4-THE TEACHER AND HIS AND HER PROFESSION

• Mastery of the Subject Matter


  Essential for effective teaching, requires thorough knowledge of the subject.
• Understanding of the Learner


  Knowledge of students' capabilities and human growth principles.
• Understanding of Teaching Principles


  Knowledge of how to teach subject matter effectively.
• General Understanding of Other Branches of Knowledge

  Teacher's need to comprehend interrelation of knowledge areas.
• Understanding and Appreciation of the Teaching Profession


  Recognizing teaching's importance, rewards, and challenges.
• Teaching Skills


  Involves identifying student needs, mastering subject matter, and utilizing varied learning experiences.
• Guidance Skills


  Includes addressing student problems, encouraging involvement, and fostering positive interaction.
• Management Skills


  Preparation, creating a conducive atmosphere, and achieving teaching objectives efficiently.
• Evaluation Skills


  Involves accurate assessment, criterion-referenced tests, skillful analysis, and using results for improvement.
• Personal and Social Competencies


  Adhering to ethics, demonstrating integrity, leadership, and professional growth.
• Propriety


  Maintaining appropriate behavior and decorum
• Community Engagement


  Active involvement in cultural and professional activities outside school
• Mental Health


  Demonstrating stability and well-being in psychological state
• Physical Health


  Displaying good health and fitness
• Grooming Standards


  Adhering to proper appearance and attire consistently
• Creativity in Performance


  Demonstrating innovative and resourceful work
• Timely Reporting


  Submitting accurate and organized reports promptly
• Dedication to Duty


  Being punctual and willing to go beyond regular duties when necessary
• Time Management


  Using leisure time productively
• Guiding Learning


  Directing and facilitating the learning process
• Counselling Role


  Providing advice and support to students
• Extra-Curricular Sponsorship


  Supporting and organizing additional school activities
• Parental Collaboration


  Engaging with parents and the community for student welfare
• Professional Obligations


  Fulfilling duties and responsibilities as an educator
• Professional Loyalty


  Maintaining trust, cooperation, and support among colleagues
• Crediting Work


  Acknowledging and attributing others' contributions
• Record Management


  Organizing essential data for smooth transition upon leaving a position
• Confidentiality


  Keeping private information secure and not disclosing without permission
• Ethical Conduct


  Behaving in a morally upright and professional manner
• Constructive Criticism


  Providing valid feedback respectfully for improvement
• Merit-Based Selection


  Choosing candidates based on competence and qualifications
• Supporting Policies


  Backing legitimate rules and regulations of the institution
• Redress Mechanism


  Seeking resolution for grievances through appropriate channels
• Contractual Obligations


  Fulfilling terms and conditions of employment agreement