Module 2 – First Chat Session Questions for Discussion
SESSION 1: SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-MASTERY AND TEACHER AGENCY
1. What 3 qualities (positive) best describe you as a person?
2. What 3 qualities (negative) best describe you as a person?
3. What qualities best describe you as a teacher?
4. From your previous answers, which qualities form part of your strengths?
5. From your previous answers, which qualities form part of your weaknesses?
6. Your qualities underlie the values that you hold dear. What do these values mean to you and
your day-to-day life?
7. Your qualities underlie the values that you hold dear. How do you demonstrate these values
with your actions? In other words, are they consistent or inconsistent with your actions? Cite a
situation.
8. Your qualities underlie the values that you hold dear. How do you integrate these values in your
teaching?
9. What situations usually trigger negative or uncomfortable emotions in you?
[Link] a student anonymously posted on facebook something derogatory about you,
how would you react or what would you do?
[Link] do you feel if a student does not meet a deadline?
[Link] do you do when others stress you?
[Link] group of people do you like to hang out with?
[Link] are your role models? Give at least 3. What make you look up to and
admire these people?
[Link] does your personality change as you associate with different groups of
people? Why do you think it changes?
[Link] kind of school head brings out the best in you?
[Link] do you involve parents in the learning process?
18. What kind of people do you find it difficult to work with? Cite your reason
[Link] do I value most in a pupil/student?
[Link] a teacher, in what area/s do I feel I need improvement?
SESSION 2: PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Why do core behavioral competencies count in your personal development?
2. What are the domains where your strengths and weaknesses lie? How will you
use or improve them to help you as a teacher?
3. Why do self-assessment and peer validation matter in your professional
development?
4. What makes your plan for professional development workable?
SESSION 3. FINANCIAL LITERACY
1. Read the cases from Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF).
Do some quick math to compare how much Alana is spending for her needs and
for her wants.
2. What should be Alana’s goals by this time?
3. What 2-3 options would you outline for Alana to help her achieve her goals?
4. Why do you think the so called “Sangla ng ATM” is happening to teachers and personnel of the
department?
5. How can the teachers get out of that situation?
6. What recommendations can you give to teachers who have financial difficulties?