Field Study 2
Learning Episode 1
The Teacher We Remember
Resource Teacher: Arien A. Ginco, JR. Teachers Signature:_______ School: CRAAHS
Grade/year Level: Grade 9 Subject Area: EPAS Date: __________
Analyze
1. From the PPSTs, the Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Standards and the TEDx videos
that you viewed, what competencies does a great teacher possess?
- A great teacher has many important skills. They are good communicators and can explain
things clearly. They are also kind and caring, and they make their students feel safe and
supported. Great teachers are good planners and organizers, and they make sure their students
are learning and having fun. They are also patient and understanding, and they help their
students when they are struggling.
2. Are these competencies limited only to professional competencies?
- No, these competencies are not just about professional skills. They also include personal
qualities like kindness, patience, and understanding. A great teacher needs to be a good
person too, with values like honesty, respect, and empathy. These personal qualities help
teachers connect with their students and make a positive difference in their lives.
3. For a teacher to be great, is it enough to possess the professional competencies to plan a
lesson, execute a lesson plan, manage a class, assess learning, compute and report grades?
Explain your answer.
- No, it's not enough for a teacher to just have professional skills. They need to have personal
qualities too. Just knowing how to plan and teach lessons, manage a class, and grade students
is not enough. A great teacher also needs to care about their students, be patient, and
understand their needs. They need to be able to connect with their students and make learning
fun and meaningful. Without these personal qualities, a teacher may be good at teaching, but
they won't be great.
4. For a teacher to be great, which is more important – personal qualities or professio
competencies?
- Both personal qualities and professional competencies are important for a teacher to be
great. But if I had to choose, I would say that personal qualities are more important. This is
because a teacher with good personal qualities like kindness, empathy, and patience can make
a bigger difference in a student's life. They can create a positive and supportive learning
environment that makes students feel safe and happy. Professional competencies are
important too, but without good personal qualities, a teacher may not be able to connect with
their students and make learning meaningful.
5. Who are the teachers that we remember most?
- We remember the teachers who cared about us and made us feel special. They were kind,
patient, and understanding. They took the time to listen to us and help us when we needed it.
They made learning fun and exciting. We remember how they made us feel, not just what
they taught us. They were more than just teachers, they were mentors and friends.
Reflect
Which personal traits do I possess? Not possess? Where do I need improvement in?
- As a student intern, I think I possess some good personal traits like being shy but willing to
learn, and being kind to others. I'm also a bit hardworking and try my best to do things
correctly. However, I don't possess traits like being super confident or outgoing, which can
make it hard for me to speak up in groups or share my ideas. To improve, I think I need to
work on being more confident and communicating more effectively. I also need to practice
being more organized and managing my time better.
Which professional competencies am I strongly capable of demonstrating?
- As a student intern, I think I'm strongly capable of demonstrating professional competencies
like planning and organizing lessons, and managing a classroom. I'm also good at assessing
student learning. I'm able to use technology to support my teaching and learning, and I'm
willing to adapt to new situations and challenges. I'm also able to work collaboratively with
others, like my cooperating teacher and other interns.
In which competencies do I need to develop more?
- I need to develop more in giving feedback to students. This is an important part of teaching,
and I want to get better at it. I also need to work on communicating more effectively with my
students, colleagues, and parents. This includes speaking clearly, listening actively, and
asking good questions.
Who are the teachers that we remember most?
- We remember the teachers who cared about us and made us feel special. They were kind,
patient, and understanding. They took the time to listen to us and help us when we needed it.
They made learning fun and exciting. We remember how they made us feel, not just what
they taught us. They were more than just teachers, they were mentors and friends.
Write Action Research Prompts
1. OBSERVE In assisting my Resource Teacher, I observed that personal traits such
as being fair and caring were not seen and professional competencies like teaching
clearly and answering questions were least/not displayed and as a result, students
were /class was unhappy and didn't learn much.
2. REFLECT The lack of these personal traits and professional competencies
(mentioned in #1) may be caused by the teacher being new, not having enough
help, or feeling very stressed.
PLAN
I would like to address this problem (mentioned in # 2) by conducting an action
research on how to help new teachers teach better.
3. ACT
A. The main objective of my action research is to find ways to support new teachers.
B. My specific research questions are:
1. What do new teachers need to teach well?
2. How can we help them?
C. To answer my specific research questions, I will talk to new teachers, watch them t
each, and read books on teaching.
Check for Mastery
Direction: Read the questions and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which behavior does a great teacher who can empathize with his/her students display?
A. Feels what students feel
B. Expects students to understand his/her feelings
C. Gives no assignment
D. Makes test easy
2. According to students, a great teacher is “chill”. What does this mean? Teacher is
I. Cool
II. Calm
III. doesn’t get overwhelmed
a. I, II and III
b. I and II
c. I only
d. I and II
3. Which professional competency refers to content knowledge and pedagogy?
I. Apply developmentally appropriate and meaningful pedagogy grounded on
content knowledge and current research
II. Display proficiency in Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in the teaching and
learning process
III. Demonstrate skill in the use of communication strategies, teaching strategies, and
technologies to promote high quality learning
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III
4. To address the diversity of learners, which professional competency must teacher
display
A. Apply interactive teaching
B. Do differentiated teaching
C. Use Problem-based learning
D. Employ Project-based learning
5. In the Southeast Asian Teachers Competency Framework, who is at the center
with whom. The professional teacher relates?
A. The professional teacher
B. The school heads
C. The joyful learner
D. The parent/guardian
Work on my Artifacts
Attach your reflections here.
- As I think about what makes a great teacher, I realize that it's not just about knowing the
subject matter. It's also about having good personal qualities like kindness, patience, and
understanding. These are the teachers that we remember most - the ones who cared about us
and made us feel special. I also think about my own strengths and weaknesses as a student
teacher. I'm kind and willing to learn, but I need to work on being more confident and
communicating more effectively. I'm good at planning lessons and managing a classroom, but
I need to develop more in giving feedback to students and communicating with others. Being
a great teacher is not just about having professional skills - it's also about having good
personal qualities. By working on our strengths and weaknesses, we can become better
teachers and make a positive difference in our students' lives.
