LESSON 2:

DIMENSIONS OF
TEACHING
Prepared by: Ms. Merian S. Villegas
LET US
START!
 The Why of Teaching (Entering the Profession)
Dimensions of the
Teaching One may be motivated to become a teacher
because he/she loves children, or he/she likes to
Profession make a big difference in the lives of these children.

It may also happen that one likes to enjoy more

vacation time as teachers enjoy two-month
summer leave — a privilege which is not enjoyed by
other professionals.
 The Who of Teaching (Learners)
Learners are the reasons for the existence of teachers, schools, and
Dimensions of the school administrators.
Teaching Pre-service teachers must have a good grasp of the nature of the
learners such-as their differences, motivations, learning styles,
Profession intelligences, socio-cultural backgrounds, and academic
performance.
Since teaching profession has the mission to be learner-centered,
pre-service teachers must have a full understanding of the learners
who are considered the center of teaching, the main actor of
learning, and the heart of all educational tasks.
 The When of Teaching (Evolution of Teacher Education in the
Philippines)
Dimensions of the The 21st century presents a different social
Teaching landscape for learners, and this necessitates
changing the mindset of pre-service teachers in
Profession determining what to teach, how to teach, and
where to teach.
They should have a sound understanding of the
transition of Philippine education, especially the
historical growth of education as this is essential in
analyzing the educational reforms and the trends of
teaching profession in this country.
 The How of Teaching (Pedagogy)
Dimensions of the
Applying different teaching strategies is the professional
Teaching identity of teachers. Because they are equipped with
Profession varied techniques and principles of teaching, they present
and discuss things differently.

Teachers teach differently from other professionals

because they employ varied teaching approaches and
utilize meaningful activities that evoke better learning
outcomes.
 The How of Teaching (Pedagogy)
Dimensions of the
Teaching They also present their subject matter creatively and
Profession uniquely because of the diverse and wide-ranging
strategies and approaches they utilize. Interestingly, the
use of creative, enjoyable, and learner-centered
Strategies and approaches to teaching constitute the
teachers’ professional identity.
 The What of Teaching (Curriculum)
Dimensions of the
The curriculum constitutes the educational content, goals, and intended
Teaching outcomes as well as competencies to be taught and developed the
Profession learners.
The curriculum is the roadmap of all the activities | School and the
ultimate measure of the results of instruction. Significantly, implementing
curriculum chosen by the state is one thing unique in the teaching
profession.
This curriculum ultimately defines what the learners should learn, how
they will learn it, and why they have to learn it.
 The Where of Teaching (Field placement)

The place for teaching and learning is evolving. Teaching no

Dimensions of the longer takes place under one roof or done through a face-to-face
Teaching encounter between teachers and learners.
Learners are no longer confined in the four walls of the
Profession classroom. They are rather fielded in hospitals, industries,
communities, and the like to observe how theories are put into
practice.
Today, classrooms are structured differently equipped with the
most recent and sophisticated technology. Moreover, teaching
and learning take place anywhere at any time with the advent of
technology.
HALLMARKS OF
 Ability to make a difference in the
THE TEACHING
PROFESSION
lives of learners.
 Joy of working with Learners
 Watching Learners rise to the
challenge of the subjects.
 The joy of working with people in
general and youth in particular.
 Love of the subject matter.
LURING FACTORS
OF TEACHING AS
A PROFESSION
Influence/importance to learners
Job security
Wider job opportunities
Diversity of activities
Long Holidays
Shorter hours of work
 FACTORS
UNDERMINING THE
STATUS OF
TEACHING Low pay
PROFESSION IN THE Lack of authority/learner behavior
PHILIPPINES problem
Teacher’s lack of control over
workplace
Interference of other stakeholders in
school
Stress
Multiplicity of teacher roles and
responsibilities
Teacher Moral
 PERSONAL
QUALITIES OF A
TEACHER
 Good Personality
 Honest
 Enthusiastic
 Caring
 Role Model
 Fair
 Friendly
 Respectful
 Dedicated
 Creative
 Flexible
TEACHERS ARE
ACTIVE
MEMBERS OF
SOCIAL
INSTITUTIONS Family
Education
Religion
Government
Thank You
See You Next Time! 