Teaching as a Vocation, Mission and Profession

Teaching as a Vocation, Mission and Profession

1. Teaching as a Vocation, Mission and Profession Joshua O. Japitan BSTE-IE 3

2. Teaching as a Vocation

3. Etymology of Vocation It comes from the Latin word “ vocare ” which means “to call” Vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation Teaching as a Vocation

4. Teacher Mark is treated as a teacher for teaching his students the lessons every day. He teaches everything he knows, showing off his mastery of the subject, but not even considering the feelings of his students towards difficult topics. On the other hand, a volunteer named Joy is addressed as a teacher for teaching and serving the children of a far rural community. She travels almost 20 kilometers everyday for the sake of her students learning and development. Teaching as a Vocation

5. What is the difference between the teaching practices of Teacher Mark and Joy? The main difference lies in their dedication to the service. When someone practices teaching as a vocation, they teach with dedication . Teaching as a Vocation

6. A teacher who practices teaching as his vocation responds to the strong feeling, or calling, for service, just like the historic biblical figures, with utmost dedication. In summary, Vocation is only for some who are really dedicated not just to work but also to serve other people. Teaching as a Vocation

7. Teaching as a Mission

8. Etymology: It comes from the Latin word “ misio ” which is “to send” Mission refers to any task that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed. Every teacher has its own purpose, or objective, that they need to accomplish. Teaching as a Mission

9. Every teacher has its own unique mission to accomplish. We are expected to contribute to the betterment of this world in our unique way. Teaching as a Mission

10. Teaching as a Profession

11. “The term professional is one of the most exalted in the English language, denoting as it does, long and arduous years of preparation , a striving for excellence , a dedication to the public interest , and commitment to moral and ethical values .” - Hermogenes P. Pobre , Ph.D Teaching as a Profession

12. Why does a profession require “long and arduous years of preparation” and a “striving for excellence”? For us to be able to be able to give more (service), which is the end goal of a profession, continuing professional education is a must. Teaching as a Profession

13. Our service to the public as a professional turns out to be dedicated when out moral, ethical and religious values serve as out bedrock foundation. If you take teaching as your profession, this means that you must be willing to go through a long period of preparation and a continuing professional development. Teaching as a Profession

14. Striving for excellence – another element of profession. This element brings us to the issue of “ pwede na ” “ Pwede na ” is inimical to excellence It is expressed in other ways like “ talagang ganyan ‘ yan ”, “ wala na tayong magawa ”, etc. All of these are indicators of defeatism and mediocrity. “ Pwede na ” mentality vs excellence

15. If we stick to this complacent mentality, excellence would not be within reach. DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS! STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE! “ Pwede na ” mentality vs excellence

16. “Teaching may not be a lucrative position. It cannot guarantee financial security. It even means investing your personal time, energy, and resources. Sometimes it means disappointments, heartaches, and pains. But touching the hearts of people and opening the minds of children can give you joy and contentment which money could not buy. These are the moments I teach for. These are the moments I live for.” - Josette T. Biyo , Ph.D Teaching and a life of meaning

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