THE TEACHER AS PERSON

IN SOCIETY

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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 in the future? Like learners, teachers are molded by nature and nurture.
Nature means your inborn qualities, your natural tendencies. Nurture means, how you
were trained or taught to become a teacher. You are born with qualities and attributes
that would fit you to become teachers. Let us find out in this episode.

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Describe own personal qualities that will make one a good teacher

Identify the personal qualities of an experienced teacher that you have

interviewed and observed

Compare own personal qualities with those of the observed teacher

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 What Are Some Personal Qualities of Good Teachers?

1. Intelligence ability to make sound decisions, analyze, make judgement, make

solutions, possess higher order thinking skills, and other types of intelligence. The
teacher is intelligent.
2. Compassion natural quality to empathize, to feel what others feel, to be tolerant of
others. The teacher is compassionate.
3. Emotional Stability ability to be calm under pressure, cheerful and optimistic, level
headed. The teacher is emotionally stable.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Self-confidence natural tendency to feel I can do it, works alone, determined to
succeed. The teacher is self-confident.
7. Cooperativeness natural action to work together with others, willing to share. The
teacher is cooperative.
8. Buoyancy ability to survive in difficult situation, balances life, optimistic and
cheerful. The teacher is buoyant.
9. Reliability attribute demonstrated by dependability, sincerity and honesty. The
teacher is reliable.

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In order to accomplish my desired learning outcomes, these are the steps I
have to follow:
Step 1: Stop for a while and reflect. Ask myself: What are my qualities that
will make me a good teacher?
Step 2: Do activity 1 based on the instruction given.
Step 3: Secure permission to interview and observe a professional teacher.
Step 4: Use the checklist in my interview. Write an essay about the teacher
from my interview and observation results. This essay will be part of
my portfolio entry. Title: Personal Qualities of an Experienced Teacher:
A personal Encounter
Step 5: Based on my interview, add to mu list of qualities previously identified
in this episode other qualities not included.
 Step 6: Make personal reflection and include this in my pieces of evidence
for a portfolio.

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Who am I as a person? Do I have personal qualities that will make me a

better teacher someday? The qualities listed are some of the many attributes but
you will add to this later.
Look into yourself very well and answer each item very honestly. All your
answers are correct, so you do need to worry.
Name : BABYLYN T. DE LEON
School : CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY PANGANIBAN CAMPUS, PANGANIBAN
CATANDUANES
Semester: 1ST SEMESTER 2016-2017

AM I THIS PERSON?
Bilbao, 2010 (Shortened version, 2014)
Below are indicators of personal qualities which may describe YOU. Place a in a Box B if the
indicator fits you most of the time or an X mark if the description does not fit you most of the
time. Identify your quality by choosing the appropriate label in Box C. write the letter in Box B.
you may use the letter more than once for your answer. Just leave the item that you marked X.

Box A Box B Box C

Personal Attribute Match the Personal Quality Label
Indicator checked mark
with appropriate
Label in Box C
(write letter only)

1. I am mentally /-B A. BUOYANCY/Buoyant

alert.
2. I very /-H
imaginative
for new ideas.
3. I like to try out /-H
new things.
4. I appreciate /-D B. INTELLIGENCE/Intelligent
other people.
5. I am tolerant /-D C. SELF-CONFIDENCE/Self-
of other confident
person.
6. I adjust to /-A
different D. COMPASSION/Compassionate
 situations.

7. I look at the /-A

brighter side
of life.
8. I dont /-G E. COOPERATIVENESS/Cooperate
consider
myself as
better than
others.
9. I share /-E
privileges with
others.
10. I give personal /-E
time for the F. FAIRNESS/Fair
group.
11. I make it a /-C
point to do
the job well.
12. I make quick /-B
solutions to G. EMOTIONAL
problems. STABILITY/Emotionally stable
13. I volunteer to /-E
do task for
others.
14. I work for the /-E
group even H. INNOVATIVENESS/Innovative
without
affirmation in
return.
15. I am calm in /-G
the midst of
chaos.
16. I am /-C
dependable
on a given
task.
17. I give equal /-F
chance for I. RELIABILITY/Reliable
others to be
heard.
18. I am sure of /-C
what I do.
19. I hold my /-G
anger even
when
provoked.
20. I am punctual /-I
in attendance.
 With the use of an interview checklist attached, get the information about
the teacher. Ask permission to observe the teacher in her/his classroom and add
other personal qualities that you have observed which are not included in the
checklist.
Request for a picture of the teacher as part of your portfolio entry. Use the
picture as part of your Photo Essay.
Identify and label the characteristics/attributes of checked indicators like
Compassion, Intelligence, Fairness, and others as shown in Activity 1. List other
observed attributes in the box to the right. With other attributes that you have
added, make a Photo Essay about the Teacher. Place the picture of the teacher
on top of the photo essay.

PERSONAL QUALITIES OF AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER CHECKLIST

Personal Qualities Checked Put Labels of Qualities

those
observed
The experienced teacher:

1. Is mentally alert / Intelligent

2. Is very imaginative / Innovative

3. Tries out new things / Innovative

4. Appreciates other people / Compassionate

5. Tolerates other people / Compassionate

6. Adjust to different situations / Buoyant

7. Looks at the brighter side of life / Buoyant

8. Does not consider self as better than others / Fair

9. Shares privileges with others / Cooperative

10. Gives up personal time for the group / Cooperative

11. Sees to it that he/she does job well / Self-confident

12. Makes quick solutions to problems / Innovative/intelligent

13. Volunteers to do task for others / Cooperative

14. Works for the group even without being / Cooperative

affirmed return
15. Is calm in the midst of chaos / Emotionally Stable

16. Is dependable on a given task / Reliability

17. Gives equal chance for others to be heard / Fair

18. Is sure of what he/she does / Self-confident

19. Holds anger even when provoked / Emotionally Stable

20. Is punctual in attendance / Reliability

My Reflections/Insights
A. How do I use my personal qualities to become a good teacher? Write in at least two (2)
paragraphs.

Teaching is one the most demanding of all professions. It exacts a

tremendous demand on the teachers teaching skill and personal qualities before
they can satisfactorily perform the multiple roles and manifold responsibilities it
entails. At all times, the practice of teaching calls for a facilitator of learning and a
nurturer of the learners. At other times it needs a leader, administrator and
manager. The teachers to be able to enjoy their tasks with associates automatically
feel as a friend, an enthusiastic colleague and a caring partner. A more serious role,
teaching necessarily makes them decision-makers, instructional materials
developers and instant researchers. Add to these task they assume to establish a
smooth relationship with parents and other members of the community.

To be a good student teacher, you have to possess some of the qualities that
can reflect you to be a good teacher someday. Those qualities are your ammunition
in preparation in the world of teaching career. As I reflect on my personal qualities, I
consider myself as one of the dedicated student teacher who wants to pursue their
dreams and ambition in life. Once you are a teacher, you have to be dedicated in
your profession, that even your personal time is given up. One of my motto in life is
Patience is the great virtue. I always applied this saying in my personal life to
motivate me how to be a successful individual someday especially in the teaching
profession. I can use these qualities of mine to become a good teacher in a way that,
I always put in my mind that I should always be patient enough to handle a crucial
situation in the classroom. Being a good teacher you have to be emotionally stable.
You have to learn how to hold your temper so that you will think positively and
 create right decisions on how to handle the situations. A teacher must remain
mentally alert and a teacher must be quick to adopt himself to any situation.

Another qualities of mine that I considered to be a good teacher is my

passion on everything what Im doing. Passion on teaching is one of the key on how
to be a good teacher. Passion as associated with teaching denotes a teachers strong
feeling, enthusiasm and intense love for this magnanimous profession. A teachers
desire, emotion and fervor for such chosen vocation is manifested in her daily
teaching chores, duties and responsibilities. As a good teacher, you have to be very
passionate in teaching because you will never be a good teacher if you do not love
what you are doing. You have to enjoy every challenges that comes into your way.
And a good teacher should always open to criticism, either it is negative or positive.

Everyone who deserves to be called a professional teacher has made one of

the most important dreams of a lifetime come true that of becoming a teacher.
Every teacher could cite compelling reasons for pursuing this self-fulfilling career. To
continue nourishing such passion for teaching she evokes a stronger pledge and
determination to keep on despite perceived difficulties on the way. Those who
continue to stay, driven by unending commitment and loyalty to the profession and
to the nation, deserve to receive the highest accolade and commendation for life. A
famous saying goes, Once a teacher, always a teacher.

B. How does the experienced teacher, utilize his/her personal qualities to make him/her a
good teacher? Write in at least two (2) paragraphs.

The teacher occupies the center stage in a learning environment. She shines in a
number of roles teaching, managing, leading and facilitating and more importantly
motivating and inspiring children. No single teacher is proficient in all, since one may be
good in managing but not as capable in other chores. She brings forth into the teaching
profession a wealth of knowledge and skills, complimented by her set of values and
attitudes. A teacher possessing this attributes merits the high esteems of everyone.

Another qualities of a teacher that make him/her a good teacher is the desirable
teaching attributes like caring attitude, enthusiasm, humor and warmth, honesty and
Sincerity, Open-mindedness, Fairness and Impartiality. A caring attitude is expressed through
a thorough understanding of how the student feel and react. A teacher who cares is ready to
spend time with her students and listen to their stories of successes and failures, help them
with difficult task and consistently provide a supportive and safe learning environment. She
is willing to share resources to those in dire need and knowledge to the less capable. A
strong feeling of togetherness is essential if her goal is to arouse and sustain their natural
motivation and desire to learn. There is nothing that can influence and inspire children to
move and follow other than teachers spontaneous enthusiasm and energy. A smile evokes
a pleasant feeling. Wit and humor set a good mood and spirit among children. It can soothe
their feelings momentarily. It therefore is not surprising if a teacher with a happy mix of
 these traits can make every learning event something to look forward to with eagerness and
fun. The rapport she creates can be matched by a lively and friendly atmosphere, conducive
to animated discussions of the lesson.

A teacher can easily develop honesty and sincerity by modeling. She is a stickler to
truth in her words and actions. She is genuinely straightforward and offers assistance
wholeheartedly. Easily, she could make teaching a pleasant, satisfying and enriching
experience that could transform to a lasting learning. To be an open-minded teacher she
must have a respect for the opinions and ideas expressed by students open avenues for
unrestricted search of information and evidence. They are encouraged to resolve issues and
problems in a democratic way. Learning becomes an insightful experience for them based on
an exhaustive consideration of other individuals findings and explanations. Such brings
about an ideal teaching situation, wherein they develop the same attitude and disposition.
Another qualities of a teacher are the fairness and impartiality. A teacher who treats all her
students in a fair and just manner can easily win their respect and cordiality. Being impartial
and unbiased in judging their works and study habits will instill a positive feeling and
willingness to participate in class undertakings. Students are sensitive to discriminations,
such that preferential treatment can result to negative responses and indifference. Objective
suggestions are easily accepted and gratefully acknowledge. It inculcates self-confidence and
a friendly attitude among students.

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Pieces of Evidence:
1. Picture of self and description of personal qualities in a Photo essay and Reflections.

2. Photo- essay of the Experienced Teacher Personal Attributes or Characteristics and Reflections.
 MY PERSONAL QUALITIES AS A STUDENT TEACHER

Being a student teacher, I have so many experiences in the field that sometimes I
can ask myself if I will truly finish my studies and pursue my teaching profession. I also ask
myself If I have already possessed such qualities on how to be a good teacher someday.
Those kind of question are always trigger on my mind everytime I am on the field.

But on the other hand, I find myself already answered those question of mine. And
its a big YES. Yes, I will continue my studies to become a successful teacher someday. No
matter how difficult it is or no matter how hard the challenges it may be.

To be a good student teacher, you have to possess some of the qualities that can
reflect you to be a good teacher someday. As I reflect on my personal qualities as a student
teacher, I can use my personal qualities in some ways. I read all the materials theyve been
given about teaching prior to entering the classroom. I am being more open to criticism. I do
 my background research to find out about the school in advance. I make only 5 to 6 set
rules. I talk to the teacher who is responsible for overseeing what Im doing. I stay natural. I
move around. I respect the students as well as the teachers and also my fellow student
teacher.

My personal qualities can reflect myself for who I am. Being a married woman and a
mother of 3 children as well as a student, it is not an easy task to do a job at the same time.
But I learned how to manage my precious time for my family and for my studies. I do not
want my time wasted in some activities that does not really important.

It is nice to be a good teacher, however be not content because you can be more
than if you wish to. I can tell to myself, that, if I can be a good teacher then surely I can be
one of the best teachers. The best teacher that can help the students to think out the
answer for themselves, a teacher who know how to be quiet and patient while his students
struggle to formulate their own thoughts in to their own words. A teacher who respect the
feelings of his students that they are naturally more important than a silly old subject, a
teacher who know that responsibility, honesty and good citizenship cannot be taught in a
course because such qualities are communicated through daily actions not daily lectures. I
hope someday when I truly become a license teacher, I will possess those qualities of a
teache

PERSONAL QUALITIES OF AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER: A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER

 A WELL-ROUNDED TEACHER

Teachers need to first become well rounded people in order to become more
effective professionals. Everybody thinks should know their subject very well, but
sometimes, this is not enough. Teachers should have some characteristics that identify them
as a person. It is important to be aware that as teacher, she play some important roles in
order to be more than traditional teacher.

Mrs. Fe T. Balmaceda is a grade six teacher adviser in Panganiban Central Elementary

School. Her 23 years in service, made her a great professional teacher. Her profound love
and passion in teaching made her to be a well-rounded teacher. She is one of the best
teacher Ive ever known. She executes her lesson very well and giving equal opportunities to
the student to answer every questions she passed on to the students. She has a very friendly
attitude to her class, thats why her students respect her so much. She is one of a kind
teacher. Her ability to empathize and understand how children cope with problems and
difficulties is well appreciated and gratefully acknowledge. She is willing to share time, effort
and resources unselfishly. Her gentle touch can soothe a childs sufferings. Her sincere
concern for them to learn makes them strive hard to improve and grow.

She interacts with the child (physically and mentally). She gives affection to the
pupils, makes them understand what emotion is. She smiles to his/her pupils even when
they screw up. She teaches not only text books materials but also The truth thats happening
outside. Practiced balanced theory. She dedicates herself to the job. She made a
commitment. And she has to do it. She understands that a child is not only a tiny bundle of
joy that can cry, smile, laugh. She understands that in front of her stands a true miracle of
life. She is interested in his own subjects and at the same time open-minded for others and
other topics. She has to be strict, self-confident and show authority, but at the same time he
has to be the pupils, helper and quite often even something like their friend who can they
talk to if problems occur. She is maam Fe Balmaceda commonly known as Teacher Pinky, a
well-rounded teacher.

THE TEACHERS PHILOSOPHY OF

EDUCATION
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What is your philosophy about school and education? Since you will become
a teacher, you must have a clear understanding of your strong belief or philosophy of
education. A philosophy will guide your actions in teaching and learning. This section
will cover some of the fundamental educational philosophies that will help you as
future teacher.
Learning Episode 2 will tackle only Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism,
Existentialism, Behaviorism, Linguistic Philosophy and Constructivism.

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Identify ones philosophy of teaching and education.

Gather information on the philosophy of education of experienced teachers

Clarify how these philosophies are being put into practice

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Below are major educational philosophies, presented in summary form.

Philosophy of Education Basic Features

1. Essentialism Aim: promote intellectual growth of learners for competence
Teachers role: Sole authority in the subject matter
Focus: Essential skills, 3 Rs
Trends: Back to Basics, cultural literacy, excellence
2. Perennialism Aim: To educate the rational person, cultivate intellect
Teachers role: Assist learners to think with reason (critical
thinking, HOTS)
Focus: Classical subject, Great Books, Enduring curriculum
Trends: Use of Great Books: Bible, Koran, Classical Books

3. Existentialism Aim: Education of the whole being, as unique individuals

Teachers role: help students define who they are, their essence
Focus: Self-paced, self-directed, learner-centered
Trends: Individualized learning, values clarification

4. Progressivism Aim: Provide democratic social living

Teachers role: Develop lifelong learners
Focus: Learner-centeredness, interdisciplinary, outcomes-based
Trends: Humanistic education, contextualized curriculum, equal
opportunities for all.

5. Reconstructionism Aim: Improve and reconstruct society. Education for change

Teachers role: Agent of change and reform
Focus: Transformation of present to future landscape
Trends: Global education, convergence, transformative
education

6. Linguistic Philosophy Aim: Develop communication skills in different languages

(Multilingualism)
Teachers role: Provide experiential learning to learn language
Focus: Language and communication
Trends: Mastery of communication skills (verbal, non-verbal),
paraverbal or listening, speaking, writing, reading and viewing)

7. Behaviorism Aim: Modify and shape learners behavior

Teachers role: Arrange environmental conditions to change
behavior
Focus: Learners and the learning environment that act as
stimuli
Trends: Education for sustainable development; ubiquitous
classrooms, multi-sensory stimuli

8. Constructivism Aim: Develop intrinsically motivated learners

Teachers role: Teaching students to learn, how to learn
Focus: Experiential Learning
Trends: UNESCOs Pillars of Education; multiple perspectives
 Here is the way to achieved your desired learning outcomes (DLO). Follow
this.

Activity 1 will be step 1 to 6

Step 1: Know thy self. Determine your own philosophy, by answering the 40
items scale.
Step 2: Record your answer on the matrix provided on the Column S
(student). Add all your scores from all the items in the cluster.
Step 3: Go to a school where you have a teacher as a resource person.
Request two of the teachers to answer the same survey form that you
answered. Secure a permit before asking them to answer. Your
coordinator will endorse that to the teacher.
Step 4: Record their answer, in the same way you did it with your own results.
Step 5: Analyze the results in the matrix. Rank the philosophies of each one
from the Most Dominant (highest) to the Least Dominant (lowest)
Step 6: Add the result matrix as your entry to the Portfolio.

Activity 2 will be Step 7 to 9

Step 7: Go Back to the school where you surveyed the teacher. Identify from
our matrix, his/her dominant philosophy.
Step 8: Observe his/her class and activities in at least three hours. Record
your observation in your notebook. Write down at least 5 teaching
actions that reflect his/her philosophy of education. Describe in
detail.
Step 9: Prepare this report as an entry to your portfolio
 Use the Survey Instrument found below for yourself and for two teachers in the school. Read
each statement and answer honestly. Select among choices from Agree Strongly to Disagree
Strongly.
 Record your answer in the matrix below.
Now that you have responded to all 40 items, write the number of the response to
each statement in the matrix below. Add the raw score in each column to determine your
PHILOSOPHY. Record those for the T1 and T2.

Essentialism Perennialism Progressivism Existentialism

Item S T1 T2 Item S T1 T2 Item S T1 T2 Item S T1 T2 Item S T1 T2

1 2 4 3 2 3 4 2 3 2 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3
6 2 3 2 7 2 4 3 8 4 4 4 9 4 4 2 10 4 4 3
11 4 4 3 12 2 3 2 13 4 4 3 14 1 1 2 15 4 2 3
16 4 2 3 17 2 3 3 18 4 3 3 19 1 4 4 20 4 4 4

21 4 2 2 22 3 2 1 23 3 2 2 24 4 3 4 25 4 2 3

26 4 4 3 27 2 4 3 28 3 3 2 29 3 4 3 30 4 3 3

31 4 4 4 32 4 3 4 33 4 4 4 34 3 2 2 35 4 3 4

36 4 3 4 37 4 2 3 38 4 4 3 39 4 4 4 40 4 2 3

Total 28 26 24 Total 22 25 23 Total 28 28 24 Total 23 26 24 Total 32 24 26

Legend: S Self ; T1 Teacher 1; T2 Teacher 2

Based on the information taken, answer the following questions:

Rank your total raw scores for each category. Do the same for Teacher 1 and Teacher 2.
1. What Philosophy is most dominant for you? Behaviorism
Which is least dominant? Perennialism

2. For Teacher 1, which is the most dominant? Progressivism

Least dominant? Behaviorism

3. For Teacher 2, what Philosophy has gained the highest score? Behaviorism

This is the most dominant philosophy of the teacher. What has the lowest score?
Teacher 2 has a lowest score in Perennialism.
Step 7: Go Back to the school where you surveyed the teacher. Identify from
our matrix, his/her dominant philosophy.
Step 8: Observe his/her class and activities in at least three hours. Record
your observation in your notebook. Write down at least 5 teaching
actions that reflect his/her philosophy of education. Describe in
detail.
Step 9: Prepare this report as an entry to your portfolio
 My Reflections/Insights

1. Have you discovered your Philosophy of Education? How do you feel after knowing it? Is
your philosophy or firm belief of education reflected in what you are doing as a future
teacher?

My dominant Philosophy of Education is BEHAVIORISM

The practices that I do as a student and future teacher that reflect my philosophy are:
(describe in sentences).

As a student, I am very particular about the rules and regulations in school. I am aware of
the behaviors that is acceptable in the society I belong. For me, for every actions there is
an equal reaction. What you have done to others will bring it back to you.

The practices that I will do, that will reflect my Philosophy of Education will be: (describe in
sentences)

I will be more sensitive about the behaviors of my students. I will consider their
differences as a person as well as their environment they lived in that surely affect their
own behavior. I will set rules and regulations that can truly discipline the children. A rules
that did not take authority but they can see as their mother, their mentor and their friend.
Before I set the rules and regulation in my classroom, I will explain to them the advantages
of being a good follower so that they will reflect on these advantages that would enable
them to be a good citizen soday.me
 2. In your observations, does an experienced teacher practiced what they believe in
(philosophy of education) in actual teaching? If yes, describe the instance/episode. If no,
what could be the reason?

Yes. The experienced teacher practiced what they believe in Progressivism in actual
teaching. The experienced teacher believed that to develop lifelong learners, she should
be learner centered. Based on my observations, the teacher truly exercises the learner
centered approach. The teacher let the students to think and discover the answer by
themselves. She did not allow the students to be dependent on what the teacher always
says. She always gives an exercises to the students that will let the students practiced the
think, pair and share.

Pieces of Evidence:
1. The Matrix of Survey Results

2. Observation of the teacher and the Responses

3. Pictures (optional)
 The Matrix of Survey Results

Essentialism Perennialism Progressivism Existentialism

Ite S T1 T2 Ite S T1 T2 Ite S T1 T2 Ite S T1 T2 Ite S T1 T2

m m m m m

1 2 4 3 2 3 4 2 3 2 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3

6 2 3 2 7 2 4 3 8 4 4 4 9 4 4 2 10 4 4 3

11 4 4 3 12 2 3 2 13 4 4 3 14 1 1 2 15 4 2 3

16 4 2 3 17 2 3 3 18 4 3 3 19 1 4 4 20 4 4 4

21 4 2 2 22 3 2 1 23 3 2 2 24 4 3 4 25 4 2 3
26 4 4 3 27 2 4 3 28 3 3 2 29 3 4 3 30 4 3 3

31 4 4 4 32 4 3 4 33 4 4 4 34 3 2 2 35 4 3 4

36 4 3 4 37 4 2 3 38 4 4 3 39 4 4 4 40 4 2 3

Tot 28 26 24 Tot 22 25 23 Tot 28 28 24 Tot 23 26 24 Tot 32 24 26

al al al al al

Observation of the Teacher and the Responses