LESSON 3:

The Foundational Principles of Morality

and YOU!

“ When you carry out acts of

kindness you get a wonderful feeling

inside. It is as though something inside your body

responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel.”

-Unknown

What is Morality?

The Quality of human acts by which we call them right or wrong,

good or evil.

Human action is right:

NormRuleOr law of morality

Human action is wrong:

Contrary to the NormLacking of what is natural to a man.

MAN BEAST

What is meant by foundational

moral principle?

Principle> something is based> founded> originated> initiated

A Foundational Moral Principle is, therefore, the

universal norm upon which all other principles on the

rightness or wrongness of an action are based.

> It is the source of MORALITY!

> It is contained in the NATURAL LAW

Natural Law:

“Do GOOD and avoid EVIL”

Teacher as a person of good moral character

Teachers are duly licensed professionals who possess dignity

and reputation with high moral values as well as technical and

professional competence.

In the practice of their profession, they strictly adhere to, observe and practice this set of ethical and moral

principles, standard and values.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER

1- Fully Human 2- Loving Person

3- Virtuous Person 4- Morally Mature

LESSON 4:

Values Formation and YOU!

“Education in values means the cultivation of affectivity, leading the educand

through exposure to an experience of value and of the valuable.”

Is a right value for me also a right value for you?

Idealist Group• There are unchanging and universal values.

Relativists Group• There are no universal and unchanging values.

VALUES ARE TAUGHT AND CAUGHT

VALUES HAVE COGNITIVE, AFFECTIVE, AND BEHAVIORAL

DIMENSIONS

VALUES FORMATION INCLUDES FORMATION IN THE COGNITIVE,

AFFECTIVE, BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS Take active part in value sessions.Help yourself by reading.Associate with model teachers.Avoid the “yeast” of those who will not exert a very

good influence. Take the Sound advice from Desiderata.Join community immersions

VALUES FORMATION IS A TRAINING OF THE INTELLECT AND WILL

Develop your Intellect in its Three Functions:

Formation of IdeasJudgmentReasoning

VIRTUOUS VERSUS VICIOUS LIFE AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE WILL.

MAX SCHELER’S HIERARCHY OF VALUES

VALUES CLARIFICATION

CRITERIA:

Free ChosenChosen from among alternativesChosen after due reflectionPrized and CherishedPublucly AffirmedIncorporated into actual behaviorActed upon repeatedly in one’s life.

LESSON 5:

Teaching as Your Vocation, Mission, and

Profession!

“One looks back with appreciation To the briliiant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched

our human feelings”-Carl Jung

VOCATIONComes from the Latin word “vocare”

which means to call.

MISSIONComes from the Latin word “misio”

which means to send

TEACHING AS YOUR MISSIONMeans it is the task entrusted to you in this world.You are expected;

To the betterment of this worldTo teach is to do all of these and moreTo teach is to influence everychildTo teach is to help the child become

more human

TEACHING: MISSION AND/OR JOB?

If you are doing it only because you are paid for it; it’s a JOB.

If you are doing it not nly for the pay but also for service; it’s a MISSION.

If you quit because your boss or collea- gue criticized you; its a JOB.If you keep on teaching out of love;

it’s a MISSION.

TEACHING: MISSION AND/OR JOB?

If you teach because it does not interferewith your activities; it’s a JOB.

If you are committed to teaching even if it means letting go of other activities

; it’s a MISSION.

If you quit because no one praises or thanks you for what you do; its a JOB.

If you remain teaching even thoughnobody recognize your efforts;it’s a MISSION.

TEACHING: MISSION AND/OR JOB?

It’s hard to get excited about a teaching JOB.

It’s almost impossible not to get excitedabout a MISSION.

If our concern is success; its a JOB.If our concern is success plus Faithfulness; it’s a MISSION.

TEACHING: MISSION AND/OR JOB?

An average school is filled by teachers doing their teaching JOB;

A great school is filled with teachersinvolved in a mission of TEACHING.

THE ELEMENTS OF A PROFESSION

“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.”-Hon. Hermogenes P. Pobre-

TEACHING AS PROFESSION•The end goal of a profession is service.• As a professional turns out to be dedicated and

comitted.• You must be willing to go through a long period

of preparation and a continuing professionaldevelopment.

• Strive for excellence, commit yourself to moral, ethical and religious values and dedicateyourself to public service.

THE ‘PWEDE NA’ MENTALITY VS.EXCELLENCE

• The “striving for excellence” as another element ofa profession bring us to our “pwede na”mentality, which is inimical to excellence.

• The mortality rate in the LET for the past ten yearsis a glaring evidence that excellence is very much wanting of our teacher graduates.

TEACHING AND A LIFE OF MEANING

• Spend it passionately in teaching, the most noble Profession.

TEACHING AND A LIFE OF MEANING

• “Teaching may not be a lucrative position. It can-not guarantee financial security. Sometimesit means disappoitments, heartaches, and pains. But touching the hearts of people andopening the minds of children can give youjoy and contenment which money could notbuy. These are the moments I teach for. Theseare the moments I live for.” –Dr. Josette T. Biyo