Domains of Teaching Competence

General
Domains of
Teaching
Competence
Educational
Foundations
History of Education
Philosophy of Education
Legal Foundation of Education
Sociological and Anthropological

Foundation of Education
Educational Psychology
The following are some standards that teachers
need to know in the area of educational
foundation:
Demonstrate understanding of the historical foundations
of education, especially on Philippine education, including
contributions and ideas of individuals and groups from
diverse backgrounds.
Teachers need to understand how historical events in the
country and in the world help shape the field of education.
Many other events in the history that shaped our education
system up to now. Teachers need to learn, reflect and
unlearn from history.
Teachers should develop critical minds and historical
literacy to make education more relevant and
responsive to the needs of the people and
communities.
Analyze educational philosophies, theories and
researches on education.
Teachers should learn how to analyze and interpret
different educational philosophies. It shapes their
personalities and teaching styles, and it influences
teachers' values.
Understand laws and policies related to education,
especially in the Philippine context.
Philippine Constitution Legal Bases of Education in the
Philippines (Major Laws)
of 1987
1987 Constitution of the
Educational Decree Philippines
6-A Education Act of 1982
Educational Act of R.A 7836 - Philippine
1982, otherwise known Teachers Professionalization
Act of 1994
as Batas Pambansa
Code of Ethics for
Bilang 232 Professional Teachers
Educational Act of DepEd Memorandum and
1994, otherwise known Circulars
as Republic Act No. CHED Memorandum and
Circulars
7722 Executive Orders
Teachers should seek to understand the different
laws and policies concerning Philippine education.
These laws and policies provide legal framework that
will guide teachers and administrators in making
decisions about the school, policies, teachers and
students.
Identify social, cultural and economic factors that
affect the learners.
Teachers need to understand the influence of
culture, society, and economy in the development of
the field of education. One function of education is to
preserve the positive culture in education.
Education is said to be one of the pillars of
economic progress.
Integrate ideas and theories to understand the
purposes and nature of education as a
discipline.
Education is a very dynamic field involving a
concrete process of understanding how
people learn, how an individual thinks and how
different people develop knowledge and skills.
Learning
Environment
Learning
Environment
Refers to the diverse physical locations, contexts
and cultures in which students learn.
Includes the physical classroom environment, the
intellectual environment and the emotional
environment that teachers and learners
experience in school.
[1] Understand the various types of learning
environments that accommodates the various needs
and promotes the development of different types of
learners.
Teachers should understand the different educational

environments that influence the learner's development. This
educational environment refers to the physical and
psychological environment provided by the school.
[2] Understand the role of various agencies, families
and communities in supporting the development of
learners
Teachers should work closely with the different

stakeholders. They should develop a good relationship and
partnership with parents, community leaders and with
several public and private institutions surrounding their
school.
[3] Design learning opportunities that nurture a
learner's talents, critical thinking and creativity.
Teachers should do their best to design a learning

environment that nurtures individual talent, critical thinking
and creativity.
[4] Create a safe learning environment for all learners.
Teachers need to create a safe physical and physiological

learning environment for their learners. Brain-based
principles tell us that learners learn best when they feel safe
and secured.
[5] Create learning environments that promote
intercultural exchange among learners.
Teachers should teach their students to value individual

differences and cultural diversity.
Brodin (2010), observed that the need for educating all
citizens, and providing them with information about other
cultures and countries has become imperative.
[6] Commit to promote a learning environment that
promotes respect, equity and climate of high
expectations.
Teachers should ensure that their classes, activities and

rules promote respect, equity and a climate of high
expectation.
Teachers should avoid culturally biased statements and
practices that may lead to the negative experience of
schooling for your children.
Diversity of
Learners
Diversity of
Learners
Teachers need to integrate various educational
ideas, perspectives and theories in planning
instruction for all types of students.
Ball (2000) pointed out that the enormous
complexities of today's world require a new vision
for schooling that responds to the needs of the
global and multicultural society in which we live.
Teachers, therefore, play a significant role in
helping the students become cosmopolitan
members of the society (Shim, 2011).
The following are the things that all
teachers need to know and practice in
order to understand students in any level
Cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of
learners
Psychology provides us with studies, theories and
principles about the development and nature of every
learner.
Influence of diversity factors on education
Schools are responding to culturally diverse individuals.
Students are becoming diverse in terms of:
language family background

culture religion
socio-economic abilities
conditions
learning styles
talents
Learning styles and thinking
preferences of learners.
Howard Gardner's Multiple

Intelligence Theory (1981),
each individual possess one
or more intelligence.

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General

Legal Foundation of Education

Sociological and Anthropological

Teachers should understand the different educational

Teachers should work closely with the different

Teachers should do their best to design a learning

Teachers need to create a safe physical and physiological

Teachers should teach their students to value individual

Teachers should ensure that their classes, activities and

language family background

Howard Gardner's Multiple

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