Holy Infant College

College of Education Department

Tacloban City

OBE COURSE SYLLABUS in PROF. Ed. 8

1st Semester A.Y. 2021-2022

Course Title: The Teaching Profession

Course Pre- Requisite: None
Course Credit: 3 units
Prepared by: LILIA P. ADRALES, Ed.D

Course Description: This course deals with the teacher as a person and as a professional within the context of national and global teachers and educational
philosophies. It will include Professional ethics, core values, and awareness of professional rights, privileges and responsibilities as well as the
teachers’ roles in the society as a transformative agent of change.

Course Outcomes:
CO 1. Discuss the role of teachers in the classroom, community and society and networking with other organizations and projection on
values formation.
CO 2. Discuss the historical background of the Philippines educational system, its legal/constitutional bases and educational legislations.
CO 3. Identify and discuss the teacher-related laws that exercise teachers’ rights and privileges in performing duties and responsibilities
competently.
CO 4. Describe multi-disciplinary diversity as an element of global education and the role of the teachers in addressing diversity among
learners, and global application of technology in the classroom.
 Intended Learning Outcomes
I.
1. Describe and differentiate the
philosophical context of vocation,
mission and profession and review
the philosophical foundations of
education.
2. Explain the personal belief on
teaching and demonstrate identified
philosophy and value determining the
strengths and weaknesses of a
teacher.
3. Analyze and reflect the personal
qualities/attributes and professional
qualities of a teacher.
II.
1. Identify the responsibilities of a
teacher as instructional expert then
give the significance of the
instructional competencies in the
teaching learning process.
2. Describe the impact of the learners’
management skills on the teaching
learning process, and recommend
ways to ensure effective classroom
management
Content Coverage
I. The Teacher as a Special Person in
Society
A. Teaching as a vocation, and the
philosophical heritage
B. The teacher philosophical and
values formation
C. Personal and Professional
Qualities of a Teacher
II. The Role of Teachers
A. Instructional Expert
1. Designs and Plans Lessons
2. Facilitates Learning
3. Motivates Learners
4. Design Materials
5. Assesses Student Learning
B. Classroom Manager
1. Establishes routines
2. Maintains classroom discipline
3. Provides physical conducive to
learning
Teaching-Learning Activities Assessment Schemes
➢ Formulate your own/personal ➢ Long Quiz
philosophy of education ➢ Oral Assessment
➢ Reaction Paper
➢ Read the context of value formation then ➢ Journal writing/ action plan
write your response/action plan.
Take care of your thought, Rubrics:
They become your action Content: 50%
They become your habits Relevance: 30%
They become your character Structure: 20%
Take care of your character it
Becomes your destiny!
➢ Write a reflection on the ➢ Journal writing
personal/professional attributes of a
teacher
➢ Make a lesson plan for a specific subject ➢ Quiz
area. (English, math, science) ➢ Sample Lesson Plan
➢ Make a table of specifications (TOS) ➢ TOS and Test Questions (50)
and Test Question (50 items) items
➢ Bench mark/ visit a school and make an ➢ Bench Marking
observation on the classroom ➢ Written report
management and discipline. ➢ Reaction paper

3. Identify various program and
activities in school, church and
community in which teachers could
get involved.
4. Cite benefits derived from
establishing linkages and networking,
then suggest ways with other
organization.
III.
1. Trace the history of the Philippine
Educational System.
2. Cite legal/constitutional bases on the
Professionalization of Teaching
4. Creates positive/warm psycho-
social climate in the classroom
C. Community Leader
1. Assumes responsibilities in
school, church and community
program and activities
2. Participates in school outreach
program and project
3. Supports PTA/PTCA initiatives
D. Promoter of linkages and
networking with organizations
1. Establishes with LGU, NGO’s
PO’s
2. Participates in networking on
local, national, and international
levels
III. The Professionalization of
Teaching
A. Historical Background of the
Philippine Educational System
B. Basic Laws on the
Professionalization of Teaching
1. Presidential Decree No. 1006
2. R.A. No. 7836
3. R.A. No. 9293
4. Education Act of 1982
5. UNESCO
➢ Name some problems originating from ➢ Reaction Paper
the community that are experienced by ➢ Journal Writing
you in the school, regarding
• traffic and transportation
• security measures for children
➢ Make research on: ➢ Interview
A foundation (school) (NGO) that is ➢ Written Report
known for its educational activities.
Interview a member of the foundation
and discuss their active partnership with
the school
➢ Research on the operational definitions ➢ Examinations
of: ➢ Research
• Profession
• Professional
• Professionalism
➢ Do PD 1006, RA 7436 and RA 9293 ➢ Journal Writing
help you to become a professional
teacher. Write your professions.
 3. Explain how amendments in RA
9293 support the teaching profession
and develop a deeper appreciation for
the professionalization of teaching
and for the teaching profession itself.
IV.
1. Illustrate how teachers behave in
given situations based on the
Professional Code of Ethics, and
discuss the rights of teachers as
provided for in the Magna Carta for
Teachers.
2. Internalize the basic laws on
education and their implementation
V.
1. Discuss what a global teacher is in
the context of Global education, and
IV. Guide for the Professional Teacher
and other Education and Teacher-
Related Laws
A. The Professional Teacher
1. Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers
B. Other Education and Teacher-
Related Laws
1. RA No. 4670- Magna Carta for
Teachers
2. Batas Pambansa Blg. 232
3. RA No. 9155
4. RA No. 7610
5. RA No. 7877
6. Education Provision on the
Family Code
V. The Global Teacher
A. Global Education and the Global
Teacher
➢ Research
➢ Compare PD 1006 and RA 7836 along
the following items then give your own
observations. (p. 180)
➢ Invite speakers to table talk on: ➢ Symposium
• Career path of teachers
• Other social and economic
benefits like cost of living
allowance, special hardship
allowance, medical examination
and treatment
➢ Based on the “authority, accountability ➢ Position Paper
and responsibility” of the school
head/principal, list down your
expectation as a future teacher
➢ Research on decided cases of teachers ➢ Research Work
violating the provisions on “special ➢ Submission of research work
parental authority” share your findings and position paper
with the class.
➢ Reflect on this statement: ➢ Reflection
• “As a global teacher, act locally but
globally”
 analyze and compare the Education
of selected countries of the world.
2. Describe multicultural diversity as an
element of global education and the
role of the teacher in addressing
diversity among learners.
3. Identify opportunities in teacher
exchange programs for the
development of world-class-teachers.
4. Describe global application of
technology in the classroom.
Course Reference:
B. Multicultural Diversity a challenge
to Global Teachers
C. Teacher Exchange Programs
D. Bringing the world into the
classroom through Educational
Technology
Books:
Bilbao, Purita P. et. al. The Teaching Profession. 4th edition, 2012 Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Glasser, William, The Quality School New York: Harper perennial, 1998 Laws on Education, Quezon City: nio
publishing, Inc, 2006
➢ Using the World Wide Web, identify at ➢ Group work
least two to three learners (elementary,
high school) from other parts of the
world, Asia, America, and Europe.
Identify the characteristics as an
individual and as a learner, what are the
similarities? What are the differences?
Share your observation with the class.
➢ Using the data given below make a ➢ Reflection
reflection
• Professional development achieved
from the experiences
➢ Based on your observations and ➢ Reflection
interviews on the given topic. ➢ Final Examinations
• The level of technology used in the
classroom
 Laws and other related Legal Documents
Anti-sexual harassment Act of 1995 (RA 7877). Approved February 14, 1995 Board of Professional Teachers,
Professional Regulations Commission. Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, Resolution No. 435, 5. 1997. Manila

DECS Service Manual 2000. University of Life Complex, Pasig City

Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610). Approval,
November 9, 1993
The Child and Youth Welfare Code. Presidential Decree No. 603. As amended
The Family Code of the Philippines, Executive Order No. 209, Executive No. 227

Course Requirements: Suggested:

1. Written Examination (Mid-Term and Finals)
2. Reaction Paper
3. Research
4. Journal Writing
5. Writing Report
6. Portfolio
7. Oral Assessment
8. Group Work
9. Reflection
10. Interview
Grading System: Suggested:

Mid-Term: Finals:
40% - Written Report 35% - Summative Test
30% - Reflection 40% - Research
30% - Active class participation 30% - active class participation
(group work)