Module 1

PED 09
THE
TEACHER AS AN INDIVIDUAL
PERSON

to your module!

this module is a combination of

synchronous & asynchronous learning
and will last for one week
to two weeks. Diagnostic test will be given on
via Google Form in asynchronous

Reynaldo S. Dantes
Course Coach
Email:[email protected]

August 26, 2020

Date Initiated
September 5, 2020
Completion

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
Brief instruction about the module ii
Overview v
Objectives vi
Pre assessment 1

THE TEACHER AND THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM (PED09)

MODULE 1 The Teacher as an Individual Person 2

MODULE 2 The Teacher as a Professional 16

MODULE 3 The Teacher and the Curriculum 24

MODULE 4 The Teacher and the 21st Century Skills 41

MODULE 5 The Teachers as Curriculum Designer

69

Acronyms 74
Answer key to Pre assessment 75
Answer key to SCQ’s and activities 76
Bibliography 83
Appendices 85

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 BRIEF INSTRUCTION ABOUT THE MODULE

This module is written in a user-friendly manner. The procedures

and instructions are very easy to follow and the activities are related to
what you are doing as a future teacher or a regular teacher.

As you commence reading, always remember that this module

becomes your friend. Carefully read the instructions and follow them
precisely as you would. There are varied activities that you will be doing like making researches,
answering checklists, analyzing and evaluating cases, and the like. Do not skip any of the pages
because you might miss some of the important points. There are activities that you will be required
to do in each of the lessons. Accomplish each one as you go along, module by module.

You will be preparing a Portfolio…where all answers and activity in every module will be
compiled. You will save this Portfolio in a separate file for submission.

At the start, you will find a pretest which will simply determine your entry behavior or find
out if you are ready to take the module. You will use a portfolio to supplement your overall progress
in the module.

There is no specific time frame for you to finish the whole module. However if you are
focused in your work, you can do lessons 1 to 5 in only four (4) weeks.

Good Luck and happy engagement!

 Here is your Portfolio!!!

Portfolio to Accompany Module 1 to The Teacher and the School Curriculum:

As you move along in this module, you are to track your

progress through your personal portfolio entries. A portfolio is a
collection of evidences to include artifacts, pictures, diaries,
testimonials and other personal evidences that reflect your collective
experiences and professional growth. This portfolio together with
your module test, quiz and activities will be collected by your mentor.

Your portfolio for Module 1-2 and 3 may have the following parts:

I. An Introduction

II. Objectives of the Portfolio

III. Self Check Quiz and Activity

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6

You have to record all collected evidences presented per Module. Each section
should contain evidences or proofs of your progress kept in an album, folder, clear
book and other forms, organized logically with explanations, captions or reflections

and in saved file on your computer for submission. Thank You ! ….. Have Happy
Working Day each day!!!
 Overview
Welcome to this Module 1 entitled “ The Teacher and the School Curriculum” !

This module is all about YOU as a person and as a

prospective teacher. It also informs about the personality
traits and attributes of a teacher. Some qualifications and
standard requirements of a would be teacher are
discussed in this module and how you will relate to school curriculum.

This module will engage you in a dialogue and conversation about the
teacher as an individual person, traits, attributes and professional status…. who
possesses qualities of a good teacher.

The need to support prospective teachers is very crucial in the light of the
increasing demands for our quest for quality teaching and learning. Who make best
teachers? Do you possess the qualities to meet the challenges that is required in our
educational system today?

These are some Self Help Questions that is basic questions which you may
have been asking yourself at the beginning of your career. Activities and exercises
compiled in this module will assist you as you begin a very exciting journey in your
professional life. Knowing the answers to these questions will also help you prepare
yourself in your new world of work as a professional teacher.

As a beginning teacher, this module will help you reflect and clarify your
personal and professional attributes. It will assist you in your journey along your
career path as well as broaden your awareness regarding the basic theories,
concept and principles of school curriculum. Further, the module will open some
doors for your professional development.

This module involves varied thinking and doing skills which are needed by
teachers. In order to demonstrate and improve your skills, you must do some
reflections, introspections and information- gathering.
After using this module, you will be able to:

 clarify your personal qualities,

attributes and qualifications as a
teacher;

 enumerate the professional

characteristics of teachers you
need to develop as you move along
your career path in the teaching profession;

 identify the various privileges, entitlements and benefits you can avail of
as a you relate yourself in Curriculum Development;

 acquire information on the different policies, rulings and advisories issued

by the various professional organizations in the education sector.
PRE ASSESSMENT

Hello! This pre-test is to find out how aware you are of the provisions of law covering teachers as
professionals and personal welfare to which you are entitled. Read and answer each item
honestly. Just answer by putting a check  for Yes or an X if… NO before each item.

Start here . . .
1. Does compassion for the learners help one to be effective teacher?

2. Can one live a decent life on a teacher’s salary and benefits?

3. Are there scholarships available to a teacher?

4. Can a male teacher, take a paternity leave?

5. Will your employer pay part of your insurance premium while you are in the

service?

6. Are all teachers required to render service during Election Day with pay?

7. Should conduct of teachers conform with the code of Ethics?

8. Can teachers continue studying, while they are teaching?

9. Are there national awards that recognize teachers’ best efforts?

10. Should teachers be free from physical deformities to be effective?

11. Is membership in professional organizations obligatory of all teachers?

12. Is there a government agency that provides for the teachers’ health

benefits?

13. Are private school teachers also protected by the government?

14. Can a teacher avail of housing loans from government and private

agencies?

15. Can a teacher go on leave with pay?