PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING

ROLDAN B. BAWAAN
BSIED-ELECTRONICS

PROFFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF A TEACHER

1. Mastery of the Subject
-effective learning demands that the teacher possesses a solid knowledge of
subject or the field that he/she aims to teach his student.
Gilbert highet
1965 THE TEACHER WHO DISLIKE HIS SUBJECT IS IN INDIFFERENT TO IT IS
ALWAYS RUNS THE RISK OF HYPOCRITE.

2. Understanding the Learner

-a teacher must know how much children at various levels of maturity are
capable of understanding for him/her to guide learning effectively. Interest of
student and their past experience are some of things to consider in teaching.
LOVE
-can imbue them (children) w/ love for learning.

3. Understanding of the principles of teaching

and skill in the use of techniques for their
implementation.
-subject matter is not enough but also the method to teach is also important.
- A skill with a good method and technique is needed to fulfill learning.

4.General Understanding of other branches of

knowledge.
-subject relationship with other fields ,particularly in solution of lifes problem.
-needs knowledge of some fields
-exploring knowledge of other fields is also a good for teaching for him/her to
relate for students to understand.

5.Understanding and Appreciation of teaching profession

-a good attitude towards teaching is needed to be positive for a good delivery of
the topic or knowledge.
-understanding of own profession
-Work effectively not only on pupils but with other coworker

Personal Qualities
5 Aspects of Qualities
1. Intellectual
2. Social
3. Physical
4. Emotional
5. Moral
1. Pleasing personal appearance(no earing for men and not too much make up
for women, manner,courtesy,pleasant voice(not to loud and not to soft).
2. Intelligence,emotional stability and self-control
3. Sympathy,kindness,helpfulness,patience
4. Integrity, trustworthiness, honesty ,loyalty
5. Flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness
6. Sociability, friendliness, cooperativeness
7. Fairness, impartiality, tolerance
8. Sense of humor , cheerfulness,enthusiasm