Teaching as a Vocation and Mission

Summary

In this video, Teacher Prey discusses the noble profession of teaching, focusing on its role as both a mission and vocation. The lesson encourages students to reflect on whether they see teaching as merely a job or a calling to serve others. Teacher Prey draws on religious and historical figures to highlight the concept of vocation and emphasizes the importance of teaching out of love rather than for financial gain. The video concludes by motivating future teachers to embrace their calling, pursue excellence, and find purpose in shaping young minds for a better future.

Takeaways

• 📚 Teaching is both a vocation and a mission, not just a profession.
• ❓ Students are asked to reflect on whether they see teaching as a job or a mission.
• 💡 Teaching as a vocation means answering a higher call to serve others, not just for personal gain.
• ❤️ If teaching is done out of love and dedication, it is considered a mission, not just a job.
• ✍️ Reflection questions encourage students to consider their purpose in becoming a teacher.
• 🌍 Teaching as a mission involves making a difference in the lives of students, similar to biblical figures who were called to serve.
• 👩‍🏫 The role of a teacher goes beyond financial gain and involves influencing students to become better and more human.
• 🔄 Teachers must commit to lifelong learning to continuously improve and provide effective education.
• 🌟 Passion and dedication are essential to living a meaningful life in the teaching profession.
• 🙏 The speaker encourages students to embrace teaching as a mission and reassures them that any initial doubts or regrets can be overcome through prayer and dedication.

Q & A

What are the two main themes of the lesson discussed in the script?

The two main themes of the lesson are teaching as a vocation and teaching as a mission.

What is the expected learning outcome of this lesson?

The learning outcomes include explaining teaching as a vocation and mission, and reflecting on this topic in relation to the students' chosen course.

What is the meaning of 'vocation' according to the script?

Vocation comes from the Latin word 'voar,' meaning 'to call.' It refers to a calling, often from God or a higher purpose, to serve others.

How is the concept of 'mission' explained in the lesson?

Mission comes from the Latin word 'Mission,' which means 'to send' or 'task assigned.' It is about being sent to accomplish a specific purpose, in this case, to teach.

What does it mean when teaching is considered a job, according to the script?

Teaching is considered a job if one does it only for the pay, if they quit due to criticism, or if it doesn't interfere with other activities.

How does the script describe teaching as a mission?

Teaching as a mission is described as teaching out of love and service, committing to it even at the expense of other activities, and viewing it as a lifelong purpose beyond financial reward.

What examples from religious history are provided to explain vocation?

Examples include Abraham, Moses, and Mary from Christianity, Muhammad from Islam, and Buddha from Buddhism, all of whom answered a calling to serve others.

What advice does the teacher give to students who may not enjoy teaching yet?

The teacher advises that it’s okay if students don’t enjoy teaching yet and encourages them to trust in the process, praying that they will come to love the profession over time.

What does the phrase 'once a teacher, forever a student' mean in the context of the lesson?

This phrase emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement as part of being a teacher, reflecting a lifelong commitment to education.

What is the 'peda mentality' mentioned in the script, and why should it be avoided?

The 'peda mentality' refers to complacency and mediocrity in teaching, believing that minimal effort is enough. The script advises avoiding this mindset to strive for excellence in teaching.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to Teaching as a Vocation and Mission

In this opening, Teacher Prey welcomes the audience and revisits the previous lesson on the teaching profession. She encourages viewers to ask questions in the comment section before introducing the new topic: 'Teaching as a Vocation and Mission.' The lesson outcomes are also shared, focusing on explaining teaching as a vocation and reflecting on this concept in relation to the students' chosen career paths. She poses thought-provoking questions about vocation, mission, and the differences between viewing teaching as a job or a calling, leading students to reflect on their motivations for becoming teachers.

05:01

🙏 Understanding Vocation: A Call to Serve

Teacher Prey explains the etymology of the word 'vocation,' which comes from the Latin word meaning 'to call.' She discusses how different religions view this calling, with Christians referring to God and Muslims to Allah. Vocation is not limited to religious contexts but also includes callings like marriage or teaching. Teacher Prey emphasizes that vocation is about service, using biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, and Mary as examples of those called to serve. She connects this to students, asserting that God also calls them to teach and serve, regardless of their initial feelings toward the profession.

10:02

🎯 Teaching as a Mission: A Task to Accomplish

The focus shifts to teaching as a mission, derived from the Latin word meaning 'to send' or 'task assigned.' Teacher Prey explains that teachers are sent to accomplish the mission of educating and serving others. She reassures students that the four-year course will equip them to become not just effective teachers, but also competitive ones. Emphasizing lifelong learning, she quotes 'once a teacher, forever a student,' underscoring the continuous professional development required in teaching. The role of a teacher is framed as one that significantly influences and humanizes children, leading them to a meaningful life.

15:03

🌟 The Nobility and Challenges of the Teaching Profession

Teacher Prey highlights the nobility of teaching, citing Dr. Vo's view that it may not provide financial security but offers emotional rewards through the joy of impacting students’ lives. She cautions against complacency, warning of the 'ped mentality,' where some teachers are content with mediocrity. Instead, she encourages striving for excellence, taking the 'less-traveled road' of professional and personal growth. She calls on students to reflect on their decision to become teachers and invites those committed to the profession to embrace the challenges and rewards it brings.

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🎥 Reflection and Conclusion: Living a Purpose-Driven Life

After a film segment titled 'Doctor as Teacher,' Teacher Prey prompts students to reflect on their choice of teaching as a profession. She reassures those who may have doubts or regrets, encouraging them to embrace their calling with prayer and faith. She affirms that God has a purpose for them in teaching and concludes by expressing her hope that they will learn to love the profession. The video ends with a farewell and a promise to continue the journey in future lessons.

Keywords

💡Vocation

A vocation refers to a calling or a sense of purpose in a particular profession or life path. In the video, teaching is framed as a vocation, meaning that those who pursue it feel called to serve and educate others, rather than seeing it as just a job. The teacher uses examples like the calling of Abraham and Moses to explain how teaching, like their missions, is a higher purpose.

💡Mission

A mission is a task or responsibility one is sent to accomplish. In the video, teaching is described as a mission, where educators are tasked with shaping the lives of students. The speaker distinguishes between teachers who see teaching as a mission (a service beyond pay) versus those who see it as a job. This concept connects to the idea of being sent to teach and improve the lives of others.

💡Teaching

Teaching is portrayed as both a profession and a calling in the video. It is not just about transferring knowledge but also about influencing students' lives positively. Teaching, as described, goes beyond a mere occupation; it is seen as a noble act of service that contributes to human development. The teacher encourages students to reflect on whether they view teaching as a job or as a mission.

💡Reflection

Reflection refers to the process of thinking deeply about one's choices, actions, and beliefs. In the video, students are asked to reflect on whether they see teaching as a vocation or a mission. This reflection helps them evaluate their motivations for choosing the teaching profession and align it with their sense of purpose.

💡Calling

A calling is a strong inner urge to pursue a particular path or profession, often seen as divinely inspired. In the context of the video, teaching is described as a calling, where educators are invited by God (or a higher power) to serve others. The teacher emphasizes that choosing to teach is responding to a higher call to contribute to the betterment of society.

💡Service

Service in the video refers to the act of doing something for others, particularly in a selfless way. Teaching is depicted as a form of service to society, where educators commit themselves to the development and education of children. The idea is that teachers who view their role as a service are fulfilling a mission, rather than working merely for financial reward.

💡Commitment

Commitment is the dedication to a cause or activity, regardless of challenges. In the video, commitment is highlighted as an essential aspect of teaching as a mission. The teacher contrasts those who continue teaching out of love and dedication, even in difficult circumstances, with those who might quit when faced with criticism or other obstacles.

💡Influence

Influence is the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone. In the video, teaching is described as an influential profession, where educators play a crucial role in shaping their students’ lives. The impact of teaching extends beyond the classroom, influencing how children think, behave, and grow into adults.

💡Excellence

Excellence is the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. The video stresses that true teachers aim for excellence, not just in teaching but also in their mission to positively influence students. The teacher warns against a 'peda mentality,' where some teachers become complacent, contrasting it with the drive for excellence that should define the teaching mission.

💡Purpose-driven life

A purpose-driven life is one that is guided by a sense of meaning or mission. In the video, teaching is framed as a way to live a purpose-driven life, where the act of educating others brings deep satisfaction and joy. The speaker emphasizes that choosing teaching as a profession allows individuals to contribute meaningfully to society and find personal fulfillment in helping others.

Highlights

Introduction to the topic: Teaching as a profession, vocation, and mission.

The learning outcomes for the lesson include understanding teaching as a vocation and mission, and reflecting on the topic in relation to the chosen course.

The teacher asks three questions to prompt student thinking: a mother's meaning of vocation, a soldier's mission accomplishment, and the difference between teaching as a job and a mission.

Self-evaluation exercise: Assessing whether teaching is a job or a mission.

Definition of vocation: Derived from the Latin word 'vocare' meaning 'to call', with religious and non-religious interpretations.

Examples of biblical figures called by God for a mission: Abraham, Moses, Mary, and Muhammad.

Teaching as a mission: It is more than a job, a responsibility to educate and serve others.

Teaching as a lifelong journey: 'Once a teacher, forever a student' emphasizing continuous learning and growth.

Teaching’s impact on humanity: Influencing children's lives to become better and more meaningful.

Challenges in teaching: It may not provide financial security but offers fulfillment in touching lives and shaping minds.

Reflection: The teacher asks students to reflect on whether they see teaching as their mission or just a job.

Living a meaningful life through teaching: The nobility of teaching lies in making a difference in children's lives.

Ped mentality: A warning against complacency in teaching and the call to strive for excellence.

Encouragement to future teachers: The importance of committing to teaching out of love and passion for helping students.

Closing message: The teacher offers encouragement and prayers for students to find fulfillment and purpose in their teaching journey.

Transcripts

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hi everyone this is teacher prey it's

nice to see you again in our previous

lesson we discussed teaching profession

do you have questions any clarifications

about the topic if you have questions

feel free to ask that in our comment

section so shall we proceed to our next

interesting lesson are you

ready all right today we are going to

learn another interesting topic about

teaching and it's about teaching

teaching as a mission and a

vocation but before we continue this

discussion let me tell you the expected

learning outcome about this

lesson are you

ready okay the learning outcome that you

are going to attain after having this

discussion first you are going to

explain well teaching as a vocation and

Mission second make a reflection about

this topic relating to your chosen

course but before we proceed let me ask

you these three

questions again are you ready to answer

my

question okay the first one

is when a mother

says I think my son has a vocation what

does she

mean you can write your answer in your

notebook if you like question number two

a soldier reports and

says mission

accomplished what does this imply what

does he

mean and question number three it goes

like this some teachers regard teaching

as just a job others see it as their

mission what is the difference I hope

all of you have your answers already and

maybe some of you are writing their

answers in their notebook for future

reference all

right I'd like to ask you this uh

following statement this is

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teaching a mission or a

job in here you can evaluate yourself if

teaching for you is a mission or a job

shall we start if you only teach because

you are paid for it it's a

job next if you are doing it not only

for the pay but also for

service yes it's a

Mission if you quit because your boss or

colleague criticized you it's a job next

if you keep on teaching out of love of

course it's a

mission if you teach because it does not

interfere with your other

activities it's a job

if you are committed to teaching even if

it means letting go of other

activities it's a

mission after evaluating all the

statements may I ask you what is

teaching for

you because you already know the meaning

of this two the teaching as a

profession no the teaching as a vocation

and a

mission as soon to be

teachers or a current

teacher what do you think do you

belong do you prefer

teaching as a

mission

or a vocation do you prefer teaching as

a job or a

Miss please reflect and for us to

completely learn the meaning of teaching

as a vocation and a mission let us

continue our discussion are you still

there thank you vocation comes from the

Latin word voar which means to call

based on the etimology of this word

vocation means a call if there is a call

there must be a caller and someone who

is

called and there must be a

response for Christians the color is God

for our Muslim brothers and sisters the

caller is

Allah many of us believe that vocation

refers to a religious

vocation but we should always remember

that we can refer vocation as um big

callings like marriage and single

blessedness so it doesn't mean that

vocation refers to a religious vocation

only it can also refer to a call to do

something like um to heal the sick and

to teach so meaning whatever is our

calling every situation in life that we

have vocation is always to

serve if you look at the Bible there

were men and women who were called by

God not to do something for themselves

but to serve others and one of them is

Abraham or Father

Abraham like Abraham he was called by

God to lead his people

the people of God he became the father

of great nation the nation of God's

chosen people right can you still

remember that

Moses was also the other one who was

called by God to lead his people out of

Egypt God wanted him to help this God's

people free from

slavery Mary was also one who was called

by God to become the mother of Our

Savior Jesus

Christ in Islam are you familiar with

Muhammad who was also called by God oh

who was also called by Allah to spread

the teachings of Allah and can you still

remember Buddha Buddha was also called

remember he abandoned his Royal life and

lived with the poor people and

experience

suffering with this great life examples

my dear students God also called you God

wanted you to teach to serve the

children like Abram Moses and Mary in

the Bible you are also called by God

like

you this biblical figures did not also

understand why God called them to

serve but you know what

happened their answer to our God is

yes the fact that you choose teaching as

your

profession you answer the call yes

perhaps you never dream to become a

teacher

someday because of some reasons that you

have that you really do not like this

profession but I know God called you to

be here I know God calls

you to accomplish a mission and I'm

praying I'm hoping and praying that as

years go by after 4 years you will

understand the meaning of your

calling the next specific topic to be

defined is teaching as a

mission teaching is also a mission the

word Mission comes from the Latin word

Mission which means to send or task

assigned meaning you are sent to

accomplish a

mission you responded to the call to

teach so your mission in the world is to

become a teacher or to teach the

people these are how vocation and

Mission related you are called for a

purpose which is to

teach and because you are here already

our Ro go as your teacher uh we are here

to help you to become a better teacher

someday this foure uh learning now this

fouryear course will equip you to to

improve your skills and attitudes for

you to become not only a competitive

teacher of course an Effective Teacher

someday after finishing this course you

should continue seeking professional

development it is uh as the saying

goes once a teacher forever a student

again once a teacher forever a

student you should always remember that

your unique and significant contribution

to the humanization of life on Earth is

you yourself as

teacher to teach is to influence every

child interested in your care to become

better and happier because life becomes

more

meaningful to teach is to help the child

to become more human so my dear

education

students teaching is indeed your

mission and I hope as teacher someday

you will do your job not for pay you

will do your job as a mission even

nobody recognizes your

effort as long as you're do it out of

love for the children to learn for the

children know how to read and write

because of you my dear soon to be

teachers this task is a mission and the

next important part of our lesson is

teaching and a life of meaning do you

want to live a life with meaning do you

want to live a Purpose Driven Life spend

it passionately in teaching teaching is

the noblest profession among all

professions

according to Dr jet

vo she

said teaching may not be a lucrative

position it cannot guarantee Financial

Security it even means investing your

personal time energy and

resources sometimes it means

disappointments hurt aches and

pains but touching the hearts of people

and opening the minds of children can

give you Joy and contentment which manyy

could not buy these are the moments I

teach for these are the moments I live

for if this was the statement of Dr

boo how about you what is your

contribution on

Earth if teaching is not for you how

will you touch

lives the answer lies on

you but let us be careful let us not be

tempted of this peda mentality do you

know what's the meaning of peda

mentality wedina mentality is the

opposite of excellent Mission and

preparation and you know what is that

ped mentality some teachers for some

teachers we can still hear no teachers

are

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dear students do not too complacent to

believe in that statement No the a

mentality you know if you remain true to

our calling and Mission as professional

teacher we have no choice but to take

the endless and the Less Traveled road

to

Excellence so soon to be teachers have

you decided already to become an

Effective Teacher

someday to become a loving teacher

someday

if your answer is yes welcome to the

world of teaching please watch this film

this is entitled doctor as

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after watching the video what is now

your

realization are you happy and satisfied

of this

calling chosing teaching as your

profession if you're not

happy don't worry if you still have

regrets in your life while you are here

do not worry I will help you to pray

I'll pray that someday you will learn to

love this chosen profession of

yours don't worry because God is good

God called you to be here to teach the

children effectively someday this is

teacher prey saying bye see you in our

next video

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