Teacher Induction Program - Module 1

"Why Did You Decide to Become a Teacher?"

Edgardo D. Cortez

Master Teacher 1- English

Presenter

Module 1: Welcome to the Department of Education!

SESSION 1: MANDATE, VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES (VMV), AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

SESSION 2: DEPED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND SCHOOL PROCESSES

SESSION 3: TEACHING AS A PROFESSION AND AS A VOCATION

Purpose

 

This module will help you get acquainted with the organization. It introduces you to DepEd values as it translates to the way it delivers its service in accordance to its mandate, vision, mission and goals. More importantly, it sets out DepEd’s policies and guidelines that reflect standards on teaching practices that are consistent with DepEd’s core values—Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa.

10 GREAT TIPS FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS

Credits: https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/525/5-Beginning-Teachers-10-Great-Tips.aspx

1. Make time to talk. 

Set aside time to talk with your students. Getting to know them and building meaningful relationships will help improve academics, student behavior, and the overall quality of classroom experiences.

2. Don’t make comparisons. 

 Do not compare yourself to veteran teachers, other new teachers, or someone working down the hall. Although beginning teachers always look for ways to become more effective, ways to be stronger communicators, and ways to manage students and their behaviors, it is unrealistic to compare yourself to others. Strive for excellence, model the best that you see, but be yourself.

3. Stay caught up.

Beginning teachers face a flood of deadlines and due dates. Staying on top of it all can be a constant battle. Try to abide by the “touch it once” rule. If someone shows up at your door looking for a signature or requesting funds for a staff party, take that moment to complete the task.

4. Never underestimate the power of an exit pass. 

At the end of a class, an exit pass allows you to quickly check for mastery. The exit pass gives you the opportunity to gather ideas and feedback from students to help you plan for the next day’s lesson.

5. Make friends fast. 

Smart teachers immediately befriend the custodians and the secretaries at their school—but don’t stop there. Branch out. Show administrators, lead teachers, parents, assistants, and volunteers that you are someone who values their hard work and a relationship with them. A kind word, a high five, a note, an e-mail, or a small token of appreciation can go a long way.

6. Get comfortable with data. 

Data is a word that educators associate with testing, but it’s so much more. Become a true expert on the data within your classroom. Create your own “data dig” and purposefully explore items such as student attendance, report card grades, quarterly assessments, and discipline referrals.

7. Fall in love. 

The subject or topic or unit that you like the least may be the one you struggle with the most. Fall in love with what you like the least. Make the specific subject or topic a priority. Do whatever it takes to convince yourself, and in turn, convince your students that you love the topic, the topic matters, and is relevant to daily life.

8. Devise a bag of tricks. 

As the year progresses, you’ll discover instructional strategies, bulletin board ideas, websites, or projects that you are interested in exploring. Throughout the year, write those ideas and thoughts on an index card, place them into a bag, and revisit the bag regularly before school, after school, or on teacher workdays. The bag allows you to gather great ideas in one location for use as needed.

9. Embrace the circumstances. 

One beginning teacher shared a comment made by a university professor: “When students come to your classroom, they need to leave all of their issues at the door and focus solely on academics.”

This is tolerable in theory and detrimental in practice. Embrace circumstances rather than denying them. Recognizing students’ home situations and socioeconomic statuses validates those in need and promotes their success.

10. Know the ins and outs. 

Early on, and throughout the year, know what is expected of you as a beginning teacher. Brainstorm your questions and ask them early: What is the process if a student gets sick? What are the resources I can offer to a troubled kid? What is the process for an early release day or severe weather? When in doubt, ask.

Welcome to the Department of Education! Welcome to SBNHS.

We are pleased to have you as a member of the family. 

I. SESSION 1: MANDATE, VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES (VMV), AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

A. Desired Learning Outcomes

B. Objectives

C. Pre-Test

D. Glossary of Terms.

E. Key Concepts..

F. Activities and Assessment

G. Reflection

H. Post-Test

A. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Beginning Teacher ---------> Proficient Teacher

Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development

Strand: Philosophy of Teaching

BTI 7.1.1 Articulate a personal philosophy of teaching that is learner-centered

PTI 7.1.2 Apply a personal philosophy of teaching that is learner-centered

B. Objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of the DepEd’s Mandate, VMV and strategic directions and its learner-centered philosophy of education (DO 36, S. 2013 – OUR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES (DEPED VMV)

• Write one’s own philosophy of teaching that is aligned to DepEd’s learner-centered philosophy 

• Use varied and appropriate teaching strategies to deploy one’s personal teaching philosophy as aligned to DepEd’s learner-centered philosophy

Glossary of Terms

DepEd’s Mandate - obligation enforced by law

Vision - an aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish. It is intended to serve as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action.

Mission - a declaration of an organization’s core purpose and focus that is normally unchanged over time.

Values - are the principles the Department adheres to in pushing the programs into action.

Strategic Direction - a course of action that leads to the achievement of organizational goals.

What is the DepED Mandate?

"The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.” (Article 14, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution)

The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development

What is the DepEd Vision, Mission, and Core Values (VMV)?

What does the DepEd Vision mean?

“We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country …”

Our vision is more than just the end-goal of a plan. It is a dream, a wish, a prayer – what we fervently hope for and what we diligently work towards. By envisioning, we begin to fulfill our mandate and responsibilities as a teacher and do our duty as Filipinos. We want to develop learners who are true citizens and patriots, who have a strong desire to serve their country and work for its betterment.

…and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential…

We can do two things: Inculcate the values and develop the necessary competencies deemed necessary and desirable to ensure a lifelong learning.

…and contribute meaningfully to building the nation…

Because as a learner-centered institution we want them to know how to improve themselves and realize their dreams, while keeping in mind and heart their love for the country and care for fellowmen, maximizing the endowment of skills and talents, not for selfish gain, but to contribute to building a nation every Filipino deserves.

As a learner-centered public institution…

As stated in our mandate, the Department of Education (DepEd), “shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all”. In all our decisions and actions, we put the Filipino learner first. In the end, our most important stakeholders are our learners

…the Department of Education continuously improves itself……to better serve its stakeholders.” 

Just like our students, we do not stop learning. We constantly seek to be better, both as individuals and as an organization.

What is the DepED Mission?

Core Values

Makadiyos - expresses one's spiritual beliefs while respecting the beliefs of others. Shows adherence to ethical principles by upholding the truth.

Makatao - sensitive to individual, cultural and social differences. Demonstrates contributions towards solidarity.

Makakalikasan - cares for environment and utilizes resources wisely, judiciously, and economically.

Makabansa - demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; exercises the rights and responsibilities of a Filipino citizen. Demonstrates appropriate behavior in carrying out activities in the school, community, and country.

DepEd’s Strategic Directions

1. The Strategic Plan of the Department of Education (DepEd)1 provides that by 2022, we will have a nation-loving and competent lifelong learners able to respond to challenges and opportunities through quality, accessible, relevant and liberating K to 12 Program delivered by a modern, professional, proactive, nimble, trusted and nurturing DepEd. Hence, the subsequent goals:

 Expand Access to Basic Education

 Improve Quality and Relevance

 Modernize Education Management & Govern

ACTIVITY 1 - CORE VALUES

Read each item(indicator) carefully. Identify whether the indicator implies to MAKADIYOS, MAKATAO, MAKAKALIKASAN or MAKABANSA.

Poll

Identifies oneself as a Filipino.

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Show a caring attitude toward the environment.

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Practices waste management.

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Respect sacred places.

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Tells the truth

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Volunteers to assist others in times of needs

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Keeps one's work neat and orderly

• Makadiyos

• Makakalikasan

• Makatao

• Makabansa

Poll

Abides by the rules of community, school, and country.

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Conserve energy and resources

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

Poll

Upholds and respect the dignity and equality of all including those with special needs

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa

ACTIVITY 2: DEPED MANDATE, VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Multiple Choice

Supervise all elementary, secondary education institutions including Alternative Learning System.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Improve quality and relevance of education.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Improve quality and relevance of education.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Engage oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

DepEd, a learner-centered institution, continuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Modernize educational management and governance.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

DepEd formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs, and projects.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Make education accessible to all.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Abide by the rules of the school, community and country.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Multiple Choice

Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.

This statement relates to:

• DepEd’s Mandate

• Vision

• Mission

• Core Value

• Strategic Direction

Poll

Respect sacred places.

• Makadiyos

• Makatao

• Makakalikasan

• Makabansa