FS 6: ON BECOMING A TEACHER

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO

EPISODE 4

THE TEACHER AS A PERSON

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Introduction

The teacher as a person cannot be detached from the teacher who is a professional. You are
this person. Before you become a professional, you must possess characteristics which are
attuned to that particular profession. In other words, aptitude towards teaching is a significant
factor in one’s success as teacher.
A good teacher is a humane person looked up to with high regard. Like you and me, a teacher
is breathing, feeling, loving person with inborn qualities as well as acquired traits. The
hereditary traits are nurtured by the environment and the training provided by home, school
and community. However, if you wish to become a great teacher, you must possess character
traits which will blend well with the teaching profession.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the personal qualities that make a good teacher 2.

Conduct a survey on the personal characteristics of a teacher.

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 Learning Activities

Activity 4.1

For the Pre-Service Teacher

Below you will find the seven clusters of the personal characteristics of a teacher. Each cluster
has five qualities that follow. Assess your personal characteristics honestly.

Personal Characteristics of a Teacher

4- A lot like me 3- Most of the time like me 2- A little like me 1- Not me at all

Emotional Stability 4 3 2 1

1. I maintain poise all the time. 4 3 2 1

2. I remain steadfast under pressure. 4 3 2 1

3. I temper my extreme emotions. 4 3 2 1

4. I am calm in the midst of chaos. 4 3 2 1

5. I maintain dignity in all circumstances. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

Resourcefulness 4 3 2 1

1. I am very imaginative and proposes new things. 4 3 2 1

2. I create new things. 4 3 2 1

3. I am adventurous and like to try out new things. 4 3 2 1

4. I accept responsibility and do my job well. 4 3 2 1

5. I utilize every material to the maximum. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

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 Consideration and Compassion 4 3 2 1

1. I have a happy disposition and a good natured. 4 3 2 1

2. I appreciate other people. 4 3 2 1

3. I am tolerant of other persons. 4 3 2 1

4. I am kind and sympathetic of others. 4 3 2 1

5. I extend help without being told. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

Optimism and Positive Attitude 4 3 2 1

1. I adjust to different situations. 4 3 2 1

2. I look at the brighter side of life. 4 3 2 1

3. I enjoy the company of others. 4 3 2 1

4. I laugh at own mistakes. 4 3 2 1

5. I find comfort as a member of any group. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

Drive and Motivation 4 3 2 1

1. I work beyond the objectives set. 4 3 2 1

2. I do things without being told. 4 3 2 1

3. I do not give up easily on the task. 4 3 2 1

4. I set high goals for oneself. 4 3 2 1

5. I work with a sense of urgency. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

Refinement 4 3 2 1

1. I treat everybody with courtesy. 4 3 2 1

2. I behave appropriately in all occasions. 4 3 2 1

3. I select social functions to attend. 4 3 2 1

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 4. I use appropriate language in conversations. 4 3 2 1

5. I adjust comfortably in a crowd. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

Cooperativeness 4 3 2 1

1. I have deep concern for others. 4 3 2 1

2. I am always willing to share. 4 3 2 1

3. I volunteer to do task for others. 4 3 2 1

4. I give up personal time for the group. 4 3 2 1

5. I work for the group even without assurance of return. 4 3 2 1

Sub-mean

Over-all Mean

Tally and rank the mean of each qualities. Rank them from highest to lowest.

Rank Mean PSTs Personal

Qualities

1st

2nd

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4th

5th

6th

7th

1. What is the implication of the surveyed results? What are the areas that you need to
improve? How about your CT?
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2. What will be your plan of action to further develop your qualities of becoming a
highly promising teacher?
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 Activity 4.2 Describing Teachers

Give your opinion on the following statements. Did you observe these characteristics?

1. Great teachers interact with learners physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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2. Great teachers allow students to ask questions.

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3. Great teachers respect all students and encourage good performance by bringing out
the best from each other.
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4. Great teachers are those who discipline themselves before anyone else.
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5. Great teachers strike a balance between his/her academic, professional and personal
life.
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Reflections

Spend some time to reflect on yourself. Do you feel that you will become a good teacher
someday? What personal characteristics of yours will contribute in your being a good
teacher? Describe yourself as a person.

“I” “Me” and “Myself”

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Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers

Article XI: The Teacher as a Person

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 Section 1: The teacher shall live with dignity in all places at all times.

Write your thoughts on the statement above.

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Learning Portfolio

Draw and describe yourself as you see it five (5) years from now.

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 Learning Rubric

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Learning Episodes Outstanding Very Good Good Needs Improvement
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4 3 2
Learning Activities All questions were Most of the questions Half of the questions Few questions were
answered correctly; in were answered were answered. answered correctly.
depth answers and correctly. Vaguely related to the
grounded on theories. Clear connection with theories. Grammar and spelling
Exemplary grammar and theories. Grammar and spelling unsatisfactory.
spelling. Grammar and spelling acceptable.
are superior.

Reflections Reflection statements are Reflection statements Reflection statements Reflection statements
profound and clear; are clear but not are shallow. are unclear and
supported by experiences clearly supported by shallow. Not
from the learning experiences from the supported by
episodes. learning episodes. experiences.

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 Learning Portfolio Portfolio is complete,
clear, well-organized and
all supporting;
documentations are
located in sections clearly
designated.
Portfolio is complete, Portfolio is Portfolio has many
clear, well-organized; incomplete; some lacking components;
most supporting supporting is unorganized and
documentations are documentations are unclear.
available and clearly lacking.
marked.

Episode All tasks were done with Nearly all tasks Tasks were done with Less than half of the
Performance outstanding quality; were done with acceptable quality. tasks were done; or
work exceeds high quality. most objectives were
expectations. met but needs
improvement.

Submission Before deadline On the deadline A day after deadline Two days or more after
the deadline.

Comments:
Over-all Score Rating

Transmutation of Score to Grade

Score Grade Score Grade
20 1.00 99 12-13 2.50 81
18-19 1.25 96 11 2.75 78
17 1.50 93 10 3.00 75
16 1.75 90 8-9 3.50 72 and below ____________________________________
15 2.00 87 7 below 5.00 FS Supervisor/Signature
14 2.25 84

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