Field Study 6

Expected Output

Episode 1: The Teacher as a Person

1. Group Portfolio

A look into oneself will enable you to reflect on your personal qualities. Take some time to identify your
best personal qualities and those that you intend to further develop. Use the following forms to record
your self- appraisal.

My 10 Personal Qualities

Description of Myself Critical Example

Passion for Children and Teaching Passionate about teaching and working with
children. They are excited about influencing
students' lives and understand the impact they
have.

Good Classroom Management Skills Ensure good student behavior, effective study
and work habits, and an overall sense of respect
in the classroom.

Effective Discipline Skills Promote positive behaviors and change in the

classroom.

Strong Rapport with Students Develops a strong rapport with students and
establishes trusting relationships.

Good Communication with Parents
Maintains open communication with parents and
keeps them informed of what is going on in the
classroom as far as curriculum, discipline, and
other issues. They make themselves available for
phone calls, meetings, and email.

An Engaging Personality and Teaching Holds the attention of students in all discussions.

Style

Flexible Doing different things at the same time.

Problem solver Appraise and organize the needed information to
give solution to the problem.

Manager Manage strategies that promote learning based

on the needs of the student.

Contributor Create lifelong impact in the lives of student and

other people

My 10 Personal Qualities that I intend to further develop

My Personal Qualities Rationales

Patience Willing to be patient and understand that, in

everything, there are failures and frustrations. To
take them personally would be a detriment.

Willpower Have the strength to see things through I don't

vacillate. When I want it, I make it happen.

Self-reliance Can shoulder responsibilities and be accountable.

Make hard decisions and stand by them. To think
for yourself is to know yourself.

Connection Can relate to others, which in turns makes

everything reach further and deepen in
importance.

Passion A strong feeling of enthusiasm like want to

succeed in something.

Optimism Know that there is much to achieve and much

good in this world, and you know what's worth
fighting for. Optimism is a strategy for making a
better future.

Self-confidence You trust yourself. And when you have that

unshakeable trust in yourself, you're already one
step closer to success.
 Communication You work to communicate and pay attention to
the communicators around you.

Integrity Integrity creates character and defines who you

are.

Creative thinking skills Exploring ideas, generating possibilities and

looking for many right answers rather than just
one.

(You may add rows for more answer)

2. Group Analysis

Paste a picture of the teacher you observed and identify his/her good trait as a teacher.

3. Individual Reflection

Comparing and contrasting personal qualities with desirable teachers, qualities.

A. Which attribute did you not have the opportunity to observe?

 All the personal qualities that a teacher must posses was properly observed.
B. Why is it necessary for teacher to posses desirable traits?

It is necessary for teacher to posses desirable traits so that he/she can promote positive behaviors in
the classroom, can ensure good student behavior, effective study and work habits, and receives an
overall sense of respect in the classroom. A great teacher is one a student remembers and cherishes
forever. Teachers have long-lasting impacts on the lives of their students, and the greatest teachers
inspire students toward greatness.

Episode 2: The teacher’s Philosophy of Education

1. Group Portfolio

Compare the philosophical views of the new and seasoned teacher with your own by the checking the
appropriate boxes.

Strength of Belief

Item Do I believe in this statement? My New Seasoned

Own Teacher Teacher

1 Education is constant. √

7 Education is preparation for life. √

11 Curriculum consists of subject and doctrines. √

15 The teacher interprets and tells. √

19 The student are passive recipient of learning √

Perennialism
 Strength of Belief

Item Do I believe in this statement? My New Seasoned

Own Teacher Teacher

3 The school sharpen mind. √

9 The teacher is a model of behaviour. √

13 The school present explemary models of √

behaviour.

21 The methods of teaching are receiving, √

memorizing and reporting

25 Subjects matters are literary, philosophical and √

religious.

Idealism

Strength of Belief

Item Do I believe in this statement? My New Seasoned

Own Teacher Teacher

2 The school’s function is to teach the world √

4 The teacher must impart knowledge of reality √

14 The school is dominated by subject such as √

math and science.

18 The student are passive participant in the study √

of things.

22 The methods of teaching are observation and √

study.
 Realism

Strength of Belief

Item Do I believe in this statement? My New Seasoned

Own Teacher Teacher

4 The school continually seeks to discover ways to √

improve society.

8 The curriculum focuses on values development. √

12 The curriculum puts heavy emphasis on social √

subject and experiences.

17 The student are actively involved in discovering √

the world in which they live.

23 Methods of learning are problem solving and √

inquiry.

Experimentalism

Strength of Belief

Item Do I believe in this statement? My New Seasoned

Own Teacher Teacher

5 The school exist to aid the student in knowing √

themselves and their place in society.

6 Change is necessary at all time. √

16 The student determine what should be taught. √

20 The teachers’ questions assist student in √

personal journey.
 24 Subject matter is matter of interpretation. √

Existentialism

2. Group Analysis
With the present enhance Basic Curriculum (K to 12), what do you think will be most
appropriate philosophical beliefs about:
 Education?

Philosophical beliefs in education is usually through such questions as: What is being educated? What is
knowledge? What is the nature of learning? And What is teaching? educational philosophy is your
beliefs about why, what and how you teach, whom you teach, and about the nature of learning. It is a
set of principles that guides professional action through the events and issues teachers face daily. The
sources for your educational philosophy are your life experiences, your values, the environment in
which you live, interactions with others and awareness of philosophical approaches.

 School?

Different philosophers had already given a great deal of thought to the different purposes of education
and schooling. They wrote extensively on the purpose and role of education and schooling in their
respective societies. These early thinkers shared many common ideas about what it is that schools
should exist to do, but each of them also had their own unique perspectives on the role of schooling
within a given culture and civilization.

 Curriculum?

The Children’s Learning Center curriculum is built upon the following philosophical beliefs: Trusting,
respectful, nurturing relationships between children and adults are essential. These caring bonds build
the foundation for a classroom environment where children can take risks, learn from their mistakes,
and be joyful in their learning.

 Teachers?

Teacher-Centered Philosophies are essential for the longevity of education and the continued influence
of teachers in the classroom. In this article two teacher- centered philosophies will be reviewed which
are essentialism and perennialism. Teacher-centered philosophies are those that transfer knowledge
from one generation of teachers to the next. In teacher-centered philosophies, the teacher’s role is to
impart a respect for authority, determination, a strong work ethic, compassion for others, and
sensibility.

 Student?

Student-centered philosophies are another essential philosophy that educators should be aware of. By
focusing on the needs of students, teachers are able to assist and teach students within the classroom
ensuring a higher level of student success. In this article three types of student- centered philosophies
will be discussed which are progressivism, social reconstructionism, and existentialism. Student-
centered philosophies focus more on training individual students. These philosophies place more
emphasis on the individuality of students and helping them to realize their potential. A student-centered
classroom may be less rigid or structured, less concerned about past teaching practices and drilling
academics, and more focused on training students for success in an ever- changing world. Students and
teachers typically decide together what should be learned, as well as how this can best be achieved.

 Methods of teaching?

Teaching philosophy is based on belief that the activities of reading and writing help us construct
meaning from our experiences by prompting us to think critically about our world; reading and writing
challenge us to live rather than simply to exist. Classroom participation and open class discussion are
essential to the teaching method.

3. Individual reflection

Think seriously about the K to 12 program as your source of Belief Statement of a K to 12

teacher. Develop your belief statement of a K to 12 teacher. Use the following question to
guide you in stating your belief:

 What are school for?

A school is an institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the
teaching and learning process. The question "What are schools for?" expresses conflicts of interests
within the society. It points out that there is a link between hopes associated with the opportunity that
schools provide for learners to acquire "powerful knowledge".

 What subject are value?

Moral values, or ethics and respect for others, should be a major subject from kindergarten up to the
college level. Moral values involve the principles of knowing right from wrong and respect for the rights
of others. Teaching should be done through real life problem solving exercises. It’s a way for students to
confront reality and its intricacies, full of morally challenging situations. It’s a way of putting into action
different value schemes, from different people, and looking for a solution that fits with these same
varied schemes.

 What is an ideal K to 12 teacher?

For me, a good teacher is one who inspires students to find out more about the topics taught, motivates
the students to be proactive, takes efforts to develop the overall personality of the students. An ideal
teacher is someone who has a combination of qualities, such as being very knowledgeable on his
subject, able to effectively manage his classroom, genuinely enjoys teaching and dealing with students,
has high expectations for his students, good communication skills and an engaging teaching style.
He/she is also an effective leader who inspires and leads his students to excel in their school work.

 What should be the primary goal of a K to 12 teacher?

The ultimate goal of teaching is to promote learning. For the most part, learning takes place in many
different circumstances and contexts. Although everyone is capable of learning, a student's desire to
learn is a vital to mastering new concepts, principles and skills. A good instructor must convince students
of his or her knowledge, expertise and willingness to teach, create an atmosphere that fosters learning
and that should be of any 21st century teacher. An instructor that have a passion for guiding students
through the learning process. In addition to the passion for the material, teachers must tend to
encourage learning by creating a relaxed environment for students. Stimulating conversations about
concepts being presented and organizing material and equipments in a way that appeals to the learners
and makes it easiest to understand.

 What is the best way for student to learn?

For me, these are the ways for student to learn: Provide opportunities for students to work together in
cooperative groups, establish and communicate classroom rules. They learn best when the class is
interactive and the teacher makes it fun and meaningful for them, when the teacher teaches one-on-
one, shows step by step on how to do things and clarify any misunderstanding, also has fun activities
that involve interaction between other students in order to gain new insights. Makes the material
interesting to learn and most of all apply the lesson in real life beacause students learn best when it is
related to their experiences.

Episode 3: The Teacher as a Professional

1. Group Portfolio
A. Rate your extend of your need in preparing your pathways to your journey to becoming a
professional teacher.
4-high level need
3-moderate level need
2-low level need
1-no need at all

My journey to becoming a professional teacher

Teacher Development Activities 1 2 3 4

1.Addition formal courses √

2.Obsevation of in-campus school √

3.Observation of other school √

4.Peer observation √

5.Seminar-workshop √

6.Formal session with resource person/s √

7.Informal dialogues with resource person/s √

8.Mentoring session √

9.Observation of professional session √

10.Professional reading √

11.Using digital and technology √

12.Informal dialogue with professors √

13.Collaborative research on the current development √

on one’s specialization
14. Collaborative reflection session √

15.Study of lived experiences of outstanding teachers √

16.Self-disclosure session/s √

17.Shadowing model teacher/s √

18.Attending school events √

19.E-learning activities √

20.Voluntary professional activities √