Domain 1

Experiences and Reflections

Domain 1 recognizes the importance of teachers’ mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness within and across curriculum areas, coupled with a sound and critical understanding of the application of theories and principles of teaching and learning. This Domain encompasses teachers’ ability to apply developmentally appropriate and meaningful pedagogy grounded on content knowledge and current research. It takes into account teachers’ proficiency in Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in the teaching and learning process, as well as needed skills in the use of communication strategies, teaching strategies, and technologies to promote high-quality learning outcomes.

During my internship, a lot of things happened and it is mostly composed of challenges on my daily life as a student teacher. One of those challenges was relating my subject major to other learning areas. Mastery of the lesson is given but the art of learning across areas was truly puzzling. I had to learn the ways of my cooperating teacher to be able to evolve my teaching skills into practical teaching skills. The ways of my teacher was truly fascinating since I was able to absorb new techniques. Among these techniques, the positive us of ICT was incorporated. Truly, todays modern technology is a very big contributor to ease teachers burden in making instructional materials. Though traditional IM's are still effective today, ICT integration in classes are more efficient.

Mastering teaching strategies is a big yes when it comes to maximizing the students learning capabilities. Today’s classrooms implement a variety of teaching strategies to ensure that students achieve success. When us teachers use multiple strategies to support the teaching and learning process, student achievement and engagement are both evident. Each strategy can be easily included in classroom instruction at any grade level, in any subject or content area.