Teaching as a Vocation and Mission
Summary
TLDRIn 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
- π Teaching is both a vocation and a mission, not just a profession.
- β Students are asked to reflect on whether they see teaching as a job or a mission.
- π‘ Teaching as a vocation means answering a higher call to serve others, not just for personal gain.
- β€οΈ If teaching is done out of love and dedication, it is considered a mission, not just a job.
- βοΈ Reflection questions encourage students to consider their purpose in becoming a teacher.
- π Teaching as a mission involves making a difference in the lives of students, similar to biblical figures who were called to serve.
- π©βπ« The role of a teacher goes beyond financial gain and involves influencing students to become better and more human.
- π Teachers must commit to lifelong learning to continuously improve and provide effective education.
- π Passion and dedication are essential to living a meaningful life in the teaching profession.
- π 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 itβs okay if students donβt 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
π 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.
π 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.
π― 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.
π 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 studentsβ 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.
π₯ 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.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Vocation
π‘Mission
π‘Teaching
π‘Reflection
π‘Calling
π‘Service
π‘Commitment
π‘Influence
π‘Excellence
π‘Purpose-driven life
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.
Teachingβs 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
entitled
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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