1. TEACHINGTEACHING
PROFESSIONPROFESSION
Prepared by:
Geraldin B. Cenita
Prepared for:
Ms. Estela Teo-Balbuena
EDTECH 2
10:30-11:30 MWF

2. The Nature of TeachingThe Nature of Teaching
In its broadest sense, teaching is a process that facilitates learning.In its broadest sense, teaching is a process that facilitates learning.
Teaching is the specialized application of knowledge, skills andTeaching is the specialized application of knowledge, skills and
attributes designed to provide unique service to meet theattributes designed to provide unique service to meet the
educational needs of the individual and of society. The choice ofeducational needs of the individual and of society. The choice of
learning activities whereby the goals of education are realized in thelearning activities whereby the goals of education are realized in the
school is the responsibility of the teaching profession.school is the responsibility of the teaching profession.
In addition to providing students with learning opportunities to meetIn addition to providing students with learning opportunities to meet
curriculum outcomes, teaching emphasizes the development ofcurriculum outcomes, teaching emphasizes the development of
values and guides students in their social relationships. Teachersvalues and guides students in their social relationships. Teachers
employ practices that develop positive self-concept in students.employ practices that develop positive self-concept in students.
Although the work of teachers typically takes place in a classroomAlthough the work of teachers typically takes place in a classroom
setting, the direct interaction between teacher and student is thesetting, the direct interaction between teacher and student is the
single most important element in teaching.single most important element in teaching.

3. Teaching as a ProfessionTeaching as a Profession
 The continued professionalization of teaching is a long-standingThe continued professionalization of teaching is a long-standing
goal. Some association continues to work to advance teaching as agoal. Some association continues to work to advance teaching as a
profession. Professionalism is a complex and elusive concept; it isprofession. Professionalism is a complex and elusive concept; it is
dynamic and fluid. The expectations for the professional practice ofdynamic and fluid. The expectations for the professional practice of
teachers related to interim and permanent certification are found inteachers related to interim and permanent certification are found in
the Teaching Quality Standard Applicable to the Provision of Basicthe Teaching Quality Standard Applicable to the Provision of Basic
Education. The Teaching Quality Standard defines the knowledge,Education. The Teaching Quality Standard defines the knowledge,
skills and attributes all teachers are expected to demonstrate asskills and attributes all teachers are expected to demonstrate as
they complete their professional preparation, enter the professionthey complete their professional preparation, enter the profession
and progress through their careers.and progress through their careers.

4. The teaching profession fulfills those criteria in the followingThe teaching profession fulfills those criteria in the following
ways:ways:
 Teachers have an organized body of knowledge that separates theTeachers have an organized body of knowledge that separates the
group from all others.group from all others.
 It serves a great social purpose.It serves a great social purpose.
 There is cooperation achieved through a professional organization.There is cooperation achieved through a professional organization.
 There is a formal period of preparation and a requirement forThere is a formal period of preparation and a requirement for
continuous growth and development.continuous growth and development.
 There is a degree of autonomy accorded the professional.There is a degree of autonomy accorded the professional.
 The profession has control or influence over education standards,The profession has control or influence over education standards,
admissions, licensing, professional development, ethical andadmissions, licensing, professional development, ethical and
performance standards, and professional discipline.performance standards, and professional discipline.

5. Teachers as ProfessionalsTeachers as Professionals
 The certificated teacher is the essential element in the delivery ofThe certificated teacher is the essential element in the delivery of
instruction to students, regardless of the mode of instruction.instruction to students, regardless of the mode of instruction.
 A teacher has professional knowledge and skills gained throughA teacher has professional knowledge and skills gained through
formal preparation and experience. Teachers provide personal,formal preparation and experience. Teachers provide personal,
caring service to students by diagnosing their needs and bycaring service to students by diagnosing their needs and by
planning, selecting and using methods and evaluation proceduresplanning, selecting and using methods and evaluation procedures
designed to promote learning.designed to promote learning.
 The processes of teaching include understanding and adhering toThe processes of teaching include understanding and adhering to
legal and legislated frameworks and policies; identifying andlegal and legislated frameworks and policies; identifying and
responding to student learning needs; providing effective andresponding to student learning needs; providing effective and
responsive instruction; assessing and communicating studentresponsive instruction; assessing and communicating student
learning; developing and maintaining a safe, respectful environmentlearning; developing and maintaining a safe, respectful environment
conducive to student learning; establishing and maintainingconducive to student learning; establishing and maintaining
professional relationships; and engaging in reflective professionalprofessional relationships; and engaging in reflective professional
practice.practice.

6. Social Standards in Teaching ProfessionSocial Standards in Teaching Profession
It is a teacher who prepares students to behave appropriately within campusIt is a teacher who prepares students to behave appropriately within campus
and in the society. Social norms and cultural values are considered part ofand in the society. Social norms and cultural values are considered part of
professional and social life transferred from a teacher to student. Thisprofessional and social life transferred from a teacher to student. This
necessitates academia to become a role model leaving a positive impact onnecessitates academia to become a role model leaving a positive impact on
students in and out of the classroom. Teachers are expected tostudents in and out of the classroom. Teachers are expected to
meet the following social standard code of ethics:meet the following social standard code of ethics:
 Social interactionSocial interaction
 Good human beingGood human being
 Good relations with colleaguesGood relations with colleagues
 Good relations with studentsGood relations with students
 Positive attitudePositive attitude
 Passion for public servicePassion for public service
 Fairness in dealingsFairness in dealings
 Loyalty to country and nationLoyalty to country and nation

7. Professional Standards in Teaching ProfessionProfessional Standards in Teaching Profession
Professional Standards in Teaching ProfessionProfessional Standards in Teaching Profession
Attitude towards work reflects professionalism of university teachers.Attitude towards work reflects professionalism of university teachers.
The teaching profession demands:The teaching profession demands:
 Good communication with professional experts, colleagues andGood communication with professional experts, colleagues and
students.students.
 Sound knowledge in the subject and related duties that is to beSound knowledge in the subject and related duties that is to be
performedperformed
 Technical skill of teaching explicitly and focused content orientationTechnical skill of teaching explicitly and focused content orientation
 System evaluation and opening a new spectrum of informationSystem evaluation and opening a new spectrum of information
 Firm determination & commitment with the profession of teachingFirm determination & commitment with the profession of teaching
 Refined values and behaviorRefined values and behavior