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A document report in the subject: The Teaching Profession Chapter I: Lesson 3 The Society and You

Date submitted: July 2, 2011 Submitted by: Mr. Dandy T. Palaganas Submitted to: Ms. Thea Dinglasan

The Teaching Profession What is profession? Profession is an occupation requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation. What is a Teacher? The teacher is the key factor in classroom learning situation. He/She assumes various significant roles in the classroom as; A model or an important figure in the classroom A classroom manager An evaluator of students learning Source of knowledge and information A person who instructs others An agent of change

What is teaching? A process of causing change A process to impart knowledge and information A process to instruct others

What is an effective teacher? It can be said that teaching is effective to the extent that the teacher acts in ways that are favorable to the development of a desirable personality in the learner. Characteristics of an effective teacher: Professional Qualities Teachers knowledge of the subject matter to be taught Understanding of psychological and educational principles Understanding and appreciation of the teaching profession

Personal Qualities Personality Interests Attitudes

Beliefs Behavior in working relationships with the learner What makes a good teacher? This is a question which every young person who is contemplating to become a teacher must fully consider. A great deal has been said of teaching as one of the most important professions from the standpoint of human welfare. Properly understood, however, it is also one of the most technical, difficult, and challenging professions. The qualities of good teacher include: Knowledge Enthusiasm Sincerity Patience Sense of humor Voice and speech

You, the Teacher, as a Person in Society What is Society? The social relationships between human beings and animals organized collectively, the system of human institutional organization; a community with the same language and customs, an interest group or organization. Society denotes the totality of social organization and its complex network of social relationships or social interaction. It symbolizes the group within which human beings can live a total common life. Society is an educational system, a great social system of long established relationships which people in it recognize and follow as a certain way of life. We dont live in a vacuum. We live in a society. We are part of society. Our society influences us to the extent that we allow ourselves to be influenced by it. Our thoughts, values, and actions are somehow shaped by events and by people with whom we come in contact. We, in turn, help shape society its events, its people, and its destiny. John Donne said it in his song No Man is an Island:.,. No man stands alone. We need one another In the context of your life as a teacher, we would say: No teacher is an island. No teacher stands alone. Indeed you cant become a teacher alone. In this chapter, you will be made to realize the significant role that you will play in the society. This is perhaps one reason why many a time the teacher is blamed for many ill in the society. You will also come to realize the demands it will exact from you for much is expected of you, the teacher. It is, therefore, no joke to become one!