This presentation shows the nature and concept of teaching profession.

2. Welcome to Teaching Profession!
The Four Beliefs of an Effective Teacher:
• It is the teacher who makes the difference in the classroom.
• By far the most important factor in school learning is the
ability of the teacher.
• There is an extensive body of knowledge about teaching that
must be known by the teacher.
• The teacher must be a decision maker able to translate the
body of knowledge about teaching into increased student
learning.

3. Teaching can be regarded in 3 ways:
 Teaching as a profession.
 Teaching as a mission.
 Teaching as a vocation.

4. Teaching as a profession!
“Teaching is a noble profession.”
 When we say profession it refers to ‘work’, ‘job’, ‘career’,
‘occupation’.

5. If you consider teaching as a profession then:
 You must be willing to go through a long period of preparation.
 You must be willing to go through continuing education.
(continuous development of potentials)
 You have to strive for excellence.
 You commit yourself to moral, ethical, and religious values and
dedicate yourself to service.

6. Teaching as a mission!
If teaching is your mission then it means:
 It is a “task” entrusted to you in this world.
 It is your assigned task, thus, you have to prepare for it.
 It calls for a continuing professional education.

7. Teaching as a vocation!
If teaching is your vocation then it means:
You said YES to your call to teach!
You commit yourself in the total transformation of
the learner.
You consider teaching as a lifetime commitment
thus aim through the years towards quality
teaching.

9. “Teaching may not guarantee financial
security but love of teaching has served
as a motivating factor to many teachers
through the years”. Teaching has
remained inspiring & fulfilling.

10. References:
Acero, Victorina et al (2007). Principles of Teaching I.
Philippines: Rex Book Store.
Bilbao, Purita et al (2006). The Teaching Profession.
Philippines: Lorimar Publishing Co., Inc.
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