“You are a teacher.

What you say, what you do, how you are to your students, your colleagues
speaks abundantly. Explore ways to create more positive classroom environment by maintaining
careful diligence over the contents of our lives.” – Teacher as a person, University of Bridgeport,
CT, USA
On Becoming A Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 1
THE TEACHER AS A PERSON

Name of FS Student
Course
Resource teacher
Cooperating School

Your Target
At the end this episode, you will gain competence in clarifying your values about teaching, and
in articulating and demonstrating one’s personal philosophy of teaching, The end goal is to be a
positive role model for students.

Your Map
For you to be an effective teacher in the future it is important to first start with an awareness of
your values about teaching and then write your mission statement or philosophy that you will
uphold with conviction. To reach your target, do the following tasks:
Step1. Interview3-5 teachers about their beliefs on the why, what and how of teaching

Step 2.Analyze the values and philosophy behind the teachers’ beliefs

Staep3. Reflect about your own values and philosophy about teaching.

STEP 4. Express their values and philosophy in your own mission statements
Your Reflection
1. Which view do you agree with? Expound

2. This, time it’s your turn to answer the three sentence completion items
a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are

c. I will teach pupils/students by

What Philosophy do you adhere to? Why?

Additional Enjoyable Reflection Activities:
1. Answer the following question and explain.
2. When you explain your answer, relate it to the kind of teacher you want to be.
3. Draw or illustrate your answer.

a. If you were a school (ruler, pencil, paper, etc.), what would you be? Why?

WHY?

DRAWING

b. If you were a subjects (math, science. English, etc. ) what would you be? Why?

WHY?

DRAWING
c. If you were a school furniture, table, chair, blackboard, etc.) What would you be? Why?

WHY?

DRAWING
 OBSERVATION REPORT

Name of the School Observed

School Address

Date of Visit
 Use the Activity Form provided for you to document your interview.

A DETAILED GUIDE

Read the following carefully before you begin to observe. Then write your observation report on the
provided space.
1. As you interview each teacher, ask each one to answer the three sentence completion items below;

a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

This statement reflects the teacher’s values/philosophy about WHY one should teach.

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are

This statement reflects the teacher’s values/philosophy about WHAT one should teach.

c. I will teach my pupils/ students by

This statement reflects the teacher’s values/philosophy about HOW one should teach.

2. Use the sentence completion form on the next page when you interview the teachers.
3. Fill out the Teachers Values and Philosophy Matrix to document the teachers’ responses.
4. Analyze the teachers’ responses by identifying the values and philosophies they reflect. You can use
the book, The Teaching Profession (bilbao,et.al 2006) as a guide.
 TEACHER INTERVIEW FORM

1. Teacher’s Name
Subject Taught Level

a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are
c. I will teach my pupils/students by

2. Teacher’s Name
Subject Taught Level

a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are
c. I will teach my pupils/students by

3. Teacher’s Name
Subject Taught Level

a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are
c. I will teach my pupils/students by

4. Teacher’s Name
Subject Taught Level

a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are
c. I will teach my pupils/students by

5. Teacher’s Name
Subject Taught Level

a. My goal/s for my pupils/students is/are

b. What I really want to teach to my pupils/students is/are
c. I will teach my pupils/students by
Teachers Responses Your Analysis Values Your Analysis Your Reflection Your
Reflected Philosophy reflected comments/reactions (
(Refer to pp. 6-10 of Do you
bilibao, et.al The agree/disagree with
Teaching Profession) the views of the
teacher? Is it
similar/different from
your own view?
Write your statements
here.
Teacher 1
a. Why teach

b. What to teach
c. How to teach
Teachers 2
a. Why teach
b. What to teach
c. How to teach
Teacher 3
a. Why teach
b. What to teach
c. How to teach

Teacher 3
a. Why teach
b. What to teach
c. How to teach
Teacher 4
a. Why teach
b. What to teach
c. How to teach
Teacher 5
a. Why teach
b. What to teach
c. How to teach
Your Analysis
What values and philosophies are reflected in the teachers responses? You can jot down your
thoughts here, and ten write your final answer on the Teachers Values and Philosophy Matrix on
the preceding page
Teacher 1

Teacher 2

Teacher 3

Teacher 4

Teacher 5
Classroom Observation Your Analysis Your Analysis
Management Area Description of Comments on the Recommendations
the supportive effectiveness of
Measures the Supportive
Observed Measures
1. organizational
Plan

2. schedule

3. Record
Keeping

4. Physical
Environment

5. Discipline

6. Routines
Your Analysis

In what area of classroom management was the teacher most effective? Which of the supportive
measures were effective? Why?

In what ares of classroom management was the teacher least effective? which supportive
measurements were not effective? Why?

Suggest more effective ways for your answer in number 2

 FIELD STUDY

EPISODE 3

THE TEACHER AND THE COMMUNITY

Name of FB Student
Course Year section
Resource Teacher Signature
Cooperating School

Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain competence in identifying possible linkage between the school
and community, particularly those that will help attain curricular goals

Your Map
The teacher never in isolation. For you to be an effective teacher in the future it is vital to forge genuine
win-win relationship between the School and the community.
To reach your target, do the following tasks
 Step 1. Tour the community around your cooperating school.

Step 2. Gather information about the issues/concerns/problems of the community that affects the school
and where the teacher and students can help. Also, gather information about the resources of community.

Step 3. Analyze the possible linkages that the school and the community can have.

Step 4. Reflect on the vital role to the teacher as a member of the community.
 An Observation Guide for a Community Tour

(Based on the guide on p.85 of the Teaching Profession

(Bilbao,et,al,2006)

1. School’s Locality. Describe the school’s location. Describe the neighboring areas, and the
community. What historical landmarks do you sees are there monuments read the
monument markers. This may give you an idea about the history of the place. What
government institutions are found there? What non-government organizations are present
what are the thrusts of this NGO’s

2. Issues/concern/Problems. Identify the issues/concern/problems of the community, How is

the traffic condition pollution How about the peace and order situation juvenile
delinquency? Security fo the children? Political climate? Look into provision of basic
needs, like electricity, water, etc.

3. Resources of the Community. Locate the resources of the community, that the teachers and
the students can utilize, like parks, museums, library, concert halls, movie house, shops,
factories, industries, sports and recreational centers, health centers, etc. what instructional
materials can be obtained from the community?

4. Community assistance/ Service from the School. How does the school serve the
community? Do the school personnel serve as resource persons? How does the school
participate in town celebrations? How does the school contribute to the value formations of
the community? What community projects is the school involved in?
COMMUNITY TOUR OBSERVATION REPORT
Name of the school served
School address
Date of Visit
Locality of the school

Issues/Concerns/Problems of the Community

Community Resources

Community Assistance/Service Given by the School

Suggest new what ways by which the school can creatively use the resource of the
community.

How can the school address the issues/concerns and problems of the community?

What possible linkages can the community and the school have?
“It takes a global village to educate a child”
On becoming A Teacher
FIELD STUDY
Episode 4
THE GLOBAL TEACHER
Name of FS Student
Course Year& Section
Resource Teacher Signature
Cooperating School

Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will gain insights and describe the characteristics of
a global teacher.
Your Map
The high speed advancement of technology has linked peoples of different nations
ever closer. We have all become part of the global village. An effective teacher,
therefore should also be global.
To reach your target, do the following task:

Step 1. Interview the teachers about their ideas about the

knowledge, skills and values that a global teacher has.

Step 2 analyze and synthesize their responses.

Step 3. Reflect on how you can become a global teacher in

the future.
Global Education
Is a way of approaching everything we teach and how we teach it. It broadens horizons and
encourages exploration of all subjects from a global perspective. It contributes to the whole
curriculum and enhances our understanding of the world.
Global education stimulates curiosity, motivates learning, and thus contributes to the raising of
standards.
Global education studies different cultures and countries and the issues that faces them, and
develops an understanding of the impact our actions have on them
Global education reflects the global nature of our society and response to the diverse
backgrounds and experiences of the children in the classroom. It recognizes the entitlement of
those children to receive an education which reflects this diversity
Global education develops skills and attitudes which enable people to take responsibility for their
own lives and the world we live in and become active global citizens
Global education looks at the ways in which everyday life and experience affect and are affected
by the wider world
Global education is as much about the relationships within a classroom as it is about relationships
between countries.
Global teacher project www.globalteacher.org.uk

Your Tools
Read the following carefully before you begin to interview.
1. Interview 3 or more teachers. The 3 teachers can be any of the following:
a. A cooperating teacher
b. A master teacher
c. A teacher who has experienced a teacher exchange program in another
country
d. A teacher who studied in another country
e. A teacher who has taught in another country
f. A teacher awarded as a “ Outstanding Teacher” of your school or city
g. A metro bank outstanding teacher
2. Ask them about what makes a global teacher. Specifically ask about the
knowledge, skills and values that a teacher should have to be considered a
global teacher.
3. Ask them about experiences and challenges they met and how they
managed the situations.
4. Use the global teacher matrix to present your interview data and your
analysis and synthesis
 The Global Teacher Matrix
Knowledge Skills Values Other shared
experiences
Table 1

Table 2

Table 3
Your Analysis
From the responses of the teachers, what conclusion can you make about the knowledge that a global
teacher should have?

From the responses of the teachers, what conclusion can you make about skills that a global teacher
should have?

From the responses of the teachers, what conclusion can you make about the values that a global teacher
should have?

Collect articles/reading about global education the global teacher. Enrich your answer in 1-3 with these
readings. Place the additional learnings/insights you got from your readings
 3.Below is a clip art essay on what a global teacher is. Examine each part of the clip art essay.
Think of a title for it. What message does it convey to you? Write a reflection on this.

By Melania Oribiana and Maria Rita Lucas, printed in the Association for Childhood Education
International Philippines 35th anniversary Journal, 2006

Title:
Its message:

My Reflection:
 On Becoming A Teacher
FIELD STUDY

EPISODE 5

THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL

Name of FB Student
Course Year section
Resource Teacher Signature
Cooperating School

Your Target
At the end of this episode, you will demonstrate a deeper understanding of the rights, duties and
responsibilities of a professional teacher and their impact on you as future teacher.

Your Map

‘’Ignorance o the law, excuses no one.’’ This is true for everyone. A true professional always knows
both his right and duties. These are two equal sides of the coin.
For you to achieve your target, do the following tasks
Step 1. Gather information about the policies and guidelines concerning teachers, implement by your
cooperating school.

Step 2. Interview the principal/head teacher/your resource teacher about the implementation of these
policies and guidelines.

Step 3. Analyze the policies and guidelines in the light of values and pertinent laws.

Step 4. Reflect on the impact of all these to your future life as a full-fledged professional teacher.
 Your tools
Use the Activity Form provided for you to document your observation/data
gathered

Read the following carefully before you begin to interview. Then fill out the
matrix on the next page.

1. Find out about the policies and procedures concerning teachers by reading the school or
teacher’s manual of your cooperating school
2. As you read the manual, jot down notes and questions you might want to ask later about these
areas:

a. Rights
b. Duties/obligations
c. Economics and social benefits
d. Reward/incentive system
e. Disciplinary procedures

3. Interview Guide

a. Interview a teacher/head teacher/ principal.

b. The purpose of the interview is for you to know about the actual implementation of the
policies and guideline.
c. Use the question wrote down earlier for this interview.
d. You may first state a policy or guidelines (quoting from the manual), and then ask how
this is implemented. Request the interviewee to cite examples.

4. Focus on at least 3 policies /guidelines for each of the five areas in number 2
5. Use the table/matrix that follow to document your observation/interview and to put your
analysis on the values and legal provisions exemplified by the policies and guidelines.
Your Analysis
1. What values are reflected by the policies and guidelines found in the school or teacher manual.
Put your answer the matrix above. You may choose to put some additional comments here.

2. Cite the legal provisions/laws that are exemplified be each of the policies/guidelines that you
included in your matrix. To help you, focus on the provisions of the following.
a. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
b. Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
c. Manual of Regulations for Private School
d. Certain parts of the Labor code
e. Philippines Teachers professionalization act of 1994.
Write your additional comments here
Your reflection
1. How do you feel about the policies and guidelines concerning teachers? How will you do respond
to them in the future?

2. What insights/realizations did you have about the ‘’ demand’’ of being a professional teacher?
How will you meet challenging ‘’demands’’ in the future?

3. What are your values and strengths that can help you become a true professional?