My Classroom Teacher as a Model of Character

     What matters more, competence or character? This controversial question elicited several debates. But in reality, debates are unnecessary for they both matter especially in teaching. My cooperating teacher gives value to both competence and character. In a short span of time that I've observed my cooperating teacher I can already tell that she ensures that her students doesn't just master and understand the lesson but also help students to be a person of character by instilling values and good behavior.

     I was quite amazed every time her class starts because even without her reminding the students to clean the room and arrange the chairs, the students do it themselves and before and after class the make sure they pray and greet each other. Students are also very courteous. I remember my first time observing in her class, the students were very polite and kind.

     Discipline is also very important to my cooperating teacher. Whenever she sees students misbehaving or are becoming too rude, she corrects them constructively without embarrassing the student. My cooperating teacher is a great role model for she is a person of not just competence but especially character. She walks her talk. She's courteous and respectful not just to her superiors but also to students among others.