Republic of the Philippines President Ramon Magsaysay State University (Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University) Iba, Zambales, Philippines GRADUATE SCHOOL SLIDESMANIA.COM On Becoming A Teacher! SLIDESMANIA.COM RONNEL M. CORPUZ Reporter Instructional Methodologies in Science Education Lesson Objectives: 1. Discuss the reason behind the teaching is the noblest profession SLIDESMANIA.COM 2. State the desirable traits and qualities of an effective teacher SLIDESMANIA.COM Topic 1: THE TEACHER AS A PERSON IN SOCIETY SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM “You are born a teacher” somebody would tell you. Is this TRUE? What attributes or qualities should you have that would tell that you would be a good teacher? Like learners, teachers are molded by nature and nurture. Nature means your inborn qualities, your natural tendencies. Nurture means, how you were trained or toughed to become a teacher. You are born with qualities and attributes that would fit you to become teachers. Question: What are Some Personal Qualities of Good Teachers? SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM Intelligence – ability to make sound decision, analyze, make judgment, make solutions, possess higher order thinking skills, and other types of intelligence. The teacher is intelligent Compassion – natural quality to empathize, to feel what others feel, to be tolerant of others. The teacher is compassionate. Emotional Stability – ability to be calm under pressure, cheerful and optimistic, level headed. The teacher is emotionally stable. SLIDESMANIA.COM Innovativeness – natural tendency to create new things, modify existing ones, imaginative, finds solutions to problems quickly, makes use of available materials. The teacher is innovative. Fairness – natural attribute to look at both sides of the issue before making judgment, gives equal chances for both sides to be heard, removes personal biases. The teacher is fair. Self-confidence – natural tendency to fell “I can do it”, works alone, determined to succeed. The teacher has selfconfident. SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM Cooperativeness – natural action to work together with others, willing to share. The teacher is cooperative. Buoyancy – ability to survive in difficult situation, balances life, optimistic and cheerful. The teacher is buoyant. Reliability – attribute demonstrated by dependability, sincerity, and honesty. The teacher is reliable. SLIDESMANIA.COM Topic 2: THE TEACHER IN THE CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth; he shall, therefore, render the best services by providing an environment conducive to such learning and growth. SLIDESMANIA.COM -Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, Article III- SLIDESMANIA.COM The teacher has two communities: SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM Teaching community - consists of his/her fellow teachers, colleagues and superiors Community outside the school - includes the parents of his/her learners, local officials, alumni/alumnae and other members of the society in which the school is located To function well in the classroom and in the community, he/she must be equipped with competencies. - knowledge - skills - attitudes/values Along with… NATIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED TEACHER STANDARDS (NCBTS) SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM It is an integrated theoretical framework that defines the different dimensions/domains of effective teaching A reflection of what is happening in the society and adopting our curriculum into the 21st century globally competent education. A set of competencies (behaviors, attitudes, and skills) “The core values of Filipino teachers and on the principles of effective teaching learning.” SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 1. Social Regard for Learning (SRFL) It focuses on the ideal that teachers serve as positive and powerful role models. Teacher’s actions demonstrate value for learning. SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: implements school policies and procedures; demonstrates punctuality; maintains appropriate appearance; and is careful about the effects of one’s behavior on the students SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 2. Learning Environment (LE) It focuses on importance of providing a social, psychological and physical environment The Teacher creates an environment that promotes fairness.. The Teacher makes the classroom environment conducive to learning. SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: maintains an environment of courtesy and respect for different learners’ abilities, culture, and gender; provides a gender-fair opportunities for learning; and recognizes that every learner has strengths. maintains a safe, clean and orderly clean classroom free from distractions; SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 3. Diversity of Learners (DOL) It emphasizes the ideal that teachers can facilitate the learning process even with diverse learners. SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: uses information on the learning styles and needs of the learners to design and select learning experiences; establishes goals that define appropriate expectations for all learners; paces lessons appropriate to needs and/ or abilities of learners; provides differentiated activities for learners. initiates other learning approaches for learners whose needs have not been met by usual approaches; and shows sensitivity to multi-cultural backgrounds of the learners. SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 4. Curriculum (Curr.) It refers to all elements of the teaching-learning process that work in convergence. These elements include the teacher’s knowledge of subject matter and the learning process, teaching-learning approaches and activities, instructional materials and learning resources. SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 4. Curriculum (Curr.) SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: delivers accurate and updated content knowledge using appropriate methodologies, approaches and strategies; Integrates language, literacy and quantitative skill development and values in his/her subject area; Explains learning goals, instructional procedures and content clearly and accurately to students Links the current content with past and future lessons Aligns with lesson objectives the teaching methods, learning activities and instructional materials or resources appropriate to learners SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 5. Planning, Assessing Reporting (PAR) SLIDESMANIA.COM It refers to the alignment of assessment and planning activities. It focuses on the : (1) use of assessment data to plan and revise teachinglearning plans; (2) integration of assessment procedures in the plan and implementation of teaching-learning activities, and (3) reporting of the learners’ actual achievement and behaviour. SLIDESMANIA.COM 5. Planning, Assessing Reporting (PAR) Develops and uses a variety of appropriate assessment strategies to monitor and evaluate learning. SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: Prepares formative and summative tests in line with the curriculum employs non-traditional assessment techniques (portfolio, journals, rubrics, etc.) interprets and uses assessment results to improve teaching and learning Identifies teaching-learning difficulties and possible causes and takes appropriate action to address them uses tools for assessing authentic learning SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 6. Community Linkages (CL) refers to the ideal that classroom activities are meaningfully linked to the experiences and aspirations of the learners in their homes and communities. Establishes learning environments that respond to the aspirations of the community SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: involves community in sharing accountability for the learners’ achievement uses community resources (human, material) to support learning Uses the community as a laboratory for learning participates in community activities that promote learning Uses community networks to publicize school events and achievements SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM 7. Personal Growth & Professional Development (PGPD) SLIDESMANIA.COM It emphasizes the ideal that teachers value having a high personal regard for the teaching profession, concern for professional development, and continuous improvement as teachers. SLIDESMANIA.COM 7. Personal Growth & Professional Development (PGPD) Takes pride in the nobility of teaching as a profession. SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM The Teacher: Maintains stature and behavior that upholds the dignity of teaching Allocates time for personal and professional development through participation in educational seminars and workshops Reading educational materials regularly Engaging in educational research manifests personal qualities such as enthusiasm, flexibility and caring articulates and demonstrates one’s personal philosophy of teaching Keeps abreast with recent developments in education SLIDESMANIA.COM SLIDESMANIA.COM Summary of the NCBTS.. SLIDESMANIA.COM The NCBTS are the standards of good teaching in the Philippines. It consists of 7 domains, 21 strands and 80 performance indicators. The ideal teacher functions well in the classroom as well as in the community. He/she does the following: serves as a positive and powerful model of learning and living; provides a social, psychological, and physical environment that is conducive for learning because students from varied backgrounds are treated with respect, engaged in different learning activities and are motivated to work towards high standards of learning; facilitates the learning process by considering diversity of learners; implements curriculum effectively by making students understand curriculum goals and standards, by his/her mastery of subject matter and skillful use of teachinglearning strategies and activities and learning resources; SLIDESMANIA.COM aligns assessment to curricular goals, objectives and standards, uses assessment results to improve teaching-learning, and report assessment results to those concerned; links with communities to help attain curricular goals; and demonstrates a high regard for the teaching profession and embarks in a continuing professional development. SLIDESMANIA.COM The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers comprising of a Preamble and 13 Articles spells out how the teacher should relate to the state, the community, the teaching profession itself, the teaching community, higher authorities in the Philippines, school officials, fellow teachers and other personnel, the learners, and the parents. It also states how the teacher should conduct himself/herself as a person at all places at all times including his/her business and financial matters. SLIDESMANIA.COM Summary of the NCBTS.. SLIDESMANIA.COM The NCBTS are the standards of good teaching in the Philippines. It consists of 7 domains, 21 strands and 80 performance indicators. The ideal teacher functions well in the classroom as well as in the community. He/she does the following: serves as a positive and powerful model of learning and living; provides a social, psychological, and physical environment that is conducive for learning because students from varied backgrounds are treated with respect, engaged in different learning activities and are motivated to work towards high standards of learning; facilitates the learning process by considering diversity of learners; implements curriculum effectively by making students understand curriculum goals and standards, by his/her mastery of subject matter and skillful use of teachinglearning strategies and activities and learning resources; SLIDESMANIA.COM Thank you! Do you have any questions? ronnel.corpuz@deped.gov.ph 0947-102-8910 SLIDESMANIA.COM