Activity 1.

The statements below are powers, duties, and functions of the National

Powers, Duties, and Functions Levels

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.

(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.
Activity 2. Answer the following questions.

1. What key provisions of Republic Act 9155, The Governance of Basic Education Act of
2011should a newly hired teacher be familiar with?

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.

Activity 3. Choose from the two options below.

1. Option A: Share your insight to your mentor or to your School Head.

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

Situation 10: There is a typhoon but there is no announcement if classes will be suspended.

Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Activity 5. Answer the following:

1. What processes were identified to be employed?

2. Are there processes not identified but should be followed? What are these, if any?

3. Who are the personnel and other individuals or groups identified to be involved in
this case?

4. Are there other people who should be included in addressing the situation? If so,
who else? Why?

Activity 6. Reflect on the empowerment given to your school head as stipulated on RA 9155.
 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.

Activity 7. Make a plan of action out of the following situations.

 1. The schools division superintendent shall have authority, accountability, and
responsibility to ensure compliance of quality standards for basic education
programs. Write a commitment on how you will help its realization.

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. What is the importance of knowing the DepEd organization structure and school
processes in the performance of your duties as a teacher?

2. Why should a teacher know who to approach in addressing concerns related to his
or her duties?
Post-Test

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, Education
Program Supervisor,
Supervising
Administrative Officer,
Accountant III
Schools Division Office

Administrative OfficerV,Legal
Officer IV, Schools Division
Superintendent,
ChiefEducation Supervisor,
Education Program
Supervisor, District
Supervisor, Assistant Schools
Division Superintendent,
SeniorEducation Program
Specialist

2. Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
before each number.
Column A Column B

1. It is a lifelong process of learning. a. Alternative Learning System

2. Any organized, systematic educational

activity to provide selected types of learning.
b. Basic Education
3. It encompasses early childhood,
elementary, high school education, out- of-school
youth and adult learners and for those with special
needs.
c. Formal Education
4. An educational institution undertaking the
educational operation.

5. It is the systematic and deliberate process

of hierarchically structured and sequential learning. d. Informal Education

e. Learner

f. Learning Center
 6. Any individual seeking basic literacy skills
and functional life skills.
g. Non-Formal Education
7. A venue for face-to-face learning activities
for the improvement of people’s quality of life.

8. A key-learning support who is responsible

for supervising and facilitating the learning process h. Quality Education
and activities.

9. It is the appropriateness, relevance, and

excellence of education given to meet the needs and
aspirations of individuals and society. i. School
10. It encompasses both the non- formal and
formal sources of knowledge and skills.

j. Integrated School

k. Learning Facilitator

l. 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.

Powers, Duties, and Functions Levels

N R D SD S

1. Formulating educational policies

2. Promoting awareness of and adherence by all schools
and learning center to accreditation standards prescribed
by the Secretary of Education

3. Promulgating educational standards

4. Offering educational programs, projects, and services
which provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the
community

5. Supervising the operations of all public and private

elementary, secondary and integrated schools, and learning
centers.
6. Undertaking educational research and studies
7. Approving the establishment of public and

private elementary and high schools and learning centers

8. Curricula Supervision
9. Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction to
achieve higher learning outcomes

10.Monitoring the utilization of funds provided by the

national government and the local government units to the
schools and learning centers.
Pre-Test

Read the paragraph below then choose three phrases that best describe your own philosophy in
the teaching profession. Justify your answer.

1. Teaching is a noble profession as well as a vocation that calls to the heart of an

individual. The teacher plays a vital role in the lives of the learners, hence they are
called heroes of the new generations. They touch lives and influence others—making
a big difference to the lives of the learners. Teachers should take pride in upholding
the qualities of being a professional and to live according to the expectations of
teaching as a profession and as a vocation.

a. Phrase 1:

b. Justification

c. Phrase 2:

d. Justification

e. Phrase 3:

f. Justification

Activities and Assessment

Activity 1. Answer the following:

1. What is a profession?

2. Is teaching a profession? Why?

3. What are the requisites by the PRC one should satisfy before he/she becomes a
professional?
4. What are the qualities of a professional teacher?

5. What is a vocation?

6. How is vocation different from profession?

7. When can teaching be a vocation?

8. What are the characteristics of a teacher who takes teaching as a vocation?

9. How can you make teaching both a profession and 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.

12. What attitude do you need to improve?

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.

What professional quality did Mr. Manalo exhibit?

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?

Activity 3. Let your pupils/students answer this survey form.

Put a check if your teacher manifests the following professional qualities.

Professional Qualities Yes No

Caring attitude

Treat others with respect

Integrity

Commitment towards work

Love of country

Honesty
Professionalism

Punctuality
Service-oriented

Competent

Reflection

As a newly hired teacher, I am already manifesting the following qualities

like
. However, I
need to improve my qualities
Post-Test

Resolve the issue.

Is teaching more of a vocation or more of a profession?

Pre-Test

Check whether each statement is true or false.

TRUE FALSE

1. PPST stands for Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers.

2. There are 37 Domains and 7 strands in the PPST.

3. There are 4 career stages from Beginning to Proficient Teacher.

4. The number of years in service determines the career stages of

teachers.

5. Providing safe learning environment is the sole duty of a school

head.
6. Every teacher is expected to know diversity of learners.

7. Learning outcomes should be aligned with the learning objectives.

8. Learners and parents should inform the teachers about the results
of the learning assessment.

9. Beginning teachers can only get professional growth through

seminars.
10.All teachers need to have professional goals to improve teaching
practice.
Activities and Assessment

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)

Make your own timeline.

Beginning – Proficient - Highly Proficient – Distinguished

Years 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5-6 Years 7-8 Years 9-10

Years in Teaching Career Stage

Years 1-2 Beginning Teacher

Years 3-4
Years 5-6

Years 7-8
Years 9-10
 1. In what career stage are you now as a teacher?

2. In what career stage do you situate yourself 10 years from now?

3. What professional development activities would you engage in to achieve your

desired career stage?

B. Read

Answer the questions that follow.

1. What are the different career stages of teachers?

2. How will you go to the next higher career stage?

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.

Domains Brief Discussion

 Domains Brief Discussion

1. What is the difference between domains and strands, and strands and indicators?

2. Why do we need to set standards for teachers?

3. As a beginning teacher, which do you consider as the most important among the
seven domains? Justify your stand.

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?

1. Which of the indicators are you NOT doing yet?

2. What do you notice about the indicators from beginning to proficient teacher?

D. Read the following teaching practices. With all honesty, choose your answer by ticking (/) the
box that corresponds to your answer.

A- Always S- Sometimes N- Never

How often do you do the following in your teaching practice?

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

Read thoroughly Domain 3 Diversity of Learners particularly the three indicators in the beginning and
proficient teachers. Answer the questions that follow.
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 1. What teaching practices do you think are responsive to the call of the indicators in
Domain 3 to address diversity of learners?

2. To address learner diversity, what teaching practices would you employ to enable
you to move from beginning to the proficient career stage?

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?

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Based on the results of the self-assessment tool, make a professional development plan.

Professional Development Goal

Strengths Areas for Recommended Time frame Persons Involved

Improvement Development/Intervention
Post-Test

Check whether each statement is true or false.

TRUE FALSE

I. Learning outcomes should be aligned with the

learning objectives.
II. Providing safe learning environment is the sole

duty of a school head.

III. There are 4 career stages from Beginning to

Proficient Teacher.
IV. The number of years in service determines the

career stages of teachers.

V. There are 37 Domains and 7 strands in the PPST.

VI. PPST stands for Philippine Professional Standards

for Teachers.

VII. Every teacher is expected to know diversity of

learners.
VIII. Learners and parents should inform the teachers about the
results of the learning assessment.

IX. Beginning teachers can only get professional

growth through seminars.

X. All teachers need to have professional goals to

improve teaching practice.

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.

1. Seeks advice from experienced colleagues to consolidate their teaching practice.

2. Manages learning programs and have strategies that promote learning based on the
learning needs of their students.

3. Has a strong understanding of the subjects/areas in which they are trained in terms
of content knowledge and pedagogy.

4. Possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support the teaching and
learning process.

5. Is professionally independent in the application of skills vital to the teaching and

learning process.

6. Provides focused teaching programs that meet curriculum and assessment

requirements.

7. Displays skills in planning, implementing, and managing learning programs.

8. Actively engages in collaborative learning with the professional community and

other stakeholders for mutual growth and advancement.

9. Continually seeks to develop their professional knowledge and practice by reflecting

on their own needs, and those of their colleagues and students.

10. Consistently displays a high level of performance in their teaching practice.

 11. Manifests an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the teaching and learning
process.

12. Has high education-focused situation cognition, are more adept in problem solving
and optimize opportunities gained from experience.

13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best practices.

14. Exhibits exceptional capacity to improve their own teaching practice and that of
others.

15. Recognized as leaders in education, contributors to the profession,

and initiators of collaborations and partnerships.

Activities and Assessment

A. Study the table below and ask assistance from your mentor then answer the questions
that follow.

POSITION RANK

Teacher TI TII TIII

Master Teacher MTI MTII MTIII MTIV

Head Teacher HTI HTII HTIII HTIV HTV HTVI

School Head PI PII PIII PIV

1. What are the qualifications for a Teacher I to be promoted to Teacher II?

2. What are the qualifications for a Master Teacher? A Head Teacher?

3. Is it possible for a newly hired teacher to become a Master Teacher or Head Teacher
after 1 year in service? Why or why not?

B. Conduct a research and find out the qualification standards of different positions at
DepEd that you can apply for in the next years.

Position/ Title Salary Grade Education Experience Training Eligibility

Teacher II

Teacher III
Master Teacher I
 Position/ Title Salary Grade Education Experience Training Eligibility

Head Teacher I

Principal I
Public Schools
District

Supervisor

Education

Program
Supervisor

C. Resolve the issue

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

Answer the questions that follow.

1. What did you learn about professional development? What is the connection between
personal growth and professional development?

2. How does professional development affect your teaching performance?

3. Would you recommend these professional development activities to your colleagues?

Why or why not?

E. Beginning with an End in Mind

Knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, draw a professional development road map. Make
this activity an illustration of your personal journey, and how you view yourself 6 years from now.

Here’s what’s required on the road map:

 The first stop on the road map should be your entry to public school system; you can
decide how the map “ends” in 10 years from now.

 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.

Be guided by the following rubric:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Road map includes

One or more Road map includes all required

required element Road map includes all required elements as well

elements and one
is missing from all required as a few
additional
elements.
Required
Elements
the road map. element. additional

elements.

The road map lacks Some events are Each event is Each event is
illustrations for life illustrated with an illustrated with an illustrated with a
Map Illustrations
events image or symbol. image or symbol. detailed and creative
image or symbol.

The road map The road map The road map

presentation presentation presentation
The road map lacks
demonstrates some demonstrates demonstrates
neatness, creativity,
Presentation and neatness, effort, and neatness, effort, and excellent neatness,
and effort.
Creativity creativity, creativity, effort, and 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.

1. Seeks advice from experienced colleagues to consolidate their teaching practice.

2. Manages learning programs and have strategies that promote learning based on the
learning needs of their students.

3. Has a strong understanding of the subjects/areas in which they are trained in terms
of content knowledge and pedagogy.

4. Possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support the teaching and
learning process.

5. Is professionally independent in the application of skills vital to the teaching and

learning process.

6. Provides focused teaching programs that meet curriculum and assessment

requirements.

7. Displays skills in planning, implementing, and managing learning programs.

8. Actively engages in collaborative learning with the professional community and

other stakeholders for mutual growth and advancement.

9. Continually seeks to develop their professional knowledge and practice by reflecting

on their own needs, and those of their colleagues and students.

10. Consistently displays a high level of performance in their teaching practice.

 11. Manifests an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the teaching and learning
process.

12. Has high education-focused situation cognition, are more adept in problem solving
and optimize opportunities gained from experience.

13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best practices.

14. Exhibits exceptional capacity to improve their own teaching practice and that of
others.

15. Recognized as leaders in education, contributors to the profession

and initiators of collaborations and partnerships.
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 .

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.
Activities and Assessment

Activity 1. THROWBACK

Recall a time when you were recruited and employed at DepEd. What were the challenges and
problems you encountered and how did you overcome them.

1. Illustrate the process experienced on the manner you were recruited, selected, and
appointed.

2. Illustrate the things and objects symbolic of the process of recruitment, selection, and
appointment you have experienced. For example, a small stone signifies an easy process
and a huge to very huge stone indicates the degree of difficulty on a particular stage of
your recruitment, selection, and appointment.

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.

2. Being well-compensated in monetary and other benefits in teaching, it is a must for

teachers to render exemplary performance.

3. If the teachers teach well in their 6 hours of actual teaching loads and care more
about their students, the result would bring a favorable impact to students to do
well and to do better in their
studies.

4. These are the following criteria with respective points used in the evaluation and
selection procedure in the hiring of Teacher 1. Education 20%, Teaching Experience
15%, LET/PBET Rating 15%, Specialized Training Skills 10%, Interview 10%,
Demonstration Teaching 15%, and Communication Skills 15%.

5. No teacher may be transferred without his or her consent. Should there be an

urgent need or demand for transfer, the school superintendent must notify the
teacher beforehand and state the reasons.

6. Any dues can be deducted to teachers aside from what is stipulated by law.

7. If a teacher reaches the age and service requirements for retirement, he or she is
allowed to enjoy the one-range salary raise.

8. It is just to pay additional compensation to a teacher who renders 8 hours of actual

teaching.

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.

Activity 3. Direction: Challenge yourself by justifying your answer to uphold the integrity and
professional duties of a teacher.

1. Any teacher engaged in actual classroom instruction shall not be required to render
more than 6 hours of actual classroom teaching per day with all the classroom teaching
preparation, checking of given exercises and other related work to their normal teaching
duties. Provided however, that where the exigencies of the service so require, any
teacher may be required to render more than 6 hours but not exceeding 8 hours of
actual teaching hours a day. How does this affect your integrity and professional duties
as a teacher?
2. There shall be no discrimination whatsoever in the entrance to the teaching profession,
and/or during in exercising its duties or even in the termination of tenure in service.
Does this affect your integrity and professional duties as a teacher?

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?

4. DepEd provides the curricula to be implemented and teachers are encouraged to be

innovative in their teaching and classroom methods. The department supports the
academic freedom of the teacher in the discharge of their professional duties,
particularly with regard to teaching and classroom
management. Does this affect your integrity and professional duties?

5. 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 3 years to
the maximum steps, as provided by law. Provided, that the efficiency rating of the
teacher concerned is at least Satisfactory. How true is this? 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.
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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.

3. Every teacher shall participate in the program of the PRC and shall pursue other
studies as will improve his efficiency, prestige and strengthen his competence.

a. Professional Enhancement

b. Maximizing Learning Competence

c. Continuing Educational Enhancement

d. Continuing Professional Education

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

Activities and Assessments

Activity 1. After reading the key concepts, work on the following:

Self-Reflection

I realized that …

Teacher as role model

Teacher’s personality
 Teacher’s social adjustment

Teacher’s professional growth and development

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.
Article in the Code of Ethics Provision statement Is Mr. Baguio right in his action

(Explain based on the provision of the

article)
Case 2

During barangay fiesta, Mr. Ben Y. Maya, a public school teacher, was designated as the fiesta
directorate chairman. Because of his talent, he accepted the task willingly even without any
honorarium. He facilitated the culture-based activities that resulted to a very organized celebration
of their barrio fiesta.

Is it alright for Mr. Maya not to receive payment for the services he rendered during the barrio
fiesta?

Article in the Code of Ethics Provision statement Is Mr. Maya right in his action

(Explain based on the provision of the

article)

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?
Article in the Code of Ethics Provision statement Is Mrs. San Jose correct in his action?

(Explain based on the provision of the

article)
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?

Article in the Code of Ethics Provision statement Is Mrs. Amores right in her action

(Explain based on the provision of the article)

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?

Article in the Code of Ethics Provision statement Is Mr. Reyes correct in his action?

(Explain based on the provision of the

article)
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.

What are my significant learnings? How will these learnings be of help to you as a teacher?

Other information relative to Code of How will these learnings be of help to you as a teacher?
Ethics that I want to know

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.

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Reflection

Study the following situations. Choose the best option by putting a check on the space provided
for each choice. Explain your answer.

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

Mrs. Dae P. Habalo, of Sibulan National High School refused to admit a student for not being a
resident of the said barangay where the school is located. Is it right for her to do so?

Situation no. 6
Traditionally, a civic parade is held with school participating during Independence Day. All teachers
and students are required to attend. All of Mrs. Katherine Y. Sedillo’s students are excited to join the
said parade but she did not join them due to personal reason and only asked the president of the
class to check the attendants of his classmates. Is the decision of Mrs. Sedillo not answerable for any
untoward incident to happen to the students?
Situation no. 7

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 3rd 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.

3. Every teacher shall participate in the program of the PRC and shall pursue other
studies as will improve his efficiency, prestige, and strengthen his or her competence.

a. Professional Enhancement

b. Maximizing Learning Competence

c. Continuing Educational Enhancement

d. Continuing Professional Education

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
Activities and Assessment

Recall your teaching practices and make a list of your strengths and development needs.

Strengths Development Actions to be Timeline Resources

Needs undertaken Needed

Provide appropriate objectives, activities, and outputs on the given KRAs

KRAs Objectives Activities Outputs/MOV

Classroom management

Professional Development

Community
 KRAs Objectives Activities Outputs/MOV

Development

Write down performance indicators based on the identified objectives and KRAs.

KRAs Objectives Performance Indicators

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

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

3. What privilege is given to a pregnant, married or unmarried teacher?

A. teacher’s study leave C. maternity leave

B. teacher’s sick leave D. all of the above

4. Who among these teachers can avail of 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.

5. Which of the following benefits is not given annually?

A. Clothing Allowance

B. Step Increment

C. Cash gift of five thousand pesos

D. Performance Based Bonus

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.

 Activities and Assessment

Reflect on the following statements and write your impressions.

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.

Complete the table by providing data

Are you entitled with State the said provision Is it reasonably lawful?
this leave? (Yes or as stated in the law
Leave Privileges Explain.
No)

1. Maternity Leave

2. Paternity Leave
3. Study Leave

4. Sick leave
5. Vacation leave

6. Parental Leave

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.

1. What is the program requiring a newly hired teachers to read series of learning
modules and do several activities?

A. orientation program C. in-service program

B. induction program D. professional program

2. The so-called “2 months’ summer vacation pay” paid to teachers?

A. teacher’s leave pay C. proportional vacation pay

B. special leave pay D. leave of absence pay

3. A privilege that a pregnant teacher, married and / or unmarried is entitled to is called

A. teacher’s study leave C. maternity leave

B. teacher’s sick leave D. all of the above

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.

5. Which of these benefits teachers cannot enjoy annually?

A. Clothing Allowance.

B. Step Increment.

C. Cash gift of P5,000.00.

D. Performance-Based Bonus

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

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 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

9. What is the primary requirement for a public school teacher in availing themselves of
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.

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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.