My Teacher, My Hero: Traits of Master- Teachers in Rizal Elementary School in the Provision of Technical Assistance

Abstract

Master teachers embody a unique blend of professional and personal traits that make them effective providers of technical assistance. This study to explored the traits of master teachers in the provision of technical assistance. The study was anchored on the theories by McClelland's Achievement Motivation Theory, Locke and Latham's Goal Setting Theory and Albert Bandura's Self-Efficacy. Moreover, this study utilized phenomenology, which is the study of structures of consciousness as experienced by the teachers on the provision of technical assistance of their master teachers. Based on the responses of the participants, my analysis revealed two emerging themes under the traits of master teachers in the provision of technical assistance, namely: professional traits with its sub-themes: inspirational instructional resource, exceptional coaching, and mentoring skills and constructive feedbacking; and personal traits with its sub-themes promoting cooperation and collaboration and positive behaviors. On the educational insights of teachers during the provision of technical assistance of master teachers, there are three emerging themes which are: expert in the knowledge and content, integrate ICT and innovative in providing technical assistance. Master teachers' expertise, ICT integration, and evolving pedagogical supervision create a potent paradigm for better teaching and learning. Future researchers will explore how master teachers' traits help with technical assistance, including cultural diversity, technology, and teaching changes.