Joshua O. JapitanBSTE-IE 3

Teaching as a

Vocation

Etymology of Vocation◦ It comes from the Latin word “vocare” which

means “to call”

Vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation

Teacher Mark is treated as a teacher forteaching his students the lessons every day.He teaches everything he knows, showing offhis mastery of the subject, but not evenconsidering the feelings of his studentstowards difficult topics. On the other hand, avolunteer named Joy is addressed as ateacher for teaching and serving the childrenof a far rural community. She travels almost20 kilometers everyday for the sake of herstudents learning and development.

What is the difference between the teaching practices of Teacher Mark and Joy?

The main difference lies in their dedication to the service.

When someone practices teaching as a vocation, they teach with dedication.

A teacher who practices teaching as his vocation responds to the strong feeling, or calling, for service, just like the historic biblical figures, with utmost dedication.

In summary, Vocation is only for some who are really dedicated not just to work but also to serve other people.

Teaching as a

Mission

Etymology: ◦ It comes from the Latin word “misio” which is “to

send”

Mission refers to any task that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed.

Every teacher has its own purpose, or objective, that they need to accomplish.

Every teacher has its own unique mission to accomplish.

We are expected to contribute to the betterment of this world in our unique way.

Teaching as 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.”

-Hermogenes P. Pobre, Ph.D

Why does a profession require “long and arduous years of preparation” and a “striving for excellence”?

For us to be able to be able to give more (service), which is the end goal of a profession, continuing professional education is a must.

Our service to the public as a professional turns out to be dedicated when out moral, ethical and religious values serve as out bedrock foundation.

If you take teaching as your profession, this means that you must be willing to go through a long period of preparation and a continuing professional development.

Striving for excellence – another element of profession.

This element brings us to the issue of “pwedena”

“Pwede na” is inimical to excellence

It is expressed in other ways like “talagangganyan ‘yan”, “wala na tayong magawa”, etc.

All of these are indicators of defeatism and mediocrity.

If we stick to this complacent mentality, excellence would not be within reach.

DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS! STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE!

“Teaching may not be a lucrative position.It cannot guarantee financial security. It evenmeans investing your personal time, energy,and resources. Sometimes it meansdisappointments, heartaches, and pains. Buttouching the hearts of people and opening theminds of children can give you joy andcontentment which money could not buy. Theseare the moments I teach for. These are themoments I live for.”

- Josette T. Biyo, Ph.D

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