The Teaching Profession

Journeying the Teaching Profession: Myself and My career What do I need to learn?  Trace the history of career planning;  recognize the significance of career planning in the teaching profession;  discuss the importance of the Teacher Education Development Program; and the National Competency- Based Teacher Standards in career planning;  formulate and share a SMART career goal.

Historical perspective of career planning The idea of career can be traced back in the beginning of the 20th century. Comes from the French word “carriere”, means, a road or a race course, which in turn comes from a Latin word “cararia” which refers to track for wheeled vehicles.

History of career planning 1950s to 1960s

In the Philippines, parents hope their children to become professionals regardless of the socio- economic status, parents wanted their children to earn a degree. Education began to lose its stature as a course especially in Manila.

1970s

The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) was introduced in order to distinguish those who were eligible to take a degree course from does who should take a vocational- technical course.

1990s

Education, nursing and secretarial courses were associated with woman. When men enrolled in these courses during this period, their sexual orientation was a bit in question. New courses like computer science, computer technology, management information system, computer programming and web- designing have started to gain popularity.

Significant definitions in the career field Career- Time devoted for working for out of a purposeful life pattern through the work undertaken by an individual.

Work- The activity that produces something of value for oneself or others. Vocation- The work that an individual does because of a calling.

Profession- A career that requires specialized training and academic preparation. Occupation-2 A group of similar positions found in different industries or organizations. Position- A group of tasks performed by an individual in an organization Job- A paid position held by one or more individuals requiring some related attributes in a specific organization.

What is Career Planning? Can be defined as choosing life‟s important paths. It is a lifelong process which includes choosing; an occupation getting a job growing in our job possibly changing careers and eventually; retiring As a whole, career planning encompasses establishing career objectives and determining appropriate educational and developmental programs to enhance and enrich the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to achieve short or long- term career objectives.

Four (4) Steps in Career Planning process 1. Self

Gather information about yourself. Interest, Values, Roles, Skills/ Aptitudes, Preferred Environments, Developmental needs, your realities

2. Options

Explore the occupation in which you are interested. Get more specific information after you narrow down your options.

3. Match

Identify possible occupations. Chose both a short term and a long term option.

4. Action

Develop a steps you need to take in order to reach your goals. E.g., Developing a job search strategy, writing your resume and preparing For job interviews

Significance of Career Planning

KKOWING YOURSELF MOVING ON

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS MAKING DECISIONS

We say that teaching is a lifetime profession and vocation. Hence, career planning is not just making plans to obtain your „perfect” job or career, but to help you make the many adjustments there will be along the way as you learn about you and the world of teaching.

Remember to set your goals the SMART way Specific

(well- defined and detailed)

Measurable

(can evaluate progress)

Attainable

(within reach)

Realistic

(practical)

Time- bound

(within a time frame)

Do not abandon a career goal! A well thought out goal can anticipate barriers that would stop you. Barriers that come up often cause an individual to leave behind a goal. It‟s like running into a wall, and then you run away from it. Suppose you want to go from a classroom teacher to a principal. Before you act and pursue this goal, ask yourself.

Why do I want to achieve this goal? “Why is this important to me?” Career planning will help maximize your potential and satisfaction in your work. It will give you confidence that you are in charge of your career and life and you have the power to decide, act, and do want you want to accomplish your goals.

The Career Ladder of a Teacher The Department of Education has initiated the implementation of a Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP) that seeks to conceptualize the career path of a teacher. TEDP reflects a continuum that begins with one‟s entry to a teacher education program and culminates when a teacher reaches retirement from formal service. TEDP conceptualizes a teacher‟s career path as a continuum that starts with entry to a teachereducation program and concludes when a teacher reaches retirement from formal services.

The Teacher Education & Development Map

The Seven Domains of the National Competency – Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) What does NCBTS stand for?   

It is an integrated theoretical framework that defines the different dimensions of effective teaching. National Competency Base National Competency-Based Teacher Standards The Philippine NCBTS has defined what Effective Teaching is. It has clearly stated the strategic and indispensable role of the Teacher in the learning process of the students.

According to the Framework “This will allow teachers to self-assess their own performance against the Competency Standards in order to identify areas of strength as well as areas that need to be developed further in order for them to function more effectively as facilitators of learning.”

Domain 1. Social Regard for Learning (SRFL) This domain focuses on the ideal that teachers serve as positive and powerful role models of the value in the pursuit of different efforts to learn. The teacher‟s action, statements, and different types of social interactions with students exemplify this ideal. Domain 2. Learning Environment (LE) This domain focuses on importance of providing a social, psychological and physical environment within which all students, regardless of their individual differences in learning, can engage in the different learning activities and work towards attaining high standards of learning

Domain 3. Diversity of Learners (DOL) The DOL domain emphasizes the ideal that teachers can facilitate the learning process even with diverse learners, by recognizing and respecting individual differences and by using knowledge about their differences to design diverse sets of learning activities to ensure that all learners can attain the desired learning goals. Domain 4. Curriculum (Curr.) The curriculum domain refers to all elements of the teaching-learning process that work in convergence to help students understand the curricular goals and objectives, and to attain high standards of learning defined in the curriculum. These elements include the teacher‟s knowledge of subject matter and the learning process, teaching-learning approaches and activities, instructional materials and learning resources. Domain 5. Planning, Assessing & Reporting (PAR) This domain refers to the alignment of assessment and planning activities. In particular, the PAR focuses on the: (1) Use of assessment data to plan and revise teaching-learning plans;

(2) Integration of assessment procedures in the plan and implementation of teaching-learning activities, (3) Reporting of the learners‟ actual achievement and behavior. Domain 6. Community Linkages (CL) The LC domain refers to the ideal that classroom activities are meaningfully linked to the experiences and aspirations of the learners in their homes and communities. Thus, this domain focuses on teachers‟ efforts directed at strengthening the links between schools and communities to help in the attainment of the curricular goals. Domain 7. Personal Growth & Professional Development (PGPD) The PGPD domain emphasizes the ideal that teachers value having a high personal regard for the teaching profession, concern for professional development, and continuous improvement as teachers.

Why Do We Need the NCBTS? 

- Provides a single framework that defines effective teaching in all aspects of a teacher‟s professional life & in all phases of teacher development.

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Minimize confusion about what effective teaching is.

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Provides a better guide for all teacher development programs

The Seven Domains of the NCBTS

Stages of the Career ladder or path of a Teacher (Bilbao) 1. Cadet

- is a college student - a prospective teacher - or a student teacher - nearly about to complete the required academic requirements including student teaching or practicum for a teacher education degree.

2. Rookie

- is a degree holder who passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers(LET). - certified teacher from the Professional Regulation Commission. - a new teacher experiencing a fire of a lot of adjustments. From cadet to an independent teacher.

3. Young Professional

- had at least two to three years of teaching experience. Expected to be enrolled in a graduate programs of education. - keeps connected with thother teachers.

4. Full- pledge professional - a master‟s degree holder. - found realization in teaching, reflecting inspiration and pride in pride in work. - tries out innovations in teaching. 5. Mentor or Molder

- must have taught at least five years in any educational level - has provided evidence of some best practices in the teaching career. - offers professional advice to teachers with lesser experience.

6. Artist

- a professional teacher who has been in teaching profession for at least ten years. - has earned the highest degree possible which is a doctorate degree. - mastered the craft in teaching and has raised it to a level of an art.

Some tips in preparing resume 

Create a positive first impression.  Showcasing your communication skills and making the resume easy to read.

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Describe what you have learned.  For newly graduates, your resume should highlight the sourses and projects that are applicable for the job you hope to be hired.

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List your accomplishments.  Should highlight any special accomplishments you have achieved.  For your resume to be able to be pleasant and easy to read, you can also follow other resume format guidelines.

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Getting ready for your job interview.  Practice your responses in answering interview questions.  Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills.  Be on time for the interview

Growing in Teaching Salandanan (2007), emphasized that true teacher always search to learn more in order to further develop their abilities to teach. She cited various ways on how to grow professionally and personally and eventually last in the teaching career.

PERSONAL GROWTH

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

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Emulate virtues, traits and qualities of model teachers.

 Update oneself through enrolling in graduate courses.

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Attend local and national assemblies.

 Visit national learning centers.

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Read biographies and autobiographies of esteemed educators.

 Travel scientific, historic and cultural places to gather rich content materials.

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Internalize the Code of Ethics and moral standards mandated by the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.

 Do extended reading and surf the internet.

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Attend courses/ sessions that focus on further development of physical features, social graces, poise and composure, bearing and the total personality. Imbibe cultural values.

 Undertake individual or group researches.  Subscribe to local and international publications.  Attend in-service trainings.  Conduct dialogues with model teachers.  Exchange best practices through interschool visits.  Write formal papers and articles for teacher publications.  Operate technological equipment in presenting lessons.

Thank you! 

Republic of the Philippines

BICOL STATE COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND

TECHNOLOGY City of Naga 1st Semester, AY 2014-2015

Special Topics Journeying the Teaching Profession: Myself and My Career Submitted by: Balben, Hazel R.

Agotilla, Jobelle A.

Albo, Christine

Benosa, Rose B.

Baraquiel, Edielyn G.

Reñon, Norman M.

Breis, Rose Ann V.

Castor, Jordan C

Berona, Rachelle B.

Torreña, Mark Robel C.

BEEd- 4N

Submitted to:

Mr. Ramon C. Cleofas Instructor