By: Rocel Mae Roca

Dearest God, I humbly ask for your forgiveness for all the sins I’ve committed. If I
have failed to do my job the other day, guide me as I prepare myself in becoming a
better version of myself and sincerely accept the Holy Spirit to rule my heart and
mind.

As I begin my new endeavor today as a student teacher, help me to overcome all

the challenges. Guide me Father God towards the process of inculcating
knowledge of the lesson that I will teach and give me the wisdom to make the
teaching- learning process not just content base but surely with meaningful life
lessons.

For in shaping conscience, equip me to teach with truth. Shower me also Father God
with patience for me to efficiently deal the diversity of my learners and strength to
facilitate the teaching-learning process effectively.

Thank you for this magnificent opportunity to fulfill what you’ve called me to; to be an
instrument of knowledge and to touch lives. I am justly grateful for the blessings that
you have showered upon me.

Allow me to share light and hope to my students that I’ll be able to leave a positive
impact on their lives. Use me Father as an inspiration for them to continue the love
for learning. Ignite within me the passion for the profession and bless me towards the
path of embracing new experiences, sharing new ideas, feeding morale with new
values and lessons to ponder.

I know I am not perfect but I also know that you are there to help me turn my
weaknesses into strengths. This I ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.
 By: Rocel Mae Roca

I believe that every learner is capable of discovering the essence of English in their
lives. Bounded by realistic approach, learning the content is not just enough, one
should also be able to find the connection of lesson in the real life application. With
that, it does not only make the process informative but also meaningful in a realistic
way. Students should be given an avenue in discovering the connection by
themselves, such that as a teacher, I am there as a facilitator and them as the center
of the teaching-learning process.

I believe that each learner has their passion of learning in their own way, so to
effectively convey the essence of the subject, as a teacher one should be mindful of
the appropriate strategies in introducing the topic. The teaching-learning process
should be advocated and introduced in a way that is catchy for the learners and in
line with their interest to make it more essential and effective. With that, it should be
assured that every learner’s needs are justly catered and they’re given the equal
opportunity to express themselves in a manner of exploring the world of English with
the journey of excitement towards learning it. There would be no bias in terms of
their race, ethnicity, culture, family background, relationship and physical
appearance. In this way, learning will be more meaningful and harmonious.

I believe that students should be shaped and developed holistically. Learning should
not just be about targeting the cognitive domain but also the affective and
psychomotor because a 21st century student is one who is knowledgeable, equipped
with the necessary skills and embodied with values to stand as a model in the
society. Helping the students develop their communication skills will help them
establish their voice in their community. In that way, it is not just about grades, but
most importantly of developing the skills needed to be globally competitive, to speak
up for themselves and that the Socratic method of teaching will lead the success of
such goal.

Lastly, I believe that the learning environment both internal and external should be
conducive for it will make the teaching-learning process more efficient and effective.
The learners should feel at ease for them to share their thoughts freely and to
develop an interactive and pleasant relationship between me, as the student teacher
and my students.
 Philosophy of Education

I believe that education is an individual, unique experience for every student who enters a
classroom. In order for children to benefit from what schools offer, I think that teachers must fully
understand the importance of their job. First, I believe that teachers must consider teaching to be a
lifestyle, not a mere forty-hour-a-week job, because a teacher's goals for his/her students encompass
much more than relaying out-of-context facts to passive students. As professionals entrusted with the
education of young minds, teachers must facilitate learning and growth academically, personally, and
ethically. By providing a quality education to each individual in one's classroom, a teacher equips
children with the tools necessary for success in life.

In order to accomplish these lofty goals, I think it is important first to establish a mutually
respectful, honest rapport with students � a relationship in which communication is of the highest
priority. Through this relationship, a fair, democratic environment based on trust and caring can be
established in the classroom, making it possible to interact confidently and safely in an academic
setting. Once this foundation is established, the educator has already accomplished a major goal: the
ethical characteristics of equality; open, honest communication; and trust have been emphasized and
put into practice without having to preach to students. Demonstrating these ethically correct
behaviors in the classroom and expecting students to model them prepares them for adult interaction
and survival in the future.

Academic learning must begin with motivation and inspiration. Students deserve an educator's
passion for both the subject at hand and learning as a whole. Teaching and learning become a
simultaneous journey for both the teacher and students when students' energy is aroused by a
teacher's genuine intensity for learning, because everyone is ready and willing to participate in active
learning. To achieve active learning, a teacher must demonstrate enthusiasm and express confidence
in the students' abilities to learn and be successful. Employing constructivist methods of teaching in
one's classroom forces students to take an active role in their education by making choices and
assuming responsibility for intelligent inquiry and discovery. For instance, discussions, projects, and
experiments ensure student achievement and allow students and the teacher to discover individual
student's preferences and strengths. This approach facilitates differentiated activities for each
student's distinctive ambitions, making the subject more relevant to every student's life.
 Personal growth is accomplished when a teacher adopts a mentoring role. Displaying warmth and
compassion shows students that teachers love them and are empathic, feeling human beings. One-
on-one mentoring involves personal conversations about goals, and taking time to share ideas and
experiences. To be a mentor to every student, a teacher must project positivity, exhibit flexibility and
confidence, set high expectations for oneself, and demonstrate fairness and consistency. In doing so,
students can see appropriate adult behaviors first-hand and begin to emulate them as they mature.

I believe that all children have the ability to learn and the right to a quality education. All youths,
regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and capabilities should have the opportunity to learn from
professional, well-informed teachers who are sophisticated and knowledgeable, both in their area of
expertise and life. Certainly, every child has different learning styles and aptitudes; however, by
having a personal relationship with every student, a teacher can give each an equal chance of
success. By recognizing every student's potential and having separate, individual goals for each, a
teacher can accommodate personal needs and abilities and encourage the pursuit of academic
aspirations.

I think that teaching and learning are a reciprocal processes. When teachers nurture individual
talents in each child, educators can build self-esteem and may encourage a lifelong skill. By
supporting these special abilities, teachers can, for example, guide students' research, and students
can, in turn, enlighten teachers about subjects in which they may not be as knowledgebale. This
mutual respect for individual skills cultivates a professional academic relationship, leading to a give-
and-take educational alliance. This liaison allows students to feel that they are on equal intellectual
ground with their teachers, thus creating a strong academic atmosphere.

In addition to having a reciprocal relationship with one's students, it is vitally important for
teachers to form partnerships with fellow educators. Solid communication among teachers will
promote the sharing of ideas and methods and provide a network of support. By working as an
educational team, teachers will continue to develop their craft and give the best education possible to
their students.

In choosing to become a teacher, I have made the commitment to myself and my future students
to be the best academic, personal, and ethical role model I can be. It is my goal to have a mutually
enriching teaching career by keeping an open mind and continually communicating with my peers
and students. I am prepared to rise to the challenges of teaching in the 21st century, and I promise
to try to provide an honest, well-rounded education to every student I encounter.