A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER

Lesson Objectives:
Describe

a professional teacher.
Identify the attributes of a professional
teacher to facilitate learning.

Who is the professional teacher?

He

is a licensed professional who

possess dignity and reputation with high
moral values as well as technical and
professional competence.
He is someone who can effect change or
learning (sense of efficacy) .
He has subject matter knowledge and
pedagogical knowledge.

Roles of Teachers
Model
Classroom

Manager
Facilitator of Learning
Motivator
Evaluator of Students Performance
Parent Surrogate
Counselor
Friend

Qualities of Effective teacher

Knowledge
Attitude
Skills
Habits
Experience
Intelligence

Good Health
Self- Confidence
Affability
Consideration for Others
Educationally qualified

Needs of Teachers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fair treatment
Firmness and understanding from their
superior
Positive atmosphere
Recognition for their contribution
Chance for professional growth

Leadership Powers of Teachers:

Referent power
2. Expert power
3. Legitimate power
1.

The teacher as a Corporate

Professional
1.

Polished look
- dress suited for a professional
- tasteful accessories
- tasteful make-up for female
- personal hygiene

The teacher as a Corporate

Professional
2. Polished Demeanor
- professional walk, sit, and handshake
3. Polished Language
- voice
- gesture

Remember:
1. Teachers have a responsibility to
encourage and learning begins by
gaining and keeping the respect of
students. Your respect begins with your
appearance.

Remember:
2. When people care about you, they will
respect you, learn from you, buy from
you. And as a professional educator, you
are selling your students knowledge and
success for the future.