Morality and Ethics in Education An Overview Isagani L. Bandoc Ph D

Basic premises Teaching is the mother of all profession “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” (Henry Brooks Adams) A teacher is a role-model…

What is Morality? The quality of human acts by which we call them right or wrong, good or evil.” (Panizo, 1964) 2 basic human gifts: Intellect = Our ability to think Free will = Our ability to choose Freedom: In the Christian understanding means the doing what is good and avoiding evil.

Foundational Moral Principle Principle: from the latin word princips meaning beginning or source It is that by which something is based, founded, originated and initiated Natural law: That which is written in the hearts of men. Every man shares in the Eternal Law of God (Panizo, 1964) The light of natural reason, whereby we discern what is good and what is evil… (St. Thomas) Doing good and avoiding evil

Why is it important? For us to have a guide in our teaching profession To help us discern and arrive at a more sound decision in our lives as teachers To develop wisdom in order to survive in the profession

Course Requirement: Demo lesson with a lesson plan Prepare a lesson plan on the topic assigned to you. Degree of preparation = Actual demo in applying for a teaching job 2. Present your lesson in 27- 30 minutes 3. A panel of observers will be assigned to rate and evaluate the applicant Tools: FAPE/PEAC EVALUATION TOOL SIX THINKING HATS

Lesson Plan Format (Columnar) Objectives Learning Content Valuing Learning Concepts Teaching Procedure Remarks At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:

Teaching Procedure Motivation To jumpstart the lesson B. Lesson Proper Actual Discussion of the content of the lesson C. Evaluation Assessment if the objectives and the values aimed for are achieved D. Synthesis Wrapping up everything