RESPONSIBILITY and

ACCOUNTABILITY of a FILIPINO

TEACHER

RESPONSIBILITYentails “answering” for

what one has been called upon to do

ACCOUNTABILITY

the acceptance of responsibility to fulfill a

certain obligation or duty

as a teacher…

Communicator

Facilitator of Learning

an Evaluator

Classroom Manager

a Counselor a Disciplinari

an

a Mentor A Guidance Councilor

Surrogate Parent

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

STATED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS STANDARD (CSC 1995)

1.Teaches subjects such asFilipino, English, Science, Math, Aralin Panlipunan, Technology and Livelihood Education, MAPEH and Values Education

2.Enrolls students3.Prepares effective lesson

plans4.Prepares visual aids and other

devices for instruction

5.Sees to it that the students in his/her class are provided with the necessary textbooks when available

6.Implements rules and regulations

7.Conducts guidance services for his/her advisory class

8.Evaluates students’ progress and provides various experiences for their continuous development

9.Supervises curricular and co-curricular projects and activities of the students

10.Checks/records the attendance of the students

11.Keeps up-to-date anecdotal records of students

12.Keeps school records and prepares required reports

13.Keeps parents informed on students’ progress

14.Attends and participates in in-service trainings and faculty meetings

15.Executes the administration of school policies designed for the welfare of students

16.Maintains membership in professional organizations

17.Works with other school personnel, parents, and the community for the total development of the

students18.Participates in the socio-

economic development projects in the community

19.Coordinates and cooperates with other teachers in school projects or activities

20.Safeguard school facilities and equipment

21.Does other related work

CHARACTERISTICS of an EFFECTIVE TEACHER

BASIC SKILLS1.FUNCTIONAL SKILLS – capabilities you use in the

work environment, such as planning, organizing, controlling, communicating, motivating, developing and managing

2.ADAPTIVE SKILLS – your personal capabilities that relate to self-management• Creativity, discipline, dependability, drive,

persuasiveness, memory, resourcefulness, and perceptiveness

3. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS – related to work content• Comprise your know-how or your ability to use

what you already know

PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS of an EFFECTIVE TEACHER

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSAchievementDirectnessFlexibility

ATTITUDEMotivation to teachEmpathy towards studentsCommitment

EXPERIENCEYears of teachingExperience in subjects taughtExperience with particular grade

APTITUDE/ACHIEVEMENT

PROFESSIONAL VALUESLEARNING

– mastery of the subject matter– keeping up with new insights and technology– conveys the spirit of sharing learning to others and

being open to the knowledge of others

ETHICAL TEACHING – putting the satisfaction of the needs and good of

students before those – ensure that they learn– effective and responsible teaching– requires exclusive attention to students

COMPASSION – profound concern for students that springs from the

heart as well as from the head and irresistible desire to help young

– requires avoiding favoritism– moves teachers to acknowledge their students’

struggle