Teacher Induction Program - Module 1 V1.0
Teacher Induction Program - Module 1 V1.0
Teacher Induction Program - Module 1 V1.0
TEACHER INDUCTION
PROGRAM
MODULE 1
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BEST | CARDNO
Contents
Module 1................................................................................................................................................1
I. Session 1: Mandate, Vision, Mission, Core Values (VMV), and Strategic Directions.......................2
A. Desired Learning Outcomes.......................................................................................................2
B. Objectives...................................................................................................................................2
C. Pre-Test......................................................................................................................................3
D. Glossary of Terms.......................................................................................................................4
E. Key Concepts..............................................................................................................................4
F. Activities and Assessment..........................................................................................................9
G. Reflection.................................................................................................................................13
H. Post-Test...................................................................................................................................14
II. Session 2: DepEd Organizational Structure and School Processes................................................15
Desired Learning Outcomes.....................................................................................................15
Objectives.................................................................................................................................15
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................16
Glossary of Terms.....................................................................................................................18
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................19
Activities and Assessment........................................................................................................24
Reflection.................................................................................................................................28
Post-Test...................................................................................................................................29
III. Session 3 Teaching as a Profession and as a Vocation..............................................................33
Desired Learning Outcome.......................................................................................................33
Objectives.................................................................................................................................33
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................34
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................34
Activities and Assessment........................................................................................................37
Reflection.................................................................................................................................38
Post-Test...................................................................................................................................39
IV. Session 4: Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)............................................40
Desired Learning Outcome.......................................................................................................40
Objectives.................................................................................................................................40
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................41
Glossary of Terms.....................................................................................................................42
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................43
Activities and Assessment........................................................................................................43
Reflection.................................................................................................................................47
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Post-Test...................................................................................................................................49
V. Session 5: Career Path Within the Department of Education.......................................................50
Desired Learning Outcome.......................................................................................................50
Objectives.................................................................................................................................50
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................51
Glossary of Terms.....................................................................................................................52
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................53
Activities and Assessment........................................................................................................54
Reflection.................................................................................................................................58
Post-Test...................................................................................................................................59
VI. Session 6: Magna Carta for Public School Teachers..................................................................60
Desired Learning Outcome.......................................................................................................60
Objectives.................................................................................................................................60
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................61
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................62
Activities and Assessment........................................................................................................62
Reflection.................................................................................................................................64
Post-Test...................................................................................................................................65
Appendix..................................................................................................................................66
VII. Session 7: Code of Ethics..........................................................................................................73
Desired Learning Outcome.......................................................................................................73
Objectives.................................................................................................................................73
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................74
Glossary of Terms.....................................................................................................................75
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................75
Activities and Assessments.......................................................................................................76
Reflection.................................................................................................................................82
Post-Test...................................................................................................................................84
Appendix..................................................................................................................................85
VIII. Session 8: Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS)......................................89
Desired Learning Outcomes.....................................................................................................89
Objectives.................................................................................................................................89
Glossary of Terms.....................................................................................................................90
Key Concepts............................................................................................................................93
Activities and Assessment........................................................................................................95
Reflection.................................................................................................................................97
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XI. Session 9: Salaries, Wages, and Benefits of Teachers.....................................................................................98
Desired Learning Outcome.......................................................................................................98
Objectives.................................................................................................................................98
Pre-Test....................................................................................................................................99
Key Concepts and Vocabulary................................................................................................101
Activities and Assessment......................................................................................................106
Reflection...............................................................................................................................107
Post-Test.................................................................................................................................108
REFERENCES
This module will help you get acquainted with the organization. It introduces
you to DepEd values as it translates to the way it delivers its service in
accordance to its mandate, vision, mission and goals. More importantly, it
sets out DepEd’s policies and guidelines that reflect standards on teaching
practices that are consistent with DepEd’s core values—Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao,
Makakalikasan at Makabansa. This module aims to help you realize your
professional development goals in your journey at DepEd.
B. Objectives
You are given different courses of actions or situations. Tell whether each
statement is relating to:
a. DepEd’s Mandate
b. Vision
c. Mission
d. Core Value
e. Strategic Direction
Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.
1. Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
2. Abide by the rules of the school, community and country.
3. Make education accessible to all.
4. DepEd formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs,
and projects.
5. Modernize educational management and governance.
6. DepEd, a learner-centered institution, continuously improves itself to
better serve its stakeholders.
7. Engage oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities.
8. Improve quality and relevance of education.
9. Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating
environment.
10. Supervise all elementary, secondary education institutions including
Alternative Learning System.
D. Glossary of Terms
Term Definition
DepEd’s Mandate obligation enforced by law
Vision an aspirational description of what an
organization would like to achieve or
accomplish. It is intended to serve as a clear
guide for choosing current and future courses
of action.
Mission a declaration of an organization’s core purpose
and focus that is normally unchanged over time.
Values are the principles the Department
adheres to in pushing the programs
into action.
E. Key Concepts
2. “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.”
3. (Article 14, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution)
Our vision is more than just the end-goal of a plan. It is a dream, a wish, a prayer
– what we fervently hope for and what we diligently work towards.
We want to develop learners who are true citizens and patriots, who have a
strong desire to serve their country and work for its betterment.
…and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential…
Inculcate the values and develop the necessary competencies deemed necessary
and desirable to ensure a lifelong learning.
In all our decisions and actions, we put the Filipino learner first. In the end, our
most important stakeholders are our learners…
Just like our students, we do not stop learning. We constantly seek to be better,
both as individuals and as an organization.
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Source: DepEd Strategic Plan/Direction (2017-2022)
F. Activities and Assessment
to discover their full potential that may contribute for the betterment of the
socciety?
How can you foster partnership and extend linkages to your stakeholders?
How do you ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to
happen?
5. My Philosophy in Teaching
State briefly your philosophy in teaching which spells your vision in entering the
teaching profession towards effective, learner-centered and meaningful teaching
experience. It must be something you believe that will drive you to success and to
being a meaningful agent of change to students and your community.
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6. Vision Sharing (write your vision and share your thoughts about it to your
co-teacher)
7.
VISION Sharing
Strategic
Directions Mission
Learners
Vision
Mandate
Core
Values
Now that you have completely understood the guiding principles of DepED, revisit
and examine your stated philosophy in teaching or personal vision in Activity 1.
Should you find your own vision inconsistent with that of DepEd’s organizational
principles, make necessary revisions, polish, and finalize it.
Vision Statement
Cite Strategies on
How to successfully
attain your desired
Vision
How is it relevant to
the DepEd Mandate,
VMV, and Strategic
Directions?
G. Reflection
After going through this lesson, (DepEd Mandate, Vision, Mission, Core Values, and
Strategic Directions), answer in your journal the following questions:
1. In what concrete ways has this session helped you become a more agentive
teacher in promoting “learner-centered” teaching?
2. How has this session helped you clarify your vision and motive in serving
your learners better and in promoting a learner-centered environment for
them?
4. What are your personal beliefs and values that are aligned with the DepEd’s
VMV?
Know and understand school policies Comply with and implement school
and procedures to foster harmonious policies and procedures consistently to
relationship with the wider school foster harmonious relationships with
community. learners, parents, and other
stakeholders.
Objectives
b. Describe the different school systems and processes and their support to
school policies and procedures to foster harmonious relationship with the
wider school community;
Central Office
Chief, Regional
Director, Legal Officer IV, Administrative Officer V, Assistant Regional Director, Education Program Supervisor
Accountant III
Schools Division Office
Administrative Officer V, Legal Officer IV, Schools Division Superintendent, Chief Education Supervisor
Glossary of Terms
Term Definition
Quality Education The appropriateness, relevance, and
excellence of the education given to
meet the needs and aspirations of an
individual and society.
Basic Education Early childhood, elementary, and high
school education as well as alternative
learning systems for out-of-school
youth and adult learners and includes
education for those with special needs.
Special Needs Education The education of children and youth
with special needs corresponding to
elementary and secondary education
that require modified school practices,
curricula, programs, special services,
and facilities. This includes children
and youth who are gifted, talented, fast
learners, and those with disabilities.
Formal Education The systematic and deliberate process
of hierarchically structured and
sequential learning corresponding to
the general concept of elementary and
secondary level of schooling. At the end
of each level, the learner needs a
certification to enter or advance to the
next level.
Alternative Learning System A parallel learning system to provide a
viable alternative to the existing formal
education instruction. It encompasses
both the nonformal and informal
sources of knowledge and skills.
Learning Facilitator The term is used in the existing
Alternative and Equivalency Program (A
& E). For consistency and proper
reference, there is a need to include the
definition of a teacher in the formal
system since being learning facilitator
is only one of their roles.
Adult Learners Learners aged 25 years and above who
are illiterates or neo-literates who either
have had no access to formal education
or have reverted illiteracy.
Out-of-School Youth School-age children who have not
attended a formal school system or who
have dropped out of formal elementary
or secondary education.
School Head A person who performs administrative
and instructional supervision of a
school or cluster of schools.
Term Definition
Cluster of Schools A group of schools that are
geographically connected and brought
together to improve learning outcomes.
Key Concepts
What is Republic Act 9155?
Republic Act 9155, or “The Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001,” is “An act
instituting a framework of governance for basic education, establishing authority
and accountability, renaming the Department of Education, Culture and Sports as
the Department of Education, and For Other Purposes.”
This reform area is one of the key steps undertaken by the Department toward K to
12 Basic Education Program implementation.
Organizational Structure of the Central Office
Figure 1
Central Office
Sets overall education agenda, directions, and policies
Formulates systems and standards for national adoption
Performs investment programming
Articulates national frameworks to guide the organization in the performance
of its core functions and the provision of support
Oversees quality assurance and performance accountability
Builds partnerships with NGAs and nongovernment organizations (NGOs)
Organizational Structure of the Regional Office
Figure 2
Regional Office
Sets regional agenda, directions, and policies
Localizes curriculum
Adapts to or adopts standards
Manages quality assurance
Provides technical assistance to divisions
Manages program investment and equitable allocation of resources
Establishes and manages partnerships
The reengineered regional office works with the local government units and
educational stakeholders to develop a policy framework that reflects the needs,
opportunities, and aspirations of the regional community.
This is carried out through a strategic division education plan that considers the
needs and concerns of the division, districts, schools, and learning centers and
aligned with the regional education development plans.
Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern of Small Stand-alone
Senior High School, Overall Organizational Structure
A Senior High School (SHS) is headed by a school head. Subject Group Heads
(SGH) supervise teachers who teach a specific senior high school subject. The
number of SGHs depends on the number of subject groups taught in school. These
positions are designated by the school head to teaching staff. Nurses and guidance
counselors may be deployed at a school as deemed necessary.
A junior high school is headed by a school head. Department heads (DH) supervise
teachers in a specific subject area. DH are Master Teachers or Head Teachers and
are usually designated by the School Head.
An elementary school is headed by a School Head. The School Head selects the
grade- level coordinators to lead teachers in a specific grade level.
School/Learning Centers
Takes accountability for learner outcomes
Implements the curriculum
Provides equitable opportunities for all learners in the community
Creates an environment conducive to teaching and learning
Leads and manages the school and its resources
Establishes and manages linkages with stakeholders
Levels
Powers, Duties, and Functions N R D SD S
Formulating educational policies
Promoting awareness of and adherence by all schools
and learning center to accreditation standards
prescribed by the Secretary of Education
Promulgating educational standards
Offering educational programs, projects, and services
which provide equitable opportunities for all learners in
the community
Supervising the operations of all public and private
elementary, secondary and integrated schools, and
learning centers.
Undertaking educational research and studies
Approving the establishment of public and private
elementary and high schools and learning centers
Curricula Supervision
Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction to
achieve higher learning outcomes
Monitoring the utilization of funds provided by the
national government and the local government units to
the schools and learning centers.
2. Why do think that RA 9155 states that, “The school shall be the heart of the
formal education system?” Cite specific conditions.
3. Identify the best practices in your school that adhere to the existing laws and
regulations stated on RA 9155. Make a checklist and share it with your
colleagues.
2. Option B: Look for at least three (3) similar newly-hired teacher in your
school, cluster, or district who will serve as your partner, share your insights
and compare your answer to their answers.
Activity 4. Discuss which office or person can help you, and the process that
must be followed to resolve an issue or concern in the situations given below:
Situation 1: You are asked to submit your Performance Commitment and Review
Form.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 2: You are assigned as a school paper adviser aside from your regular
teaching load. You want to ask more about your task and how it will affect your
assignment.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 3: You are assigned as the class adviser. You want to know your students’
profile and find out how some of their personal problems affect their studies.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 4: You would like to find a good exposure trip or immersion for your SHS
students.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 5: Your students have failing grades. You want to provide proper
academic guidance.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 6: You would like to know your salary, deductions and benefits.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 7: You are a science teacher and your laboratory equipment are
inadequate or need repair.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 8: A parent would like to sue you because her son was running for honors
and got a failing grade in your subject.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
Situation 9: You would like to organize a new interest club and get support from
various stakeholders.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
2. Are there processes not identified but should be followed? What are these, if
any?
4. Are there other people who should be included in addressing the situation? If
so, who else? Why?
1. Observe how your school head adopts shared governance. Provide evidence
showing her effective management of the school as an instructional leader
and administrative manager.
2. Look for an experienced teacher in your school whom you think is trusted.
Share your observations about how you perceive your school head adopt
shared governance and effectively manage the school as an instructional
leader and administrative manager. Ask that teacher if you have the same
observations.
2. As a newly hired teacher, how will you help your school head and the school
in general to establish a strong partnership and linkages to its community?
Reflection
Journal Writing. Share your thoughts on the following:
1. Each box at the left column contains positions at the central, regional, and
schools division offices of DepEd. Arrange the positions from highest to
lowest based on your knowledge. Write your answers on space provided.
Central Office
Assistant Secretary, Bureau Director, Secretary, Undersecretary
,Chief Education
Supervisor
Regional Office
Chief, Regional Director, Legal Officer IV, Administrative Officer V, Assistant Regional Director, Educati
III
Schools Division Office
Administrative Officer V, Legal Officer IV, Schools Division Superintendent, Chief Education Supervisor
2. Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the blank before each number.
Column A Column B
9. It is the appropriateness,
relevance, and excellence of education Integrated School
given to meet the needs and aspirations of
individuals and society.
Learning Facilitator
10. It encompasses both the non-
formal and formal sources of knowledge
and skills.
School Head
3. The statements below are powers, duties, and functions of the National (N)
Level, Regional (R) Level, Division (D) Level, Schools District (SD) Level and
School (S) Level. Read them carefully and put a check mark on the
appropriate box on who is responsible for exercising such.
Levels
Powers, Duties, and Functions
N R D SD S
1. Formulating educational policies
Objectives
a. Phrase 1:
b. Justification
c. Phrase 2:
d. Justification
e. Phrase 3:
f. Justification
Key Concepts
It is rare to meet a teacher who does not explain that she or he wanted to be a
teacher to help children, or to change the world through teaching children, or to
give back what was received from a teacher, to be a hero to others as teachers were
heroes to them. Perhaps this heightened sense of vocation is because, in our
culture, additional rewards for teaching are difficult to find. The rewards are not
income and status as it is in some other vocations, or as teaching is in other
cultures.
If you are to understand and sympathize with your students’ feelings, you must
recognize and understand your own feelings first. Lessons in psychology tell us that
persons who deny or cannot cope with their own emotions are likely to be incapable
of respecting and coping with the feelings of others. A positive attitude toward
yourself will help you make a good start.
If you have empathy for your students and value them as unique individuals, they
will respond to you positively. Research on teachers’ expectations (Rosenthal and
Jacobson 1992) showed that when teachers hold low expectations of their students,
it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Students tend to conform to the teachers’ low
expectations. On the other hand, when teachers hold high expectations and
communicate these high expectations, students will often act in ways to live up to
these expectations. The teachers’ attitude toward students is a powerful influence
on whether or not students learn.
A teacher does not exist in isolated classrooms. The concept of the classroom is no
longer confined within the four walls of the building. It is a vast environment where
learning can take place. Your co-teachers in the school organization are part of the
learning environment. The parents who are the important stakeholders in their
children’s education are individuals you have to relate to. A harmonious relation
with your peers and the parents will make your work more enjoyable and
rewarding. Likewise, an appropriate regard of your superior would make you a
better professional.
A professional teacher must possess competencies in the use of teaching skills that
facilitate student learning.
“Aside from the mastery of the subject matter, a professional teacher must
possess a repertoire of teaching skills. The different learning styles of students
will require the use of appropriate teaching styles. Professional teachers must
have developed teaching skills which will foster student learning. The
recognition of multiple intelligences by Howard Gardner challenges the
creativity and multiple talents of teachers in order to match those of the
students. Professional teachers should apply knowledge they have acquired to
the practice in the classrooms. They have to consider the particular context or
situations in their classrooms and adapt their teaching behavior accordingly.”
Professional teacher must possess competencies in the use of teaching skills that
facilitate student learning.
“Professional teachers have their own beliefs, insights, and habits that will
enable them to do their job well. In recent years, educational researchers
have noted the usefulness of personal practical knowledge in solving
problems, resolving tensions and simplifying work in the classroom. Cases
have shown that teachers’ personal knowledge adds important dimension to
the teachers’ competence.”
1. What is a profession?
3. What are the requisites by the PRC one should satisfy before he/she
becomes a professional?
5. What is a vocation?
10. Write how you manifest the first quality of a professional teacher.
11. Write the attitude you have that foster learning and genuine human
relationship.
13. Write what you do to manifest mastery of subject matter? What do you need
to improve?
14. What are the effective teaching strategies that you use to facilitate student
learning? Write them down and share these to your partner.
15. What are some of your personal beliefs, insights, and habits that help you do
your work well?
Activity 2. Read and analyze the following situations then share your findings
to your peer.
1. Situation 1
Mr. Manalo divided his Araling Panlipunan class according to the abilities and
interests of his students. At the end of the lesson, the groups had the following
outputs: The first group composed a song, the second had a skit, and the third had
an artwork.
2. Situation 2
The school principal visited the Science class of Miss Bravo. The principal observed
that Miss Bravo was reading from the textbook and her notes while explaining the
lesson on ecosystem.
What could have been done by Miss Bravo to improve her teaching performance?
Reflection
Post-Test
Resolve the issue.
Is teaching more of a vocation or more of a profession?
IV. SESSION 4: PHILIPPINE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR
TEACHERS (PPST)
Desired Learning Outcome
Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher
BTI PTI
Objectives
a. Familiarize and discuss the seven domains and the different career stages of
the PPST in realizing one’s professional goals;
2. The PPST also describes the levels of performance in the teaching practice for
professional development, provision of appropriate and proper assistance
and support, and eventually to ensure and sustain quality basic education.
3. The PPST: (i) sets out clear expectations of teachers along defined career
stages of professional development; (ii) engages teachers to actively embrace
a continuing effort in attaining proficiency; and (iii) applies a uniform
measure to assess teacher performance, identify needs, and provide support
for professional development. It aims to improve teacher quality—developing
teachers who are properly equipped and prepared to assume the roles and
functions expected to effectively implement the K to 12 Program.
4. This lesson helps you understand the PPST by going through an individual
self-reflection of your actual teaching practice. This will give you a chance to
analyze and reflect on your practice, leading you to make your own
professional development goals based on your identified strengths and areas
for improvement along with indicators from the PPST. As a teacher, you will
be guided by the new PPST in the competent and effective performance of
your duties and engagement as you aim for continuous professional
advancement.
A. “Map Me”
In this activity, you are going to make your own career map by answering the
question below. (Note: Please read and understand DepEd Order 42, s.2017)
Years 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5-6 Years 7-8 Years 9-10
B. Read
3. Is it possible for a beginning teacher to stay in 1 career stage for 5–10 years?
Why or why not?
C. What I Learned
What are the seven domains of the PPST? Discuss each domain briefly based on
your own understanding.
D. What I Do
Read thoroughly Domain 1 Content Knowledge and Pedagogy particularly the three
indicators in the beginning and proficient teachers. Answer the questions that
follow.
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Which of the indicators can you confidently say you are doing?
D. Read the following teaching practices. With all honesty, choose your
answer by ticking (/) the box that corresponds to your answer.
Indicators A S N
1.Demonstrates content knowledge and its application within and /or
across curriculum teaching areas
2.Shows skill in the positive use of ICT to facilitate the Teaching –Learning
Process
3.Demonstrates knowledge of strategies that promote reading and
numeracy skills
4.Applies teaching strategies that develop critical and creative thinking
and/or other higher order thinking skills
5. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of verbal and nonverbal
classroom communication strategies that support learner understanding,
participation, engagement, and achievement.
6.Uses Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English to facilitate teaching and
learning
7.Demonstrates understanding of research based knowledge and principle
of teaching and learning
E. What I Realize
Reflection
As a teacher, what are the indicators under beginning stage that you can do? Is
it possible that you can move to the higher career stage? Knowing where you are,
what professional development goals could you prepare based on your strength and
areas for improvement?
Objectives
c. Prepare a road map to serve as the career path in the DepEd journey of a
beginning teacher.
Pre-Test:
INSTRUCTION: Read the characteristics of teachers in their respective stages. Write
B if you think the teacher being described is a beginning Teacher; P
Proficient; HP for Highly Proficient; and D for Distinguished Teacher
after the number and write it in the blank provided.
4. Possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support the
teaching and learning process.
13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best
practices.
Key Concepts
3. You can develop a career path by looking at your desired job/jobs within the
organization. Then, chart a course put it in writing and then own it.
5. Attaining the desired goals will also require the teachers to develop skills,
pursue employee development opportunities, and obtain certain experiences
as they progress along their career path through the organization.
A. Study the table below and ask assistance from your mentor then answer
the questions that follow.
POSITION RANK
Position/ Salary
Education Experience Training Eligibility
Title Grade
Teacher II
Teacher III
Master
Teacher I
Position/ Salary
Education Experience Training Eligibility
Title Grade
Head
Teacher I
Principal I
Public
Schools
District
Supervisor
Education
Program
Supervisor
Teacher A is a Teacher III in Rizal Elementary School for 5 years. She was able to
earn a master’s degree in educational leadership and management with
specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Coincidentally, there is
one Master Teacher I (Salary Grade 19) item available in the school and one Senior
Education Program Specialist (SG 19) in the division office. The division office and
the school are situated in the city. Given the situation, if you are Teacher A, which
position would you choose? Why?
D. My Gains
1. What did you learn about professional development? What is the connection
between personal growth and professional development?
There should be five other “stops” on the map, representing different key
concepts that could help or hamper your journey in achieving professional
development. They may be experiences that you have or have yet to
experience.
Record three major future events that you hope will happen on your road
map. Indicate on your map your age when you want these things to happen.
(Possible examples- graduating from graduate school, getting promoted,
implemented innovations, and improved teacher development stage etc.)
The map should have small illustrations of each event—this can be a symbol,
picture, magazine cut-out, clip art, etc.
The map should be in color! How you decorate and map out your
professional growth journey is up to you.
Road map
Road map includes
One or more
includes all required
required Road map
element includes all required elements as
Required
Elements all required elements and well
is missing
from elements. one additional as a few
the road map. element. additional
elements.
Each event is
The road map Some events Each event is
illustrated with
Map lacks are illustrated illustrated with
a detailed and
Illustrations illustrations with an image an image or
creative image
for life events or symbol. symbol.
or symbol.
The road map The road map
The road map
The road map presentation presentation
Presentation lacks demonstrates presentation demonstrates
and neatness, some demonstrates excellent
Creativity creativity, and neatness, neatness, neatness,
effort. effort, and effort, and effort, and
creativity, creativity, creativity,
The first step is to sketch out your life map before you actually start the project.
Use the space below to create a rough sketch.
Reflection
Choose ONE of the two writing prompts to write a well-developed response in
paragraph form.
1. From your map, choose two events to write about. Consider the following
questions when writing about each of these: why did you choose to include this
event on your map? How will this event affect your pursuit for professional
development?
OR
2. From your map, choose your top future entry (goal) and clearly describe what
steps you could take to help you reach this goal (minimum of three steps).
Describe what resources you would need to meet these goals. Why is it
important for you to achieve such professional growth?
Post-Test
INSTRUCTION: Read the characteristics of teachers in their respective stages. Write
B if you think the teacher being described is a beginning Teacher; P
Proficient; HP for Highly Proficient ; and D for Distinguished Teacher
after the number and write it in the blank provided.
4. Possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support the
teaching and learning process.
13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best
practices.
Objectives
c. Write a commitment on how you will perform your rights and responsibilities
guided by the Magna Carta.
Pre-Test
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
1. An Act to promote and improve the social and economic status of public
school teachers is called .
2. All persons engaged in classroom teaching in any level of instruction
whether full or part time basis are called .
3. In , minimum educational qualification is only one of the
criteria on recruitment, selection and promotion appointment of teachers.
4. Cost of living allowance and special hardship allowance are under the
in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
5. Free compulsory medical examination, free medical treatment and or
hospitalization, and reimbursement for travelling expenses in regions
where there is a scarcity of medical facilities are under the provision of
Magna Carta on .
1. As teachers’ efforts are being recognized in building the nation, an Act was
passed into law to look after the welfare of the public school teachers and to
promote, improve, and secure the professional rights of a teacher—known to
be the RA 4670 or Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
2. A teacher is defined in this act as “all persons engaged in teaching (look into
the provision of the law: in any level of instruction, on full-time basis) basic
education in public schools and all other persons performing supervisory
functions in all public schools in basic education, specifically: department
heads, assistant school heads, school heads, district, division, and regional
supervisors, assistant schools division superintendent, schools division
superintendents, assistant regional directors, regional directors and
bureau/service/center directors, but shall not include support personnel
such as legal, medical and dental, planning, property/ supply, financial and
human resource employees.”
3. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers aims to improve the social and
economic status of public school teachers in basic education, their living and
working conditions, employment, and career prospects.
Activity 2. Answer the following questions by putting a check mark inside the
circle if you Agree or Disagree to the following statements and then justify your
answer on the space provided.
1. As teachers are professionals and hired as the right people to the right
position, it follows that in exercising professionalism in teaching, they need
to know the standards that they need to teach, and the need to know on how
to teach in the most effective ways.
6. Any dues can be deducted to teachers aside from what is stipulated by law.
9. If a teacher is married to one who is also a public school teacher, they are
not allowed to teach in the same school.
10. During disciplinary procedures, teachers are not entitled to due process and
must not be given a written notice, a time to access evidence, to make a
defense, a time for preparation and appeal.
3. As a teacher you submitted yourself in the evaluation and hiring process of your
Schools Division by following what was stipulated in DO 7, s. 2015. In the RQA,
you were ranked number 1. It so happened the appointing authority selected
and appointed the teacher next in rank to you. Did the appointing authority
violate your rights as a teacher? Does this affect your integrity and professional
duties as a teacher?
Reflection
In the Department of Education, we are saddened to hear news of malpractices of
teachers in the profession. Let us uplift ourselves and our profession. Write your
commitment to complete the paragraph below.
As member of the DepEd learning community, I commit myself to help realize the
DepEd mission and vision. I promise to
Post-Test
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
1. An Act to promote and improve the social and economic status of public
school teachers is called .
2. All persons engaged in classroom teaching in any level of instruction
whether full or part time basis are called .
3. In , minimum educational qualification is only one of the
criteria on recruitment, selection, and promotion appointment of teachers.
4. Cost of living allowance and special hardship allowance are under the
in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
5. Free compulsory medical examination, free medical treatment and/or
hospitalization, and reimbursement for travelling expenses in regions that
lack medical facilities are under the provision of Magna Carta on
.
6. The additional unit requirement to be taken in case a person is a graduate
of bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences is called .
7. The act that states before any person is allowed to practice as a
professional teacher in the Philippines, one must have a valid certificate of
registration and a valid professional license from the PRC is known as
.
8. The actual number of hours of classroom teaching in a day that a teacher
needs to render is .
9. Study leave and indefinite leave are kinds of entitled leaves given to a
teacher under the of the Magna Carta.
10. The section on of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
allows the teacher to establish and join organizations to further and defend
their interests.
Appendix
THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
Sec. 2. Title Definition. This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta for Public
School Teachers" and shall apply to all public school teachers except those in the
professorial staff of state colleges and universities.
As used in this Act, the term "teacher" shall mean all persons engaged in classroom
teaching, in any level of instruction, on full-time basis, including guidance
counselors, school librarians, industrial arts or vocational instructors, and all other
persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools,
colleges and universities operated by the Government or its political subdivisions;
but shall not include school nurses, school physicians, school dentists, and other
school employees.
Provided, further, That in the absence of applicants who possess the minimum
educational qualifications as hereinabove provided, the school superintendent may
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appoint, under a temporary status, applicants who do not meet the minimum
qualifications: Provided, further, That should teacher-applicants, whether they
possess the minimum educational qualifications or not, be required to take
competitive examinations, preference in making appointments shall be in the order
of their respective ranks in said competitive examinations: And provided, finally,
That the results of the examinations shall be made public and every applicant shall
be furnished with his score and rank in said examinations.
Sec. 4. Probationary Period. When recruitment takes place after adequate training
and professional preparation in any school recognized by the Government, no
probationary period preceding regular appointment shall be imposed if the teacher
possesses the appropriate civil service eligibility: Provided, however, That where,
due to the exigencies of the service, it is necessary to employ as teacher a person
who possesses the minimum educational qualifications herein above set forth but
lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility, such person shall be appointed on a
provisional status and shall undergo a period of probation for not less than one
year from and after the date of his provisional appointment.
Sec. 6. Consent for Transfer Transportation Expenses. Except for cause and as
herein otherwise provided, no teacher shall be transferred without his consent from
one station to another.
Where the exigencies of the service require the transfer of a teacher from one
station to another, such transfer may be effected by the school superintendent who
shall previously notify the teacher concerned of the transfer and the reason or
reasons therefore. If the teacher believes there is no justification for the transfer, he
may appeal his case to the Director of Public Schools or the Director of Vocational
Education, as the case may be. Pending his appeal and the decision thereon, his
transfer shall be held in abeyance: Provided, however, that no transfers whatever
shall be made three months before any local or national election.
Necessary transfer expenses of the teacher and his family shall be paid for by the
Government if his transfer is finally approved.
Sec. 7. Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers. Within six months from the
approval of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate and prepare a Code
of Professional Conduct for Public School Teachers. A copy of the Code shall be
furnished each teacher: Provided, however, that where this is not possible by
reason of inadequate fiscal resources of the Department of Education, at least three
copies of the same Code shall be deposited with the office of the school principal or
head teacher where they may be accessible for use by the teachers.
No publicity shall be given to any disciplinary action being taken against a teacher
during the pendency of his case.
Sec. 11. Married Teachers. Whenever possible, the proper authorities shall take all
steps to enable married couples, both of whom are public school teachers, to be
employed in the same locality.
Sec. 12. Academic Freedom. Teachers shall enjoy academic freedom in the
discharge of their professional duties, particularly with regard to teaching and
classroom methods.
Sec. 13. Teaching Hours. Any teacher engaged in actual classroom instruction shall
not be required to render more than six hours of actual classroom teaching a day,
which shall be so scheduled as to give him time for the preparation and correction
of exercises and other work incidental to his normal teaching
duties: Provided, however, that where the exigencies of the service so require, any
teacher may be required to render more than six hours but not exceeding eight
hours of actual classroom teaching a day upon payment of additional compensation
at the same rate as his regular remuneration plus at least twenty-five per cent of
his basic pay.
The agencies utilizing the services of teachers shall pay the additional
compensation required under this section. Education authorities shall refuse to
allow the rendition of services of teachers for other government agencies without
the assurance that the teachers shall be paid the remuneration provided for under
this section.
Sec. 15. Criteria for Salaries. Teacher's salaries shall correspond to the following
criteria:
Sec. 16. Salary Scale. Salary scales of teachers shall provide for a gradual
progression from a minimum to a maximum salary by means of regular increments,
granted automatically after three years: Provided, That the efficiency rating of the
teacher concerned is at least satisfactory. The progression from the minimum to the
maximum of the salary scale shall not extend over a period of ten years.
Sec. 17. Equality in Salary Scales. The salary scales of teachers whose salaries are
appropriated by a city, municipal, municipal district, or provincial government,
shall not be less than those provided for teachers of the National Government.
Sec. 18. Cost of Living Allowance. Teacher's salaries shall, at the very least, keep
pace with the rise in the cost of living by the payment of a cost-of-living allowance
which shall automatically follow changes in a cost-of-living index. The Secretary of
Education shall, in consultation with the proper government entities, recommend
to Congress, at least annually, the appropriation of the necessary funds for the
cost-of-living allowances of teachers employed by the National Government. The
determination of the cost-of-living allowances by the Secretary of Education shall,
upon approval of the President of the Philippines, be binding on the city, municipal
or provincial government, for the purposes of calculating the cost-of-living
allowances of teachers under its employ.
Sec. 19. Special Hardship Allowances. In areas in which teachers are exposed to
hardship such as difficulty in commuting to the place of work or other hazards
peculiar to the place of employment, as determined by the Secretary of Education,
they shall be compensated special hardship allowances equivalent to at least
twenty-five per cent of their monthly salary.
Sec. 20. Salaries to be Paid in Legal Tender. Salaries of teachers shall be paid in
legal tender of the Philippines or its equivalent in checks or treasury
warrants. Provided, however, that such checks or treasury warrants shall be
cashable in any national, provincial, city or municipal treasurer's office or any
banking institutions operating under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Sec. 21. Deductions Prohibited. No person shall make any deduction whatsoever
from the salaries of teachers except under specific authority of law authorizing such
deductions: Provided, however, that upon written authority executed by the teacher
concerned, (1) lawful dues and fees owing to the Philippine Public School Teachers
Association, and (2) premiums properly due on insurance policies, shall be
considered deductible.
Sec. 23. Compensation for Injuries. Teachers shall be protected against the
consequences of employment injuries in accordance with existing laws. The effects
of the physical and nervous strain on the teacher's health shall be recognized as a
compensable occupational disease in accordance with existing laws.
Sec. 24. Study Leave. In addition to the leave privileges now enjoyed by teachers in
the public schools, they shall be entitled to study leave not exceeding one school
year after seven years of service. Such leave shall be granted in accordance with a
schedule set by the Department of Education. During the period of such leave, the
teachers shall be entitled to at least sixty per cent of their monthly
salary: Provided, however, That no teacher shall be allowed to accumulate more
than one year study leave, unless he needs an additional semester to finish his
thesis for a graduate study in education or allied courses: Provided, further, That
no compensation shall be due the teacher after the first year of such leave. In all
cases, the study leave period shall be counted for seniority and pension purposes.
The compensation allowed for one year study leave as herein provided shall be
subject to the condition that the teacher takes the regular study load and passes at
least seventy-five per cent of his courses. Study leave of more than one year may be
permitted by the Secretary of Education but without compensation.
Sec. 25. Indefinite Leave. An indefinite sick leave of absence shall be granted to
teachers when the nature of the illness demands a long treatment that will exceed
one year at the least.
Sec. 26. Salary Increase upon Retirement. Public school teachers having fulfilled
the age and service requirements of the applicable retirement laws shall be given
one range salary raise upon retirement, which shall be the basis of the computation
of the lump sum of the retirement pay and the monthly benefits thereafter.
Sec. 27. Freedom to Organize. Public school teachers shall have the right to freely
and without previous authorization both to establish and to join organizations of
their choosing, whether local or national to further and defend their interests.
Sec. 28. Discrimination Against Teachers Prohibited. The rights established in the
immediately preceding Section shall be exercised without any interference or
coercion. It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any acts of discrimination
against teachers which are calculated to
(a) make the employment of a teacher subject to the condition that he shall not join
an organization, or shall relinquish membership in an organization,
Sec. 30. Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of Education shall formulate and
prepare the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
Rules and regulations issued pursuant to this Section shall take effect thirty days
after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and by such other means as
the Secretary of Education deems reasonably sufficient to give interested parties
general notice of such issuance.
Sec. 31. Budgetary Estimates. The Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress
annually the necessary budgetary estimates to implement the provisions of the Act
concerning the benefits herein granted to public school teachers under the employ
of the National Government.
Sec. 32. Penal Provision. A person who shall willfully interfere with, restrain or
coerce any teacher in the exercise of his rights guaranteed by this Act or who shall
in any other manner commit any act to defeat any of the provisions of this Act
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred pesos
nor more than one thousand pesos, or by imprisonment, in the discretion of the
court.
If the offender is a public official, the court shall order his dismissal from the
Government service.
Sec. 33. Repealing Clause. All Acts or parts of Acts, executive orders and their
implementing rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.
Sec. 34. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the
remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall remain in force
and in effect.
Sec. 35. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Objectives
b. Describe how the code of ethics can help or guide a teacher in the day to day
performance/tasks of his work, hence resulting to a good teacher
c. Describe and become familiar with the responsibilities specified in the Code
of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
d. Exhibit professional behavior as set out by the Code of Ethics for Teachers in
the Philippines.
Pre-Test
Choose the letter with the correct answer.
1. Toward the end of the school year, the mother of one of the candidates for
honors visits you to ask about her child’s chances of graduating with honors.
She brings a basket of fruits in season for you. What should you do?
a. Reject the basket of fruits and tell her that you have enough at home.
b. Accept the fruits and assure the mother that the daughter will be given
honor student.
c. Respectfully reject the offer and explain that you might be accused of
bribery.
d. Explain the chance of the daughter objectively and graciously accept the
offer.
2. Which of the following is NOT correct under the Code of Ethics for Teachers
regarding teacher and business?
a. No teacher shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent of, or be financially
interested in any commercial venture which furnishes textbooks and other
school commodities.
b. A teacher has no right to engage, directly or indirectly, in legitimate income
generation.
c. A teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect to the financial
matters such as in the settlement of his debts and loans in arranging
satisfactorily his private financial affairs.
d. None of the above.
4. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following must be the
foremost concern of a teacher?
a. Discuss the projects of the school.
b. Discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the students.
c. Discuss the unsettled bill of the students.
d. Discuss the complaints of other teachers and classmates of the students.
5. Miss Reyes is a new teacher like you. During her first few weeks in school, she
felt like quitting teaching. At the end of the day she is totally burned out. If you
were in her place from whom will you ask assistance?
a. from the principal c. from co-teachers
b. from the parents d. from pupils
Glossary of Terms
Terms Definition
Code of Ethics a guide of principles designed to help
professionals act with honesty and integrity. A
written set of rules and management to help them
conduct their actions in accordance with its
primary values and standards. (Oxford English
Dictionary)
Teacher a person who facilitate learners to gain knowledge,
skills, and values that enhance development. A
person who has the knowledge, skills, attitude,
and special trainings in teaching, explaining, and
educating. (R.A. 9155)
Professional a person who characterized by or conforming to
the technical or ethical standards of a profession.
A person who exhibits courtesy,
conscientiousness, and generally manners that
are acceptable resulting improvement of the
organization he belongs.
Behavior the way in which one acts or conducts oneself,
especially toward others and to the organization
he or she is serving.
School is an educational institution, private, and public,
understating operation with a specific age group of
pupils or students pursuing defined studies at
defined level, receiving instruction from teachers,
usually located in a building or a group of
buildings in a particular physical site. (R.A. 9155)
Learner any individual seeking basic literacy skills and
functional life skills or support services for the
improvement of the quality of his/her life (R.A.
9155)
Key Concepts
1. The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers serves as guide for teachers
specifically to new teachers for them to exhibit proper behavior to the
learning community at all times. It is imperative that you observe and
practice this set of ethical and moral principles, standards, and values.
2. In everyday life, you are confronted with the challenges to do the right thing.
When you are faced with professional decisions that seem to have ethical
implications, there are conditions and provisions of the Code of Ethics that
will guide you to determine the best actions.
3. Teachers have the responsibility to push their learners to their full potential
and to develop their personality.
4. Teachers have great influence in the lives of their learners. They are expected
to be professionally competent in the practice of their profession. Moreover,
they need also to possess good reputation not only in the school but in the
entire community. Having this big responsibility in the learning
environment, teachers must be guided by this document which
comprehensively discuss the different expectations from a teacher.
5. As mandated in the Code of Ethics for professional teachers, you have the
responsibility to interact positively with parents, community members, and
other stakeholders of the school. Contact with parents must be conducted
regularly and be kept professional and free from arguments. If you have an
issue with parents, community members, or stakeholders it must be
presented during meetings and conferences. Being a teacher you must
recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public
informed of the programs, projects and activities.
7. As part of the DepEd organization, you are further expected to follow the
directions and instructions of your school administrator and higher DepEd
officials.
8. Being a teacher, you should consider your co-teachers and other personnel
in achieving the goals of education. They must be treated with courtesy,
consideration, and mutual respect. You should also be punctual in the
submission of office reports and other tasks to facilitate the completion of
the work by the support personnel.
I realized that …
Teacher’s personality
Teacher’s social adjustment
Teacher’s accountability
Activity 2. Study the following cases. Guided by your understanding of the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers (Appendix 1), identify the article and the provision that can guide the teacher
to come up with his best action. Write your answers on the space provided in each number.
Case 1
Mr. Antonio B. Baguio received a complaint from the guardian of one of his
students regarding the grade of his daughter in English. Mr. Baguio listened to
the complaint of the guardian with sympathy and referred it to the teacher
concerned for clarification.
Case 3
Mrs. Jenny San Jose is a new teacher in Malaban National High School. The
school is scheduled to hold its Reading Camp on a Saturday. Relative to this
activity, Mrs. Josie Rivera, the school principal, advised the faculty to attend
and help the organizers to facilitate the event.
Mrs. San Jose who is enrolled in a master’s degree program informed the
principal that she could not make it for she needs to attend her Saturday class.
Is it correct not to render service on a Saturday because of her studies?
Case 4
Mrs. Anna Lee A. Amores does not want her student named Joel to be the
highest honor awardee but she prefers Leonard, another student to get the
recognition. In order to ensure that Leonard will get the highest honor award,
she gave Joel low grades in recitation and in performance tasks. Is it right to
give Joel low grades just to make Leonard the awardee?
Case 5
Mr. Mario B. Reyes has been teaching for the last 15 years. Every time his
principal would ask him to attend training, he would always decline and would
ask another teacher to attend the said training. Is this proper?
ACTIVITY 3. Now that you are done reading and analyzing the different provisions
and articles specified in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, you are
requested to share your insights focusing on the learning that you gained from this
session and at the same time, other information that you think are necessary to
understand about the Code of Ethics.
MY PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT
I, , teacher of
commit myself to adhere to the Code of Ethics, which will serve
as my guide in everything I do in the service of my profession.
It is my goal to establish maximum services to my clientele,
being a public servant.
I vow to utilize government resources effectively and efficiently
for the betterment of everyone.
Situation no. 1
Being a person known for his integrity and credibility, Mr. Elbert R. Tolentino has
been serving as part of the Board of Election Canvassers for the past 10 years.
However, in the coming elections, his mother will be running as barangay captain.
Because of this, he is asked to campaign for her. Is it alright for him to campaign
for his mother’s candidacy? Explain your answer.
Situation no. 2
Mr. Mario Ocampo, who has been teaching for the last 25 years, refused to
attend an important conference in Mindanao. Every time he is asked by the
principal to attend such an activity, he always requests a new teacher to attend.
As a professional teacher, is it right to express refusal in attending conferences.
Situation no. 3
Ms. Rose Q. Reyes posted two-piece swimwear picture of herself in her Facebook
page. She received negative comments from the community and stakeholders.
Ms. Reyes justified that she has the right to post anything on her Facebook
account since it was her personal account. Is it right for Mrs. Reyes to do such?
Situation no. 4
During barangay fiesta, Mr. Ben Y. Maya was designated as the fiesta
directorate chairman. Because of his talent, he accepted the task willingly even
without any honorarium. He facilitated culture-based activities that made their
barangay fiesta a significant one. Is it alright for Mr. Maya not to receive any
compensation for his services rendered since this will be a precedent for the
succeeding activity coordinator?
Situation no. 5
Situation no. 6
Madam Estelita Ramos, a teacher III at Malunta Elementary School has a take-
home pay of P 7,500.00 every month. She decided to borrow money from
Provincial Savings Bank with a monthly deduction of P3,500. In the same
month she also borrowed money to First Diamond Lending Company with a
monthly deduction of P 3,500.00. In the first 2 months she enjoyed a take home
pay of P7,500.00 because the 2 lending institutions will deduct on the 3 rd
month from the date she borrowed. Is it alright for Mrs. Ramos to borrow the
amount considering that she don’t have enough take home pay when the
deduction will take effect?
Situation no. 8
Mr. Ricky dela Cruz is one of the youngest teacher in Silab Community High
School. Due to his young age he has lots of friends and barkadas. After school
hours, he is always seen with his friends in an internet café playing Dota, in
gambling dens, and in beerhouses. He also frequently seen in discos during
weekends. Is Mr. Cruz acting as a good model to his students?
Post-Test
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Toward the end of the school year, the mother of one of the candidates for
honors visits you to ask about her child’s chances of graduating with honors.
She brings a basket of fruits in season for you. What should you do?
a. Reject the basket of fruits and tell her that you have enough at home.
b. Accept the fruits and assure the mother that the daughter will be given
honor student.
c. Respectfully reject the offer and explain that you might be accused of
bribery.
d. Explain the chance of the daughter objectively and graciously accept the
offer.
2. Which of the following is NOT correct under the Code of Ethics for Teachers
regarding teacher and business?
a. No teacher shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent of, or be financially
interested in any commercial venture which furnishes textbooks and
other school commodities.
b. A teacher has no right to engage, directly or indirectly, in legitimate income
generation.
c. A teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect to the financial
matters such as in the settlement of his debts and loans in arranging
satisfactorily his private financial affairs.
d. None of the above.
4. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following must be the
foremost concern of a teacher?
a. Discuss the projects of the school.
b. Discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the students.
c. Discuss the unsettled bill of the students.
d. Discuss the complaints of other teachers and classmates of the students.
5. Miss Reyes is a new teacher like you. During her first few weeks in school, she
felt like quitting teaching. At the end of the day she is totally burned out. If you
were in her place from whom will you ask assistance?
a. from the principal
b. from the parents
c. from co-teachers
d. from pupils
Appendix
CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (e), Article 11, of R.A. No. 7836, otherwise
known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 and paragraph (a),
section 6, P.D. No. 223, as amended, the Board for Professional Teachers hereby adopt
the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
Preamble
Teachers are duly licensed professionals who possess dignity and reputation with high
moral values as well as technical and professional competence in the practice of
their noble profession, and they strictly adhere to, observe, and practice this set of
ethical and moral principles, standards, and values.
Section 1. The Philippine Constitution provides that all educational institution shall
offer quality education for all competent teachers. Committed to its full realization, the
provision of this Code shall apply, therefore, to all teachers in schools in
the Philippines.
Section 2. This Code covers all public and private school teachers in all educational
institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels
whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The term
“teacher” shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons
performing supervisory and /or administrative functions in all school at the aforesaid
levels, whether on full time or part-time basis.
Section 1. The schools are the nurseries of the future citizens of the state;
each teacher is a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and
is under obligation to transmit to learners such heritage as well as to elevate national
morality, promote national pride, cultivate love of country, instill allegiance to the
constitution and for all duly constituted authorities, and promote obedience to the
laws of the state.
Section 2. Every teacher or school official shall actively help carry out the declared
policies of the state, and shall take an oath to this effect.
Section 3. In the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as much as of his own,
every teacher shall be physically, mentally and morally fit.
Section 4. Every teacher, individually or as part of a group, has a right to seek redress
against injustice to the administration and to extent possible, shall raise
grievances within acceptable democratic possesses. In doing so, they shall avoid
jeopardizing the interest and the welfare of learners whose right to learn must be
respected.
Section 5. Every teacher has a right to invoke the principle that appointments,
promotions, and transfer of teachers are made only on the basis of merit and needed
in the interest of the service.
Section 1. All school officials shall at all times show professional courtesy, helpfulness
and sympathy towards teachers and other personnel, such practices being standards
of effective school supervision, dignified administration, responsible leadership and
enlightened directions.
Section 2. School officials, teachers, and other school personnel shall consider it
their cooperative responsibility to formulate policies or introduce important changes in
the system at all levels.
Section 3. School officials shall encourage and attend the professional growth of all
teachers under them such as recommending them for promotion, giving them due
recognition for meritorious performance, and allowing them to participate in
conferences in training programs.
Section 5. School authorities concern shall ensure that public school teachers are
employed in accordance with pertinent civil service rules, and private school teachers
are issued contracts specifying the terms and conditions of their work; provided
that they are given, if qualified, subsequent permanent tenure, in accordance with
existing laws.
Section 1. A teacher has a right and duty to determine the academic marks and the
promotions of learners in the subject or grades he handles, provided that such
determination shall be in accordance with generally accepted procedures of evaluation
and measurement. In case of any complaint, teachers concerned shall immediately
take appropriate actions, observing due process.
Section 2. A teacher shall recognize that the interest and welfare of learners are of first
and foremost concern, and shall deal justifiably and impartially with each of them.
Section 4. A teacher shall not accept favors or gifts from learners, their parents or
others in their behalf in exchange for requested concessions, especially if undeserved.
Section 5. A teacher shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any remuneration from
tutorials other what is authorized for such service.
Section 6. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit and
quality of academic performance.
Section 8. A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending learners nor
make deductions from their scholastic ratings as a punishment for acts which are
clearly not manifestation of poor scholarship.
Section 1. Every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents,
and shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.
Section 2. Every teacher shall inform parents, through proper authorities, of the
progress and deficiencies of learner under him, exercising utmost candor and tact in
pointing out the learner's deficiencies and in seeking parent’s cooperation for the
proper guidance and improvement of the learners.
Section 3. A teacher shall hear parent’s complaints with sympathy and understanding,
and shall discourage unfair criticism.
Section 1. A teacher has the right to engage, directly or indirectly, in legitimate income
generation; provided that it does not relate to or adversely affect his work as a teacher.
Section 2. A teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect to the financial
matters such as in the settlement of his debts and loans in arranging satisfactorily his
private financial affairs.
Section 1. A teacher is, above all, a human being endowed with life for which it is the
highest obligation to live with dignity at all times whether in school, in the home, or
elsewhere.
Section 2. A teacher shall place premium upon self-discipline as the primary principle
of personal behavior in all relationships with others and in all situations.
Section 3. A teacher shall maintain at all times a dignified personality which could
serve as a model worthy of emulation by learners, peers and all others.
Section 4. A teacher shall always recognize the Almighty God as guide of his
own destiny and of the destinies of men and nations.
Section 1. Any violation of any provision of this code shall be sufficient ground for the
imposition against the erring teacher of the disciplinary action consisting of
revocation of his Certification of Registration and License as a Professional Teacher,
suspension from the practice of teaching profession, or reprimand or cancellation
of his temporary/special permit under causes specified in Sec. 23, Article III or R.A.
No. 7836, and under Rule 31, Article VIII, of the Rules and Regulations Implementing
R.A. 7836.
Section 1. This Code shall take effect upon approval by the Professional Regulation
Commission and after sixty (60) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or
any newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.
VIII. SESSION 8: RESULTS-BASED PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (RPMS)
Desired Learning Outcomes
Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher
Objectives
Raters and Ratees from across career stages use the RPMS Tools for gauging the
quality of teacher performance.
Raters refer to the School Heads (e.g. Principals, Teachers-in-Charge, Head
Teachers), Department Heads and/or Master Teachers who assess teacher
portfolios to gauge teacher performance.
Ratees are the teachers from all career stages, Teacher I-III and Master Teacher
I-IV who submit their portfolios as evidence of their teaching performance. Senior High
School teachers, including those who are in probationary status, shall use the tools
corresponding to their current rank/position, regardless of the years in service.
RPMS Tools pertain to the two different teacher performance assessment instruments,
one for Teacher I-III (Proficient Teachers) and another for Master Teacher I-IV (Highly
Proficient Teachers).
Each tool describes the duties and responsibilities of teachers across career stages;
the Key Result Areas (KRAs) for the realization of those duties and the specific
objectives to attain the KRAs. Each tool also presents in detail the various Means of
Verification (MOV) that serve as proof of the attainment of specific objectives alongside
performance indicators, from outstanding to poor performance, to help both Ratees
and Raters in the assessment process.
RPMS Tool for Teacher I-III (Proficient Teachers). This tool is for Teacher I, Teacher
II and Teacher III (TI-TIII). They are expected to be proficient in their practice and
professionally independent in the application of skills vital to the teaching and
learning process.
Generally, teachers at this level are expected to: (i) display skills in planning,
implementing, managing and evaluating learning programs; (ii) actively engage in
collaborative learning with the professional community and other stakeholders for
mutual growth and advancement; and (iii) reflect on their practice to continually
consolidate the knowledge, skills and practices of career stage 1 teachers.
RPMS Tool for Master Teacher I-IV (Highly Proficient Teachers). This tool is for
Master Teacher I to Master Teacher IV. They are expected to be at the Highly Proficient
career stage, which means that they consistently display a high level of performance in
their teaching practice. Generally, Master Teacher I-IV are expected to: manifest an in-
depth and sophisticated understanding of the teaching and learning process; • have
high education-focused situation cognition, are more adept in problem solving and
optimize opportunities gained from experience; provide support and mentoring to
colleagues in their professional development, as well as work collaboratively with them
to enhance the potential for learning and practice of their colleagues; and • continually
seek to develop their professional knowledge and practice by reflecting on their own
needs and those of their colleagues and learners.
3. What are the parts of the RPMS Tools?
Qualification Standards. This part lists the Civil Service Commission (CSC)
requirements and other preferred requirements for the particular position.
Duties and Responsibilities. This section presents all the duties and responsibilities
of the teachers, which vary in complexity or expectation depending on the
teachers’ position or rank.
Key Result Areas. They refer to the general outputs or outcome–the mandate or the
functions of the office and/or the individual employee. The KRAs are the very
reasons why an office and/or a job exists (D.O. No. 2, s. 2015).
In the context of the RPMS Tools, the KRAs capture the Domains of the PPST –
a document that defines teacher quality in the country.
The KRAs are: (1) Content Knowledge and Pedagogy, (2) Learning Environment
and Diversity of Learners, (3) Curriculum and Planning, (4) Assessment and
Reporting, and the (5) Plus Factor.
Objectives. They are specific tasks that an office and/or individual employee
needs to do to achieve the KRAs. In the RPMS Tools, teachers target thirteen
(13) objectives to realize the five (5) KRAs. These objectives are aligned with the
indicators of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST).
Means of Verification (MOV). The MOV column gives Ratees and Raters list of
documents that can prove the teachers’ attainment of objectives. They have
been judiciously selected to show evidence of attainment of objectives.
Refer to the Results-Based Performance Management System Manual for Teachers and
School Heads for your guide to using RPMS Toos for Teachers, from portfolio
preparation to assessment.
Classroom
management
Professional
Development
Community
KRAs Objectives Activities Outputs/MOV
Development
Write down performance indicators based on the identified objectives and KRAs.
Class management
Professional growth
and development
Community
development
Reflection
Reflect on the following questions.
1. Recall your experience on how you have accomplished your previous IPCRF and
learning activities and assessment. What insights have you learned from them?
2. Are there other interventions you need to continuously improve yourself? Cite
examples.
3. In a form of a journal, write your synthesis of learning gained from this lesson
and the points that challenge and inspire you as a newly hired teacher.
XI. SESSION 9: SALARIES, WAGES, AND BENEFITS OF
TEACHERS
Desired Learning Outcome
Objectives
a. Enumerate and explain the existing laws and regulations on the different
incentives, privileges, benefits, awards, and recognition for teachers.
b. Discuss how teachers can avail themselves of these benefits.
c. Reflect on the importance of the benefits being given to teachers.
Pre-Test
Directions: Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. What is the program requiring newly hired teachers to read the series of
learning modules and do several activities?
A. orientation program C. in-service program
B. induction program D. professional program
2. What do you call to the “2 months’ summer vacation pay” being paid to
teachers?
A. teacher’s leave pay C. proportional vacation pay
B. special leave pay D. leave of absence pay
6. Which of the following is the primary basis for the computation of the retirement
benefits?
A. Age of the teacher C. Age and number of years in service
B. Health condition D. Number of teaching experience
7. What Republic Act allows one salary grade higher upon retirement?
A. R.A 4670 B. R.A. 4760 C. R.A. 7640 D. R.A.1476
8. What government agencies take care of the social security protection of teachers
both public and private schools?
A. GSIS and Philhealth C. Philhealth and SSS
B. GSIS and SSS D. Philhealth and Pag-ibig
9. What is the primary requirement for a public school teacher to avail study and
scholarship grants?
A. Must be less than 50 years old.
B. Must have taught for at least 2 years and must hold a regular appointment.
C. Must hold a college degree related to the field of study or has sufficiently
demonstrated ability and experience in the scholarship field.
D. Must have no pending application for scholarship or study
grant under another program.
10. What law allows the solo parent employee to avail parental leave where physical
presence is required?
A. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 07, series 2004.
B. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 08, series 2004.
C. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 09, series 2004.
D. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 10, series 2004.
Key Concepts and Vocabulary
1. Trainings
Teachers, when employed by the government, are provided incentives to develop and
harness their personal assets and potentials to enhance their skills, talents, and
values for better public service.
Examples of these incentives are trainings to which you may be sent. These trainings
can be either local or even abroad. The agency shall ensure that each teacher shall
undergo at least one planned training per year based from the training needs of
teachers’ survey conducted by the school head. These trainings include the following:
a. Induction program - program for newly hired teachers for them to develop
a sense of pride, belongingness, and commitment to public service.
b. Orientation program - activities and courses to inform new teachers about the
government programs, thrusts, and operations as well as duties,
responsibilities, benefits, and privileges.
Scholarship Guidelines:
a. For local scholarships, one must be less than 50 years old; there is no age limit
for foreign scholarship unless otherwise specified by the donor country or
institution.
b. One must have taught for at least 2 years and must hold a regular
appointment.
c. One must be a college degree holder related to his or her field of study or has
sufficiently demonstrated ability and experience in the scholarship field.
d. One must have no pending application for scholarship or study grant
under another program.
e. One must ensure that the normal work is not hampered when availing the
scholarship grant.
f. A scholarship program with service contract will oblige you to render return
service for the privilege you earned before you can apply for another
scholarship.
g. Your selection as a scholar includes criteria on knowledge, potential training
needs, a very satisfactory performance rating in the previous years of service,
relevance of the training to the work, and number of training programs
attended (local and/or foreign).
Available scholarships:
a. Local Scholarship Program of the Civil Service Commission
This scholarship program is open to all government employees who want to pursue a
one-year master’s degree.
Criteria:
1. Must have passed the written and oral examinations of the admitting school.
2. Must be endorsed by the employing agency.
As an LSP scholar you may be allowed to study but at the same time report to
your school for duty provided your course is finished within the prescribed
time. If you will not be allowed to study on official time, you may go on official
vacation leave with pay, or leave without pay. This leave should not be more
than 1 year in case you have no more leave credits.
The leave privileges available for public school teachers are leave of absence,
maternity leave, paternity leave, teacher’s leave, and special leave privileges as
stipulated in the Service Manual for Public School Teachers. For those teaching in the
private schools, these privileges are stipulated in their incentives and collective
bargaining agreements as provided by the Department of Labor.
Teachers who render work during the prescribed office hours and do not enjoy the 2
months’ summer vacation shall be entitled to 15 days’ vacation and 15 days sick leave
every year.
Only married pregnant women who are teaching and have rendered at least an
aggregate of 2 years of service are entitled to maternity leave of 60 calendar days with
full pay. You can avail yourself of this maternity leave even if the delivery or
miscarriage happens to fall during the 2 months long vacation. You can claim for both
the maternity benefits and the proportional vacation pay. However, the enjoyment of
maternity leave cannot be deferred. You should avail of it either before or after the
actual period of delivery in a continuous and uninterrupted manner, not exceeding 60
calendar days. You can avail of maternity leave in every instance of pregnancy
regardless of the frequency. If you are a qualified female teacher who has rendered
service for over a year but less than 2 years, you may avail yourself of the privilege but
the payment shall be computed in proportion to the length of service. You can be
entitled to 60 days’ leave but you will be paid only for the number of days based on the
ratio of 60 days to 2 years of service.
Only married male teachers are entitled to paternity leave of 7 days for the first 4
children regardless of whichever legal wife you have, gives birth. You cannot
accumulate nor convert to cash any paternity leave. Like the wife, it can be enjoyed by
the husband, before, during or after the childbirth or miscarriage of his legitimate
wife.
There are other two kinds of teachers’ leave. The study leave and the sick leave. If you
have rendered at least 7 years of continuous service, you are entitled to a study leave
with pay not exceeding 1 school year subject to the approval of the head of the office.
Sick leave with pay can be availed of by the teacher if such leave will be charged
against your accrued service credits. You earn service credits if you render services
during summer, Christmas vacation, or holidays as authorized by proper authorities.
The special leave privileges which can be enjoyed are funeral or mourning leave for a
nearest relative to include spouse, children, sibling, and parents; graduation leave for
spouse and children; enrolment leave, wedding anniversary leave, birthday,
hospitalization leave, accident leave, relocation leave, government transaction leave,
and calamity leave. However, you are not entitled to these leaves if you are enjoying
the 2-month long vacation. Being paid while on vacation is a privilege that teachers
enjoy besides the opportunities to grow in the profession through scholarships grants.
Parental leave is a leave benefit granted to solo parents to enable said parent to
perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical presence is required as
provided under Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 08, series 2004.
Parental leave of 7 days shall be granted to any solo parent employee subject to the
following conditions:
a. The solo parent must have rendered government service for a least 1
year, whether continuous or broken, reckoned at the time of the
effectivity of the law on 22 September 2002, regardless of the
employment status.
b. The parental leave shall be availed of every year and shall not be
convertible to cash. If not availed within the calendar year, said privilege
shall be forfeited within the same year.
c. The parental leave shall be availed of on a continuous or staggered
basis, subject to the approval of the administrator. In this regard, the
solo parent shall submit the application for parental leave at least 1
week prior to availing the solo parent leave, except on emergency cases.
d. The solo parent employee may avail of parental leave under any of the
following circumstances:
1. Attend to personal milestones of a child such as birthday,
communion, graduation, and other similar events;
2. Perform parental obligations such as enrollment and attendance in
school programs, PTA meetings, and the like;
3. Attend to medical social, spiritual, and recreational needs of the
child; Other similar circumstances necessary in the performance of
parental duties and responsibilities, where physical presence of the
parent is required.
4. The head of agency/office concerned may determine whether granting of
parental leave is proper or may conduct the necessary investigation to
ascertain if grounds for termination and withdrawal of the privilege
exist.
c. Other Benefits
Aside from the many benefits mentioned earlier, there are other benefits which
are provided by specific laws and circulars of appropriate governmental agencies.
The same may have been provided by the private sector. These other benefits
include the following:
i. One salary grade increase on retirement as provided by R.A. 4670.
When you retire, you will be given the corresponding step of the next
higher range, which shall be the basis of the computation of both the
lump sum and the monthly benefits you will receive.
ii. You will have salary adjustments based on approved record form of
Teachers Appropriation provided annually in GAA (Circular Letter No.
84-4, May 30, 1984)
iii. Step increment- If you are a deserving teacher based on merits and
length of service you will be given step increment. An appropriation is
provided annually in the GAA. Sec. 13 of R.A. 6758 and joint CSC
and DBM Cir. No. 1, s. 1990 provides the guideline for such benefit.
iv. Provident fund for DepED personnel including teachers. A provident
fund provides loans for emergency needs like tuition fees of your
children, expenses of your immediate dependent and for similar
purposes.
v. Shelter Program for Teachers-Teachers need decent and affordable
housing. Housing loans are available from GSIS, the PAG-IBIG Fund
and Home Mortgage Finance Corporation.
vi. Automatic Upgrading of Positions for Eligible Public School
Teachers through Equivalent Records Form (ERFs) Scheme. Automatic
position upgrading is granted to Teachers I who have rendered 20
years or more of satisfactory teaching service without the need for
filling an application for ERF upgrading.
1. Teachers employed by the government are provided incentives to develop and hone
their potentials, and values for better public service.
2. Induction programs are activities to update newly-hired teachers about the government
thrusts, operations, duties, responsibilities, benefits, and privileges.
3. A scholarship program service contract will oblige you to render return service for the
privilege you earned before you can apply for another scholarship.
4. A local scholarship program may be allowed to teachers who may at the same time
report to school provided the degree or course is finished within the prescribed period.
However, if teachers will not be allowed to study on official time, they may go on official
vacation leave with pay, or leave without pay. This leave should not be more than 1 year in
case there are not enough leave credits.
5. A graduate program is a career path teachers may pursue to enhance and maximize
professional growth and for promotion in the department.
Reflection
“I AM VALUED AND REWARDED”
Write insights gained and perceived on teacher’s entitlements benefits, rewards, and
recognition.
Post-Test
Direction: Encircle the letter of the best answer.
4. Who among of these teachers can avail the wedding anniversary leave?
A. A teacher who has rendered 7 years of continuous service.
B. A teacher who has accumulated service credits.
C. A teacher who does not enjoy the 2-months long vacation.
D. Only married teachers.
6. Which of the following is the primary basis for the computation of the
retirement benefits?
A. Age of the teacher C. Age and number of years in service
B. Health condition D. Number of teaching experience
7. What Republic Act allows one salary grade higher upon retirement?
A. R.A 4670 B. R.A. 4760 C. R.A. 7640 D. R.A.1476
8. The agencies that take care of the social security protection of teachers
both public and private schools are
A. GSIS and Philhealth C. Philhealth and SSS
B. GSIS and SSS D. Philhealth and Pag-ibig
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10. What law allows the solo parent employees to avail parental leave where
his or her physical presence is required?
A. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 07,
series 2004.
B. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 08,
series 2004.
C. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 09, series
2004.
D. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 10,
series 2004.
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