Ed 201
Ed 201
7836
- Implies one who possesses the skill
competence/expertise (2 elements)
- Conforms to the technical or ethical
standards of a profession
Definition of Professionalism:
- Professionals are individuals excelling in their careers, adhering to high standards, and observing
a code of ethics.
- Professionalism extends across various fields, including education, IT, military, and arts.
Preamble:
- Teachers are licensed professionals with moral values and professional competence.
- They strictly adhere to ethical and moral principles in their practice.
Disciplinary Action:
- Violations of the Code can result in disciplinary actions such as revocation or suspension of
teaching license, reprimand, or permit cancellation.
Effectivity:
- Approval by the Professional Regulation Commission.
- Takes effect 60 days after publication in the official Gazette or any newspaper of general
circulation.
Overall:
- RA 7836 establishes the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, defining professionalism,
teacher responsibilities, disciplinary actions, and its effectivity.
What is edcom 1991?
- The Education Act of 1991 in the Philippines, officially known as Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local
Government Code of 1991. It decentralizes the governance of basic education by giving local governments
more autonomy and responsibility in managing their respective education systems.
What is edcom 2?
- The Congressional Commission on Education, is a commission established in the Philippines in 2000. It is
tasked with reviewing and proposing reforms to the country's education system. EDCOM 2 aims to address
various issues and challenges in Philippine education, such as access, quality, relevance, and governance.
Problems in educational system - Our educational system faces multifaceted challenges including
inadequate access and equity, marked by disparities in educational opportunities based on socio-economic
status, geographic location, and gender; a persistent quality gap exacerbated by outdated curricula and
unevenly trained teachers; insufficient infrastructure and resources hindering effective teaching and
learning; high dropout rates and low student retention due to socio-economic factors and lack of support;
and governance issues such as bureaucratic inefficiencies and inconsistent policies inhibiting meaningful
reforms and improvements.
What provision contributes to ensure that teachers fielded are quality teachers
- One provision that contributes to ensuring that teachers fielded are quality teachers is the requirement for
licensure examination. Presidential Decree No. 7836, also known as the Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994, mandates that individuals must pass the licensure examination for
teachers administered by the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) under the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) to be eligible to practice teaching as a profession in the Philippines