EDUC

1. The Demands of Society from the
Teacher as Professional and as a Person
Prepared By: Nicko H. Borrico
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2. “Professionalism: It’s NOT the job you DO, It’s
HOW you DO the job”- Anonymous

3. Teacher spend at least 6 hours a day, 5 days a week in 10 months
of the school year with students. Practically considering the 8-
hour sleeping time at home, teachers spend more time with the
students than parent. That’s why parents expect so much of
teachers
Societies primary expectation from teachers-
“Good Teaching”

4. From his/her very title “teacher” to teach well is
what society primarily demands of teachers. The
learning of the learner is the teacher’s main
concern’
The effective teacher makes the good and the not so
good learner learn. On the other hand, the ineffective
teacher adversely affects the learning of both good
and the not so good student.

5. The Teacher as a Professional
 The teacher is a licensed professional who possesses dignity and
reputation with high moral values as well as technical and
professional competence. He or She adheres to observes and
practices a set of ethical and moral principles, standards and
values.
The word “ teacher” suggest that the main responsibility of the
professional teacher is to teach. The teacher’s primary customer
is the learner.

6. The Teacher as a Professional
 Since the main task of the professional teacher is to teach, society demands from his/her
teaching competence. This means that if he/she has to teach effectively he/she has to:
1. Prepare and plan very well for instruction
2. Execute or deliver that instruction plan very well because he/she has professional knowledge
(mastery of subject matter)
3. Create a conducive or favorable learning environment for diverse group of learners
4. Assess and report learner’s progress
5. Demonstrate professionalism as he/she deals with superiors, colleagues, students and parents

7. Professionalism: The Hallmark of a Professional
Society expects the teacher as a professional to demonstrate
professionalism in all that he/she does.
Professionalism is both a professional and personal trait.

8. Check for Understanding
1. Which is/are TRUE of a professional?
A. Completed college/university degree
B. Required of NC IV from TESDA
C. Demonstrates solely ethical competence
D. Abides by his personal Code of Ethics

9. Answer:
A. Completed college/university degree
and
C. Demonstrates solely ethical competence

10. Check for Understanding
2. Which statement is TRUE of society’s demand from the professional
teacher?
A. The professional teacher is concerned only with classroom
teaching.
B. Effective teaching is the primary duty of the professional teacher.
C. The professional teacher is not expected to lead in community
affairs in order not to jeopardize her teaching.
D. Because of the professional teacher is expected to be highly
enlightened, he is expected to campaign for the good candidate
during election time.

11. Answer:
B. Effective teaching is the primary duty of the professional
teacher.

12. Check for Understanding
3. The Filipino teacher is a professional. What is/are expected of her/him?
I. Technically competent
II. Highly ethical and moral
III. Has superior IQ
IV. Popular among learners
A. I, II and III C. I, II and IV
B. I and II D. I and IV

13. Answer:
B. I and II

14. The Teacher as a Person
Modern man listens more willingly to witness than to
teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because
they are witnesses. – Pope Paul VI

15. More than any other professional, teachers are subjected
to scrutiny to the minutest detail by those they associate
with. Teachers are judged more strictly than other
professionals.
Recall your most memorable teacher who had the
greatest impact on your life? What special personal
qualities did he/she possess?

16. The qualities of your favorite teachers may not be very far from one
another. Let’s compare them with the twelve (12) Characteristics of an
Effective Teacher
1. Prepared
2. Positive
3. Hold High Expectations
4. Creative
5. Fair
6. Display a personal touch
7. Cultivate a sense of belonging
8. Compassionate
9. Have a sense of humor
10. Respect students
11. Forgiving
12. Admit Mistakes

17. Check for Understanding
1. Which teacher’s personal trait is demonstrated if he is gender-
sensitive and inclusive in his ways?
A. Fairness
B. Sense of Humor
C. Passion
D. Motivation

18. Answer:
A. Fairness

19. Check for Understanding
2. Teacher A claims she cares for students? Which is/are a manifestation of
genuine care?
I. Knows students
II. Creates a favorable learning atmosphere
III. Maintains professional distance with students
A. I and III C. I and II
B. II and III D. I, II and III

20. Answer:
C. I and II

21. “If I speak interestingly, effectively and well, But
do not understand my students I am a noisy gong
or a clanging cymbal.”
End of Report