The best things in teachers are their work values. They truly possess such values in work that are truly admirable and worth imitating. Their work values are actuallyexpressed in various ways, to wit:
- Openness to suggestions. Teachers always have an open mind and heart to entertain and consider suggestions most especially for the success of the teaching learning process for the benefit of the learners.
- Respect for human dignity. It is highly expected from teachers that they should treat everyone equally and give due respect that one deserves. The learners love teachers because they are the ones giving them importance and good treatment.
- Involvement in school and community. A teacher plays a vital role in school as well as in the community. In school, he/she is truly much involved as the facilitator of learning while in the community, a teacher sincerely involves himself or herself as advocate leader for the good of humanity and of the environment as well.
- Good interpersonal relations.A teacher exemplifies good character in the way he/she relates oneself to others. A teacher can deal with anybody, with different kinds of people from all walks of life.
- Professional growth. A teacher never stops from learning. He/she continuously upgrades oneself professionally whether in taking up graduate courses or attending seminars, trainings, symposia and conferences.
- Commitment to the school’s mission and vision. A teacher has a strong commitment to the school’s mission and vision. He/she translates the vision and mission through his words and actions.
These are the standards which epitomize the work values of a teacher and these may greatly reflect his or her character and personality as an educator.
By: Divine S. Bañares | Teacher I | Legua Elementary School | Orani, Bataan
