The Teacher & the Learner

[Chapter 5]

By: Xyrille Yves Zaide BSEDII

Teacher a person who

teaches  or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.

Learner someone who is

learning something; beginner; trainee.

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Teaching

It is one of the oldestof all learned profession know

in civilization.

Jesus is characterized as a

charismatic teacher and prophet who addressed his message to all people, as opposed to the elite groups taught in formal schools in ancient times. Jesus used parables, proverbs, legal and prophetic sayings to challenge the imagination and to allow his listeners to discover his message.

Jesus as a Teacher

As an educator, he wanted his

disciples to be "rounded men who would be useful to state and society, and therefore he taught them various branches of knowledge based upon the different classics. His primary function as a teacher, he felt, was to interpret to his disciples the ancient cultural heritage. That is why, in his own words as recorded in the Analects, he was "a transmitter and not an originator."

Confucius as a teacher

Socrates, Plato & Aristotle as teachers

Socrates was a famous teacher in ancient Athens. He wanted his students to question things. "Is our government good? If gods exist, where do they live?"

Plato is Socrates’ student. The whole Platonic

teaching is based upon the concept of Absolute Goodness. Plato was vividly conscious of the immense profundity of the subject. "To discover the Creator and Father of this universe, as well as his operation, is indeed difficult; and when discovered it is impossible to reveal him." In him Truth, Justice and the Beautiful are eternally one. Hence the idea of the Good is the highest branch of study.

Aristotle is Plato’s student.

Aristotle's teachings can be summarized in a single sentence: "Identity and causality rule the world."

Teacher’s Duty

Constitution states: All teachers whether

in public or private schools, colleges, and universities, are representatives of the state, charged with the duties of carrying out our fundamental purpose in education.

CA No. 578 states:

A teacher’s first duty is to build democracy.

Because of this responsibility, the law included a teacher as a person in authority.

“The teacher is the bulwark of democracy and shares the great task of education.”

The Teaching Profession

It requires services of men & women of:

Sound character; High ideals; Broad background;

and Profound

understanding of human nature.

occupies a position of public trust.

Teachers must be loyal to: The school

system, The community,

and The nation.

The teacher, as the key factor in the teaching-

learning process: Sets the area where the

learning takes place. Organizes subject matter to

be effective. Does the board work. Teaches the lesson. Manages the class. Evaluates the learning

performance of students. Guides and counsels. Check students’ work. Records and computes

grades.

Qualities of an Effective Teacher

1. Has Mastery of the Subject Matter.

2. Knowledgeable of the Nature of the Student.

3. Knowledgeable of the Aims of Education and the Methods of Achieving them.

4. Has a Scientific attitude.5. Possesses Patience,

sympathy and love for students.

6. Has a Pleasant personality and a happy disposition.

7. Free from Physical Impediment.

8. Has the Ability to Think and to Speak Clearly and Logically.

9. Ambitious.10.Has the Right Attitude

Towards Teaching.11.Has a spirit of

Cooperation.12.Altruistic.

Teacher’s Personal Traits creating an environment conducive to learning.

1. Intelligence2. Punctuality and

enthusiasm3. Loyalty and

commitment4. Good Professional and

Human relations.5. Desire to Grow

Personally.6. Good Physical and

Mental Health.

Negative traits of a teacher

Bad tempered and intolerance. Unfair and inclined to have favorites. Unreasonable in demand. Disinclined to show interest in the

students and take a long time before helping them.

Tending to be gloomy, nervous and unfriendly.

Sarcastic and inclined to use ridicule. Unattractive appearance. Impatient and flexible. Inclined to talk down to pupils or

learners. Overbearing and conceited. Tend to talk excessively. Lacking in sense of humor. arrogance

Professional Growth of a Teacher

2 Components:

1. Pre-service education

2. In-service education

Contributes to competency and effectiveness

refers to general education and foundations of professional orientations for teachers

programs refer to professional

activities that teachers should undergo

Believed to be important to know:

1. Teacher A member of a profession

whose central purpose is to help others learn.

2. Knowledgeable A teacher who is familiar with

rich experience of modern life.

3. Educated A teacher possessing a sense

of the mystery of the universeand a desire to learn and achieve more in the teaching profession.

A teacher-scholar describes accurately the ideals he seeks.

4. Art The teacher who makes use

of his ingenious knowledge.

5. Commitment Willingness to perform the

demand of the profession.

6. Love The personal feeling of

attachment arising from compassionate understanding.

Ideal Teacher Education Program

should be based on:

1. A broad liberal education

2. Competent in professional knowledge and skills

3. An unassailable mastery of subject matter in one or two special fields

Should cover 3 areas:

1. General Education2. Professional

Education3. Specialization

Source: Teacher-training Institution, College of Education

Manuel L. Quezon University, Manila

3 areas to be covered by the teacher education program

General Education

Aims to make students knowledgeable and well informed, think critically, communicate effectively, and live freely in our society.

Specialization

Refers to the mastery of subject matter of the area of education.

Recognizes the unique ability of students that can be developed at his area of specialization.

ProfessionalEducation

Should be at the center of the program.

Teachers should have attributes necessary to understand the learners and the learning process.

The Modern TeacherPressured with the responsibility of educating the

students with the pros and cons of mechanical/highly technical electronic devices,

and of letting them feel that advanced technology is a good trend for society but must be in conjunction with advanced knowledge and

skills to master and understand it.

1. Direction learning activities2. Curriculum building3. Guidance and character development4. Diagnosing difficulties and evaluating

growth of knowledge of learners5. Discriminating advantages fro

disadvantages of any particular object, topic or concept.

6. Conducting and utilizing research7. The value of extracurricular and co-

curricular activities8. Understanding the people around them

and community as well.

Specific responsibilities of teachers today may cover:

The Modern Teacher

As a whole, the role of a teacher today requires the total development of his/her students to become intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually equipped with knowledge needed of a well-rounded, progressive, and globally competitive individual.

The LearnersPeople at birth are natural learners. They are interested,

enthusiastic and curious to learn new ideas and about many things.

A teacher should try to discover the different learning styles students have.

Ways by which children learn:

Imitation Children learn by observing

and imitating others. Through repetition,

knowledge is accumulated. They learn from their

mistakes through trial and error.

They learn through active involvement and experimenting with real things.

Motivation Interesting materials

and stimulating environment attracts children’s curiosity and arouse their interest.

Teachers should provide motivating factors and activities appropriate to individual differences of students.

Misconceptions about child learning

Theories: Students who cannot

remember verbal instructions are less intelligent than those who can.

Assignment and homework should reinforce from the day’s lesson.

Older students learn better and easier to adapt to teacher’s style.

Studies reveal: Students should be identified. A

new subject matter should be taught through several techniques and approaches until it is learned.

Students get good grades when taught through perceptual strengths, so assignment and homework should be applied in doing or giving assignment.

Students learn differently regardless of age,they should be treated differently and be given options for completing tasks.

Misconceptions about child learning

Theories: Whole group

instruction is the best way to teach.

Truancy is related to poor attitudes.

Effective teaching requires a clearly stated objective followed by detailed step-by-step and sequential procedures.

Studies reveal: Some students learn best when they

are alone, some when with adults, and others with peers.

They are low achievers because they do not have study skills and lack of interest, others are pre-occupied outside school activities.

Analytical learning is better when taught well in the style they found easy and correct for themselves. Students learn difficult subjects best when allowed with their preferred time, style, and when given motivation.

Facilitating Learning 1 Project

Xyrille Yves Zaide

Submitted to:Prepared by:

Ms. Rosaminda Valdez