Module 3 - The Teacher
Module 3 - The Teacher
Module 3 - The Teacher
I. Objectives -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
II. Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------3-4
III. Pretest------------------------------------------------------------------------4-6
IV. Discussion-----------------------------------------------------------------7-25
A. The School and Its Function----------------------------------7-11
B. The School and Community Relations -------------------11-21
C. The Teacher--------------------------------------------------------21-25
1.Attributes of a Good Teacher--------------------------21
2.The teacher Leadership and Educational
Reforms-------------------------------------------------21
3. The Role of Teacher Leaders------------------------22
4. Teacher leaders Defined ------------------------------22-23
5.Attributes of Teacher Leaders in the
Philippines-------------------------------------------------23
6. Teacher Leadership and Educational
Reforms-------------------------------------------------24
D. RA 9155 and School Leadership---------------------------25
V. Post Test-------------------------------------------------------------------26
VI. Answer Key--------------------------------------------------------------26
VII. References---------------------------------------------------------------27
I. OBJECTIVES
In this module you will try to internalize your role as future teacher when you delve into the
different functions of teachers not only in school but also in the community. You will also
appreciate how the school utilize social networks for promoting inclusive culture in schools.
Definitely you will be able to:
7. recognize how culture, gender, special needs, and equity and equality issues affect the
8. identify the mechanisms played by social networks for promoting inclusive culture in
schools.
II.INTRODUCTION
A teacher is a role model not only in school but also in the community. You will
comprehend the complexity yet challenging role of teachers in relation to community and schools.
Perhaps you will also try to imagine how you do wonders as you investigate the tasks of how
teachers influence the behavior of others in the community that you will do the same later as they
lead and participate in different community activities. Reforms are otherwise initiated by teachers in
the community and schools.
In order for these reforms to take place, it is necessary to have teachers who will support
these initiatives. Thus, the need for teacher leaders. Teachers play a vital role in ensuring success
of the implementation of educational reforms in the country for the following reasons : First,
teachers are in close coordination with the students. They regularly interact with the students and
in the performance of their functions as teachers; they also know firsthand how the reforms impact
their students. Secondly, since teachers are the ones who implement the reforms in the classroom,
they are aware of how these new initiatives directly influence or affect the way they teach. Lastly,
Teachers are also in direct communication with various stakeholders. They are in close contact
with colleagues, parents and the community. The relationships with these significant groups allow
them to see how the new initiatives in education affect the various stakeholders.
Direction. Choose the best answer from among the choices. Write the letter of your choice
1. Teaching is a universal vocation. Wherever the teacher is assigned, his or her primary
concern is to ____.
2. In the 21st century, the fastest development or change that the teacher should catch up
with as a teacher is in the _____.
I. use of technology
II. knowledge of globalization
III. practice of collaboration
A. I C. II and III
B. I and II D. I, II, and III
3. For a Filipino teacher to succeed in teaching in the country and elsewhere in the world, he
Teacher Standards)
A. I only C. I and II
B. Make herself aloof to ensure that her decisions will not be influenced by
community politics.
5. In a highly pluralistic society, what type of learning environment is the responsibility of the
teacher?
I. safe
II. Gender-biased
III. Secure
A. I and II C. II only
B. Symposium D. Dramatization
8. Where are multi-media resources and computers, which is the most favorable result of the
9. Which according to RA 9155 is considered as the “heart of the formal education system”?
10. In RA 9155, a school head has two roles, namely administrative and _____.
Group Activity :
Name of School in a
Barangay:____________________
Name of the Barangay :
_____________________
Name of Town/ Municipality :
____________
Name of the Province/City :
_______________
Social Studies
PE
Other subjects:
Randomly select 5 members of the community under survey. Use the instrument below to
Guide You. (Identify members including Barangay Officials).
Name : _________ Position in Barangay :____________________
2. Do you cooperate when teachers request you to do something for the school?
D. Reflection :
After doing the survey, what realizations would relate to you of becoming a
teacher? Do this Report
From the gathered information/data,
1. Describe the school’s location: (include area, neighbors-the community and important
landmarks)
2. Identify problems originating from the community that are experienced by the teachers in
school in terms of :
a. traffic and transportation
b. availability of water and lighting system
c. security measured for children
3. On what occasions do school and community officials get together? ( Cite the occasion
and purpose )
4.Identify some learning resources existing in the community that the school can visit for
mutual assistance and enjoyment.
6. Enumerate some instructional materials that could be obtained from the community.
7. How will you show gratitude for the assistance and cooperation extended by the
community leaders and members?
E. Reflection 2:
Below are the findings of the study of Rosita Navarro et al, in 1994. The responses are
coming from the community group consisted of parents (26%), non-government organizations
(24%), Principal and asst. principals (23%), business and industry sectors (21%) and school
superintendent (6%).
Findings on :
Community perceptions on the Role of Teachers in the Community.
Teachers are perceived to be :
1. very important in a community
2. respected in a community
3. help in the community to some extent.
Community Perception on Beliefs and Attitudes about Teachers and Teaching
The Community respondents strongly agreed that teachers :
1. help develop the moral character of children.
2. are second parents
3. are assets to the community
The respondents agreed with 12 beliefs and attitudes, as follows :
1. The most intelligent child should be encouraged to enter the teaching profession.
2. Teacher sets moral standard of the community.
3. Teachers make good parents.
4 Men should be encouraged to enter the teaching profession.
5. The teaching professi9on is among the lowest paid.
6.Teachers should be paragon of virtue.
7.Children obey and respect their teachers.
8. Teachers play an important role in disciplining children.
9. Praising boosts a child’s self-confidence.
10. A teacher is a child’s model.
11. Child’s interest in studies depends upon his/her teacher.
12. Parents entrust children’s welfare to teachers.
The respondents are doubtful regarding the item on “Female teachers generally
become old maids”.
The respondents also disagreed with the item : “Teachers may inflict physical
punishment on children”.
NOW ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR GROUP AND SHARE TO THE
OTHER GROUPS LATER.
1. which research finding is most interesting to you? Why? (get individual answers).
2. With which findings do you agree? Disagree? Why?
3. So much is expected of a teacher. Does this give you a message on how you are going
to spend your period of pre-service education?
4. The findings reveal that teachers are perceived to be respected in the community. Is this
respect demanded of others or something earned by you?
5. The research was conducted in 1994, Has the picture changed after more than 2
decades? Any hypothesis?
6. Share your group answers with the class.
Read Article XI in the Code of Ethics for Professional teachers bearing the teacher’s role in
relation to the state, the community, the school, the parents and business.
C. The Teacher
1. Attributes of an effective teacher
2. The Teacher leadership and Educational
Reforms
The K-12 and other educational reforms in the
Philippine educational system
embodies the special role of teachers in ensuring
the initiatives to improve the teaching-
learning process which are to be implemented
efficiently and effectively. To facilitate the said
reforms, there is a need for teacher leaders who will
ensure the success of its
implementation for the following reasons:
a. The teachers are in close contact with the students, and they know how to impact a
change among them.
b. They are aware of how the said initiatives will affect or influence the way they
teach;
c. Teachers are in direct contact with various stakeholders (colleagues, parents and
the community).
3. The role of Teacher leaders in relation to School improvement, student
achievement, and Teacher retention.
4. Different definitions of teacher Leaders
a. exhibit exemplary actions regarded
as means to guide students and
teachers. They manifest professional
dispositions that are worth emulating
and personal traits to motivate others.
b. teacher leaders share resources
(references, instructional materials,
online resources with new ones.
c. act as role models-they not only
notice challenges but address these
challenges by doing research,
applying solutions and sharing these
solutions or practices with others.
d. Teacher Leaders know the curriculum and share his knowledge to others by
ensuring others doing and using the standards of planning, aligning strategies
and using appropriate assessment in the class.
e. Teachers who facilitate the development of other teachers by sharing their
expertise, allow others to observe her class, offer suggestion on how
lessons can be improved.
f. An effective teacher leader accepts responsibilities not only in the
classroom activities but also outside the classroom responsibilities. Heading a
committee, be a representative of the school or even accepting
administrative function.
g. Teacher leaders have sound judgment that uses data before making any
educational decisions.
h. Effective teacher leaders are always a catalyst of change. A person who
always thinks of ways to improve the existing practices in the system.
i. Teacher leaders are life-long learners. They pursue further studies, attend
classes, join workshops, and give priority to continuing professional
development. They inspire
others to learn (Harrison and
Killion,2007)
j. Teacher leadership is often
equated with administrative
functions.
k. Teacher leaders collaborate
with others.
L. Teacher leaders are those
who are well-experienced, respected, creative,
innovative, knowledgeable, strong propensity for learning, committed,
passionate and committed to developing students. They share knowledge
and expertise in the hope of contributing to the professional development
of others.
M. Teacher leaders Take Action-pursue further studies to improve quality of
teaching and student learning. The commitment to improve brings
significant changes in school (Fairman and Mackenzie, 2012)
5. Attributes of teacher Leaders in the Philippines
Oracion in 2014 did mention of the
different attributes of a teacher leader in his study and
it is noteworthy that in the Philippines, personal
attributes are essential in defining teacher leadership.
After the discussion on teacher leadership attributes it
is noted that that these are essential characteristics of
a teacher who have shown propensity to lead others.
These are the leaders who could contribute in effecting
reforms to the betterment of the school and the
students
Reflection :
1. Are teacher leaders important? Why? Why not?
2. Who are the teachers that you consider as leaders?
3. Why do you consider as their remarkable characteristics or traits that make them teacher
leaders?
4. As a future teacher, how will you make yourself a leader in your own right?
Activity :
A. Interview two professors. Ask them the
following questions:
* Who do you consider as teacher
leaders?
Activity :.
A. Essay :
1.How can schools in the Philippines develop teachers to become teacher leaders?
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