“You are born a teacher” somebody would tell you. Is this TRUE? What
attributes or qualities should you have that would tell that you would be a good
teacher in the future? Like learners, teachers are molded by nature and nurture.
Nature means your inborn qualities, your natural tendencies. Nurture means,
how you were trained or taught to become a teacher. You are born with qualities
and attributes that would fit you to become teachers. Let us find out in this
episode.
In order to accomplish my desired learning outcomes, these are the steps I
have to follow:
Activity No. 1
Name: Alva, Marlon Q.
School: Quezonian Educational College Inc.,
Semester: 2nd Semester
Am I This Person
Box A Box B Box C
Personal Attribute Indicator Match the Personal Quality
checked mark Label
with
appropriate
Label in Box C
(write letter
only)
1. I am mentally alert √ (B) A. BOUYANCY/
2. I very imaginative for new ideas √ (H) Buoyant
3. I to try new out new things. √ (H) B. INTELLIGENCE/
4. I appreciate other people. √ (D) Intelligent
5. I am tolerant of other person √ (D) C. SELF-CONFIDE
6. I adjust to different situations. √ (B) NCE/
Self-confidence
7. I look at the brighter side of life. √ (G) D. COMPASSION/
8. I don’t consider myself as better √ (F) Compassionate
than others.
9. I share privileges with others. √ (E) E. COOPERATIVE
10.I give personal time for the group. √ (F) NESS /
Cooperate
11.I make it a point to do the group. √ (C)
12.I make quick solutions to problems. √ (H) F. FAIRNESS/ Fair
13.I volunteer to do task for others. √ (E)
14.I work for the group even without √ (E)
affirmation in return. G. EMOTIONAL
15.I am calm in the midst of chaos. √ (G) STABILITY/
Emotional stable
16.I am dependable on a given task. √ (I)
17.I give equal chance for others to be √ (F) H. INNOVATIVENE
heard. SS/ Innovative
18.I am sure of what I do. √ (C)
19.I hold my anger even when √ (G) I. RELIABILITY/
provoked. Reliable
Activity No. 2
Name: Alva, Marlon Q.
School: Quezonian Educational College Inc.,
Semester: 2nd Semester
Personal Qualities of an Experienced Teacher Checklist
Checke
Personal Qualities d those Put Labels of
observe Qualities
d
The experienced teacher:
1. Is mentally alert. √ Intelligence
2. Is very imaginative. √ Innovativeness
3. Tries out new things. √ Innovativeness
4. Appreciates other people. √ Compassion
5. Tolerates other people. √ Compassion
6. Adjusts to different situations √ Intelligence
7. Looks at the brighter side of life. √ Emotional Stability
8. Does not consider self as better than others. √ Fairness
9. Shares privileges with others. √ Cooperativeness
10.Gives up personal time for the group. √ Fairness
11.Sees to it that he/she does job well. √ Self-Confidence
12.Make quick solutions to problems. √ Innovativeness
13.Volunteers to do task for others. √ Cooperativeness
14.Works for the group even without being affirmed √ Cooperativeness
return.
15.Is calm in the midst of chaos. √ Emotional Stability
16.Is dependable on a given task. √ Reliability
17.Gives equal chance for others to be heard. √ Fairness
18.Is sure of what he/she does. √ Self-Confidence
19.Holds anger even when provoked √ Emotional Stability
20.Is punctual in attendance. √ Reliability
Portfolio Entry:
A. How do I use my personal qualities to become a good teacher?
To become an effective teacher, I will leverage my strengths and
continuously develop them to confidently educate students. I will also identify
and eliminate any personal attitudes or behaviors that could hinder my
teaching or distract learners, as these can lead to inefficient lessons. I plan to
observe and adopt positive characteristics from other educators to enhance
my teaching profession and personal growth.
I will use my personal qualities to encourage learners to embrace the
positive aspects of being a teacher, including the desirable characteristics and
positive outcomes associated with the profession. A teacher's personality
should be pleasant, lively, and engaging. It is not just desirable but essential
for a teacher to possess genuine empathy, understanding the minds and
feelings of their students.
B. How does the experienced teacher, utilize his/her personal qualities to
make him/her a good teacher?
She used her personal qualities as an asset in teaching. She taught
with her true attitude, without hiding it from her students. Despite her strict
and "terror-like" demeanor, students became behaved and attentive in class.
Their attitudes and behaviors changed significantly because of her strict and
firm approach.
Additionally, a teacher must be quick to adapt to any situation to
understand learner behavior and performance. They must be capable of
infinite patience, which is often encountered when students engage in
collaborative learning discussions – requiring self-discipline. I believe a
teacher should possess a mind that always desires continuous learning.
Integrating Theory and Practice
A. WHAT HAVE I LEARNED FROM MY EXPERIENCE?
Let’s find out!
Direction: Label the personal qualities that are described in the box.
1. Are you a person, someone can learn on? Are you honest and sincere in
words and action? Are you consistent in your actions and responses to
diferent situations?
Whatpersonal quality do you possess?
A. Innovativeness C. Bouyancy
B. Intelligence D. Reliability
2. Do you easily give up? Are you moody, a loner? Does pressure in work
make you surrender? Is it difficult for you to succeed after you fail? Do you
have poor intrapersonal relationships?
What quality do you lack?
A. Bouyancy C. Reliability
B. Cooperativeness D. Fairness
3. Do you believe in yourself and in what you can do? Can you work alone
without asking help from others? Do you believe in the saying: “No guts,
no glory”?
What quality do you have?
A. Self-confidence C. Compassionate
B. Innovativeness D. Emotional Stability
4. Are you easily upset by petty things? Do you worry lot? Do you panic
when pressured? Do you often feel that you are to be blamed?
What personal quality do you lack?
A. Innovativeness C. Cooperativeness
B. Emotional Stability D. Reliability
5. Do you have higher order thinking abilities? Do you excel in your abilities
in any of Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence? Do you act quickly on
problems of immediate concern?
What personal quality do you possess?
A. Innovativeness C. Self-confidence
B. Compassion D. Intelligence
B.HOW WILL I USE WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN THE FUTURE AS A
TEACHER?
Read carefully, and answer YES if you can do it or NO if you cannot do it.
Identify the personal quality being described. Write on the blank provided.
1. Will you use your intelligence to plan and implement appropriate lesson for
your learners?
YES / NO
● Intelligence
2. Will you adjust to whatever situation you will be assigned as a teacher in
the future?
YES / NO
● Buoyancy
3. Will you be capable of doing your job as a teacher alone with less
assistance from your peers and superiors for?
YES NO /
● Reliability
4. Will you share your skills and talents to help others so that the result will
add to learning outcomes?
YES / NO
● Cooperativeness
5. Will you be able to confront difficult problems as a teacher by using your
capacity to sink and swim under difficult times.
YES NO /
● Buoyancy
1. Picture of self and descriptions of personal qualities in a
Photo-essay and Reflections.
As a person, I possess various qualities—both positive and negative.
Throughout this teaching program, I've often assessed whether I am truly
qualified for this career. Do I possess the necessary qualities and potential for the
world of teaching? Do I genuinely have a passion for this profession? Do I truly
love teaching and children?
As I embarked on this journey, I initially thought that teaching was a very
simple task. However, I quickly realized that's far from the truth. Every aspect of
the teaching and learning process demands time, effort, heart, and mind to
ensure effective instruction and achieve excellent outcomes.
Reflecting on the qualities I possess that are essential for teaching, I
identify myself as kind, patient, creative, calm, friendly, goal-oriented, honest,
sincere, helpful, and optimistic. On the other hand, there are times when I can be
strict, sensitive, and lack confidence in myself and my work. These innate
qualities are my stepping stones toward the teaching profession, and they can be
nurtured for my betterment as a future educator.
Now, as a third-year BSED student, I am not only nurturing these qualities
but also continuously acquiring new knowledge and experiences. This journey is
not just improving me as a person, but profoundly molding me into the effective
educator I aspire to be. I am truly glad I chose this career. Being a contributor to
young minds' dreams and achievements offers an unexplainable feeling to every
teacher, a role I deeply aspire to fulfill.
A teacher portrays many vital roles: to the mind of flint, the teacher must
be iron, striking sparks; to the empty pitcher, the teacher becomes a well; to the
fallow mind, a planter of seeds; to the cluttered mind, a gardener to weed, shape,
and create space for growth; to the lens, the teacher is light, and to the mind of
light, a lens; to the sleeper, the teacher is a wake-up call of birds at sunrise; to
clay, the teacher is a potter, a sculptor, and a trainer in self-shaping; to the
developed mind, the teacher is a colleague, a listener, and a friend. To be a
teacher is the noblest profession, and I am genuinely looking forward to
becoming one in the future.
2. Photo Essay of the Experienced Teacher Personal Attributes or
Characteristics and Reflections.
For me, she is the quintessential teacher, possessing a profound
understanding of what a learner needs to know. You're captivated not just by her
words, but by the powerful impact she makes and her skillful delivery. She favors
storytelling over mere narration, and showing over simply explaining.
She teaches students the art of giving constructive criticism and gracefully
accepting both praise and critique. She instills the belief that while goals are vital,
the enlightenment gained on the journey is far more valuable. Her lessons extend
beyond the beauty of logic and numbers, embracing the elegance of words, art,
and music—the rich rewards available when one cultivates intuition and a keen
sense of right and wrong. She demonstrates how to win and lose with grace, and
how to apologize genuinely.
Her ability to engage students in a manner that is both strict and yet sweet
and heartwarming is remarkable. She consistently motivates and pushes
students to excel in their learning and tasks. She views every child not as an
empty vessel to be filled, but as a candle waiting to be lit. This unique teaching
style is a wonderful trait that makes her respected and cherished by all.
I admire her greatly and have learned so much from her. I am truly
inspired to emulate her teaching style, her way of handling situations, and her
love for her pupils someday. I salute you, Ma'am, for being such a molder of
young minds and future professionals. You are a true artist in shaping human
intellect and spirit! I am so glad to have met a teacher like you.
My Learning Rubric
Field Study 6, Episode 1 – The Teacher as a Person in the Society
Name of FS Student: Marlon Q. Alva Date Submitted: July 20,2025
Year & Section: lll-C Course: BSED-English
Learning Episodes Exemplary Superior Satisfactory Needs
4 3 2 Improvement
1
All tasks were done All or nearly all tasks Nearly all tasks were Fewer than half of
with outstanding were done with high done with acceptable tasks were done;
Learning Activities quality; work exceeds quality. quality. or most objectives
expectation were met but need
improvement.
3 2 1
4
All questions were Analysis questions Analysis questions Analysis questions
answered completely; were answered were not answered were not
Analysis of the in depth answers; completely. completely. answered.
Learning Episode thoroughly grounded on Vaguely related to the
theories. Exemplary Clear connection with theories Grammar and
grammar and spelling. theories. spelling
Grammar and unsatisfactory
Grammar and spelling acceptable
4 spelling are superior. 2 1
3
Reflection statements Reflection statements Reflection statements Reflection
are profound and clear; are clear, but not are shallow; statements are
Reflections/ Insights supported by clearly supported by supported by unclear and
experiences from the experiences from the experiences from the shallow and are
learning episodes learning episodes learning episodes not supported by
experiences from
the learning
episodes
4 3 1
2
Portfolio is complete, Portfolio is complete, Portfolio is Analysis questions
clear, well-organized clear, well-organized; incomplete; were not
Learning Portfolio and all supporting; most supporting supporting answered.
documentations are documentations are documentations are
located in sections available and logical organized but are Grammar and
clearly designated and clearly marked lacking spelling
locations unsatisfactory
4 3 1
2
Submission of Learning Submitted before the Submitted on the Submitted a day after Submitted two
Episode deadline deadline the deadline days or more after
the deadline
4 3 2 1
COMMENT/S Rating:
Over-all score (Based on
transmutation)
TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/ RATING
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7 below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.50 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below
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