A.

THE STUDENT TEACHER’S CODE

A. Responsibility to the Pupil/Student

1. The student teacher is a professional practitioner in his relationship with his
pupils/students. All data concerning the school and the pupils/students must be kept
confidential.
2. The student teacher refrains from imposing his religious or political views upon his
pupils/students.
3. The student teacher is an example to his pupils/students physically, mentally,
intellectually, morally, and ethically.
4. The student teacher recognizes his continuing need for understanding child growth and
development. On the basis of his understanding, he develops:
(a) A learning program oriented to the individual capacities of his pupils/students.
(b) A social climate which encourages personal integrity and societal responsibility.
5. The student teacher deals sympathetically with each pupil/student without prejudice or
partiality.

B. Responsibility to the Host/Cooperating School

1. The student teacher acts only through accepted channels of communications and
authority in the school system.
2. The student teacher recognizes his duties, responsibilities and privileges.
3. The supervising teacher is legally responsible for, and in control of, the class; therefore,
the student teacher assumes only the authority which has been delegated to him.
4. The student teacher respects the professional rights and personal dignity of the
supervising teacher, regular teacher (critic or cooperating teacher) and other staff
members, the college supervisor, and the student observers in the classroom situation.

5. The student teacher having difficulty in a professional situation first consults the
supervising teacher. If he desires additional aid, he will take the matter to his college
supervisor.
C. Responsibility to the Teacher-Education Institution
 1. The student teacher recognizes that any misconduct is a reflection upon the teacher-
education institution which he represents. Having voluntarily chosen his teacher
education institution, he upholds the standards of the institution in his professional
conduct.
2. The student teacher approaches his own learning situation with a positive attitude.
3. The student teacher appreciates and makes constructive use of the assistance of the
college supervisor in adjusting to professional practice.

Responsibility to the Profession

1. The student teacher shows pride in and considers himself a member of the profession. He
acts according to established ethics in all matters.
2. The student teacher maintains membership in and supports professional organizations.
3. The student teacher is a reader. He keeps up to date on professional matters and current
affairs.
4. It is the student teacher’s responsibility to obtain information about the legal aspects of
his professional practice and certification.
5. Placement
(a) The student teacher, looking forward to placement, establishes a file in a
professional placement office.
(b) Prior permission is obtained from people whose names are used as references.
(c) Applicants use only professional channels and do not employ political pressure in
obtaining a position.
(d) The student teacher does not apply or underbid for a position held by a qualified
teacher.
(e) In order that the administrator may best utilize the prospective teacher’s ability,
the student teacher will be candid in the statement of his competencies.
(f) Upon acceptance of a contract, the student teacher withdraws all other
applications immediately.
 B. EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENT TEACHERS
As would-be teachers, certain skills are expected of participants in the student teaching

program. These involve professional skills which include mastery of the subject matter,

classroom management skills, communication skills, procedural skills and evaluation skills; and

teaching skills which include preparation of teaching devices, filling out school forms, using

audio-visual equipment, structuring of classroom and using computers.

Additionally, there are personal-social qualities which a future teacher is expected to

possess. These are well-modulated voice, self-confidence, patience, approachability,

cheerfulness, service-orientation, positive response to constructive criticism and harmonious

relationship with peers, superiors, parents, students, and community members.

A. Professional Skills

1. Mastery of Subject Matter

- must have a comprehensive grasp of the subject they teach

- have updated knowledge of new developments in their area

- can integrate other fields of knowledge to enrich effective learning.

2. Classroom Management

- knows how to establish good routine habits

- must be keen in detecting any kind of misbehavior, discontent or boredom

- remains calm and well poised even in cases of emergency

- knows the various ways to maintain good discipline

 - knows how to prepare a setting conducive to effective learning.

3. Communication Skills

A. Oral

- must be proficient in the language of instructions

- delivers subject matter content through effective communications.

4. Procedural/ Teaching Skills

- must have a thorough grasp of the procedures and techniques of the different

methods for effective teaching.

- must be able to determine the most appropriate method to be used

- should be able to prepare a lesson plan

- can formulate objectives for a particular lesson

- can determine the materials and equipment needed to facilitate learning

- must have a knowledge of the techniques of questioning and the techniques of

handling student’s answers and responses

- should know how to give appropriate effective assignments

- motivates active participation

- encourages creative, critical thinking.

5. Evaluation Skills

- should know the importance and objectives of evaluation

- should have the ability to analyze and interpret test results.

B. Technical Skills
 1. Preparation of Teaching Devices

- must have knowledge of the different kinds of instructional materials

- must have the skill to make effective us of teaching devices

- must have the ingenuity and creativeness to prepare inexpensive teaching

devices.

2. Filling Out School Forms

- must be familiar with the different school forms

- must have the knowledge of how these forms are accomplished.

3. Use of A.V. Equipment

- must have the ability to determine when to use audio-visual equipment

- be able to operate these equipment.

4. Structuring of Classrooms

- must have the skill to arrange the classroom to make it attractive and conducive to

learning

5. Use of Computers

- must have the ability to maximally utilize the computer for instructional purposes

- must be able to operate the computer

C. Personal/Social Qualities

1. Well-modulated voice

- speaks clearly and understandably

2. Has self-confidence

- shows enthusiasm and vitality in classroom performance

- sets example in moral and ethical behavior

- maintains personal discipline

3. Patient

- performs work diligently and with dedication

- cooperates with peers, administration and the community

- guides every student to develop him/her to the utmost.

4. Approachable

- deals honestly and fairly with every student

- shows no favoritism

- is ready to help students

- shows interest in each student’s development.

5. Cheerful

- must have pleasing personal appearance

- sociable and friendly

- cheerful and has a sense of humor

- shows evidence of mental health and stability.

6. Service-oriented

- performs and responsibilities in the interest of the service

- believes that education is service

- takes pride in their work and believes teaching is a noble profession

- works with devotion and dedication

- enthusiastically participates in school and community activities.

7. Accepts and responds positively to constructive criticisms, seeks suggestions for

improvement.

8. Relates well with peers, superiors, parents, pupil/students and the community.