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The document discusses the qualifications needed to be a teacher in the Philippines. It acknowledges that some can teach effectively without a college degree, as seen in Rizal's mother, but argues that to teach professionally, one needs more than just a four-year degree. More education helps teachers better understand the complexities and responsibilities of teaching, especially at the tertiary level. It also notes that while intelligence is important for teachers, empathy and compassion are also crucial. The document further discusses the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers which aim to develop learners with good values and 21st century skills to propel the country's progress, in line with the Department of Education's mission and vision.

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PPST

The document discusses the qualifications needed to be a teacher in the Philippines. It acknowledges that some can teach effectively without a college degree, as seen in Rizal's mother, but argues that to teach professionally, one needs more than just a four-year degree. More education helps teachers better understand the complexities and responsibilities of teaching, especially at the tertiary level. It also notes that while intelligence is important for teachers, empathy and compassion are also crucial. The document further discusses the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers which aim to develop learners with good values and 21st century skills to propel the country's progress, in line with the Department of Education's mission and vision.

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1. I agree and disagree.

I agree that a four year college degree is more than enough of a preparation in satisfying our
society’s demands. In fact, I know some, who can teach even without having a degree. What we need
especially in this era, where most of the students are constantly being threatened by the instances of
obscurity and negativity, are teachers who can make students feel safe and empowered. There are also
“ gray areas” in this process of obtaining of a degree.

1. Are the universities where the teachers got their degrees credible?

2. Was the teacher able to get the right degree and align him/herself to his/capacity?

These were only some of the many of the gray areas that we need to address in the Philippines
before we embark in having a highly professionalised form of education. That being said I truly believe
that as long as teachers are able to bring out the best in every students regardless if he or she has 4 or 5
to 6 years of professional qualification, then having just only four year college degree is enough.

I disagree, because, yes anybody can teach without having a degree and even have good
results, Rizal’s mom for instance was able to do it. But if anybody intends to teach professionally he or
she must have more than just a four year college degree. Being professionals means knowing what you
do, how you do, and why you do it (teaching). To have more years in college helps us understands the
complexities of teaching and the responsibility that the task demands, especially in the tertiary level.

Now when everything is said and done, we can actually compare our country’s situation to the
kind of teachers that we have now, and looking at the result, yes we have genius level teachers,
intelligent politicians, scientists, great engineers, all have more than a decade of college experiences,
but look at us right now. We are in a very dire state, somehow our capacity and potential had
abandoned us. I strongly believe that there is more to teaching than what meets the eyes and ears.
While intelligence is a vital factor, empathy and compassion are not to be denied. Above all, if we are to
solve the problems and satisfy the demands our society we can only do this if and only if we follow the
teachings of our hearts. And I quote from the philosopher Aristotle,” Educating the mind, without
educating the heart is not an education at all.”

2. Ofcourse, “the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) which is built on NCBTS,
complements the reform initiatives on teacher quality from pre-service education to in-service training.
It articulates what constitutes teacher quality through well-defined domains, strands and indicators that
provides measures f professional learning, competent practice and effective engagement. The PPST
therefore become a public statement of professional accountability that can help teachers reflect on
and assess their own practices as they aspire for personal growth and professional development.” –
DepED.

PPST and the four models of effectiveness clearly demand for quality teachers in the Philippines,
through this we can develop learners who not only a step ahead in having good values,but also equip
with 21st century skills, whose potentials are properly realized, and able to propel our country to
development and progress. This is consonance with Department of Education Mission of having teachers
and schools that are conducive and effective to learning and also to its vision of producing “Filipinos who
passionately love their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full
potential and contribute meaningfully in building the nation” (DepEd order No. 36, s.2013)

3.

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