Now that the Department of Education has officially released the Qualification Standards and Ranking Process for Senior High School teacher-applicants, a door of opportunity has opened to those wanting to pursue a career in teaching.
Since the passage of the K-12 law in 2013, the government had been informing the public that there would be around 80,000 available positions, especially with the implementation of the grades 11 and 12 of the Senior High School Program.
But to those who have no experience in government employment here are some of the frequently asked questions that may guide your career choice:
1. Will I Qualify for the Job?
Many people are discouraged in applying for a government position post since it has been common knowledge that palakasan system and red tape plague the bureaucracy.
However, with the constant efforts of DepEd to be an equal opportunity employer, it has utilized ways and means to uphold transparency in the hiring process so as to attract the best talents in the market.As long as you possess the requirements of the job posting, go ahead and pass that resume!
Many people are discouraged in applying for a government position post since it has been common knowledge that palakasan system and red tape plague the bureaucracy.
However, with the constant efforts of DepEd to be an equal opportunity employer, it has utilized ways and means to uphold transparency in the hiring process so as to attract the best talents in the market.As long as you possess the requirements of the job posting, go ahead and pass that resume!
2. How do I Apply?
Based on the recent DepEd memo, an applicant may go to the School Division Office (SDO) or directly to your nearest public school to submit your application requirements. Make sure though, that you create an account first at the DepEd's web portal (application.deped.gov.ph) to secure a Unique Applicant Number (UAN) which will serve as reference for your pertinent papers.
Based on the recent DepEd memo, an applicant may go to the School Division Office (SDO) or directly to your nearest public school to submit your application requirements. Make sure though, that you create an account first at the DepEd's web portal (application.deped.gov.ph) to secure a Unique Applicant Number (UAN) which will serve as reference for your pertinent papers.
3. What are the Requirements?
Time to set aside your resume, as the government requires an official document for your Curriculum Vitae. Among the mandatory documents that you need to prepare are the following:
Time to set aside your resume, as the government requires an official document for your Curriculum Vitae. Among the mandatory documents that you need to prepare are the following:
- Letter of Intent
- Personal Data Sheet
- NBI Clearance
- Voter's ID or any proof of residency
- Certificate of Trainings/Seminar (if available)
- and other additional requirements
4. What are the Possible Interview Questions?
Just like in any job application, an interview is done to screen potential employees. In DepEd however, this process usually varies per division / school as some screening committees are subjective in assessing applicants. Just be quick, witty and conversant with your answers and you can't go wrong.
Just like in any job application, an interview is done to screen potential employees. In DepEd however, this process usually varies per division / school as some screening committees are subjective in assessing applicants. Just be quick, witty and conversant with your answers and you can't go wrong.
- K to 12 Program/Senior High School - What do you know about your future employer?
- Professional experience - What can you bring to the job?
- Instructional skills - What teaching style do you find most effective? Teaching techniques that you use inside the classroom?
- Technology/computer skills - Are you computer literate? Do you know how to operate a projector or an OHP?
- Classroom discipline - How do you deal with unruly students? Name some ways to prevent classroom disruptions.
- Classroom management - How do you promote a good learning atmosphere? What is your management style?
- Knowledge of content/materials - What is your area of specialization?
- Planning skills - What are your short, mid and long term goals?
- Relationships with administration, staff, parents, and students - How do you relate with superiors / colleagues? How do you deal with aggressive parents?
- Personal qualities - What are your strength / weakness?
5. What to do during Demonstration Teaching?
This is one of the inhibitions in applying as a teacher - to be assessed for a demonstration teaching. Even though you don't have a background in education or any experience in training, this process only aims to determine if you know how to communicate ideas to students and motivate them to learn more. Remember that Senior High leans towards competency-based learning, so as long as you have the skills needed by the new curriculum, just show your eagerness to share your expertise.
This is one of the inhibitions in applying as a teacher - to be assessed for a demonstration teaching. Even though you don't have a background in education or any experience in training, this process only aims to determine if you know how to communicate ideas to students and motivate them to learn more. Remember that Senior High leans towards competency-based learning, so as long as you have the skills needed by the new curriculum, just show your eagerness to share your expertise.
6. How do I Prepare a Lesson Plan?
The basic parts of a lesson plan include:
There are many materials that are available in the internet that may help you write an impressive lesson plan. However, always be mindful that what impresses the screening committee the most is your ability to carry out your learning plan in actual classroom teaching especially by having a clear and pleasant voice, professional appearance and composure to handle the job.
Feel free to add more to this list.
The basic parts of a lesson plan include:
- Learning Objectives - What do you aim to accomplish for the lesson? What do you want the students to learn/demonstrate/value? (Read Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning)
- Learning Resources / Materials - tools needed to accomplish your objectives
- Preliminary Classroom Activities - Greetings, checking of attendance, review of past lesson
- Motivation / Mood Setting - a song, question, opening activity to excite your audience
- Lesson Proper - presentation of lesson (Read about various classroom techniques)
- Assessment - a short quiz to test learner's comprehension
- Homework - a followup activity, to deepen / apply outside school what students' learn for the day
There are many materials that are available in the internet that may help you write an impressive lesson plan. However, always be mindful that what impresses the screening committee the most is your ability to carry out your learning plan in actual classroom teaching especially by having a clear and pleasant voice, professional appearance and composure to handle the job.
Feel free to add more to this list.
