PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 5.

Attitudes

Principles of teaching are fundamental guidelines that shape effective Attitudes Students have a unique way of thinking and reacting confronted
instruction, focusing on how students learn best and how teachers can with the same situation in the learning environment each one would react
facilitate that learning. These principles emphasize active learning, student differently depending on their personal characteristics.
engagement, clear communication, and a supportive learning environment.
C. Creativity Students
THE TEACHING PROFESSION: AN OVERVIEW
With creative minds are capable of generating own ideas of doing things.
 Teaching Profession is the nobliest profession Being imaginative they can think of new ways of arriving at solutions to
 It’s a many splendored thing their problems. They can innovate procedures and techniques instead of
 It’s a many –sided task sticking to antiquated and traditional methodologies.
 It’ s rewards are many, except material
 Teaching is not just a job. It is more than a job D. Persistence
 Teachers have the power to influence our students, to influence
Persistent students sustain interest in a learning activity not mindful of the
them to love learning
extra time and effort being spent. They pursue the task to completion and
Henry Adams once said, never give up when confronted with problems.

“A teacher affects eternity; no one knows where his influence stops. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence
“Never underestimate your power as a teacher. Never underestimate your
power to make a difference in the lives of your student.

CHAPTER 1: THE LEARNER

The Nature of the Learner

The learner is an embodied spirit. He is a union of a sentient body and

rational soul. His body experiences sensations and feel pleasure and pain.
His soul is the principle pof spiritual acts, the source of intellectual
abstraction, self-reflection, and free rational volition. Body and soul exist in This means that all your students have these multiple intelligences with two
mutual dependence. (Kelly, 1965) As teachers then, let us care for the or more intelligences more developed than others.
embodied spirit –learner. Let us feed his/her body as well as his/her
spirit .Man does not leave by bread alone. Learning Styles

 The Fundamental Equipment of the Learner Another factor that makes your student differ from one another is leaning
 The learner is equipped with cognitive and appetitive faculties styles. Silver cites four different learning styles.
 Cognitive faculties include the 5 senses, instinct,imagination,
memory, and intellect.
 Appetitive faculties – are emotions and feelings

THE FUNDAMENTAL EQUIPMENT OF THE LEARNER

The learner is equipped with cognitive as well as appetitive faculties.

For effective and efficient learning, the five senses must function normally.
The learner becomes aware of his/her objective world through his/her
senses. All learners are equipped with the cognitive and appetitive faculties.
They differ however in the degree to which they are utilized and expressed
on account of the learners' abilities, aptitudes, interests, values and attitudes
and home background.

(5) Distinguishing Elements

1.Ability

The students' native ability dictates the prospects of success in any

purposeful activity. It determines their capacity to understand and assimilate
information for their own use and application.

2.Aptitude

Refers to the students' innate talent or gift. It indicates a natural capacity to

learn certain skills.

3.Interests

Learners vary in activities thst are undertaken due to strong appeal or

attraction. A physically robust student would go for athletics, while an
artistic and stylish student would pursue hobbies that are fascinating.

4. Family & Cultural Background

Students who come from different socioeconomic back- ground manifest a

wide range of behavior due to differences in upbringing practices.
The Teacher ethics and strong beliefs. Open-mindedness is basic in promoting respect
and trust between teachers and students, It opens avenues for unrestricted
The professional teacher is the "licensed professional who possesses dignity search for information and evidence.
and reputation with high moral values as well as technical and professional
competence ...s/he adheres to observes, and practices a set of ethical and 4.Fairness and impartiality
moral principles, standards and values."
In treating students eliminate discrimination. Teachers must be unbiased
(Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, 1997) and objective in judging their work and performance. Avoid preferential
considerations that result to negative response and indifference.
The professional teacher is one who went through four to five year period
of rigorous academic preparation in teaching and one who is given a license 5.Sincerity and honesty
to teach by the Board for Professional Teachers of the Professional
Regulation Commission after fulfilling requirements prescribed by law Are values exhibited in words and actions. Teachers interact with students
such as passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). every minute. Their mannerisms, habits and speech are watched and at
times imitated, Therefore teachers must show their real self, devoid of
She/he is registered in the roster of professional teachers at the Professional pretenses and half-truths. Sincerity dictates that they stick to the truth, to
Regulation Commission and undergoes continuing professional education. the extent of confessing what they do not know about the lesson, Mistakes
and faults are accepted and not "covered up".
Professional Attributes
6.Professionalism
A professional teacher perceives himself/herself as someone who can effect
change or learning, (sense of efficacy) because she/he is an expert in what Is highly treasured in the teaching profession. Teachers are adjudged
s/he teaches (subject matter knowledge), and in how s/he teaches professional if they are knowledgeable, skilled and value-laden. In addition
(pedagogical knowledge). to competence in teaching, they must have internalized the edicts of the
profession, thus exhibit ethical and moral conduct.
A professional teacher possesses the following attributes:
7.Patience
 Control of the knowledge base of teaching and learning and use
of this knowledge to guide the science and art of his/her In teaching, patience refers to a teacher's uncomplain- ing nature, self-
teaching practice. control and persistence. Patient teachers can forego momentous frustrations
 Repertoire of best teaching practice and can use these to instruct and disappointments. Instead they calmly endure their students' limitations
children in classrooms and to work with adults in the school and difficulties.
setting.
8.Enthusiasm
Dispositions and skills to approach all aspects of his/her work in a
reflective, collegial, and problem-solving manner Is synonymous to eagerness and excitement, Enthusiastic teachers are full
of energy and dynamism Their passion and love for children are easily felt
View of learning to teach as a lifelong process and dispositions and skills and not long after their lively presence in the classroom.
for working towards improving his/ her own teaching as well as improving
schools (Arends 1994) 9.Undoubtedly

The last attribute cited by Arends highlights sense of service as badge of the It is an irresistible feeling that intensifies the students' momentum to reach a
professional teacher. Dedication to the job of teaching is the true essence of desired goal. It connects teachers to parents. They deserve the title shepherd
professionalism. Today we lament over the fast disappearing breed of to their flocks," and staunch protectors of their rights and privileges.
teachers with a missionary spirit.
10.Commitment
Personal Attributes
Is a "solemn promise" to perform the duties and responsibilities mandated
Personality is the sum of one's personal characteristics. It is one's identity. by the laws and code of ethics of the profession.
The teachers, more than any other professional, are momentarily subjected
to scrutiny to the minutest detail and observation by those they associate
with.

Personalities may be described as authoritative, weak, dynamic, or

"magnetic". Teachers' personality must be natural and genuine, that is,
devoid of pretenses and artificiality. They must be consistent, true and
authentic

Some outstanding personal qualities that never fail to win their flock are
worth printing in gold.

1.Passion

Passion in teaching is a compelling force that emerges from one's inborn

love for children. Passionate teachers exude spontaneity in ministering to
the needs of the students especially those experiencing learning difficulties.
They feel they "will live and die a teacher’’.

2.Humor

Stands for anything funny, which elicits a smile, laughter or amusing

reaction. It is an essential quality of teachers that serves a number of
purposes.

3. Values and Attitude

Teachers are models of values, Whether conscious of them or not, values

are exhibited implicitly and explicitly. Values connote standards, code of