THE

TEACHER
Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.
- Chinese proverb
Focus questions:
Who is the professional teacher?
To facilitate learning, what attributes are
expected of a professional teacher?
What is a teacher?
The Professional
Teacher
Licensed Professional who possess:
Dignity
Reputation with high moral values
Technical and professional competence
Adheres to observe and practice:
Ethical and moral principles
Standards
Values
The Professional
Teacher
One who went through 4-5 year period of
rigorous academic preparation in teaching.
One who is given a license to teach by the Board
of Professional Teachers of the PRC.
Registered in the roster of professional teachers
at the PRC.
Undergoes continuing professional education.
 Recall your
experiences with
teachers.
Define your most
hated teacher.
Professional
Attributes
A professional teacher perceives himself/herself
as someone who can effect change or learning
(sense of efficacy).
Expert in what he/she teaches (subject matter
knowledge) and in how he/she teaches
(pedagogical knowledge).
Professional
Attributes
A professional teacher possesses the following
attributes:
Control of the knowledge
Repertoire of best teaching practice
Dispositions and skills
View of learning to teach as a lifelong process
Personal Attributes
Teachers are momentarily subjected to scrutiny
to the minutest detail.
Teachers are judged more strictly than other
professionals.
The personality they project determines the
impressions they make upon students and
colleagues.
Their poise, bearing, manner of dressing and
facial expression have an impact on their
interaction with students.
Personal Attributes
Personalities may be described as:
Authoritarian
Weak
Dynamic
Magnetic
Personal Attributes
Teachers personality must be:
Natural and genuine
Devoid of pretenses and artificiality
Consistent
True and authentic
Personal Attributes
1. Passion
2. Humor
3. Values and Attitude
4. Patience
5. Enthusiasm
6. Commitment
Passion
Passion for teaching is a compelling force that
emerges from teachers love for children.
Due to the passion for teaching:
Teacher exudes spontaneity in ministering to the
needs of the students.
Drives the teacher to care for their students.
Make the teacher feel they will live and die a
teacher.
Humor
Teachers humor connects them with their
students like a magnet.
They help in merging two worlds youth and
maturity.
They cease to be conscious of their age
difference.
They enjoy as a group, thus promote a spirit of
togetherness.
A clean joke will always elicit rapport in a
learning environment.
Values and Attitude
Teachers are models of values.
Values are exhibited implicitly and explicitly.
Values connote standards, code of ethics and
strong beliefs.
Values and Attitude
Open-mindedness
Promoting respect and trust between teachers and
students.
Opens avenues for unrestricted search for
information and evidence.
Problems and issues are resolved in a democratic
way.
Fairness and impartiality
Eliminate discrimination.
Inculcates self-confidence and trust among students.
Values and Attitude
Sincerity and honesty
Values exhibited in words and actions.
Teachers must show their real self, devoid of
pretenses and half-truths.
Taken as openness in dealing with others.
Professionalism
Highly treasured in the teaching profession.
Teachers are adjudged professional if they are
knowledgeable, skilled and value-laden.
Patience
Refers to a teachers uncomplaining nature, self-
control and persistence.
Patient teachers can forego momentous
frustrations and disappointments.
The teachers capacity to adjust their
methodologies could allay the tension, at the
same time save time and effort for appropriate
remediation.
Enthusiasm
Synonymous to eagerness and excitement.
Enthusiastic teachers are full of energy and
dynamism.
Enthusiasm is a gift.
It is contagious and can instantly affect
childrens moods and attitudes.
Commitment
A solemn promise to perform the duties and
responsibilities mandated by the laws and code
of ethics of the profession.
Committed teachers are caring and dedicated.
Dedication to the teaching job is the true essence
of professionalism.
Effective Teacher
Teacher with a major or minor in content area
are associated with higher student achievement
especially in the area of science and
mathematics.
Caring teachers who know their students create
relationships that enhance the learning process.
Effective teachers practice gender, racial and
ethnic fairness.
Effective Teacher
Effective teachers consistently behave in a
friendly and personal manner while maintaining
appropriate teacher-student role structure.
High levels of motivation in teachers relate to
high levels of achievement in students.
Effective teachers exude positive attitudes about
life and teaching.
Effective Teacher
Teachers whose students have high achievement
rates continually mention reflection on their
work as an important part of improving their
teaching.
Thank you!