Week 1: The Nature of Teaching and Teacher Roles

CONCEPTS ON TEACHING
Teaching is both a process and an end. As a process, a procedure is required in
undertaking it. As an end, there is a purpose or reason for conducting it (Tamayao, 2019).
A good grasp of the nature, purpose, and mission of teaching profession serves as students’
guide on what to expect from their future career.

DIMENSIONS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION

The Why of Teaching (Entering the Profession)
- purpose of entering the teaching profession
2. The Who of Teaching (Learners)
- a good grasp of the nature of the learners
3. The When of Teaching (Evolution of Teacher Education in the Philippines)
- sound understanding on the historical changes
in Philippine education
4. The How of Teaching (Pedagogy)
- knowledge and skills on teaching strategies and approaches
5. The What of Teaching (Curriculum)
- understanding the content, goals & outcomes of the things to be taught and learned
6. The Where of Teaching (Field Placement)
- place for teaching and learning

METAPHORS OF TEACHING
 An art - style and expression
 A science - process
 A craft - skilled work
 A mission - assigned task
 A vocation - a calling

CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSION
 Professional autonomy
 Highly developed theoretical or specialized knowledge
 Control of Training, certification and licensing of new entrants
 Self-governing and self-policing authority, especially with regard to professional ethics

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
“Teaching should be regarded as a profession since it is a form of public service
requiring teachers expert knowledge and specialized skills, acquired and maintained through
rigorous and continuing study; it calls also for a sense of personal and corporate responsibility
for the education and welfare of the pupils in their charge.” (UNESCO, 1966)

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Reasons why Teachers are Professionals:
 passed the licensure examination for the profession called Licensure
Examination for Teachers (LET)
 are members of an Accredited Professional Organization (APO)
 undergo Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
 abide by the code of ethics of their profession
Roles of Teachers
 As a Person- personal qualities demanded by the profession (dignity & reputation with
high moral values)
 As a Professional – fulfills the elements of a profession
 As a Community Leader and Social Advocate
 As a Model of Character
 As an Expert

Challenges in teaching
1. Multicultural classrooms
2. Learner-centered teaching
3. Multi-grade classes
4. ICT integration
5. Brain-based education
6. Multiple intelligences
7. Children with special needs

HALLMARKS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION

 Ability to make a difference in the lives of learners
 Joy of working with learners
 Watching learners rise to the challenge of the subject
 Joy of working with people
 Love of the subject matter