College of Arts, Sciences and Education

Colegio De La Purisima Concepcion

The School of the Archdiocese of Capiz
Roxas city

INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING KIT/MODULE

Teaching Profession
WEEK 4

Name of the Unit Topic: Demands of Society from the Teacher as a Person

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to :
1. Explain the demands of society from the teacher as a person.
2 Cite the personal qualities that a professional teacher should possess.
3 Describe the qualities of an effective teacher.

Introduction: “Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does
listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.”

Inputs:
Personal qualities refer to the qualities that stem from the teacher’s personality,
interests, attitude and beliefs, behaviour, and working relationship with the students and
peers.
Qualities of a teacher as a person:
Innate qualities:

1. Aptitude- A saying goes “Teachers are born.” This refers to the inborn characteristics of
individuals such as aptitude, often defined as a strong inclination for some tasks together
with corresponding skills.
2. Mental ability- that is above average and higher equips a teacher to carry on her
multiple tasks. After hurdling a 4 year bachelor’s degree, she can easily continue to a
masteral degree. Mentally gifted and bright teachers are capable of demonstrating
higher are capable of demonstrating higher order thinking skills’

Personal qualities in the chosen career of teaching personally could serve as an

inspiration or otherwise to the student whom she pledged to lead hand. A teacher must
essentially possess the following personal qualities:

1. Presentable appearance, good manners, courtesy, and a pleasant voice.

2. Intelligence, emotional stability and self-control
3. Sympathy, kindness, helpfulness and patience
4. Integrity, trustworthiness, honesty and loyalty.
5. Sociability, friendliness, and cooperativeness.
6. Flexibility, creativity and resourcefulness.
7. Fairness, impartiality and tolerance.
8. Sense of humour, cheerfulness and enthusiasm.

The demands of society from the teacher as a person are

 1. Prepared- To come to class each day ready to teach.
2. Positive- Have optimistic attitudes about teaching and about students.
3. Hold high expectations-To set no limits on students and believe everyone can be
successful
4. Creative-are Are resourceful and inventive in how they teach their classes
5. Fair-handle students and grading fairly
6. Display a personal touch-approachable
7. Cultivate a sense of belonging-have a way to make students feel welcome and
comfortable in their classrooms.
8. Compassionate-are concerned about students’ personal problems and can relate to
them and their problems.
9. Have a sense of humour-make learning fun and do not take everything seriously
10. Respect students-do not deliberately embarrass students; teachers who give the highest
respect get the highest respect.
11. Forgiving-do not hold grudges
12. Admit mistakes-quick to admit being wrong.

The role of a teacher as a person involves having skills, values, and expertise. It draws
on the whole person of teachers who must be valued as people if they are to give their best.
They have to recognise the important moral and social purposes they want to fulfil through
their teaching.
The role and responsibility of a class teacher are to manage student behaviour in
the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in
accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. ... Encourage and monitor the
progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

Teachers help the society by providing the education that improves quality of life,
therefore bringing so much to both individuals and society as a whole. Teachers increase
productivity and creativity of students and therefore, of future workers.

The teacher's role has now become one of guiding the growth of children; of directing
them as they: (a) acquire the skills necessary for gaining knowledge and understandings; (b)
develop an understanding of themselves, the world around them, and their place in that world;
(c) develop the understandings of other individuals as citizen and members of the society.

An educator’s roles are: specialist in a phase, subject or practice; learning mediator;

interpreter and designer of learning programmes and materials; leader, administrator and
manager; scholar, researcher and lifelong learner; assessor; and a community, citizenship and
pastoral role.

Teachers are one of the most significant members of a society. They are also one of the
most influential professionals in the community. Before a teacher becomes a professional
facilitator, motivator, initiator, and motivator, teachers are essential learner of their own nature.

Qualities of a good teacher

● Communication Skills ● Friendly Attitude

● Listening Skills ● Patient

● Strong Work Ethic ● Preparation

● Organizational Skills

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There are things that make a good teacher. A great teacher is warm, accessible,
enthusiastic and caring. This is the teacher to whom students know they can go with any
problems or concerns or even to share a funny story. Great teachers possess good listening
skills and take time out of their way-too-busy schedules for anyone who needs them.
It is important for teachers to be involved in the community. By doing so teachers and
their schools gain support; as residents get to know teachers and schools better, their
confidence in them improves. Teachers who become involved in the community also come to
understand it better, which helps them address the needs of their students more effectively.
Teachers are inspired to teach because they possess a passion for the subjects that
they teach, and they also have genuine care for their students. They inspire young minds to play
with ideas, think deeply about the subject matter, take on more challenging work, and even
pursue careers in a particular field of study to become successful in life. Teachers are inspired
to teach. Many teachers discover that their love of children draws them to teaching, or that their
own love of learning makes them passionate about teaching. Others are inspired by
a teacher earlier in their education who had a positive impact on them.

A teacher need also to be effective, although there are many different ways
to teach effectively, good instructors have several qualities in common. They are prepared, set
clear and fair expectations, have a positive attitude, are patient with students, and assess
their teaching on a regular basis

Skills and abilities that make a good educator:

● Expert communication skills. ● Friendliness and approachability.

● Superior listening skills. ● Excellent preparation

and organization skills.
● Deep knowledge and passion for
their subject matter. ● Strong work ethic.

● The ability to build caring ● Community-building skills.

relationships with students.

A teacher needs to have critical thinking. With strong critical thinking skills, teachers are
able to consider the best interests of the students while also working within their institution's
goals and standards such as :

● Patience ● Imaginative thinking

● Communication ● Leadership

● Organization ● Teamwork
● Time management

There are also bad teachers. Five categories summarized all 72 characteristics of
“bad” teachers. These categories include: having “low motivation” (29%), being “uncaring or
disrespectful toward students” (24%), evidencing a “knowledge or skill deficit” (22%), being
“inflexible” (14%), and possessing a “difficult personality” (11%). Teaching Isn't Just a Career —
it’s a Calling
Helping students learn, grow, and develop is something that brings far more rewards
than just a paycheck. They also impact their students' lives every day, just by being present and
listening.

There are demands for teaching jobs. Causes of the growing demand for teachers
● Population growth. The number of school-age students is expected to grow

● Teachers retiring or leaving the profession

● Growing population of English language learners

● Subject area shortages

● Reinstatement of classes and programs that were reduced or cut during the Great
Recession.

Involvement:
Enumeration:
1. Identify 2 main innate qualities that include the personal qualities of a teacher.
2. Give 10 personal qualities (of your choice) you think important in teaching career.
3. Specify 5 personal qualities of a teacher that stem from her personality.
4. Mention 5 qualities of a bad teacher.
5. Give 5 reasons why teaching job is growing in demand.
6. Name 3 roles and responsibility of the teacher in the classroom.
7. Cite 7 characteristics of a teacher with critical thinking.
Individual Check: Quiz is sent through Google Form.
Intervention: Read a topic on how a teacher would develop her personality.
References: Bilbao, Purita P. Ed.D. The Teaching Profession Lorimar Pub. Inc., 2018