The Teaching Profession is a book written by Purita P. Bilbao, Brenda B. Corpuz, Avelina T. Llagas, and Gloria G. Salandanan. It is a comprehensive guide for aspiring and practicing teachers in the Philippines. The book covers various topics related to the teaching profession, such as the nature and scope of teaching, the professional standards and competencies, the code of ethics and legal responsibilities, the curriculum development and assessment, the instructional planning and delivery, the classroom management and discipline, the diversity and inclusion, the professional development and lifelong learning, and the social issues and trends affecting education.
The book is based on the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS), which are the standards of good teaching in the Philippines. The NCBTS consists of seven integrated domains, twenty-one strands, and eighty performance indicators that describe what effective teachers should know and be able to do. The book also incorporates the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) approach, which focuses on the desired learning outcomes of students rather than the inputs or processes of teaching. The book also aligns with the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST), which are the updated standards that reflect the global and national contexts of teaching in the 21st century.
The Teaching Profession is a valuable resource for teacher education students, faculty members, mentors, school administrators, and policy makers. It provides relevant information, insights, examples, activities, exercises, and assessments that can help teachers enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in relation to their profession. It also encourages teachers to reflect on their own practice and to engage in continuous improvement and innovation.
The Teaching Profession is available in different editions and formats. The latest edition is the fourth edition, which was published by Lorimar Publishing in 2018. It has 330 pages and costs 360.00. The book can be ordered online through Lorimar Academix or other online platforms. The book can also be accessed online through Google Books or other digital libraries.
The Teaching Profession is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the teaching profession in the Philippines. It is a book that can inspire teachers to become more competent and committed professionals who can make a positive difference in the lives of their students and society.
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