IPCRF part II

WHAT ARE THE 4 KEY

ELEMENTS OF
PROFESSIONALISM?
• Essential elements of professional
behavior include knowledge and
skills about a field, communication
and relationship skills, work ethic,
and professional ethics.
For some, being professional might mean dressing smartly
at work, or doing a good job. For others, being professional
means having advanced degrees or other certifications,
framed and hung on the office wall. Professionalism
encompasses all of these definitions. But, it also covers
much more.
Defining Professionalism
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines professionalism
as "the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark
a profession or a professional person;" and it defines a
profession as "a calling requiring specialized knowledge
and often long and intensive academic preparation."
These definitions imply that professionalism encompasses
a number of different attributes, and, together, these
attributes identify and define a professional.
So, what are these attributes?
 PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
First and foremost, professionals are known for their
specialized knowledge. They've made a
deep personal commitment to develop and improve their
skills, and, where appropriate, they
have the degrees and certifications that serve as the
foundation of this knowledge.
Not all business areas have a stable core of knowledge (and
the academic qualifications that go
with it); not all areas demand extensive knowledge to
practice successfully; and not all
professionals have top degrees in their field.
 PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
Competency
Professionals get the job done. They're reliable, and they
keep their promises. If circumstances
arise that prevent them from delivering on their promises,
they manage expectations up front,
and they do their best to make the situation right.
Professionals don't make excuses, but focus on finding
solutions.
WORK ETHICS
 PROFESSIONAL HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

Professionals exhibit qualities such as honesty and integrity

. They keep their word, and they
can be trusted implicitly because of this. They never
compromise their values , and will do the
right thing, even when it means taking a harder road.
More than this, true professionals are humble – if a project
or job falls outside their scope of
expertise, they're not afraid to admit it. They immediately
ask for help when they need it, and
they're willing to learn from others.
 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Professionals hold themselves accountable for their
thoughts, words and actions, especially
when they've made a mistake. This personal accountability
is closely tied to honesty and
integrity, and it's a vital element of professionalism.
 PROFESSIONAL SELF-REGULATION
They also stay professional under pressure.
For instance, imagine a customer service employee who's
faced with an irate customer. Instead
of getting upset or angry in return, the employee exhibits
true professionalism by maintaining a
calm, businesslike demeanor, and by doing everything
that she can to make the situation right.
Genuine professionals show respect for the people around
them, no matter what their role or
situation. They exhibit a high degree of emotional
intelligence (EI) by considering the emotions and needs of
others, and they don't let a bad day impact how they
interact with colleagues or
clients.
 PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE
Looking the Part

Professionals look the part – they don't show up to work

sloppily dressed, with unkempt hair.
They're polished, and they dress appropriately for the
situation. Because of this, they exude an
air of confidence, and they gain respect for this.
 PROFESSIONALHow to Exhibit Professionalism
As you can see from these characteristics, professionals
are the kind of people that others
respect and value. They are a genuine credit to their
organizations!
This is why it's so important that we work to earn a
professional reputation in the workplace.
True professionals are the first to be considered for
promotions, they are awarded valuable
projects or clients, and they are routinely successful in
their careers.
 Now that you have a clear view of what constitutes
professionalism, are you demonstrating
these characteristics to the people around you? You're
likely already showing some of them,
but you may find yourself lacking in others. To build your
own professionalism, focus on
improving each of these characteristics. (Focus on one at
a time, so you don't get
overwhelmed.)
Additionally, here are some further strategies that will
help you to be more professional in the
workplace:
 BUILD EXPERTISE
Don't let your knowledge and skills get outdated. Make a
commitment to build expertise and
to stay up-to-date with your industry .
Workplace ethics promotes teamwork and cooperation
Workplace ethics fosters a positive public image
Workplace ethics protect company assets.
Workplace ethics provides emotional security.
 Every organization has an ethical code that guides its
decision making and activities to have effective
productivity and maintain its reputation. Ethical behavior
ensures that staff completes work with honesty and
integrity and meets the aim of an organization by adhering
to rules and policies. Employees who are ethically
positive, honest, hardworking, and driven by principles of
fairness and decency in the workplace, increases the
overall morale and enhances the performance of an
organization..
To sum up, ethics in the workplace lead to positive
benefits for the company, leading to improved
performance and future success.
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 HERE ARE THE 5 TYPES OF CO-TEACHERS TO AVOID IN
EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL:
1. TWO-FACED TEACHERS
You must avoid these types of co-teachers for this will mean hell as you befriends them.
These types are very good in front of you but when you turn your back, they talk bad about
you. You can’t trust them and if you fall victim, you sure will be in every issue always. You
must learn how to pick your circle of teachers.
2. THE “ALL-KNOWING” TEACHERS
This is one of the types of co-teachers to avoid because they sure will make your life
miserable. They always think high of themselves and they always have something to say.
They won’t accept any ideas from any other teachers for they think their knowledge is above
all. These types will always brainwash the heads of your principal and later on will cause
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3. THE FAKE TEACHERS
These types of co-teachers are almost everywhere (lol). They are those who smiles at everyone yet have always
something bad to say. They know how to hide their true emotions by their speaking skills and smiling aura. They can
entertain others very well with matching appreciation. Faking their emotions and feelings are their best assets. Beware of
these kind of co-teachers for they will turn your life upside down.
4. THE “SIPSIP” TEACHERS
This is one of the types of co-teachers to avoid in your school. They know how to play victim as always. They know how
to bend stories and end up like you are the culprit. They are like saints who can’t kill a mouse but they are real monsters
inside. They are the ones who attached themselves to your principals and befriend them. It is easy for these types to get
promoted and earn merits.
5. THE “MARITES” TEACHERS
Of course, we will never forget these types of co-teachers we have. They gossip non-stop all over the lives of their co-
teachers. They buy issues and put you into spotlight in an instant with their gossips. One small issue may become a very
huge one because of these types of co-teachers. Be careful who you share your thoughts for they will make it big. They
are best in adding or subtracting issues.
These are the types of co-teachers to avoid in your school every day. If you have very good co-teachers who are very
supportive then you are lucky. Almost all the public schools have them. So, are you one of those types of co-teachers or
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 Professionalism and Ethics
1. Demonstrates the values and behavior enshrined in
the Norms and Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713).
2. Practices ethical and professional behavior and
conduct taking into account the impact of his/her actions
and decisions.
3. Maintains a professional image: being trustworthy,
regularity of attendance and punctuality, good grooming
and communication.
4. Makes personal sacrifices to meet the organization’s
needs.
5. Acts with a sense of urgency and responsibility to
meet the organization’s needs, improve system and help
others improve their effectiveness.
 We are
awesome!!!!!
Consider this from your own perspective, and from the
point of view of the people around you.
And don't be modest or shy – be as objective as you
can. Knowing and using your strengths can make you
happier and more fulfilled at work. help on this. And if
you still have any difficulty identifying your strengths,
write down a list of your personal
characteristics. Some of these will hopefully be
strengths!
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