Teaching as Your Vocation,

Mission, and Profession

 Teaching as Vocation
 Etymology of Vocation
◦ It comes from the Latin word “ vocare ”
which means “to call”
 Vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for a
particular career or occupation
 Teaching as Vocation
Teacher Mark is treated as a teacher for teaching his
students the lessons every day. He teaches
everything he knows, showing off his mastery of the
subject, but not even considering the feelings of his
students towards difficult topics. On the other hand,
a volunteer named Joy is addressed as a teacher for
teaching and serving the children of a far rural
community. She travels almost 20 kilometers
everyday for the sake of her students learning and
development.
In summary, Vocation is only for some who
are really dedicated not just to work but
also to serve other people.
Teaching as a Mission
 Teaching as a mission
Etymology:
◦ It comes from the Latin word “ misio ” which
is “to send”
 Mission refers to any task that is assigned,
allotted, or self-imposed.
Every teacher has its own purpose, or
objective, that they need to accomplish.
 Teaching as a Mission
Every teacher has its own unique mission to
accomplish.
We are expected to contribute to the betterment
of this world in our unique way.
Teaching as a Profession
 Teaching as a profession
The term professional is one of the most exalted
in the English language, denoting as it does, long
and arduous years of preparation , a striving for
excellence , a dedication to the public interest ,
and commitment to moral and ethical values .”
- Hermogenes P. Pobre , Ph.D
 Teaching as a Profession
Why does a profession require “long and
arduous years of preparation” and a “striving for
excellence”?
For us to be able to be able to give more
(service), which is the end goal of a profession,
continuing professional education is a must.
 Teaching as a Profession
Our service to the public as a professional
turns out to be dedicated when out moral,
ethical and religious values serve as out
bedrock foundation.
If you take teaching as your profession, this
means that you must be willing to go through a
long period of preparation and a continuing
professional development.
 “Pwede na” mentality vs. excellence
 Striving for excellence – another element of
profession.
This element brings us to the issue of “pwede
na”
“Pwede na” is inimical to excellence
It is expressed in other ways like “talagang
ganyan ‘yan”, “wala na tayong magawa”, etc.
 All of these are indicators of defeatism and
mediocrity.
 “Pwede na” mentality vs. excellence
 If we stick to this complacent mentality,
excellence would not be within reach.
DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS! STRIVE FOR
EXCELLENCE!
 Teaching and a life of meaning
“Teaching may not be a lucrative position . It
cannot guarantee financial security . It even
means investing your personal time, energy, and
resources . Sometimes it means disappointments,
heartaches, and pains . But touching the hearts of
people and opening the minds of children can
give you joy and contentment which money
could not buy . These are the moments I teach
for . These are the moments I live for .”
- Josette T. Biyo, Ph.D
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