5. The Learner as an Embodied
Spirit
“Every child is a potential
genius.”
union of a sentiment body &
a rational soul
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6. Factors that Contribute to the
Differences among Learners
Ability
Aptitude
Interests
Family & cultural background
Attitudes & values
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11. The Teacher
“Teachers open the door.
You enter by yourself.”
The professional teacher is
the “licensed professional who
possesses dignity & reputation
with high moral values
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12. as well as technical
competence . . . s/she adheres
to observe &
practice a set of ethical &
moral principles, standards &
values. (Code of Ethics of
Professional Teachers, 1997)
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13. Professional Attributes
Control of the knowledge
base of teaching & learning &
use of this knowledge to
guide the science & art of
his/her teaching practice
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14. Repertoire of best teaching
practice & can use these to
instruct children in
classrooms & to work with
adults in the school setting.
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15. Dispositions & skills to
approach all aspects of
his/her work in a reflective,
collegial, & problem-solving
manner.
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16. View of learning to teach as a
lifelong process &
dispositions & skills for
working towards improving
his/her own teaching as well
as improving schools.
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18. Research Findings on Effective
Teachers
Teachers with a major or
minor in content area are
associated with higher
student achievement
especially in the area of
science & mathematics.
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19. Caring teachers who know
their students create
relationships that enhance
the learning process.
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20. Effective teachers practice
gender, racial & ethnic
fairness.
Effective teachers exude
positive attitudes about life
and teaching.
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