Hermoso, Sophia Micaella M.

BSED- English 2-1

Assignment #1 in Teaching Profession

Unit 1 – The Teaching Profession

Teachers are the foundation builder of every student upon achieving their
ambitions on becoming to what profession that they desire. They play a crucial part
on assisting the students to develop their skills on creativity, teamwork, values, etc.
Teachers doesn’t only provide knowledge but discipline to their students as well.

William Glasser once said that effective teaching may be the hardest job there is. All
of us can teach but it doesn’t guarantee that it might be effective. It is the hardest
job as it shows their undying faith on their students on never giving up for them to
grow and shape up to be a better individual. Despite not being the highest paying
career, teachers still deliver the best quality teaching that they could offer. They
hold the highest responsibility on every individual inside their class. As learning is a
continuous cycle, teachers need to make sure that the students have retained
something on their minds that they can still use in the future.

Teachers need to possess qualities as they’re about to face the realities of the
world. Through teaching profession, it provides the skills and perspectives in their
teaching approaches for they are the key players in ensuring high quality education
skills. Teaching has become the most desirable profession. As the population grows,
the demand for education increases according. The more people there are, the
more teachers are needed to educate them. As the population soars to 117.3 million
here in the Philippines according to PSA, the more teaching professions are in
demand.

Within the subject of the teaching profession, it deals with the teacher as a person
and a professional within the context of ensuring to achieve the national teacher
standards and other global teacher standards, professional and ethical values,
awareness of professional rights, privileges and responsibilities as well as their roles
in the society.
1. Different Views of Teaching as a Profession
Here in the Philippines, to become a teacher, generally one must
complete at least four years on the tertiary level to be qualified as one. Some
who have a different course tend to take teaching certificates to be able to
take the licensure exam to teach. The path on becoming an educator
depends on the individual’s timeline depending whether they are ready or
not since teaching requires a maximum time, effort and dedication.
The usual expectations set upon teachers is they must ensure to bring out
the best in their students. It’s never a miracle for students to possessed the
best qualities that teachers are striving for overnight but through faith and
putting high standards on teaching, it could be a stepping stone to have
quality learners in our country.
Cambridge Dictionary defined profession as any type of work that needs
special training or a skill, often one that is respected because it involves high
level of education. Teachers are arguably the most important members of our
society. They can act as a support system that is lacking elsewhere in
students’ lives. They can be a role model and an inspiration to go further and
to dream bigger. They hold students accountable for their successes and
failures and good teachers won’t let their students get away with not living
up to their full potential.
Teachers are expected to be a role model towards their students. Having a
lot of experiences within their hands makes them able to pass their life
lessons towards their students. As a teacher, they are poised to become one
of the most influential people in their student’s life. Some still has their
unforgettable teacher that have served as great influence to their
development.
Teaching is also an organized body of knowledge that separates the group
from all others. To teach all students according to today’s standards,
teachers need to understand subject matter deeply and flexibly so they can
help students create useful cognitive maps, relate one idea to another, and
address misconceptions and false information.
Teaching also serves as a great social purpose in its profession. Teachers
help in building a society where everyone is treated equally, respected, and
valued regardless of differences. The social responsibility of teachers is to
 inculcate in their students a spirit of inclusivity. In this way, teachers are
assisting in society’s collective development.
Teaching has become a profession due to its formal period of preparation and
a requirement for continuous growth and development. Before possessing
the qualities on becoming a professional in this career, teachers must finish
their degree as well as complete the prescribed teacher preparation program
or an internship term during their tertiary education. In this program, they
are going to be evaluated to see their competence and to determine if they
have the skills and capabilities on becoming a professional.
Teachers can also play a great role in the economic development of the
country. A crucial factor in a nation's development is education. A society's
future can be created by educating its children. Teachers offer the education
that raises standard of living, benefiting both individuals and society at large
greatly.

Teachers help students become more productive and creative, which will
improve their employability in the future. When students are encouraged to
be innovative and productive, they are more likely to start their own
businesses and invent new technologies, which helps a nation's economy.

2. The Teacher, his/her qualities and attributes

Cambridge dictionary provided a lot of definitions toward teacher. First
is someone whose job is to teach in a school or college. Second, a person who
instructs or trains other; especially in a school. A teacher imparts academic
knowledge, moral principles, and moral ideals that help us develop into
better people. They strive to share their life experiences for a better future by
acting as an open book. A teacher has numerous positive traits, including
achievement in all spheres of their students' lives. A teacher is incredibly
smart. They are aware of how pupils' minds focus while studying.
Tremendous expectations surround teachers. Being the second parent of
their students, they are supposed to help them shape into the person that
they aim to become in the future, making their profession the hardest one.
There is a huge difference on becoming a teacher and becoming a great one.
Having to gain such attributes can help a teacher can become truly a great
inspiration and role model towards their students.
Compassion is concern for another’s well-being with a desire to help. When
teachers show compassion, they prove that each student is a valued,
important member of the class. Students will be more receptive to
understanding the world around them if their teacher shows compassion for
them via her or his actions. and our kids. Teaching is a very humanistic
profession, and compassion is the utmost feeling of understanding and
showing others you are concerned about them.

Because teaching can be so demanding, great teachers need a strong sense

of passion to keep them going each day. A love of studying and teaching can
be fostered by passion. Students might be motivated and interested in their
studies by a passionate teacher. A passionate educator can foster a
supportive learning atmosphere. Passion is a motivating factor that could
raise the caliber of instruction.
Being an understanding teacher contributes to the qualities that they should
possess. Having the commitment to understand them more not just through
their name, age and family background but rather on their uniqueness can
help a teacher get to know their student better and understand more their
perspectives in life.
Knowing students individually can help to provide an inclusive, respectful and
an accepting classroom environment. This will not only make them engaged
on their studies and discussions, but will also give a safe area for them when
they are going through difficult times, encouraging them to open and seek
help when necessary.
Patience is a virtue. Before becoming a teacher, one must possess the
deemed high attribute on becoming one which is having patience. Every kid
will face distinct challenges. Some people will struggle to read. Math will be
difficult for others. Others find it difficult to sit still during the school day. A
teacher's patience is essential in assisting students in overcoming their
difficulties. Patience is essential for a successful teacher in large classrooms
with numerous kids who are all different. Furthermore, exhibiting patience as
 a teacher is an excellent method to serve as a role model for kids. Patience is
a key quality for excellent teachers, both in practice and as role models.
A teacher should be fair and just towards their students. A teacher will be
unable to effectively assess pupils' needs if they are unable to see past bias.
They must be able to look at each student objectively to assist them in any
way they require. Bias could also inhibit teachers from delivering material
correctly and accurately. To do the best for their children, teachers must be
able to suspend their personal biases. Learning must take place in a safe
setting, thus when teaching, remove anything that may cause you to view
students negatively.

Having to be adaptive, flexible, and resilient is essential for anyone aiming to

become a teacher. Importantly, working as a professional educator can be
demanding. There might be certain expectations that may not be able to
achieve when dealing with students. Teaching approaches may not work,
schedules may change and there might be sudden changes that could
happen any time. A great teacher may modify their teaching methods and
expectations while still achieving success. They are always willing to analyze
what is working for their kids and adjust as needed. This characteristic is
essential for teachers who wish to help everyone succeed in their classroom.
When teaching, it is critical to always arrange your lectures in a way that
promotes learning as much as possible.
These abilities are vital for becoming a great teacher. There may be higher
expectations placed on teachers. Their behaviors are being watched because
they serve as a role model. The ideal characteristic and attribute of a teacher
is that they are both a listener and a speaker. They are willing to listen to
increase their knowledge and to share their knowledge with those in need.

3. The 21st Century Teacher

Innovation and technological breakthroughs are continually
transforming the ways we communicate, work, and live together, and
education systems that reflect this dynamic will be best positioned to adapt
to the current and changing requirements of young people, society, and the
labor market. The modern world is changing at such a rapid pace that we
cannot always keep up. New technologies and trends are being developed to
make our lives easier. Today, the twenty-first century is referred to as the
age of information technology, with the main product being information and
how we portray it.

The term 'education for the twenty-first century' recognizes that we are living
in a period of rapid change in an increasingly globalized environment, to
which education systems must adapt not just once, but continuously.
Additionally, while foundational skills such as numeracy and literacy remain
important foundations for all future learning, students must also develop 21st
Century skills. This necessitates a fresh emphasis on a wide range of abilities,
including adaptability, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and
cooperation, to mention a few.

Teachers must be able to adjust the necessary needs to be the perfect

teacher in the twenty-first century for students to be prepared with the
abilities that are required for a 21st century learner. The readiness of the
teacher education system, as well as teachers' buy-in and confidence in
leading a new approach, is critical to the successful implementation of a
competency-based curriculum. A 21st century teacher focuses on students by
developing higher order thinking skills, effective communication,
collaboration, and other skills that they will need in the twenty-first century.
Teachers must devise new, substantially different instructional
methodologies.

In education, the only constant we can rely on is change. If a person has been
in academia for more than 20 years and has not changed, they may become
irrelevant. New materials and initiatives will always be a part of education,
and to go forward, we must think critically about them and ask probing
questions. Teachers in the twenty-first century must possess the attributes
that an educator in this period seeks.

A teacher in the twenty-first century must be technologically proficient. This

implies that he or she must be acquainted with the various technological
instruments available for navigating his or her work. It is unfortunate that
many teachers in the twenty-first century do not know how to utilize a laptop
or desktop computer. Some people use cell phones to make and answer
phone calls, read Facebook updates, and respond to WhatsApp messages.
This would be funny if it weren't so sad. While it is true that many 21st-
century teachers are digital immigrants teaching digital natives, the truth
remains that they are professionally expected to become tech-savvy to meet
their pupils' demands.

In this era, teachers should still possess the ideal that they are life long
learners. Learning never ends. As a result, teachers must stay up to date on
the latest information on their subject and pedagogical practices. They should
also communicate what they are learning with their pupils and colleagues in
a professional manner.

Classrooms are becoming much more diverse in so many aspects, which

teachers needed to embrace. People of all genders, abilities, races,
socioeconomic origins, and ages should be able to develop the knowledge,
skills, and attitudes essential for resilient and compassionate societies with
the education we need in the twenty-first century. In the face of pandemics,
climatic disasters, armed conflict, and other current issues, transformative
education that recognizes everyone’s potential as a member of society is
important to our health, sustainability, peace, and pleasure. This is possible
if teachers work together to promote diversity in the classroom.
Being an artist and possessing creativity is also an attribute that are desired
for the teacher on the 21st century. Teaching is more than a job; it is an art.
Creativity is required for teaching and learning in the educational context.
Teachers must be creative to capture and hold students' attention and keep
them motivated in the classroom. Learning can be made more exciting,
engaging, and realistic through creative teaching.
For students to become creative thinkers, teachers must first start creativity
inside their class. From having creative instructional materials, interactive
multimedia sources, and a creative classroom environment. Creativity
motivates kids to learn, Decades of studies have linked creativity to an inner
desire to learn. When students are focused on a creative objective, they
become more engrossed in their study and more motivated to gain the
necessary abilities.

These characteristics presented might be changed over the course of years.

Informations will be thrown at educators for them to be able to grasp it in
short amount of time. The pandemic is a visible example of how teachers
were be able to adapt their teachings with the technological advancements.
They don’t have a choice but to adapt with the technology that is presented
to them to still deliver knowledge towards their students no matter what are
the barriers they are facing. Teachers proved that they are adaptable despite
everything that had happened. This prove that no matter what global surges
they are about to face, being a teacher in the 21 st century, they can face it as
their utmost important mission is to capture and develop the hearts and
minds of the learners that they serve.