MODULE 1:

MANDATE, VISION,
MISSION, CORE
VALUES (VMV), AND
STRATEGIC
DIRECTIONS
 I. SESSION 1: MANDATE, VISION, MISSION,
CORE VALUES (VMV), AND STRATEGIC
DIRECTIONS
A. Desired Learning Outcomes

Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher

Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development
Strand: Philosophy of Teaching
BTI 7.1.1 PTI 7.1.2
Apply a personal philosophy of teaching
Articulate a personal philosophy of
that is learner-centered
teaching that is learner-centered

B. Objectives

a. Demonstrate understanding of the DepEd’s Mandate, VMV, and strategic directions and its learner-
centered philosophy of education
b. Write one’s own philosophy of teaching that is aligned to DepEd’s learner centered philosophy
c. Use varied and appropriate teaching strategies to deploy one’s personal teaching philosophy as
aligned to DepEd’s learner-centered philosophy

C. Pre-Test

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.

___C__ 1. Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.

___A__ 2. Abide by the rules of the school, community and country.
___D__ 3. Make education accessible to all.
___E__ 4. DepEd formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs, and projects.
___E__ 5. Modernize educational management and governance.
___B__ 6. DepEd, a learner-centered institution, continuously improves itself to better serve
its stakeholders.
___D__ 7. Engage oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities.
___A__ 8. Improve quality and relevance of education.
___C__ 9. Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.
___E__ 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.
Strategic Direction a course of action that leads to the achievement of
organizational goals.

E. Key Concepts

What is the DepED Mandate?

1. The DepEd Mandate

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)

4. The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies,

plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It
supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning
systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a
complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national
development.

What is the DepEd Vision, Mission, and Core Values (VMV)?

What does the DepEd Vision mean?

“We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country …”

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.

By envisioning, we begin to fulfill our mandate and responsibilities as a teacher and do

our duty as Filipinos.

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…

We can do two things:

Inculcate the values and develop the necessary competencies deemed necessary and
desirable to ensure a lifelong learning.

…and contribute meaningfully to building the nation…

Because as a learner-centered institution we want them to know how to improve

themselves and realize their dreams, while keeping in mind and heart their love
for the country and care for fellowmen, maximizing the endowment of skills and talents, not for
selfish gain, but to contribute to building a nation every Filipino deserves.
Learning System.
As a learner-centered public institution…
As stated in our mandate, the Department of Education (DepEd), “shall protect and
promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all”.

In all our decisions and actions, we put the Filipino learner first. In the end, our most
important stakeholders are our learners…
…the Department of Education continuously improves itself……to better serve its stakeholders.”

Just like our students, we do not stop learning. We constantly seek to be better, both as
individuals and as an organization.

What is the DepED Mission

Core Values
DepEd’s Strategic Directions
1. The Strategic Plan of the Department of Education (DepEd) provides that by 2022, we will
have a nation-loving and competent lifelong learners able to respond to challenges and
opportunities through quality, accessible, relevant and liberating K to 12 Program
delivered by a modern, professional, proactive, nimble, trusted and nurturing DepEd.
Hence, the subsequent goals:
• Expand Access to Basic Education
• Improve Quality and Relevance
• Modernize Education Management & Governance

F. Activities and Assessment

1. In what specific ways can you contribute to the attainment of the DepED
mandate in the following areas?

Implementation of policies, plans, programs and projects in:

Formal Basic Education:

I can contribute to the attainment of the DepED mandate in Formal Basic Education by
supporting every single activity and allowing not just my students but also my colleague to
strengthen and for the betterment of the mandate.

Alternative Learning System:

I can contribute to the attainment of the DepED mandate in Alternative Learning System
by allowing myself to be involve in various ways of implementing and supporting activities thus,
encouraging ALS students to be motivate while pursuing their dreams.

2. What can you do as a beginning teacher to:

promote quality education?

As a beginning teacher I can promote quality education by first educating myself,
indulge myself in various professional courses and accepting constructive criticism and
feedback to my colleagues and Master Teachers, for me to grow and can give quality
education to my students.

make education accessible to all?

As a beginning teacher I can make education accessible to all by first giving multiple
means of presentations like give students the option of reading text, watching videos, listening to
audio or examining images. Second, multiple means of engagement and design of accessibility
either synchronous or asynchronous, be flexible in engaging students in class to give variety of
experiences. And lastly, connect to your students, always be connected to your students for them
to feel that they are included to the class.
 3. Answer the following questions based on the readings above:

As a teacher, how do you encourage your students:

to discover their full potential that may contribute for the betterment of the society?
I can encourage my students in discovering their full potential that may contribute for the
betterment of the society by first providing a conducive learning environmen t to ensure that all
students find the learning conditions favorable regardless of culture, build, and academic skills.
This method of motivating students instills confidence since there’s equal opportunity in the
classroom. Second, identifying students’ passion because it is important to identify what each
student is good at and what they enjoy doing. Third, by boosting the student’s self-confidence
because most students are not even aware that they can surpass their current level of
achievements. So they sit in a web of self-doubt. Fourth, getting student’s involved in the class
because most students will always perform better in processes where they feel that they are
thoroughly involved. It is advisable that in motivating students, teachers should strive to involve
their students in as many aspects of learning as possible . And lastly, set goals together because it
is essential that you as a teacher help them set goals.

to apply the competencies prescribed in the curriculum?

I can apply the competencies prescribed in the curriculum by not just simply teaching
them in traditional way, but rather inculcating 21 st century teaching and applying various
strategies to make my student more active in class because students often lose concentration
fast especially when the classroom becomes more of a routine day in day out. To prevent
this monotony, as a teacher we should help in motivating students by crafting fun ways of
passing on knowledge. For example, teachers should strive to move away from the
traditional lectures and embrace discussions and debates. Further, enriching the area of study
with different enhancements like charts, graphs, videos, and other visual aids will greatly
help in motivating students.

to reflect and evaluate their home- and culture-based values?

I can help and teach my students in reflecting and evaluating their home- and culture-
based values by accepting them wholeheartedly, teaching my students others to respecting one
another, thus, appreciating their own culture and beliefs because that’s what makes them more
special from one another.

Which among your specific roles/functions as a teacher can signify your responsibility
among your students and people in the community?

By reflecting and evaluating their home- and culture-based values, because by

appreciating and respecting one’s values is very significant in dealing not just themselves
(students) but also to the society, it is a big responsibility as a teacher inculcating the love and
respect of one’s another, to avoid clashes in the society.
What plans do you have as a teacher to achieve the learner-centered philosophy?
My plan in achieving the learner-centered philosophy is by focusing on the needs of
my students, teachers are able to assist and teach students within the classroom ensuring
a higher level of student success and place more emphasis on the individuality of
students and helping them to realize their potential.

What can you do to better serve the learners in relation to learner-centered philosophy?
I can do better serve the learner in relation to learner-centered philosophy by allowing
students choice and autonomy specially in their homework or projects given, allow open-
ended question technique, engage in explicit instruction, encourage student
collaboration, and encourage student reflection for learning becomes more organic and
less rigid. Students have the opportunity to see firsthand that learning opportunities
surround us everywhere where we go.

How can you foster partnership and extend linkages to your stakeholders?
As teachers, we know we are dealing with fragile beings. Adolescence, for example,
brings insecurities. Individuals at this age are pulling away from adults. Being accepted by
their peers is the key to develop their self-esteem. When children feel good about themselves,
it’s much easier to motivate them to become academically proficient. To fulfill our goals of
developing successful students, teachers must work together with school stakeholders in
planning and building a school community where children thrive as they enhance their
learning capabilities. By maintaining good relationships, one lays the groundwork for the
creation of an atmosphere of support and trust as well as the establishment of cooperation
network. As the result, the organization can anticipate potential problems and manage
expectations of stakeholders more effectively. By learning and embracing critical strategies of
building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders, organizations solidify their long-
term success.

4. Students learn in a child-friendly, gender sensitive, safe, and motivating

environment.

What can you contribute to ensure a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and

motivating environment?

Child Friendly Spaces not only allow children to learn and play, but also serve as a
medium for them to connect with their culture and history and it can bring last changing in the
development of children. I will establish a supportive learning to my students, addresses
learners needs, keeping positive like instead of punitive punishing we may address praises or
positive reinforcement towards the students, providing feedbacks and celebrate little success.
How do you address the uniqueness of each learner?
We have the conviction that all students can learn. To address the needs of students,
teachers like us should provide them with a variety of learning opportunities for effective
learning, such as using diversified resources rather than focusing only on textbooks and
making use of a spectrum of intelligences and multi-sensory experiences to tap the different
potential of students.

How do you ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to
happen?
To ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen,
as teacher we must collaborate with students to develop a group agreement that sets the
parameters for class discussions, reflect on their own role in discussions - acting as a
facilitator of the conversation to help to generate many viewpoints, value all student
contributions and make this known, use a range of questioning techniques which open up
discussion rather than trying to get to a quick right answer, recognize that some students may
not feel comfortable sharing, explore ways of dealing with this such as using think, pair,
share activities and explore ways to ensure that all students get an opportunity to speak.

What are some ways to develop lifelong- learners?

We can keep encouraging lifelong learning habits in our classrooms by taking these
pathways as both teachers and parents. First, be a  model of inspiration because kids are
always watching and imitating us. By showing that you are always learning, students will
realize that it continues throughout adulthood and is an unending journey of personal growth
and development. Second, each positive self-talk, the skill of positive self-talk lives on long
after students have left your classroom. Encouraging lifelong learning involves remaining
positive about the journey, and with this focus we can turn negative into empowering ones. It
comes down to choices—what we choose to think, say, and feel. And lastly,
remember learning does not stop after school, most kids think that learning stops at summer
vacation. We teachers are guilty of furthering this idea when we celebrate the end of school
with children. 

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.

I believe a teacher is the most powerful of role models. I am ever aware of the
awesome obligation I have to “walk my talk” with my students. If I ask them to live their
values and beliefs, I must do the same. I expect the best of myself and others, therefore, I
usually get the best. I try to treat all people with dignity and respect, and I expect my
students to do so also.
 A good teacher cannot begin or continue to inspire learning without being a
learner. The good teacher must constantly learn what is new in the discipline. In fact,
the good teacher often helps to create new knowledge. To live this belief, I must
continuously examine my teaching methods and find new ones. To remain connected to
my students, their lives, and the schools in which they will practice their professions, I
must be a student of society and the constantly changing worlds in which students live.
I eagerly and willingly learn from my students as they learn with me.

6. Vision Sharing (write your vision and share your thoughts about it to your co-
teacher)
How do you see your students 10 years from now?
I see my students 10 years from now, a successful professional though not all of them
will pursue professional degree but still looking forward that they will be landed on a job that
can help them grow and motivate to work, and most specially a life that what makes them
happy at all.

What strategies do you intend to apply a learner-centered philosophy to ensure the attainment
of your vision?

My strategies I must intended in achieving the learner-centered philosophy is by

focusing on the needs of my students, teachers are able to assist and teach students
within the classroom ensuring a higher level of student success and place more
emphasis on the individuality of students and helping them to realize their potential.

8. Concept Mapping. Using the terms written inside the box, label the
following schema appropriately to come up with a Concept Map showcasing the
DepEd Operational Priorities.

Mandate

Vision
Mission
Learners

Startegic Core
Values
Direction
9. Realigning of Personal Vision to DepEd’s Mandate, VMV and Strategic
Directions 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 organizational principles, make
necessary revisions, polish, and finalize it.
My personal vision in DepED Vision Re-aligned personal with
teaching DepED Vision
My vision is that students will We dream of Filipinos  Teachers
obtain the necessary skills to who passionately love their  Students
be successful in the physical, country  Teaching and non-
mental, and social aspects of and whose values and teaching personnel
their lives. Students will be competencies
able to effectively use the enable them to realize their
skills acquired to help identify full potential
and vehemently pursue any and contribute meaningfully
objectives in a practical to building the nation.
manner. As a learner-centered public
institution,
the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its
stakeholders.

10.Vision Attainment

Vision Statement Quality education for all which will produce

learners who can contribute to nation building.

Cite Strategies on how to successfully attain Quality service with commitment to aligned
your desired vision. my classroom goals and objectives with the
DepEd Vision and my vision,
How is it relevant to the DepEd Mandate, Following our DepEd Mandate, in anchored
VMV and Strategic Directions? with the VMV, we can produce learners who
are civic minded citizens.

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?

It helped me respect individual differences of my student’s especially in their

interests, abilities, and experiences.

 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?

It clarifies my mission as a teacher. Letting my students be active and

responsible participants in their own way of learning. To let strengthen my motivation
to the students, help promote better communication with other learners, build student-
teacher relationship and promotes active learning.

3. What is the impact of the Department Mandate, VMV and Strategic Directions in your
vocation as a teacher? How can your understanding of DepEd’s Mandate and VMV
provide impact to your work as a teacher?

As a teacher, it helped me realized how important my purpose in building the

nation, promoting quality education, and producing students who wellequipped with
lifelong-learning skills. Thus, it renews the passion inside me to become an aspiring
committed teacher.

4. What are your personal beliefs and values that are aligned with the DepEd’s VMV?
I believe that everyone is entitled to have quality education and that we should
produce students who possess the core values of DepEd.

5. How can you contribute to improve quality and relevance in education?

I can contribute by improving the quality of education by being reminded of my

vision so that I can always align everything that I do inside the class.

H. Post-Test

Tell whether the following statements are relating to:

• DepEd’s Mandate
• Vision
• Mission
• Core Value
• Strategic Direction

Write the letter on the space provided before each number.

Core Value 1. Engage oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities.

Vision__ 2. DepEd, a learner-centered institution, continuously improves itself to better
serve its stakeholders.
Strategic Direction 3. Modernize educational management and governance.
DepEd’s Mandate 4. DepEd formulates, implements, and coordinates policies,
plans,
programs, and projects.
Mission 5. Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
 DepEd’s Mandate 6. Supervises all elementary, secondary education institutions
including
Alternative Learning System.
DepEd’s Mandate 7. Make education accessible to all.
Core Value 8. Abides by the rules of the school, community and country.
Mission 9. Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating
environment.
Strategic Direction 10. Improve quality and relevance of education.
II. SESSION 2: DEPED ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE AND SCHOOL PROCESS
A. Desired Learning Outcomes

Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher

Domain 7: Community Linkages and Professional Engagement
Strand: School Policies and Procedures
BTI: 6.4.1 PTI: 6.4.2
Know and understand school policies and Comply with and implement school policies
procedures to foster harmonious and procedures consistently to foster
relationship with the wider school harmonious relationships with learners,
community parents, and other stakeholders.

B. Objectives

a. Know and understand the DepEd organizational structure;

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;
c. Show proofs of compliance to school policies and procedures intended to foster harmonious
relationship with learners, parents, and other stakeholders.

CENTRAL OFFICE

SECRETARY

UNDERSECRETARY

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

BUREAU DIRECTOR

CHIEF EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

CHIEF REGIONAL DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR

EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER V

LEGAL OFFICER V

ACCOUNTANT III
 DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT

ASSISTANT SCHOOLS
DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

DISTRICTSUPERVISIOR

EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE V

LEGAL OFFICER IV
E. Key Concept

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.”

Governance of basic education begins at the national level. It is at the regions,

divisions, schools, and learning centers—also known as field offices—where the policies
and principles for the governance of basic education are translated into programs,
projects, and services developed, adapted, and offered to fit local needs.
What are the purposes and objectives of this Act?

The purposes and objectives of this Act are:

 To provide the framework for the governance of basic education which shall set the general
directions for educational policies and standards and establish authority, accountability, and
responsibility for achieving higher learning outcomes;

 To define roles and responsibilities of, and provide resources to, the field offices which shall
implement educational programs, projects, and services in communities they serve;

 To make schools and learning centers the most important vehicle for the teaching and learning of
national values and for developing in the Filipino learners love of country and pride in its rich
heritage;

 To ensure that schools and learning centers receive the kind of focused attention they deserve
and that educational programs, projects, and services take into account the interests of all members
of the community;

 To enable the schools and learning centers to reflect the values of the community by allowing
teachers/learning facilitators and other staff to have the flexibility to serve the needs of the
learners;

 To encourage local initiatives for the improvement of schools and learning

centers and to provide the means by which these improvements may be achieved and sustained;

and  To establish schools and learning centers as facilities where schoolchildren are able to learn

a range of core competencies prescribed for elementary and high school education programs or

where the out-of-school youth and adult learners are provided alternative learning programs and

receive accreditation for at least the equivalent of a high school education.

What is the DepEd Rationalization Program?

DepEd was restructured to a function-based structure with the necessary staffing

requirement through its Rationalization Plan, which was approved by the Department of Budget

and Management (DBM) on November 15, 2013 under Executive Order No. 366 (EO 366, s.

2004). The EO seeks to fulfil the purposes of focusing government efforts and resources on its

vital/core service; improve the quality and efficiency of government services delivery by

eliminating/minimizing overlaps and duplication, and improve agency performance through the

rationalization of service delivery and support; and providing options and incentives for

government employees who may be affected by the rationalization of the functions and agencies
 The goals are as follows:

a. Have a more efficient and effective central office that focuses on policymaking,
standards-setting and overall leadership of the department;

b. Have a reengineered regional office that focuses on localization of policies, quality

assurance and on being the technical support hub of its divisions; and

c. Have a reengineered division office that focuses on field leadership and supervision to
better support our schools in delivering our education services to the learners.

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)
F. Activities and Assessment Activity 1.

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 on exercising such.

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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?
To protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality basic education and to
make such education accessible to all by providing all Filipino children a free and
compulsory education in the elementary level and free education in the high school
level. Such education shall also include alternative learning systems for out-of-
school youth and adult learners. It shall be the goal of basic education to provide
them with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become caring, self- reliant,
productive and patriotic citizens.
2. Why do think that RA 9155 states that, “The school shall be the heart of the formal
education system?” Cite specific conditions.

Because, schoolchildren are able to learn a range of core competencies

prescribed for elementary and high school education programs or where the out-of-
school youth and adult learners are provided alternative learning programs and
receive accreditation for at least the equivalent of a high school education.

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.
4. 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.
 Allows diversity of learners
 Supports VAWC
 Supports alternative learning modalities for both school and non-school
youth
 Adhered the use of MTB-MLE
 Enhancing Professional Growth of teachers
 Enhancing the total development of learner
 Learner-centered Institution
 School Friendly Environment
 Safe and Secure
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

 Master Teacher  Contact her for her
availability
 Submit the papers
 Wait for a constructive
feedback or compliments
regarding to your work/

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

Process to be followed
Office/ People to Contact
 Former School Paper advisers  Contact her for her
availability
 Ask her about the
responsibilities of being school
paper adviser for proper
guidance
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

 Grade Head  Contact his/her for their
 Co-Teacher (class advisers) availability
 Ask them about the
responsibilities of being class
advisers
 Ask the Grade head on what
are the reports needed.

Situation 4: You would like to find a good exposure trip or immersion for your
Elementary students.

Office/ People to Contact Process to be followed

 Division Office (for  Write a letter about the said
permission) plan
 School head  Take to them (parents) about
 Parents proposed trip.
 Grade Head

Situation 5: Your students have failing grades. You want to provide proper academic
guidance.

Office/ People to Contact Process to be followed

 School Head  Write a letter addressing to
 Guidance Councilor parents about the matter
 Parents  Book an appointment for both
parties for availability

Situation 6 : You would like to know your salary, deductions and benefits.

Office/ People to Contact Process to be followed

 Payroll in-charge  Write a letter addressing to
parents about the matter
 Book an appointment for both
parties for availability
Situation 7: You are a science teacher and your laboratory equipment are inadequate
or need repair

Office/ People to Contact Process to be followed

 School Head  Contact his/her for their
 Science Coordinator availability
 School supply-in-charge  Ask them about the matter

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

 School Head  Ask for availability of both
 Subject teachers parties
 Grade head  Talk about the matter and
 Guidance councilor explain why the said student
got failing grade and
intervention for scaffolding
support

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

 School Head  Make a propose plan / project
 Grade Head design to be presented to the
 Co-teacher admin and teachers
 Talk about it and wait for
constructive feedback about
the plan

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

suspended

Office/ People to Contact Process to be followed

 School Head  Ask them about the matter
 Grade Head
 Local Government Unit
Activity 5. Answer the following:
1. What processes were identified to be employed?
To be not just independent enough on what you know, you must consult your
heads or even the admins for proper guidance.
2. Are there processes not identified but should be followed? What are these, if any?
Post-Test none
3. Who are the personnel and other individuals, or groups identified to be involved in this
1. Each box at the left column contains positions at the central, regional, and
case?
The personnel and individual, or groups that are involved were, the
schools division offices of DepEd. Arrange the positions from highest to lowest
superintendent, school head, grade head, school guidance counselor, co-teacher, parents
and based on your knowledge. Write your answers on space provided.
other stakeholders.
4. Are there other people who should be included in addressing the situation? If so, who
else? Why?
It depends upon the situation and the activity.
Activity 7. Make a plan of action out of the following situations.

1. The school’s 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.
Always follow the protocols and rules, even a simple act can help in maintaining
quality education programs, thus, allow myself to receive constructive criticism towards
my performance for me to grow professionally.
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?
By supporting school projects and activities, thus, maintain good communication
and relationship towards the stakeholders and the community, because we need them for
the betterment of the school and the community.

G. 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?
The importance of knowing the DepEd organization structure and school
processes in the performance of my duties as a teacher is that it will help me to do my
work easier. It will also do me a favor if I know where to go if I needed assistance.

2. Why should a teacher know who to approach in addressing concerns related to his or her
duties?
It is important to know who to approach in addressing concerns related to my
duties as a teacher for it helps me to do my functions and responsibilities effectively
and efficiently.
2. 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.

III. SESSION 3: TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
AND AS A VOCATION
A. Desired Learning Outcomes

Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher

Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development
Strand: Philosophy of Teaching
BTI 7.2.1 PTI 7.2.2
Adopt practices that uphold the dignity
Demonstrate behaviors that uphold the
of teaching as a profession by exhibiting
dignity of teaching as a profession by
qualities such as caring attitude, respect,
exhibiting qualities such as caring
and integrity.
attitude, respect, and integrity

B. Objectives

a. Describe and synthesize teaching as a profession and as a vocation;

b. Evaluate yourself vis-a-vis professional characteristics of teachers;
c. Show behaviors that uphold the dignity of teaching as a profession d. by exhibiting qualities such as
caring attitude, respect, and integrity
C. 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: Teaching is a noble profession as well as a vocation that calls to the

heart of an individual.

Justification: Teaching is not just a profession, but also a passion. One cannot
become a teacher without being totally committed to this vocation.

b. Phrase 2: The teacher plays a vital role in the lives of the learners, hence they are
called heroes of the new generations.

Justification: Teachers do not just simply impart knowledge, but they are a big
part of the learners’ success in life.

c. Phrase 3: They touch lives and influence others—making a big difference to the
lives of the learners.

Justification: Teachers serve as catalysts of change which can transform lives.

 D. Key Concept

1. A profession is an occupation that involves specialized training and formal qualification. To be a

professional teacher, one has to satisfy the following requisites by the Professional Regulatory
Commission (PRC):

a. Must have passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

b. Must be a member of the Philippine Public School Teachers’ Association (PPSTA), then
known as National Organization of Professional Teachers (NOPT) and earlier known as the Philippine
Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE).

c. Must continuously grow in the profession by attending or participating in professional

development activities like seminars, workshops, conferences and other activities for the enhancement of
skills and knowledge. Today, this requirement is mandated by Republic Act no. 10912, an Act
Mandating the Continuing Professional Development Program for All Regulated Professions, creating
the Continuing Professional Development Council. You can also read Resolution No. 11, Series of 2017
which contains the Operational Guidelines in the Implementation of RA 10912. Please read RA No.
10912 and Resolution No. 11, Series of 2017 in the Appendices.

d. Must abide by the code of ethics for the profession.

2. Why is Teaching a Vocation?

A vocation is a calling to and from the heart of an individual. A profession can be a

vocation as well but can also be a choice made from different criteria. A vocation cannot be
denied; it burns in the heart and soul of a person and cannot be quenched until it is answered,
whereas a profession can be chosen based on family demands, income, status, or location. A
teacher who practices teaching as his or her vocation responds to the strong feeling, or calling for
service just like the historic biblical figures.

According to Butisingh (2007) teaching is more than a noble profession. The teacher is
the most important person in any civilization, as on him depends on the molding of the nation.
There are not many born teachers but there are those who love teaching and there are those who
enter it as an occupation.

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.
 3. What are the Qualities of a Professional Teacher?
A professional teacher must have a deep understanding of the theoretical knowledge about
learning and human behavior. “The best indicator of successful teaching is learning. Learning is a
human behavior. Theoretical knowledge about learning and human behavior is a strong foundation
that should serve to guide your actions as a teacher. Newly hired teachers like you often find it
difficult to internalize, translate and apply theoretical knowledge you learned in college to the solution
of practical problems. You should use your knowledge of teaching and learning theories to interpret
situations and solve problems that you meet in the classroom events. Your dilemma as a new
professional teacher is not that the theories you have learned are not workable but that they are
difficult to interpret in order to solve practical problems.”
A professional teacher demonstrates attitudes that foster learning and genuine human
relationship. “Attitudes have a direct effect on the professional teachers’ behavior. The major
categories of attitudes that affect teacher behavior are
(a) teacher’s attitudes toward himself/herself;
(b) teacher’s attitudes toward children;
(c) teacher’s attitudes toward peers, superiors, and parents; and
(d) teacher’s attitudes toward the subject.” Your attitude toward yourself 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. Your attitude toward children 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. Your attitude toward peers, superiors, and parents 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.
 Your attitude toward the subject matter A teachers’ attitude is caught by the students. If you
show enthusiasm, interest, and excitement in your teaching, then the students will be motivated to
learn. But if you show an “I don’t care attitude” then the same feeling will be demonstrated by the
students. A positive attitude is necessary in teaching. You have to be passionate about what to teach in
order to become an efficient and effective teacher. A professional teacher must have a mastery of the
subject matter.
“A professional teacher must have a good command of subject matter. This means mastery of
the subject matter content and the judicious selection of the learning resources to be used to teach the
subject matter. Curricular content must be appropriate to the objectives and the educational level of the
learners. It is, therefore, necessary that the professional teacher must have a thorough understanding of
the school curriculum, its content, learning experiences and the evaluation of the learning outcomes.”
“As a professional teacher, you must be able to choose the appropriate teaching methodology or
pedagogy for your subject matter. Professional teachers should be able to translate the content
knowledge into forms and levels that meet the abilities and needs of the learners.
You should be a teacher who gives clear and pertinent examples, makes analogies,

demonstrations and explanations that transform the subject matter into bits of knowledge that your

students can understand. Jerome Bruner believes that there is no subject matter which is difficult to

learn. It is the method that the teacher uses that makes the subject matter easy or difficult to learn.” 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.”
E. Activities and Assessment Activity 1.

Answer the following:

1. What is a profession?

A profession is an occupation founded upon specialized educational training, the

purpose of which is to supply disinterested objective counsel and service to others, for a

direct and definite compensation, wholly apart from expectation of other business gain

(Oxford Language)

2. Is teaching a profession? Why?

Teaching as a profession has become a huge concern in our society. I would think all

parents would want their children to be taught by a professional. However, teaching as a

profession is the question that remains to be answered clearly. The academic society needs

to spell out a sense of professionalism in order to ease this concern. “Unlike other

professions where you make ‘machines’ work, this profession allows one to deal with the

most complex phenomena on earth. Ranging from most studious to most mischievous

students, the teachers need to maintain a balanced attitude and approach in transforming

them to mature individuals” (Kishore, 2000, paragraph 4). Professionalization of the

teaching workforce is a major concern that needs to be addressed because it is a field of

significant knowledge. 

3. What are the requisites by the PRC one should satisfy before he/she becomes a

professional?

Must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 to 21 years old and of good moral character.

2. Must be a Graduate or a Holder of a Degree from a school, college or university duly

recognized by the government.

4. What are the qualities of a professional teacher?

Teacher must be fountain of knowledge, skillful, understanding, open-minded,

flexible, caring, and so many other qualities.

5. What is a vocation?

A vocation is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they

are suited, trained, or qualified. (Oxford Language)
6. How is vocation different from profession?

A vocation is generally a job that requires a particular set of skills acquired through
experience or through training but not necessarily dependent on a college degree.
Profession requires training and qualification whereas vocation is the innate ability in an
individual towards a particular occupation

7. When can teaching be a vocation?

We consider teaching a vocation because of the dedication that one exerts to provide

quality learning atmosphere to their students. A teacher spends most of his or her
time teaching inside and outside the four walls of the classroom

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

The ability to develop relationships with their students, patient, caring, and kind
personality, knowledge of learners, dedication to teaching, and engaging students in learning.

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

The dedication that one exerts to provide quality learning atmosphere to their students.
A teacher spends most of his or her time teaching inside and outside the four walls of the
classroom

10.Write how you manifest the first quality of a professional teacher.

 The ability to develop relationships with their students. The most frequent

response is that a great teacher develops relationships with students. ...
 Patient, caring, and kind personality. ...
 Knowledge of learners. ...
 Dedication to teaching. ...
 Engaging students in learning.

11.Write the attitude you have that foster learning and genuine human relationship.

A genuine caring and kindness of the teacher, a willingness to share the responsibility

involved in a classroom, a sincere sensitivity to the students' diversity, a motivation to provide

meaningful learning experiences for all students, and an enthusiasm. Attitude is

very important when you are a teacher. It affects your students in many ways and can shape

their learning experience. As a teacher, I will sometimes experience stress that carries all the

way home. Rather than dwelling on this, find positive ways to eliminate your stress.
12.What attitude do you need to improve?

Time management, because I do have also ancillary works so I need to have my time

table, so that I can work effectively and teach proficiently.

13.Write what you do to manifest mastery of subject matter? What do you need to improve?

I need to improve myself first, because my students are diverse I must have a lot of

idea so that I can cater them and teach them as to their intellectual capacity.

14.What are the effective teaching strategies that you use to facilitate student learning? Write

them down and share these to your partner.

There’s lot of teaching strategies I used in my class, but the most used was

experiential, discovery and constructivism, because I want my class to be learner-centered

environment, so that they can learn and love the learnings they’ve experience in the class.

15.What are some of your personal beliefs, insights, and habits that help you do your work

well?

Being multitasker is good but as long as it is not tolerated and abused.

Understanding and being an opened book, because I learned a lot especially I ask

questions to my colleagues.

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?

Mr. Manalo appreciate and enhances their skills according to their will and

experiences. He let his students enhances more their skills and love it the way that they were

group and appreciate one another.

 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?

Miss Bravo must engage her students in the teaching and learning process. She can

have individual or group activities (discovery or inquiry) so that the students can learn not just

in the book itself but also to their peer and or the environment she/he had.

F. Reflection

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

fairness, integrity, good communicator, commitment towards work, love of country, honesty,

professionalism, service- oriented, and competent. However, I need to improve my qualities

when my schedule is conflict, because I do have also ancillary works, so I must have the time

management so that I can teach well and do my work.

G. Post-Test
Resolve the issue. Is teaching more of a vocation or more of a profession?
For me it is both a vocation and a profession because, I believed I am called to teach so

that I can inspire other, not just my family but also former and future students, also profession

because as a teacher I am compensated well but I teach more that my compensation because I

believed that when you teach whole-heartedly, students remember you no just a teacher but a

second parent to them.

IV. SESSION 4: PHILIPPINE
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR
TEACHERS (PPST)

Desired Learning Outcome

 Proficient Teacher
Highly Proficient
Distinguished

1. In what career stage are you now as a teacher?

Beginning Teacher

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

Distinguished Teacher

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

stage?

First, enroll myself into Master’s Degree program, next by God grace proceed to

Doctoral Degree program lastly, engage myself into school based-researched so that I can

help not just my school but also the division/ department for the betterment of the education.
Answer the questions that follow.

1. What are the different career stages of teachers?

Beginning Teachers, Proficient Teachers., Highly Proficiently Teacher and

Distinguished Teachers,

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

Engage into professional courses, thus, enroll myself to masters and doctoral

degree courses so that I can move forward with knowledge but still humble.

3. Is it possible for a beginning teacher to stay in 1 career stage for 5–10 years? Why or

why not?

No, because the teachers are making effort to uplift his/her self and the

department also is also supportive and goal-oriented they provided lots of seminars and

webinars to the teachers so that they can learn and enhance their teaching.
 C. What I Learned
What are the seven domains of the PPST? Discuss each domain briefly based on your
own understanding.

Domains Brief Discussion

Domain 1. As a teacher, we need to demonstrate knowledge of content within and
Content Knowledge and across the curriculum and demonstrate understanding in our subject
Pedagogy matter to deliver quality education towards our students.
Domain 2. We need to give our learner a safe and motivating environment that is
Learning Environment conducive for learning.
Domain 3. Learners inside a classroom are very well-diverse.
Diversity of Learners That is why as a teacher, we need to engage them in a differentiated and
varied activities to cater their multiple intelligences.
Domain 4. Curriculum The teacher plans and implements the curriculum mandated by the
and Planning DepED together with his/her co-teachers, school head, parents and other
school’s stakeholders.
Domain 5. Assessment As a teacher we need to assess our learners in different ways, which is
and Reporting why we assess and evaluate them through their written works,
performance task and periodical examination. We must also report
learners’ progress to their parents and guardians every end of the quarter
for them to know the progress, development and performance of their
child in their classes.
Domain 6. Community As a teacher in the community, we need to establish good rapport
Linkages and towards our stakeholders. We need to uphold professional ethics,
Professional accountability and transparency to promote professional and harmonious
relationships with the students, parents, school faculty and staffs, and
Engagement
other stakeholders. .
Domain 7. As teacher, it is one of our responsibility to continue striving for
Personal Growth and excellence, that is why teachers today are encourage to take up graduate
Professional school education like Masteral and Doctorate and by attending seminars,
workshops and training for our persona growth and most especially for
Development
our Professional Development.

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

The domain is the highest of the three categories. Every domain is made up of several

strands, each of which is made up of different indicators that are more precise.

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

To ensure high-quality education, we must establish teacher standards. To encourage

teachers to aspire for personal and professional advancement in order to achieve excellence.

3. As a beginning teacher, which do you consider as the most important among the
seven domains? Justify your stand.
Domain 1 of the PPST, which is content awareness and pedagogy, is the most
significant to me among the other domains because a teacher must have a strong
grasp of the subjects he or she is teaching in order to effectively deliver his or her
lesson Every student is sent to school by their parents with the expectation that they
will learn valuable lessons and knowledge. All will fall into place if a teacher is well-
versed in both material awareness and pedagogy.
 C. 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 which of the indicators can you
confidently
D. say you
What are doing?
I Realize

Read
1. Which of thoroughly Domain
the indicators 3 Diversity
are you NOT doing of yet?
Learners particularly the three indicators in the
beginning and proficient teachers. AnswerNone so far. that follow.
the questions

1. What teaching practices do you think are responsive to the call of the indicators in
2. What do you notice about the indicators from beginning to proficient teacher?
Domain 3 to addressthat
I noticed diversity of learners?
the indicators are getting more complex as it progresses towards
the next level (Beginning to Proficient Teachers).
I believe it is due to the fact that teachers used to be so subject-focused. While
there may be some group activities and other tactics, they are all united, which may not be
appropriate for other learners with different interests and needs.

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

To make learning more meaningful, I should always make sure to use differentiated
practices in my classroom and take into account my students' strengths, limitations,
desires, interests, and even genders.
E. 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?

As a beginning teacher, I can do the following;

Manage learning programs and have strategies that promote learning based on the
D. Read theneeds
learning of my teaching
following students practices. With all honesty, choose your answer by ticking
(/) the boxI that
havecorresponds
a strong understanding of subjects/areas in which they are trained in terms of
to your answer.

content knowledge and pedagogy.

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

Professional Development Goal

Areas for Recommended Time Persons
Strengths
Improvement Development/Intervention frame Involved
Shows skill Demonstrates
in the content
positive use knowledge and Attend seminars and Teachers,
of ICT to its application June-
trainings in PRIMALS and School head,
facilitate the within and /or March
Teaching – across CRITICAL CONTENT EPS
Learning curriculum
Process teaching areas

C. 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.
 V. SESSION 5: CAREER PATH WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Desired Learning Outcome

Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher
Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development Strand:
Professional Development Goals
BTI 7.5.1 PTI 7.5.2

Show motivation to realize professional Set professional development goals

development goals based on the PPST. based on the PPST.

A. Objectives
a. Determine the career stages based on the PPST
b. Assess the personal teaching practices based on the PPST
c. Prepare a road map to serve as the career path in the DepEd journey of a beginning
teacher.

B. 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.

B1. Seeks advice from experienced colleagues to consolidate their teaching

practice.

B2. Manages learning programs and have strategies that promote learning
based on the learning needs of their students.

B3. Has a strong understanding of the subjects/areas in which they are trained in
terms of content knowledge and pedagogy.

B4. Possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support the
teaching and learning process.

P5. Is professionally independent in the application of skills vital to the teaching

and learning process.

HP6. Provides focused teaching programs that meet curriculum and assessment
requirements.

HP7. Displays skills in planning, implementing, and managing learning programs.

D8. Actively engages in collaborative learning with the professional community

and other stakeholders for mutual growth and advancement.

B9. Continually seeks to develop their professional knowledge and practice by

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

HP10. Consistently displays a high level of performance in their teaching practice.

D11. Manifests an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the teaching and

learning process.
 D12. Has high education-focused situation cognition, are more adept in problem
solving and optimize opportunities gained from experience.

D13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best
practices.

HP14. Exhibits exceptional capacity to improve their own teaching practice and that
of others.

D15. Recognized as leaders in education, contributors to the profession,

and initiators of collaborations and partnerships.

C. Glossary of Terms

Term Definition
rated the aspirants of required experiences with at least descriptive
Previous
rating of very satisfactory (VS) for the three previous school years
Performance
(SYs).
Outstanding the meritorious achievements, innovations, and research attained
Accomplishments and produced by the aspirants.
the educational degree of the aspirants relative to job description for
Education
aspired position specified in the qualification standards.
Learning and the attended trainings, developed innovations, attained recognitions,
Development and implemented research.
Interview process that captures potential performance of the aspirants through
(Behavioral past experiences.
Event)
process that focuses on improving the competencies of personnel in
Professional
line with their mandated roles and responsibilities in order for them
Development
to achieve expected standards (MPPD 2010).
personalized individual learning pathway gearing toward personal
Professional
and professional growth.
Growth
(professionalgrowth.sweetwaterschools.org.)
Career Pathing process to chart a course for progress on career laterally
• have gained the qualifications recognized for entry into the
teaching profession
• have a strong understanding of the subjects/areas in which they
are trained in terms of content knowledge and pedagogy
Beginning • possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support
Teachers the teaching and learning process
• manage learning programs and have strategies that promote
learning based on the learning needs of their students
• seek advice from experienced colleagues to consolidate their
teaching practice
 D12. Has high education-focused situation cognition, are more adept in problem
solving and optimize opportunities gained from experience.

D13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best
practices.

HP14. Exhibits exceptional capacity to improve their own teaching practice and that
of others.

D15. Recognized as leaders in education, contributors to the profession,

and initiators of collaborations and partnerships.

D. Glossary of Terms

Term Definition
rated the aspirants of required experiences with at least descriptive
Previous
rating of very satisfactory (VS) for the three previous school years
Performance
(SYs).
Outstanding the meritorious achievements, innovations, and research attained
Accomplishments and produced by the aspirants.
the educational degree of the aspirants relative to job description for
Education
aspired position specified in the qualification standards.
Learning and the attended trainings, developed innovations, attained recognitions,
Development and implemented research.
Interview process that captures potential performance of the aspirants through
(Behavioral past experiences.
Event)
process that focuses on improving the competencies of personnel in
Professional
line with their mandated roles and responsibilities in order for them
Development
to achieve expected standards (MPPD 2010).
personalized individual learning pathway gearing toward personal
Professional
and professional growth.
Growth
(professionalgrowth.sweetwaterschools.org.)
Career Pathing process to chart a course for progress on career laterally
• have gained the qualifications recognized for entry into the
teaching profession
• have a strong understanding of the subjects/areas in which they
are trained in terms of content knowledge and pedagogy
Beginning • possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support
Teachers the teaching and learning process
• manage learning programs and have strategies that promote
learning based on the learning needs of their students
• seek advice from experienced colleagues to consolidate their
teaching practice
 • professionally independent in the application of skills vital to the
teaching and learning process
• provide focused teaching programs that meet curriculum and
assessment requirements
• display skills in planning, implementing, and managing learning
Proficient
programs
Teachers
• actively engage in collaborative learning with the professional
community and other stakeholders for mutual growth and
advancement
• are reflective practitioners who continually consolidate the
knowledge, skills and practices of Career Stage 1 teachers
• display a high level of performance in their teaching practice
Highly Proficient • manifest an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the
Teachers teaching and learning process
• have high education-focused situation cognition, are more
Term Definition
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 learning and practice potential of their colleagues
• continually seek to develop their professional knowledge and
practice by
• reflecting on their own needs, and those of their colleagues and
students
• embody the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best
practices
• exhibit exceptional capacity to improve their own teaching practice
and that of others
• recognized as leaders in education, contributors to the profession
Distinguished and initiators of collaborations and partnerships
Teachers • create lifelong impact in the lives of colleagues, students and others
• consistently seek professional advancement and relevance in pursuit
of teaching quality and excellence
• exhibit commitment to inspire the education community and
stakeholders for the improvement of education provision in the
Philippines

E. Key Concepts

1. Creating a career path is an essential component of your lifelong career toward

developmental growth of your profession as teacher.

2. Career pathing requires the teacher to take an honest look at their career goals, skills,
needed knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics requiring a plan to obtain
what is necessary to carry out the career path.

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.

4. Recognizing and reflecting on these stages provides teachers lateral movement,

transfers, promotion in rank and positions, and rewards and recognitions.
 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.

6. Coaching and mentoring assistance from the more experienced teachers, master
teachers, department heads, school heads, education program supervisors, and other
experts in the field will help and guide in coursing your paths.

7. The entry level of a newly-hired teacher is Teacher I regardless of experience. A

teacher may be promoted to Teacher II or Teacher III depending on the units earned
in their master’s degree and other qualifications for promotion. A Teacher III may opt
to be a Master Teacher (MT) or a Head Teacher (HT) depending on the degree that
the teacher has earned. An MT or HT may opt to take the principal’s test and become
school head if he or she successfully passes the said test. In some cases, principals
and teachers who have the qualifications may apply directly to the division office,
regional office, or even at the central office.

F. Activities and Assessment

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

POSITION RANK
Teacher T-I T-II T-III
Master Teacher MT-I MT-II MT-III MT-IV
Head Teacher HT-I HT-II HT-III HT-IV HT-V HT-VI
School Head P-I P-II P-III P-IV

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

Teacher I teachers who wished to be promoted to Teachers II will apply for the
position vacancy. All teacher candidates will be evaluated by the Personnel Selection
Board/Committee using the criteria as indicated for specific positions and assign points
for the sub-items under a particular criterion.

A teacher II candidate must have at least 3 years of teaching experience under the
DepEd agency. He/she must have 18 units of Post-Graduate Education. Additional
qualifications include Performance, Outstanding Accomplishment, Psycho-social
attributes, Potential and Trainings.

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

A teacher MT or HT candidate must have at least 3 years of teaching experience

under the DepEd agency. He/she must have 18 units of Post-Graduate Education.
Additional qualifications include Performance, Outstanding Accomplishment, Psycho-
social attributes, Potential and Trainings.

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?
No. It is not possible for a newly-hired teacher to become a Master Teacher or
Head Teacher with only just a year of service in DepEd for the reason that a teacher must
render at least 3 years of teaching under DepEd.
And also, he/she must apply for Teacher II first, then Teacher III and so on, until
he/she can finally apply for the position vacancy to become a Master Teacher or a Head
Teacher. Unless he/she is a Senior High School Teacher, for he/she can apply for the
Master Teacher or Head Teacher position after 3 years of service.
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/ Salary
Education Experience Training Eligibility
Title Grade
At least 18
3 years of None RA 1080
Teacher II SG-12 professional units in
service required (Teacher)
Education
Bachelor of
Elementary
Education (BEEd) or 3 years of None RA 1080
Teacher III SG-13
Bachelor’s Degree service required (Teacher)
plus 18 professional
units in Education
3 years of
Master Full-fledged Masters None RA 1080
SG-18 relevant
Teacher I Graduate required (Teacher)
experience
Position/ Salary
Education Experience Training Eligibility
Title Grade
3 years
BEEd/BSE or its
teaching
equivalent or 8 hours of
Head experience RA 1080
SG-14 Bachelors degree relevant
Teacher I and TIC or (Teacher)
with 18 professional training.
OIC for at least
education units.
a year.
Must
passed
the
MT I for at
National
least 2 years;
Qualifying
or MT II for at
Examinati
least a year; or
Bachelors degree in on for
HT for at least
Elementary or Principals
a year; or TIC
Bachelor’s Degree 8 hours of (NQEP)
for at least 2
Principal I SG-19 with 18 professional relevant and
years; or T-III
education units. training completed
for at least 3
the Basic
years; or T-II
degree in Training
for at least 4
Course
years; or T-I
for School
for at least 5
Heads as
years.
certified
by the
NEAP.
 5 years
cumulative
Public Master’s Degree in Republic
experience in 16 hours of
Schools Education or other Act No.
SG-22 instructional relevant
District relevant Master’s 1080/PBE
supervision training
Supervisor Degree T
and school
management
Master’s Degree in
2 years as
Education or other Republic
Education Principal/Head 8 hours of
relevant Master’s Act No.
Program SG-22 / relevant
Degree with Specific 1080/PBE
Supervisor Master training
Area of T
Teacher
Specialization

B. 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?

For myself, if I were to be Teacher A, I would prefer to be a Master Teacher I. I

understand that both positions have excellent opportunities, but as a Master Teacher, I will
always be able to teach students in a classroom, which is extremely important to me
because that is why I chose my career in the first place. Being a Master Teacher also helps
me to share my knowledge and experience with others.

C. 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?

To be an effective instructor, I've found that it takes a lot of hard work, effort, and
commitment. It made me understand how important it is for me to go above and beyond
to develop my teaching talent and skills. Professional development, I've discovered, is a
vital component that all of us teachers must accept in order to reach our full potential.
I've also learned that personal growth and professional development are inextricably
linked because every step forward and achievement we made as a professional uplifted us
as individuals.
 2. How does professional development affect your teaching performance?

Professional development is an essential part of becoming a teacher if you want to

keep providing high-quality education to your students. Since I place a high value on
professional growth, I went above and beyond to try to become a more successful and
productive teacher to my students and to achieve my professional and personal goals.

I'm grateful for all of the seminars, workshops, and trainings I've attended, as well
as the units I've received in post-graduate education, which have enabled me to grow as
an individual and a professional. These factors have assisted me in being a more
successful and productive instructor for my students.

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

Why or why not?

Yes, indeed. Professional development programs are something I'll certainly

suggest to my coworkers. Professional growth, as I stated in the previous questions, is an
important part of every teacher's life. While it is never a simple job, the joy and pride it
gives to ourselves, our loved ones, and, most importantly, our students is sufficient
motivation to keep going.

As a teacher who is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree, I am familiar with

the struggles and difficulties faced by a teacher who juggles teaching for five days, being a
student on the weekends, and spending time with family and friends.

However, on a more optimistic note, pursuing this career direction allows me to

further motivate myself and develop my time management skills by multitasking and
managing my schedules and activities in order to align all aspects of my life.
It is never an easy path to take. It's never happened before. There was no such
thing as a quick fix for success. To get to the top, you must put in a lot of effort,
commitment, and perseverance. All of the insights, skills, and experiences I've gained on
my journey through Professional Development will be put to good use once I've passed
them on to my students and colleagues.

With all of this in mind, I already have the feeling that all of my challenges and
hardships will be worthwhile in the end.

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

Road map includes all

One or more Road map includes all required
Required required element includes all required elements as
is missing from
Elements required elements and well as a few
the road map.
elements. one additional
additional
element.
elements.

Each event is
The road map Some events are Each event is illustrated with a
Map
lacks illustrations illustrated with an illustrated with an detailed and
Illustrations for life events image or symbol. image or symbol. creative image or
symbol.
The road map The road map
The road map
The road map presentation presentation
Presentation presentation
lacks neatness, demonstrates demonstrates
and demonstrates
creativity, and some neatness, excellent
Creativity neatness, effort,
effort. effort, and neatness, effort,
and creativity,
creativity, and creativity,

A. 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.

B1. Seeks advice from experienced colleagues to consolidate their teaching

practice.

B2. Manages learning programs and have strategies that promote learning
based on the learning needs of their students.

B3. Has a strong understanding of the subjects/areas in which they are trained
in terms of content knowledge and pedagogy.

B4. Possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and values that support the
teaching and learning process.

P5. Is professionally independent in the application of skills vital to the teaching

and learning process.
 P6. Provides focused teaching programs that meet curriculum and assessment
requirements.

P7. Displays skills in planning, implementing, and managing learning programs.

P8. Actively engages in collaborative learning with the professional community

and other stakeholders for mutual growth and advancement.

HP9. Continually seeks to develop their professional knowledge and practice by

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

HP10. Consistently displays a high level of performance in their teaching practice.

HP11. Manifests an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the teaching and

learning process.

HP12. Has high education-focused situation cognition, are more adept in problem
solving and optimize opportunities gained from experience.

D13. Embodies the highest standard for teaching grounded in global best
practices.

D14. Exhibits exceptional capacity to improve their own teaching practice and that
of others.

D15. Recognized as leaders in education, contributors to the profession

and initiators of collaborations and partnerships.
 VI. SESSION 6: MAGNA CARTA FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

Desired Learning Outcome

Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher

Domain 6: Community Linkages and Professional Engagement
Strand: Professional Ethics

PTI 6.3.2
BTI 6.3.1 Regularly review personal teaching
Be aware of existing laws and regulations practices using existing laws and
that apply to the teaching profession. regulations that apply to the teaching
profession.

A. Objectives
a. Demonstrate awareness on the Magna Carta of Public School Teachers in Basic
Education and your professional rights, opportunities, benefits, and responsibilities.
b. Reflect on the personal teaching practice in relation to the relevant provisions of the
Magna Carta.
c. Write a commitment on how you will perform your rights and responsibilities guided by
the Magna Carta

B. 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 the Republic Act No. 4670 or known as the “Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers”.
2. All persons engaged in classroom teaching in any level of instruction whether full or part
time basis are called teacher/s.
3. In DepEd, 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 Section 19 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 Section 22. Medical
Examination and Treatment.
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 professional units in Education.
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 Republic Act 7836.
8. The actual number of hours of classroom teaching in a day that a teacher needs to
render is 6 hours.
9. Study leave and indefinite leave are kinds of entitled leaves given to a teacher under the
V. Leave and Retirement Benefits of the Magna Carta.
10. The section on Sec. 27. Freedom to Organize of the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers allows the teacher to establish and join organizations to further and defend
their interests.
 C. 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.
My journey in landing this job as a Public School Teacher was really a big leap of faith
for me, honestly speaking. I took a huge risk that time, instilling the thought “if it’s meant for
me, it will be for me” in my mind. I know it was a pretty courageous and sort of bold since I
was already working in a reputable institution and the pay was pretty much the same.

I was graduated in 2019 and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers the year
after. I did not gain any teaching experience at that moment. Ever since my mother and
family/ relatives who are all licensed teacher and already employed in DepEd testified a
number of great things while working for the Department of Education. They persuade me to
apply but I was hesitant because I thought I am empty handed that time because I am a fresh
graduate with no experiences at all and that I think I was really pursuing my passion.
While I was preparing my pertinent papers, I was kind of convinced that my papers
can back me up. I mean I have built myself quite ready and acceptable qualification-wise
even lots of struggle I face still I pursue and push through the limit.
I went through all the process prescribed by the selection committee but what stood
out for me was the interview process. I was very nervous and delighted at the same time
because I was faced with many professional teachers that I look up to Ma’am Ferido, Sir
Sanggalang; my evaluators, Ma’am Esnardo and Sir Acebedo . I was intimated but it was in a
good way. Their questions were sort of far-fetched for me because I do not have a fresh
experience but I guess what made ace it was my belief in sticking out to my principles and
philosophies in teaching.
Lo and behold, I was included in the registry of qualified applicants. Then, I received a
phone call from my school principal asking me if I would accept a teaching post in Magugpo
Pilot Central Elementary School, my dearest alma mater. Without batting of an eyelash, I said
yes. And the rest is history.
 1. 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.
We use a handkerchief to clean away our sweat and tears. Throughout the course of
my application, I faced many challenges and hardships. Not only in terms of the recruiting
process, but also in terms of my personal life.

I recall crying a lot during those unforgettable days, mostly because my system had
already been suffocated by self-doubt and anxiety. But I was and will always be grateful to
my entire family for never failing to cheer me up when I was at my lowest. After I came home
crying because I felt like I had fucked up my I my mother gave me positive words to make me
feel better. She handled me a handkerchief to wipe my tears while telling me I still have lots
of ways to bounce back.

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.

Agree. As a teacher, it is our duty and responsibility to deliver quality education to our
learners. And in order to do that, we should think and do lots of teaching strategies
appropriate to the level of our learners to make most teaching effective and meaningful.

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

teachers to render exemplary performance.
Though I believe that teachers deserve to have a salary increase from all the
hardwork and efforts a teacher exerts to perform well on his/her duty on the daily basis, I
also believe that it is part of our duties and responsibilities to render exemplary performance
in our chosen field. That’s why teachers are encouraged to take Post-Graduate Education
and Doctorate, attend various seminars & trainings, and join competitions for their personal
growth and professional development.
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.
Agree. It would really bring positive reinforcement to the students if a teacher has a
good mastery to his/her subject, performs effective classroom management and teaching
strategies, and making the whole teaching experience fun and meaningful together with
his/her learners. Learners will do better in their studies because they really understand their
lessons from all the efforts the teacher has done.
 1. 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
6. If a teacher 15%, Specialized
is married to one who isTraining Skills 10%,
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to teach in the same school. Skills 15%.
Disagree. As stated in the R.A Agree.
No. 4670 The Magna Carta for Public school
Teachers Article II Section 11. “Married Teachers – Whenever possible, the proper
2. No teacher may be transferred without his or her consent. Should there be an urgent
authorities shall take all steps to enable married couples, both of whom are public school
need or demand for transfer, the school superintendent must notify the teacher
beforehand
teachers, to and state the reasons.
be employed in the same locality”.
As stated in the R.A No. 4670 The Magna Carta for Public school Teachers Article
4. written notice, a time to access evidence, to make a defense, a time for preparation and
appeal.
II Section 6. “Consent for Transfer – Transportation Expenses – Except for cause and as
Disagree.
herein otherwise As stated
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Activity 3. Direction: Challenge yourself by justifying your answer to uphold the integrity and
professionalconsidered
duties of adeductible”.
teacher.

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of their regular physical and mental health. Government must ensure that
teachers will not be left stressed and burnt out from all of their work loads and ancillary
services for sometimes these things are the main causes of depression and sickness.
 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?
Yes, I agree. Society does not discriminate against teachers based on their color,
faith, gender, or other personal characteristics and preferences. I assume that a teacher's
personal choices, actions, and desires will not be kept against him or her as long as he or
she fulfills his or her obligation and responsibility as a teacher at all times.

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 that 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?
Though it is extremely difficult for me as a teacher who worked extremely hard to be
included in the RQA, there are occasions when things and conditions are simply beyond
our control. Perhaps because of the DepEd's Localization policy/law, the teacher next to
my rank was selected by the appointing authority because he/she was a resident of that
particular school's neighborhood.

According to RA 8190, “An Act Granting Priorities to the Residents of the Barangay,
Municipality, or City Where the School is Located in the Appointment and Assignment of
Public School Teachers”, qualified teachers who are residents of that locality will be the
first priorities for hiring and appointment.

I would really be sadden about the decision but I know that it was the right decision,
what I’m going to do is to accept the news and look forward for the next possibilities and
opportunities.

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?
Despite the fact that the Department of Education (DepEd) offers instruction that is
used and practiced by all public school teachers, as well as those who teach in private
schools, there are still challenges and difficulties that teachers face, making the entire
teaching process complicated and demanding.

One problem I've personally experienced is the length of time allotted for each lesson
and subject. Every topic was given a specific number of days to deliver and teach to the
students, so we all know that certain students have always struggled in the classroom or
that some aspects of the topic are difficult to understand right away. As a result of this
ongoing problem, I am unable to t follow the time frame provided by the Curriculum Guide.
 D. 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 always practice the things stated in the Professional

Code of Ethics for Teachers at all times. I should always remember that I am not only

helping my students to learn their academic subjects, but I also teach valuable life lessons

that’s why I promise that I will set myself as a positive example for them. I commit myself for

lifelong learning not only for my personal and professional growth but most importantly to

deliver quality education for the welfare of my learners for I believe that they are the ones

who matters most. I promised that I will always continually develop my time-management

and organization skills to be more productive in doing my duties and responsibilities as a

teacher. I promise that I will do my very best to become a Distinguished Teacher in the

future.

E. 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 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670 THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS.
2. All persons engaged in classroom teaching in any level of instruction whether full or
part time basis are called TEACHER/S.
3. In the Hiring Guidelines for Teaching Position in DepEd, 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 ARTICLE III
SECTION 18 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 ARTICLE IV SECTION 22.
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 professional units in Education.
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 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670 THE MAGNA CARTA
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
8. The actual number of hours of classroom teaching in a day that a teacher needs to
render is SIX HOURS.
9. Study leave and indefinite leave are kinds of entitled leaves given to a teacher under
the ARTICLE V of the Magna Carta.
10. The section on ARTICLE VI SECTION 28 of the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers allows the teacher to establish and join organizations to further and defend their
 VII. SESSION 7: CODE OF ETHIC

Desired Learning Outcome

Beginning Teacher Proficient Teacher

Domain 6: Community Linkages and Professional Engagement

Strand: Professional Ethics

BTI 6.3.1 PTI 6.3.2

Be aware of existing laws and regulations Regularly review personal teaching
that apply to the teaching profession, and practices using existing laws and
regulations that apply to the teaching
be familiar with the responsibilities profession and the responsibilities
specified in the Code of Ethics for specified in the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers. Professional Teachers
Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development

Strand: Dignity of Teaching as a Profession

BTI 7.2.2 PTI 7.2.2

Demonstrate behaviors that uphold the Demonstrate behaviors that uphold the
dignity of teaching as a profession by dignity of teaching as a profession by
exhibiting qualities such as caring exhibiting qualities such as caring attitude,
attitude, respect, and integrity respect and integrity

A. Objectives
a. Demonstrate understanding of the key provisions of the code of ethics and become
familiar with the responsibilities of a professional teacher.
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.

B. 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

C. Activities and Assessments

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

Self-Reflection
I realized that …
Teacher as role model
As a teacher, I am set as a positive example not only for my students but to the whole society.
In line with this responsibility, I should always be more careful with my actions and words not
just inside the school but in every place wherever I am. I should act and behave accordingly
and always practice what was stated in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
Teacher’s personality
As a teacher and public servant, I should always have a positive and pleasing personality to
build good relationship with my students, parents, co-teachers and school head, stakeholders
and to the whole community.
I should always practice respect and professionalism at all times.
Teacher’s social adjustment
As a teacher, It doesn’t mean that I am prohibited to do things that brings enjoyment to me as
a person, but as long as I should be very mindful towards my actions most especially outside
the school. I am set as a role model of the society, therefore I should always act accordingly.
Teacher’s professional growth and development
As a teacher, it is mandatory for us to engage ourselves in activities which uplift us to grow as
a person and as a professional. That’s why it is one of my responsibilities to commit myself to
lifelong learning. I can achieve this goal by attending seminars and trainings that will hone my
teaching skills and by taking up post-graduate education to continually enhanced my
knowledge and learning.
Teacher’s accountability
As a teacher, I am accountable for my students’ learning, progress and most importantly their
safety inside the classroom. That’s why it is very important for me to always practice fairness in
handling my students and avoid favoritism.
I should always make sure that my classroom is free from hazardous things to ensure a safe
and conducive learning environment.
 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 Is Mr. Baguio right in his action?

Provision statement
Code of Ethics (Explain based on the provision of the article)
Yes, Mr. Baguio did the right thing. As a
ARTICLE IX: The A teacher shall hear teacher, one of our duties is to accommodate
Teacher and The parents’ complaints with and take immediate actions in every concerns
Parents Section 3 sympathy and and issues encountered by our learners.
understanding, and shall He did the right thing by listening to the
discourage unfair guardian with sympathy and most especially by
criticism. referring the guardian to the concerned teacher
to address the issue right away.

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 Is Mr. Maya right in his action?

Provision statement
Code of Ethics (Explain based on the provision of the article)
Every teacher is an
intellectual leader in the
ARTICLE III: The community, especially
Teacher and The in the barangay, and Yes, as teacher, we should always extend our
Community Section shall welcome the help and services for the betterment of the
6 opportunity to provide community every time it’s needed. By doing so,
such leadership when Mr. Maya doesn’t only given opportunity to
needed, to extend show his skills but he builds positive and
counseling services, as healthy relationship towards the whole
appropriate, and to community.
actively be involved in
matters affecting the
welfare of the people
 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?

Is Mrs. San Jose correct in his action?

Article in the
Provision statement (Explain based on the provision of the
Code of Ethics
article)
Every teacher shall participate
in the continuing professional
education (CPE) program of Yes, it is alright because first, she asked
the Professional Regulation for a proper permission informing the
ARTICLE IV: The Commission, and shall pursue principal about her concern.
Teacher and The
such other studies as will Second, as a teacher, it is also our duty to
Profession Section
3 improve his efficiency, enhance continually develop ourselves
the prestige of the profession, professionally, and one way of achieving
and strengthen his competitive, that is by taking up a master’s degree
virtues and productivity in order education.
to be nationally and
intentionally competitive.

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 Is Mrs. Amores right in her action?

Provision statement
Code of Ethics (Explain based on the provision of the article)
ARTICLE VIII: No. What Mrs. Amores have done is a direct
Under no circumstance
The Teacher misconduct to the Code of Ethics. As a
shall a teacher be
and The teacher, we should always practice fairness
prejudiced nor discriminator
Learner at all times especially in dealing the grades
against any learner
Section 3 and achievements of our learners.
 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 Is Mr. Reyes correct in his action?

Provision statement
Code of Ethics (Explain based on the provision of the article)
Every teacher shall
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continuing professional
education (CPE)
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Professional Regulation
responsibility to engage ourselves to lifelong
Commission, and shall
ARTICLE IV: The learning. What Mr. Reyes are doing was not
pursue such other
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studies as will improve
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ask assistance?
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