2. The Nature of Teaching
Teaching is a process that facilitates learning.
• Teaching is the specialized application of knowledge, skills and attributes designed to provide
unique service to meet the educational needs of the individual and the society.
• Teaching emphasizes the development of values and guides students in their social
relationships.
3. Teaching can be regarded in 3 ways:
Teaching as a profession.
Teaching as a mission.
Teaching as a vocation
4. Teaching as a profession!
“Teaching is a noble profession.”
When we say profession it refers to ‘work’, ‘job’, ‘career’, ‘occupation’. If you consider teaching
as a profession then:
You must be willing to go through a long period of preparation.
You must be willing to go through continuing education. (continuous development of potentials)
You have to strive for excellence.
You commit yourself to moral, ethical, and religious values and dedicate yourself to service.
5. Teaching as a mission! If teaching is your mission then it means:
It is a “task” entrusted to you in this world.
It is your assigned task, thus, you have to prepare for it.
It calls for a continuing professional education.
6. Teaching as a vocation! If teaching is your vocation then it means:
You said YES to your call to teach!
You commit yourself in the total transformation of the learner.
You consider teaching as a lifetime commitment thus aim through the years
7. What is Profession?
• A profession is an occupation that involves specialized training and formal qualification before
one is allowed to practice or work.
• Society and community place a great deal of trust in the professions.
8. Who is a Professionals?
A formal qualification (university or college diploma, degree) gained over time.
Specialized Knowledge (e.g. teaching secondary Mathematics)
License or permission to practice
Exhibits high agreed standards of behavior and practice
Someone with high personal standards and values
9. Teacher’s as a Professionals
• The certificated teacher is the essential element in the delivery of instruction to students,
regardless of the mode of instruction.
• A teacher has professional knowledge and skills gained through formal preparation and
experience. Teachers provide personal, caring service to students by diagnosing their needs and
by planning, selecting and using methods and evaluation procedures designed to promote
learning.
• The processes of teaching include understanding and adhering to legal and legislated
frameworks and policies; identifying and responding to student learning needs; providing effective
and responsive instruction; assessing and communicating student learning; developing and
maintaining a safe, respectful environment conducive to student learning; establishing and
maintaining professional relationships; and engaging in reflective professional practice.
11. Trust -The ethical standard of Trust embodies fairness, openness and honesty. Teachers'
relationships with students, colleagues, parents, guardians and the public are based on trust
Integrity - Honesty, reliability, and moral action are embodied in the ethical standard of Integrity.
Continual reflection assists teachers in exercising integrity in their professional commitments and
responsibilities.
12. The Purposes
1. To inspire teachers to reflect and uphold the honor and dignity of the teaching profession
2. To identify the ethical responsibilities and commitments in the teaching profession
3. To guide ethical decisions and actions in the teaching profession
4. To promote public trust and confidence in the teaching profession
13. “Teaching may not guarantee financial security but love of teaching has served as a motivating
factor to many teachers through the years”. Teaching has remained inspiring & fulfilling.
References:
https://www.slideshare.net/dionybanez7/the-teaching-profession-37449929
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC3D7O-ByLE
