor and evaluate
learning
Regularly monitors and provides feedback on
learners’ understanding of content
6. Community Linkages Establishes learning environment that respond to
the aspirations of the community
7.Personal Growth and Professional Development Takes pride in the nobility of teaching as profession
Reflects on the extent of the attainment of learning
goals.

B. Competencies for Global Teachers

A research was conducted by SEAMEO INNOTECH (2010) to indentify important
competencies for teachers required by ASEAN countries. The result of this research identified the
following general areas of competencies of teachers for 21st century identified as part of the
Teaching Competency Framework
1. Faciliatating the development of learners’life and carrer skills.
2. Creating a conducive learning environment
3. Facilitating learning
4. Preparing appropriate lesson plans in line with the school vision and mission
5. Develop higher-order thinking skills (HOTS)
6. Developing and utilizing teaching and learning resources.
7. Enhancing ethical and moral values.
8. Assessing and evaluating learner performance.
9. Engaging in professional development
10. Networking with stakeholders especially with parents.
11. Managing student welfare and other tasks.
C. Educational Foundations.
These educational foundations are subjects and disciplines that have important contribution
to understanding of education as a field study and educational processes. These subjects and
disciplines are : History of Education,Philosophy,Legal Foundations of Education,Sociological
and Anthropology Foundations of Education, and Educational Psychology.
 Demonstrate understanding of the historical foundations of education especially
on Philippine Education, including contributions and ideas of individuals and
groups from diverse backgrounds.
 Analyze educational philosophies,theories, and researches on education.
 Understand laws and policies related to eduaction especially in Philippine context.
 Identify social,cultural, and economic factors that affect education of learners.
 Integrate ideas and theories to understand the purposes and nature of education as
a discipline
 Integrate ideas and theories to understand the purposes and nature of education as
a discipline.
D. Learning Environment
Teachers believe that the physical environment of the classroom could influence their students to
learn. The learning environment includes the physical classroom environment, the intellectual and
the emotional environment that teachers and the learners experience in school.
The following are the standards that teachers need to know and practice in order to provide a
positive learning environment for students in any level.
 Understands various types of learning environment that accommodate various needs and
promote development of different types of learners.
 Understand the roles of various agencies, families and communities in supporting the
development of learners.
 Design learning opportunities that nurtures talents’ critical thinking ,and activity.
 Create safe learning environment for all learners.
 Create learning environments that promote intercultural change among learners.
 Commit to promote a learning environment that promotes respect ,equity and climate of
high expectations.

E. Diversity of Learners
Teachers need to integrate various educational ideas, perspectives and the theories in planning
instruction for all types of students. Understanding the nature of the learners empowers every
teacher to respond to the needs,learning styles, interests,and personality of the learners.
The following are the things that all teachers need to know and practice in order to understands
students in any level:
 Cognitive,affective and psycho motor development of learners.
 Influence of diversity factors on education.
 Learning styles and thinking preferences of learners.
F. Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum is simply defined as the contents, standards, competencies and the topics that
students’ learn. It includes the schools’ philosophy ,mission and vision,and goals, the subjects and
learning experiences, and the assessment and evaluation tools.On the other hand,instruction is
defined as the means for implementing for implementing the curriculum. It includes the
instructional strategies,methods,approaches,and techniques.The following are the standards that
teachers should know and do in order to fulfil ltheir roles as curriculum and instructional leaders in
their own schools;
 Knowledge of various curriculum models and programs that are developmentally
appropriate for the learners.
 Knowledge of the different learning areas and subjects.
 Pedagogical knowledge
 Utilization of technology for teaching and learning
 Development of instructional materials
 Effective classroom management
G. Measurement,Assessment, and Evaluation
Measurement is concerned with the statement of performance usually represented in quantitative
terms. It includes descriptive data obtained about stu dents’ performance.Assessment involves the
interpretation and representation of measurement data. Evaluation is the process of making value
judgement based on the assessment interpretations of collected data.it s the systematic process of
collecting and analyzing data in order to make decisions.the following are the standards that
teachers should know and be able to do in order to measure,assess, and evaluate learners in school.
 Develop and use different assessment tools that are appropriate to measure learners’
progress.
 Utilize evaluation results to provide feedback on learners’ progress.
 Utilize alternative forms of assessment.
 Exercise fairness and professionalism in reporting learner’s progress.
H. Establishing Community Linkages
Teachers are expected to establish community linkages to promote partnership in ensuring
quality education for all learners across different levels. In basic education, teachers need to work
with NGOs and government organization to encourage public support to quality education and to
protect the welfare of the students. Individual and organizations may support projects and programs
of the schools and provide professional services needed by the school, teachers, and students.thses
are some standards that teachers need to know and do to establish community linkages.
 Culturally responsive behaviors that promote effective communication and collaboration
with individuals, families, social agencies, and other members of the community.
 Collaborate with individuals and groups to support educational programs in the
community.
 Respect for the culture of the individuals and communities.
 Commitment to the educational goals of the society.
I. School Leadership
Teachers have the potential yo exercise dynamic leadership in schools, thereby enhancing the
possibility of school and social reform.As leaders in their schools, they act with strong
principles,values, and philosophy to develop the learners to be dynamic citizens, professionals, and
great leaders in the society.they shape the minds and values of the future generations of the society.
They are confident in providing leadership in instituting and in implementing school reforms
especially with the implementation of the K-12 Education Program of the Philippines. Teacher
leadership is an important component of students and school success.
Teacher Leaders.
Convey convictions about a better world by:
 Articulating a positive future for students;
 Showing a genuine interest in students’lives;
 Contributing to an image of teachers as professional who make a difference;
 Gaining respect and trust in the broader community;
 Demonstrating tolerance and reasonableness in difficult situations.
Strive for authenticity in their teaching, learning, and assessment practices by;
 Creating learning experiences related to students’ needs;
 Connecting teaching, learning,and assessment to students’ futures;
 Seeking deep understanding of tacit teaching and learning processes;and
 Valuing teaching as a key profession in shaping meaning system.
Facilitate communities of learning through organization-wide process by:
 Encouraging a shared, school-wide approach to pedadgogy;
 Approaching professional learning as consciousness raising about complex issues;
 Facilitating understanding across diverse groups while also respecting individual
differences; and
 Synthesizing new ideas out of colleagues’ dialog and activities
Confront barriers in the schools’ culture and structures by:
 Testing the boundaries rather than accepting the status quo;
 Engaging administrators as potential sources of assistance and advocacy;
 Accessing political process in and out of the school;and
 Standing up for children, especially marginalized or disadvantage individuals or groups.
Translate ideas into sustainable system of action by:
 Organizing complex tasks effectively
 Mainatining focus on issues of importance;
 Nurturing networks of support; and
 Managing issues of time and pressure through priority setting.
Nurture a culture of success by:
 Acting on opportunities for others to gain success and recognition;
 Adopting a no-blame attitude when things go wrong ; and
 Creating a sense of community identity and pride.
J. Classroom Management
Classroom management is also important in developing an efficient and effective system to
increase learners’ motivation to learn. Students need to participate actively in class activities and
discussion. They are expected to diligently do their duties and responsibilities in their classes.the
following are the standards that teachers should know and do to master classroom management.
 Establishing clear rules and procedures
 Making learners irresponsible and accountable for their actions and behaviors.
 Planning lessons and learning activities effectively.
 Developing intervention skills for dealing different classroom problems.
K. Professional Development
Teachers need to commit themselves to continues professional development. This is important
to make themselves updated of different curricular and instructional innovations. Professional
development of teachers involves attending to graduate school to take advance courses and
degrees,attending conferences, and participating in seminars, workshops, and training
These professional development programs are important in molding the minds and character of
teachers.Everything in education cannot be learned in the pre-service teacher education curriculum.
Professional development also includes teachers’ participation and membership in professional
organizations. The following are some of the standards that teachers should know and do in the area
of professional development.
 Building professional links with colleagues and other professionals.
 Conduct relevant research
 Commitment to lifelong learning
 Attendance in in-service programs and activities for teachers.
 Enrolling in graduate and post-graduate education courses.

ACTIVITY 1
Critical Questions:

1. What are the significant contributions of the following fields to education?

 Philosophy
 Sociology
 Anthropology
 Psychology
2. Do you think the information you learned form your professional education courses are enough to
develop your knowledge and appreciation of education as field of study?explain your answer.
3. What are the characteristics of an ideal learning environment for the students?
4. What type of learning environment should be provided to promote academic excellence?
5. What is the role of the learning environment in the development of students’ culture and character?
6. What strategies can be utilized to promote appreciation of cultural diversity in different classes?
7. What type of learning environment can be developed for culturally diverse students?
8. How can teachers strengthen their linkages and partnerships with government organizations and
private institutions ?
9. How can we empower teachers to become effective classroom managers?
10. How can teachers work effectively with families and professionals to understand learners’ issues
and problems?
ACTIVITY 2
Write a reflection paper about teaching competencies.