Prof Ed Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)?
To set out clear expectations of teachers along well-defined career stages of professional development, engage teachers in proficiency, and apply a uniform measure for assessing performance.
True or False: The PPST is used solely for teacher performance appraisals.
False
The PPST is also used for learning and development programs for teachers, selection, and promotion.
What principle underlies the PPST’s commitment to teacher development?
Lifelong learning.
List the key changes that necessitated the development of the PPST.
- K to 12 Reform
- ASEAN Integration
- Globalization
- Changing character of 21st century learners.
What are the 7 Domains required for effective teaching in the 21st Century in the Philippines?
- Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
- Learning Environment
- Diversity of Learners
- Curriculum and Planning
- Assessment and Reporting
- Community Linkages and Professional Engagement
- Personal Growth and Professional Development.
Fill in the blank: The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers are built on the _______.
National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS).
What role do teachers play in nation building according to the document?
They develop holistic learners equipped with 21st century skills.
What are the characteristics of Career Stage 1 or Beginning Teachers?
- Gained qualifications for entry into teaching
- Strong understanding of subjects
- Possess requisite knowledge, skills, and values
- Manage learning programs
- Seek advice from experienced colleagues.
Describe the expectations for Career Stage 3 or Highly Proficient Teachers.
- Consistently high performance
- In-depth understanding of teaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Professional development through reflection.
What does Domain 1, Content Knowledge and Pedagogy, emphasize?
Mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness across curriculum areas.
True or False: The PPST allows for teachers to reflect on and assess their own practices.
True.
What is the significance of the 37 strands within the 7 Domains?
They refer to specific dimensions of teacher practices.
Which domain includes management of learner behavior?
Domain 2: Learning Environment.
What is the focus of Domain 5: Assessment and Reporting?
- Design and utilization of assessment strategies
- Monitoring and evaluation of learner progress
- Providing feedback
- Communication of learner achievements.
Fill in the blank: The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers are a public statement of _______.
professional accountability.
What is the role of the Teacher Education Council (TEC) in relation to the PPST?
Issuing the DepEd Order and supporting the implementation of the PPST.
What does Domain 4, Curriculum and Planning, focus on?
- Planning and management of teaching
- Alignment of learning outcomes
- Professional collaboration
- Use of teaching resources.
What does the term ‘learner-centeredness’ refer to in the context of the PPST?
Teaching philosophies that prioritize the needs and experiences of learners.
Describe the characteristics of effective learning environments as per Domain 2.
- Safe and secure
- Fair and supportive
- Learning-focused
- Efficient management of learner behavior.
What is emphasized in Domain 6, Community Linkages and Professional Engagement?
- Establishing responsive learning environments
- Engaging parents and community
- Upholding professional ethics.
What are the five strands in Domain 3, Diversity of Learners?
- Learners’ gender, needs, strengths, interests
- Linguistic, cultural, socio-economic backgrounds
- Disabilities, giftedness, talents
- Learners in difficult circumstances
- Indigenous group learners.
What skills should be shown for the positive use of ICT in education?
Skills that facilitate the teaching and learning process.
This includes integrating technology effectively into lessons.
What is the goal of promoting effective strategies in the positive use of ICT?
To facilitate the teaching and learning process.
This involves using technology to enhance educational outcomes.
What is the role of mentoring colleagues in ICT use?
To implement policies ensuring positive ICT use within or beyond the school.
Mentoring includes providing guidance and support.