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On Becoming A
Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 1
Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain competence in clarifying your values about teaching, and in
articulating and demonstrating ones personal philosophy of teaching. The end goal is to be a positive role
model for students.
Your Map
For you to be an effective teacher in the future it is important to first start with an awareness of your values
about teaching and then write your mission statement or philosophy that you will uphold with conviction.
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step 1: Interview 3-5 teachers about their beliefs on the
why, what and how of teaching.
Step 2: Analyze the values and philosophy about
teaching.
Step 3: Reflect about your own values and
philosophy about teaching.
Step 4: Express these values and
Use the activity form provided
for you to document your interview.
philosophy in your own mission
statement.
A Detailed Guide
Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your observation report on the
provided space.
1. As you interview each teacher, ask each one to answer the three sentence completion items below:
a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are
This statement reflects the teachers values/philosophy about WHY one should teach.
b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are
This statement reflects the teachers values/philosophy about WHAT one should teach.
c. I will teach my pupils/students by
This statement reflects the teachers values/philosophy about HOW one should teach.
2. Use the sentence completion form on the next page when you interview the teachers.
3. Fill out the Teachers Values and Philosophy Matrix to document the teachers responses.
4. Analyze the teachers responses by identifying the values and philosophies they reflect. You can use
the book, The Teaching Profession (Bilbao, et.al, 2006) as a guide.
Level : 8
Your Analysis
Values Reflected
Your Analysis
Philosophy
Your Reflection
Your
Reflected
(Refer to pp. 610 of Bilbao
et.al, The
Teaching
Profession)
Teacher 1
a. Why teach
b. What
teach
Teaching is the
most effective
and enjoyable
way of doing my
purpose in life.
Passion
Knowledge and
good habits of
mind.
Humor
c. How teach
Teacher 2
a. Why teach
b. What
teach
c. How teach
Teach them
responsibility.
Fairness
progressivism
The
incorporation of
the different
learning
activities.
Integration and
resourcefulness
of materials
reconstructivism
progressivism
comments/reacti
ons
(Do you
agree/disagree
with the views
of the teacher?
Is it
similar/different
from your own
view? Write your
statements
here.
It is good to
know that
teaching is
enjoyable way of
teaching.
Continuing the
learning is a
good habit of
mind.
It is good to
teach the
students be
responsible
enough.
Teachers must
be approachable
especially when
the students
have problem.
We need to
incorporate
learning in
different ways.
Make a good
visual aids and
be resourceful.
Teacher 3
a. Why teach
It is happiness
of life.
Enjoyable
Teaching for me
also is a
happiness of
life.
b. What
teach
Teach to develop
the attitudes of
the students.
Values and
attitude
c. How teach
Teaching by
heart.
We need to
develop the
values and
attitudes of the
students in
order for them
to adopt right
manners and
good conduct.
And most
especially, it is
true that
teaching by
heart is very
important.
Your Analysis
What values and philosophies are reflected in the teachers responses? You can jot down your
thoughts here, and then write your final answers on the Teachers Values and Philosophy Matrix on the
preceding page.
Teacher 1
Your Reflections
4. A mission statement is clear and concise expression of your beliefs, values and philosophy. Write
your own mission statement here, but you are free to make your own format. Just K.I.S.S. it. Keep it
Short and Simple, so that you can remember it by heart. Most importantly, that you will live by it.
Additional
Enjoyable
Reflective
Activities:
L-earning is a
1. Answe
r the
L-ifetime
G-ift that
N-o
O-ne can
S-teal from
Y-ou
following questions and explain.
2. When you explain your answer, relate it to the kind of teacher you want to be.
3. Draw or illustrate your answer.
a. If you were a school tool (ruler, pencil, paper, etc.), what would you be? Why?
Drawing
Drawing
Why?
I choose a ruler,
a straight
ruler
b.
because
I want my
Why?
students to be
I choose Math
straightened. I want
subject because I
my students to path
want my students to
find a solution for
their problems in
real life situation.
If you were a
subject (math,
English, science,
etc.) what would
you be? Why?
a. If youc. If you were a school furniture (table, chair, blackboard, etc.) what would
you be? Why?
Drawing
Why?
I choose chair.
Chair is a thing that
will support
whoever sits on it,
just like me; I will be
the number one
supporter of my
students in the
things they want to
FS 6
On Becoming A
Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 2
Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain competence in establishing routines and procedures, to make
the physical environment conducive to learning.
Your Map
Among the various roles of teacher is that of a classroom manager. For you to be an effective teacher
in the future it is important to have the necessary skills in having a well-managed learning environment.
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Your Tools
Use the
activity form
provided for you to
document your
observations.
1. Observe the class at least twice. Focus on how the teacher manages the
organized.
the classroom,
it is wellclassroom byFrom
using supportive
measures in the following
areas:
a. Organizational plan. Is the classroom structured or flexible? Is
organized
and it is carried both individual and
instruction carried individually, by group? Or both?
OBSERVATION
An Observation
Guide
forare
Classroom
Management
group.
have
their
allotted
time
to do
their
b.They
Schedule.
How
activities
scheduled? Is
time allotted
properly
for
REPORT
eachThe
activity?
What activities arechecker
planned as fillers?
activities.
attendance
always checks
c. Record Keeping. How is attendance monitored? Does the teacher have
CLASSROOM
the attendance
the
teacher
as well
astotheir
record book? of
Do the
students
have individual
portfolio
file actual
MANAGEMENT
records The
of scored
tests, assignments,
artwork, etc. is suited to
MATRIX
classmates.
seating
arrangement
d. Physical Environment. How is cleanliness maintained? Is there proper
the students
and
it isIsalternate
from boys
tobulletin
girls.
ventilation?
Lighting?
the noise level appropriate?
How are
and
displays
arranged? How
is seating
arranged?
Is the seating
isboards
proper
ventilation
and
good
lightnings.
Classroom Management There
Observation
Your
Analysis
arrangement
suited to learners?
Do the
classroom furniture match the
Area
Description
of Comments
on Your
Analysis
There
issize
also
a
strict
implementation
of rules and
of the students?
the
the
Recommendati
e. Discipline.
How is discipline
Is the approach
to discipline
regulation
of Effectiveness
discipline
inestablished?
which
students
Supportive
ons the
preventive? Describe?
Measures
of the
must
follow.
And
last,
the
schoolWhat
routines
are
f.
Routines.
How
are
routines
established?
procedures are
in place?
Observed
Supportive
these
procedures.
followedDescribe
and done
accordingly.
Measure
2.
Fill
out
the
Classroom
Management
Matrix
1. Organizational
The
The number of
Make
an to document the salient points of
your observation.
Plan
arrangement
of students per
appropriate and
3.
Likewise,
use
the
Classroom
Management
for your analysis.
the students
classroom is
suitableMatrix
plan for
seat is by 3
column it is
good to prevent
noise but not so
flexible when it
comes to group
very important
the discussion.
especially when
having group
work activity.
2. Schedule
3. Record Keeping
4. Physical
Environment
5. Discipline
6. Routines
work activity
due to the
number of
students per
room.
The schedule is
depends on
what are the
necessary skills
required or
objectives.
The attendance
for the teacher
and students
are always
checked and it
is recorded by
the students
and they will
give it to the
adviser.
There is proper
ventilation and
well lightnings,
and a proper
seating
arrangement.
There is a strict
policy about
the uniform
specially the
boys; they need
to tack in their
uniform before
entering the
school campus.
The class
schedule for
the students is
not every day;
there is a day
that students
dont have
class.
it is useful if
theres a
guidelines in
executing the
activity.
Strictly followed
the rules
because there is
a few teachers
who teach
overtime.
It is good
To have a neat
especially when and well arrange
making grades
record.
for students.
It is good for
the students to
have seating
arrangement to
avoid noise.
Few boys tack
out their
uniform when
the teacher is
not around.
It is useful for
the students to
develop their
skills and
attitude.
My
recommendatio
n is to have a
well or good
black and white
board.
I recommend to
have a checker
for the uniforms.
I recommend
that it must be
followed and
done
accordingly.
Your Analysis
In what area of classroom management was the teacher most effective? Which of the supportive measures
were effective? Why?
In what area of classroom management was the teacher least effective? Which of the supportive measures
were not effective? Why?
For me, they are least effective when it comes to group work
activity because the size of the room is not enough for the population
of the students. They are ranging from 50-55 students per room. It is
too small for the students who will do the said activity.
Your Reflections
1. Describe at least 3-5 characteristics of a teacher who can establish a well-managed classroom?
The three characteristics of a teacher who can establish a well-managed
classroom is the good governance in order for the students to follow the
instruction, good example so that the students has an inspiration, and a
disciplinarian to have a responsible students and in order for them to develop their
right manners and good conduct.
2. What characteristics do you have at present that can make you an effective classroom manager?
Elaborate how these characteristics can help you?
The characteristics that I have that can make an effective classroom
manage is being disciplinarian in a way that I want my students to follow the
rules and regulation properly and a being good example, I want them to admire
me or make me an inspiration to overcome their problems or something that
bother them.
3. What characteristics do you have at present that can hamper you from becoming an effective
classroom manager? How can you overcome these characteristics?
The characteristics that I have that I think can hamper me from becoming
an effective classroom manager is when I am in front of the class, reporting
some topic or having a demonstration teaching, I easily get nervous especially
when I really dont know what to say in front. I overcome it when I integrate my
topic properly and when I tell to myself many times that I can do it.
FS 6
On Becoming A
Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 3
Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain competence in identifying possible linkages between the
school and the community, particularly those that will help attain circular goals.
Your Map
The teacher never lies in isolation. For you to be an effective teacher in the future it is vital to forge
genuine win-win relationship between the school and the community.
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step 1: Tour the community around your cooperating school
Step 2: Gather information about the issues/concerns/problems of the community
that affect the school and where the teacher and the students can help. Also,
gather information about the resources of the community.
An Observation Guide for a Community
Tour
Step 3: Analyze the possible linkages that the school and the community can
Step 4:
Reflect on
vital role
of the teacher
a member of the community.
4. Schools Locality.
Describes
thethe
schools
location.
Describeasthe
neighbouring areas, and the community. What historical landmarks do
you see? Are there monuments? Read the monument markers. This may
give you an idea about the history of the place. What government
institutions are found there? What non-government organizations are
present? What are the thrusts of this NGOs?
5. Issues/Concerns/Problems. Identify the issues/concerns/problems of the
community. How is the traffic condition? Pollution? How about the
peace and order and situation? Juvenile Delinquency? Security for
children? Political climate? Look into provision of basic needs, like
electricity, water, etc.
6. Resources of the Community. Locate the resources of the community
that the teachers and students can utilize, like parks, museums, library,
concert halls, movie house, shops, factories, industries, sports, and
recreational centers, health centers, etc. What instructional materials can
be obtained from the community?
7. Community Assistance/Service from the School. How does the school
serve the community? Do the school personnel serve as resource
persons? How does the school participate in town celebrations? How
does the school contribute to the value formation of the community?
What community projects is the school involved in?
Community Resources
Your Analysis
Suggest new what ways by which the school can creatively use the resources of the community.
How can the school address the issues/concerns and problems of the community?
What possible linkages can the community and the school have?
Your Reflections
1. How did you feel while you were going around the community? What things did you learn that
you might have taken for granted before?
2. As a future teacher, what do you think will be your role in the community?
3. How you will encourage more community participation among teachers and students?
FS 6
On Becoming A
Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 4
Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain insights and describe the characteristics of a global teacher.
Your Map
The high-speed advancement of technology has linked peoples of different nations ever closer. We
have all become part of the global village. An effective teacher, therefore should also be global.
To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step 1: Interview teachers about their ideas about the knowledge, skills and
values that a global teacher has.
Step 2: Analyze and synthesize their responses.
Step 3: Reflect on how you become a global teacher in the future.
Your Tools
THE GLOBAL
TEACHER
MATRIX
Knowledge
Knowledg
e on the
different
teaching
strategies.
Seminars
and
workshop.
Knowledg
e in new
technique
s in
technologi
es.
Values
Other Shared
Can
accept
and oral
students
another country
communicati
new
to be
on. d. A teacher who studied in another country
challenge
globally
e. A teacher who has taught in another country
about
competitiv
f. A teacher awarded as Outstanding Teacher of your school or city
strategies.
e.
g. A Metro bank Outstanding Teacher
2. Ask them about what makes a global teacher. Specifically ask about the
knowledge, skills, and values that a teacher should have to be considered
a global teacher.
3. Ask them about experiences and challenges they met and how they
Teacher
2
managed
the situations.
4. Use the Global Teacher Matrix to present your interview data and your
It should
Compassion
Enable to
analysis and synthesis.
lovable
be
updated
and can
handle it
correctly.
handle
modern
technologi
es.
Teacher 3
Training
outside the
school.
Adapting
new
strategies
and
techniques
.
Caring
Understanding
Providing
hand outs
for the
training.
Your Analysis
From the responses of the teachers, what conclusions can you make about the knowledge that a global
teacher should have?
From the responses of the teacher above, the knowledge that the
teacher should have is to be a globally competitive and also the
knowledge of delivering new methods and strategies in teaching to
produce a globally competitive student.
From the responses of the teachers, what conclusions can you make about the skills that a global
teacher should have?
From the responses of the teachers, the skills that the teacher
should have is being good in oral communication and writing
communication so that the students will understand him/her on what
she/he is saying.
From the responses of the teachers, what conclusions can you make about the values that a global
teacher should have?
From the responses of the teachers, the values that the teacher
should have are open-minded, caring and understanding so that the
students can easily ask for help if they need to.
Collect articles or readings about Global education the global teacher. Enrich your answers in 1-3
with these readings. Place the additional learnings/insights you got from your readings
Your Reflections
4. Write a song about your insights as to the knowledge, skills, and values that make up a global
teacher. Make it to the tune of Its a Small World or create your own tune too.
My Global Teacher Song
Title of my song:
Teacher (In Tune of Baby by Justine Bieber)
I know you love us
I know you care,
You shout whenever
Well quiet then
You are my guard,
You are my star
And we will never ever be noise again.
(chorus)
Coz youre my teacher, teacher, teacher oh.
Teacher, teacher, teacher oh.
5. Make your own game plan about how you can work towards becoming a global teacher. Write
on the Future Global Teacher Life-line the things you will work on to become a global teacher,
starting NOW!
10 years
from now, I
will take my
Now,doctorate
I will
degree.
finish
my
college
study first.
2 years from
now, I will
take my
masters
degree
while
teaching in
private
5 years from
now, I will
teach in
universities.
6. Below
is a
clip-art
essay
on
what a
global
teacher
is.
Examine each part of the clip art essay. Think of a title for it. What message does it convey to
you? Write a reflection on this.
Title: The
Education
Its Message:
My Reflection:
FS 6
On Becoming A
Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 5
Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will demonstrate a deeper understanding of the rights, duties, and
responsibilities of a professional teacher and their impact on you as a future teacher.
Your Map
Ignorance of the law, excuses no one. This is true for everyone. A true professional always know
both his rights and duties. These are two equal sides of the coin.
Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations/data gathered.
Policies/Guideline
s
Comments/Sharin
Values Shown
Pertinent
g of the
Laws/Provisions
Interviewee
thatbegin
served
as a
Read the following carefully before you
to interview.
Then fill out
legal
basis
of
the matrix on the next page.
the
policy/guideline
Rights of Teachers
Salary
increase from
retirement
Teachers
salaries shall at
the very least,
keep pace with
the salary for
the cost of
living
Progression
Magna carta
for public
school
teachers
Disciplinary Procedures
Additional
compensation
Give at least
increase in
salary scale.
Discipline
Magna carta
for public
school
teachers
Your Analysis
1. What values are reflected by the policies and guidelines found in the school or teacher manual.
Put your answers in the matrix above. You may choose to put some additional comments here.
2. Cite the legal provisions/laws that are exemplified by each of the following guidelines/policies
that you included in your matrix. To help you, focus on the provisions of the following:
a. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
b. Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
c. Manual of Regulations for Private School
d. Certain parts of the Labor Code
e. Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
Write your additional comments here.
Your Reflections
7. How do you feel about the policies and guidelines concerning teachers? How will you respond
to them in the future?
8. What insights/realizations did you have about the demands of being a professional teacher?
How will you meet these challenging demands in the future?
9. What are your values and strengths that can help you become a true professional?