PROF ED 111:
FIELD STUDY 1
MODULE 6 Episode 1
RHONA MAY G. BALINTONG
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Module 6
Module Title: ON BECOMING A TEACHER
Description of the Module
This module will provide an in-depth understanding on the teacher as a person
and as a professional. This will also tackle on the personal and professional qualities of
becoming a glocal teacher through professional engagement. It contains 2 Episodes:
The Teacher as a Person and The Teacher as a Professional.
Purpose of the Module
The rationale of this module is for pre-service teachers to have a meaningful
reflection on the personal and professional qualities of an effective classroom teacher.
Key Terms
Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) – refers to the basis for all
learning and development programs for teachers to ensure that teachers are properly
equipped to effectively implement the K to 12 program. This can also be used for the
selection and promotion of teachers (D.O.42. s. 2017)
Professional- refers to an individual who has completed a higher education, usually at
the advance level, and engages in and is worthy of high standards of a profession
(Pawilen, 2019).
Module Requirements
At the end of the module, you are requested to submit the following:
1. Self-Assessment Checklist
2. PPST Copy
MODUL
Episode Title:
E6
EPISO
The Teacher as a Person
DE
1
Course Outcome
In this Episode, you must be able to evaluate yourself based on the
personal qualities of a teacher through a checklist.
Learning Tasks
Activity
For this Episode, your mission is to assess yourself and a teacher based on the
personal qualities of a teacher indicated in the checklist on the next page. You
will visit a class and observe whether the teacher possesses such qualities. In
assessing yourselves, since this is a group activity, you may simply compile
the group's responses and summarize them in the checklist.
Be guided by these steps as you work your way through:
Observation Guide
Once permitted,
Visit your FSSTE and ask observe their class and
for their permission accomplish the
that you will observe checklist below.
their class. Evaluate yourself and a
teacher based on the
qualities identified in
the checklist.
Process the activity Read the content
given by answering in the
the analysis Abstraction.
questions.
Finalize your matrix,
and accomplish your
Observation report.
To record the date gathered during your observation, you will use the Personal
Qualities Assessment Checklist below in evaluating yourself and an
experienced teacher. Each group member shall evaluate themselves. Write
your family name on the designated space.
Personal Qualities Assessment Checklist
Below are indicators of personal qualities which may describe YOU. Each
attribute corresponds to a certain personality quality found in the “Abstraction”
portion of this episode. Place a check (/) mark in the box if the indicator fits you
most of the time or an (X) mark if the description does not fit you most of the
time. Do the same in evaluating a teacher.
Name of Teacher Evaluated:
Topic: Grade Level:
__________ Group Members
Teacher
Personal ___
Attribute
Indicator
1. I am mentally alert.
2. I am very
imaginative.
3. I like to try out new
things.
4. I appreciate other
people.
5. I am tolerant of
other people.
6. I adjust to different
situation.
7. I look at the
brighter side of life.
8. I don’t consider
myself as better
than others.
9. I share privileges
with others.
10.I give personal
time for the group.
11.I make it a point to
do the job well.
12.I make quick
solutions to
problems.
13.I volunteer to do
tasks for others.
14.I work for the
group even without
being affirmed in
return.
15.I am calm in the
midst of chaos.
16.I am dependable
on a given task.
17.I give equal chance
for others to be
heard.
18.I am sure of what I
do.
19.I hold my anger
even when
provoked.
20.I am punctual in
attendance.
Adapted from: Bilbao, P. (2010, shortened ver. 2014). Am I this Person?
Analysis
Guide Questions:
After conducting your observation, process your thought and answer the
following questions below:
1. Based on your observation of the teacher, how many of the indicators
above have you marked “Yes”? How many have you marked “No”?
2. What does the results of your self-assessment above tell you on the
qualities of becoming a teacher?
3. Which other personal qualities not mentioned above do you think should
be included? List them here.
Abstraction
What are some personal qualities of a Good Teacher?
1. Intelligence- ability to make sound decision, analyze , make judgement,
make solutions, possess higher order thinking skills, and other types of
intelligence.
2. Compassion-natural quality to empathize, to feel what others feel, to be
tolerant of others.
3. Emotional Stability- ability to calm under pressure, cheerful and optimistic,
level headed.
4. Innovativeness- natural tendency to create new things, modify existing ones
imaginative, finds solutions to problems quickly, and makes use of available
materials.
5. Fairness-natural attribute to look at both sides of the issue before making
judgement, gives equal chances for both sides to be heard, removes personal
biases.
6. Self-confidence- natural tendency to feel “I can do it”, works alone,
determined to succeed.
7. Cooperativeness- natural action to work together with others, willing to
share.
8. Buoyancy- ability to survive in difficult situation, balances life, optimistic and
cheerful.
9. Reliability- attribute demonstrated by dependability, sincerity and honesty.
Application
Write your observation report here. Your observation report shall be a
narrative description of what you have observed in relation to the topic. This
also includes your personal thoughts, interpretations, as well as your
comments and suggestions. Take pictures during your observation for
documentation.
OBSERVATION REPORT
Name of School Observed
__________________________________________
School Address ___________________________________________________
Date of Visit ______________________________________________________
References
Lucas, B., Borabo, M., Bilbao, P., & Corpuz, B. (2020). Field Study 1: Observation of Teaching-
Learning in Actual School Environment. Lorimar Publishing. Quezon City
Lucas, M. (2015). Field study 6: on becoming the 21st century teacher. Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Pawilen, G. (2019). Teaching Profession: Passion and Mission. Rex Bookstore. Quezon City
