FS 1 LEARNING EPISODE 14 THE TEACHER AS A PERSON AND AS A PROFESSIONAL FIELD STUDY ACTIVITY 14.1 TEACHER PERSONAL QUALITIES: A VIEW FROM MY LENSES OBSERVE Procedure: 1. Secure a permit to observe a teacher. 2. Review the list of the Personal Qualities given above. 3. Follow the code given whether you will observe by seeing only or you will observe and interview the teacher to gather information. 4. Write down in the column of data results the description of the personal qualities that you have found out. If the personal quality is not observed by you or is not revealed in your interview, write not observed or not manifested. Personal Qualities Observe (O) Interview (I) a. Dignified Observe b. Healthy Observe c. Spiritual Observe Interview d. Knowledgeable Observe Interview e. Humble Observe f. Determined Observe Interview g. Cooperative Observe Interview Data Results I have found out that. . .. . Observed The teacher I observe has a dignity, self-respect, respected by peers Observed The teacher is physically healthy. Observed The teacher has own beliefs regarding her religion belief. Observed The teacher shows understanding to the field of teaching. Observed This teacher has own goal for her future but stay humble despite of her success. Observed This teacher remains strong amidst challenges and under pressure and does not give up easily. Observed This teacher is willing to 1 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ help in the times of uncertainty, ready to extend her hands to others. Activity 2 will focus on the Professional Competencies of the Teacher. You may change your sample Teacher in Activity 1 with another teacher or you can still observe the same teacher. In case you will not change your teacher to be observed the same teacher will be your sample for both Activity 1 and Activity 2. Aside from direct observation, you will also do a Survey in Activity 2.Did you learn from your observation of the teacher? Now let us analyze the information that you have gathered. Answer the following questions. 1. Activity 1, what you consider as the 3 most outstanding significant personal qualities of the teacher you choose as your case? Why do you consider these as outstanding? - A. Knowledgeable A teacher is one of the sources through which student get the knowledge. So, they should have ability to express the knowledge. The teacher should have ability to express the knowledge that they have. If the teacher has very good knowledge of the specific subject and he cannot explain that knowledge then it is of no use. Students love and score better in the subject which they can understand each and every term properly. Similar to that student love the teacher who explain and make the things simple to understand. Thus, expressing the knowledge is more important. B. Dignified Dignity means respect for humanity. Teachers must respect every person, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender diversity, appearance, age, religion, social standing, origin, opinions, abilities and achievements. A dignified teacher is honorable and worthy, so something that is dignified acts in an honorable, worthy way, showing great selfrespect and respect for others. Teacher should always maintain a dignified personality which could serve as model worthy of emulation by learners, peers, and others. Thus, it is required that a teacher must at all times be moral, honorable and dignified. C. Determined A determined teacher is focused on achieving his/her goals despite of any obstacles. Determined teachers are good decision makers that can assess a situation and decide the appropriate course of action. Determined teachers help keep students on the oath to success. 2. Which of these qualities do you have? Do you think you can fit as a good teacher someday? Why? Describe yourself. 2 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ - Cooperative because I am the type of person who is always willing to extend help to others. I accept responsibilities has been put on my shoulders. This characteristic I think will help me fit as good teacher, teacher must be willing to help his/her students to learn and grow, being responsible enough with hios/her actions and even small acts makes a big change. REFLECT Good teacher are role models, whether in school, at home or in the community. From the teachers that you had from elementary to college, did the personal qualities that they possess, help you learn better as a student? Yes, my personal qualities help me to learn better as a student. Their qualities like being someone who is willing to accept his responsibility as a teacher and help us learn and develop our skills makes me motivated to strive harder in order to give back the effort. Identify one personal characteristics of your model teacher that has made a great impact in your life as a learner. Reflect and describe how this quality influenced you. One personal characteristic of my model teacher that has made an impact in my life is being determined. Despite of the challenges in the current system of education, she is willing to make an adjustment and does not give easily for her students. It influences me to become a person with determination like her. Realizing how she struggle and overcome those challenges she encountered inspire me, it makes me think that if my teacher does everything, she can help us to, why should I not do the same thing and give back the efforts she gives to us. Being a student in this time of pandemic is really challenging, but we are not the only one who struggles, our teachers too. That is why when teachers know how to be considerate and let adjustments occur, students appreciate it. - - ACTIVITY 14.2 IS THE TEACHER A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER? OBSERVE Procedure: 1. Secure a permit to observe and conduct a survey. 2. Request the following information from the teacher: a. Name b. LET License No 3 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ 3. 4. 5. 6. c. Evidence of Professional Growth (Masters or Doctorate, Seminars attended, etc.) Request a co-teacher or the head (only one of the 2) to answer the checklist/rating scale about your sample teacher. Answer the same survey instrument yourself. Compare the answer of the co-teacher or that of the head with your answer on the survey. In what items do you have the same answer? Show the results in a summary table. Name of the Teacher: Maria Luisa Montallana PRC License No. 0754063 Grade Level Taught: 10 Answer the following statements based on you OBSERVATION of the teacher. Check Yes or No or Doubtful. Professional Competence Does the Teacher exhibit the competence of a professional teacher? Check your answer below. Yes No 1.Practices the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers 2.Teaches the subject matter very well with mastery 3.Keeps self-updated with educational trends, policies and curricula 4.Uses varied teaching methods that facilitate learning with skill and ease 5.Engages the parents and other stakeholders to cooperate as partners in educating the children 4 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ Doubtful 6. Teaches with compassion based on the knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and needs of diverse learners. 7.Prepares curriculum plans, implements these with innovation in every lesson 8.Designs or selects and utilizes appropriate assessment strategies and tools for lessons taught 9.Makes classroom atmosphere physically (arrangement) and psychologically (friendly, inclusive) safe and secure for learning 10.Serves willingly beyond teaching work by participating in other extracurricular activities when needed Name and Signature of the Teacher Informant (Peer) OR: ____________________________________________________ Name and Signature of the Supervisor Informant (Head) AND Judy Ann L. Rosin Your Name and Signature (Pre-Service Student) ANALYZE Did you learn from your observation and interview on teacher’s professional competences? Now let us analyze the data. Answer the following questions 1. In activity 2, do you consider the Teacher as a Professional Teacher? In what competencies is the teacher Strong? all competencies Weak? ____ Doubtful? ____ Why? 2. Did your answers to the survey form coincide with the answers of the coteacher or head of the teacher you observed? Why? 5 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ - Yes, my survey responses match the responses of the co-teacher or head of the instructor you witnessed. Because it is evident in her classroom performance. She meticulously develops her lesson plan and executes it flawlessly. She knows how to answer to a variety of student questions. She guarantees that the virtual classroom is safe and secure, even if the pupils are in an online class. REFLECT Now, it is time to reflect on Activity 2. Complete the following sentences as your reflections from the results of Activity 2. 1. As a future teacher, the results imply that I should - As a future teacher, the results imply that I should practice the professional competencies of Filipino teachers. I should act professional carrying must the values the teacher should have. I should understand everything about chosen field or profession so that I will be able to share knowledges and develop skills of the students, I cannot share what I do not have, and I cannot earn what I do not work. 2. If all the teachers teaching today possess the professional characteristics and competencies as the teacher/teachers observed then learners will be - If all the teachers teaching today possess the professional characteristics and competencies as the teacher/teachers observed then learners will be become a better individual who is influenced by their teacher. Learners will be able to widen their knowledge and develop and master their skills that they can use outside the four corners of the classroom or apply what they have learned in real life situation. Teacher must be their role models so that they will become motivated to strive harder in life and become a better individual. SHOW YOUR LEARNING ARTIFACTS Show here the artifacts of this Episode. 1. Short narrative about the teacher with a description of the personal qualities and professional characteristics that you have observed. You may request a picture from the teacher. My Teacher, My Hero The teacher I observes possess a personal quality like being dignified, humble, cooperative, spiritual, knowledgeable and determined. She has an integrity and respected by the students, when teaching she shows understanding to the topic. Amidst the challenge brought by the current situation in education, she determined and willing to extend her hands to help the learners, she shows consideration knowing the situation. The teacher possesses the professional characteristic of a teacher. She acts real teachers, as professional, who carries etiquettes that a teacher must practice. Teach her lesson with mastery and remains updated with the current educational policies, curricula, and educational trends. Teacher should be a role model for the students, they must help their students to become better student and individual. This personal and professional qualities 6 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ made an impact and influences to the learners, they may not know it or see literally but they really do. LINK THEORY TO PRACTICE Based on Episode 1, choose the correct answer for each item. __D__1. Any teacher currently teaching is called a professional because he or she_____. I. II. III. is a licensed teacher has personal qualities appropriate to be a teacher possesses the characteristics given A, B, C. A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I, II and III __C__2. Which of the following is a quality that is unbecoming of teacher? A. B. C. D. Patience and understanding Humble and open minded Aggressive and dominating Dignified and accommodating __C__3. Which statement is TRUE about the spirituality of the teacher? I. II. III. Goes to church everyday Gives contribution to church activities Behaves according to the beliefs, mores and tradition of the community A. B. C. D. I only II only III only I, II, and III __B__4. What could be the best practice of a professional teacher? A. B. C. D. Burns midnight candle every night writing a lesson plan. Utilizes knowledge of the learners’ characteristics while teaching. Expects equal performance of learners in lessons taught. Masters one teaching method and uses it all the time. __A__5. The saying goes, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” How is this directly related to teachers? A. B. C. D. There are many teachers but few are qualified. There are many professionals who shift to teaching. Teaching is a very lucrative job. The teachers assigned in the senior high school are the chosen teachers. 7 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ 8 18:50:38 GMT -06:00 This study source was downloaded by 100000816140762 from CourseHero.com on 02-22-2022 https://www.coursehero.com/file/123963478/FS-1-Episode-14docx/ Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
