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COURSE
The DepEd Teacher
1
in collaboration with

Philippine National
Research Center for Teacher Quality
Course 1: The DepEd Teacher
Introduction

W
ELCOME to the Department of Education! We are pleased to
have you as a member of the family. We invite you to take time to
read through the Department of Education (DepEd) Teacher Induction
Program (TIP)
courses.

This course will help you align your personal philosophy of teaching with the
DepEd’s vision, mission, core values, mandate and strategic directions. It
will also give you a glimpse of what a teacher’s school year is like, and help
you become more accustomed to the daily life of a DepEd teacher. It
introduces you to the guidelines, processes, and standardized forms to help
you easily adjust to your new work environment.

In your first year, you may expect excitement, curiosity, apprehension, and
even doubts. This section of the TIP is crafted to support and bolster your
first year of teaching experiences in the public-school system. We will
explore the school year at a glance and observe how the principles in this
module may affect your day-to-day activities.

Intended Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you should be able to:
 1. adopt practices that uphold the dignity of teaching as a profession by
exhibiting qualities aligned with the Department of Education’s vision,
mission, and core values (7.2.2)

2. establish safe and secure learning environments through the

implementation of DepEd and school policies, guidelines and
procedures on the preparation, start, and daily management of classes
(2.1.2)

3. manage learner behavior constructively by applying positive and non-

violent discipline (2.6.2)

Course Outline
Module 1: Becoming a DepEd Teacher

Module 2: Gearing up for the School

Year

Module 3: Creating an Engaging Physical and Virtual

Learning Environment

Estimated Time Required: 8 hours

Portfolio Output: Pledge of Commitment and Writing Task (with
Reflection)
Module 1 – Becoming a DepEd Teacher
 Intended Module Learning Outcomes
Required Resources
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• DepEd Order (No. 36, s. 2013)on Our Department
1. demonstrate understanding of the DepEd’s of Education Vision, Mission and Core Values
mandate, vision, mission, core values and strategic (DepEd VMV).
directions; and

2. adopt practices that uphold the dignity of teaching

as a profession by exhibiting qualities such as
caring attitude, respect, and integrity aligned with
the DepEd’s vision, mission, and core values (7.1.2,
7.2.2)

Module Outline
Session 1 – DepEd’s Mandate

Session 2 - Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Session 3 - Strategic Directions

Session 4 – The Philippine

Professional Standards for Teachers

Estimated Time required: 1 hour

Required Tasks
• Reflection survey

• Self-reflective activities

• Scenario and case study analysis

• Document reading

• Pledge of Commitment (Portfolio Output)

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Preliminary Activity
Please complete the survey below. This activity will help you reflect on
your current understanding of the different aspects in the Department
of Education. How familiar are you with the following? Check the
appropriate box that corresponds to your answer.

Slightly
Key Topics Very familiar Familiar Not familiar
familiar

DepEd’s Mandate √

Vision √

Mission √

Core Values √

Strategic Directions √
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 Session 1 – The DepEd’s Mandate a. promote quality education?

The DepEd’s Mandate

The Department of Education (DepEd) was established
through the Education Decree of 1863 as the Superior
As a newly hired teacher in DepEd for 11
Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman.
The Education agency underwent many reorganization months, promoting and ensuring a quality
efforts in the 20th century in order to better define its
purpose vis-à-vis the changing administrations and education to be catered to our learners is an
charters. The present-day Department of Education was utmost priority. The Department of Education
eventually mandated through Republic Act No. 9155,
otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education conducted several researches and
Act of 2001, which establishes the mandate of this
agency. reorganizations to formulate programs and
policies that will be relevant may it be in formal
DepEd formulates, implements, and coordinates
policies, plans, programs, and projects in the areas and non-formal basic education amidst these
of formal and non-formal basic education. It
fast-changing times. Having said that, it is a
supervises all elementary and secondary education
institutions, including alternative learning systems, challenge for us, new teachers, to maximize our
both public and private; and provides for the
time and efforts in realizing the DepEd’s
establishment and maintenance of a complete,
adequate, and integrated system of basic education mandate. We were trained back when we were
relevant to the goals of national development.
still taking up our degrees that those approaches
Required Task 1: Reflection Questions and theories are not perennial. Thus, to provide a
Reflect on the DepEd’s mandate and respond to quality education, we have to adapt to the
the questions below. You may respond in 2-5 environment and formulate our own strategies as
sentences for each.
we always encounter diverse learners,
As a newly hired teacher in DepEd, what can
you contribute to: possessing distinct traits, multiple intelligences
and may come from different generations.

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b. uphold equity in education? c. respond to the needs of the learners?

A sense of belongingness should always I believe, a healthy environment is a result

be felt by our learners as he or she enters the of an openness to communicate and a
four walls of the classroom in a way that he or willingness to listen. As a teacher in the early
she feels the eagerness to come to school every grades, I have observed that key stage 1 learners
single day. Learners come from different are more open to talk of what they feel and think
backgrounds bearing different experiences. As a so I should always be prepared to have the
teacher, I should always see to it that the subject immediate response whenever they express
matter to be discussed will be relatable and themselves for them to feel that what they feel
relevant to each one of them. A simple and think is acknowledged and validated.
compliment for doing great in class, treating them Teaching diverse learners require critical thinking
fairly and involving them in formulating rules and on how to facilitate learning therefore, teachers
regulations in the classroom should always be should not stop learning through attending
considered as we are a child-friendly school. trainings and listening to different classroom
Moreover, appropriateness is the key in planning situations for us to be able to have the
out the lesson in a way that the learners can capabilities that whatever situations we are in, we
easily understand the instructional materials, can immediately grasp solutions.
relate their experiences to the lesson and be able
to apply it eventually in their daily lives.

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 Session 2: Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Preliminary Activity:
As a new public-school teacher, what are your visions for yourself, for your class, and your school community?

MY VISION BOARD
SELF CLASS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
My vision as a new public school A learner-centered class where they A community that cooperates and
teacher is providing quality education, feel safe, nurtured and loved. stakeholders are united as they are the
honing the skills and capabilities of Interactive activities are implemented major factor of the learners’ context as
children and helping them discover and respect is manifested. they learn.
their full potentials to be developed and
eventually contribute to the nation’s
progress.

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Key Topic 1: DepEd’s Vision Scenario 1:
Teacher Johanna is a Grade 7 teacher at Jacobo Z.
Gonzales Memorial National High school. She encourages
her learners to demonstrate their love of country through
practicing acts of kindness inside and outside the school
Vision premises. Provide at least two ways of integrating this in
her lessons. You may respond in 3-5 sentences.
We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
Learners may be diverse but patriotism
and whose values and should always make them unified. A love for
our country should be integrated to our lessons
competencies
as often as possible. Teacher Johanna may
enable them to realize their full potential use simulation on Araling Panlipunan class and

and contribute meaningfully to building the nation. ESP in which during the activity, the class must
show patriotism in their spiels. In Filipino
As a learner-centered public institution, subjects, teacher Johanna may implement
the Department of Education “Filipino speaking only” that they must use the
national language for the entire class period in
continuously improves itself
order for the class to reflect and value the
to better serve its stakeholders. nation and have pride for being a Filipino.

Required Task 1: Application

Let’s see how you would apply the DepEd’s vision in

responding to the following school scenarios. Write your
answer on the space provided.

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Scenario 2:
One of the Grade 9 advisory students of Teacher Andrew
is showing interest in joining scouting. However, the
student is very shy and timid. In what ways can Teacher Key Topic 2: DepEd’s Mission
Andrew help his learners to gain confidence and
participate in scouting? You may respond in 3-5
sentences.

Mission
Teacher Andrew should provide sample
situations wherein the student could at least To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to
quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic
gain confidence (example : Students shy and
education where:
timid before but they overcome it during the
Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe,
scouting program. The benefits that he could and motivating environment.
gain from joining could be one of the factors as
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every
well) Through this, the learner might develop learner.
more interest and would try to join the scouts. Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution,
Teacher Andres himself shall be able to show ensure an enabling and supportive environment for
effective learning to happen.
his unending support so that the student would
be able to know that there is someone who he Family, community, and other stakeholders are
actively engaged and share responsibility for developing
could trust to and would help him through the life-long learners.
process until he would gain his full confidence
and trust to himself.

Required Task 2: Application

Let’s see how you would apply the DepEd’s mission in
responding to the following school scenarios. Write your
answer on the space provided.
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Scenario 1: Key Topic 3: The DepEd Core Values
Teacher Helga is a Grade 1 teacher at Biñan Elementary
School. She is teaching Science. She wants to make
sure that she can provide a child-friendly, gender-
sensitive, safe, and motivating environment in her class.
What should she do to achieve this? You may respond in Core Values
3-5 sentences.
In promoting “One DepEd,” the official DepEd core
values adapted the national motto as stated in the
Children in this generation require Republic Act No. 8491 (otherwise known as the Flag and
much effort in planning out the lessons for the Heraldic Code of the Philippines). The core values are
enumerated as such:
day since they are more active and have
greater demands in terms of the instructional
materials being used since they are already Maka-Diyos
been exposed to technology. As
Maka-tao
aforementioned, Teacher Helga may use of the
technology in creating child friendly, gender- Makakalikasan
sensitive, safe and motivating environment in
her class through creating interactive activities
Makabansa
that can stimulate all the learners’ interests and
at the same time, an environment where they As an example on how we can interpret these, the
DepEd core values have been elaborated further by the
would feel secured by ensuring that all of them
Division of Baguio City by translating the core values to
are loved and appreciated. behavioral statements with indicators.

The Baguio City Division Memorandum could be

accessed through this link: http://depedpines.com/wp-
content/ uploads/2016/03/Division-Memorandum-No35-
S.2016- DepEd-CORE-Values-Indicators-Concrete-
Manifestation. pdf
Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers11
 Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
1. Engages oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities

2. Respects sacred places

Expresses one’s spiritual belief while
respecting the spiritual beliefs of others 3. Respects religious beliefs of others

4. Demonstrates curiosity and willingness

to learn about other ways to express spiritual life

1. Tells the truth

2. Returns borrowed things in good condition

Maka-Diyos
3. Demonstrates intellectual honesty

Shows adherence to ethical principles by 4. Expects honesty from others

upholding truth
5. Aspires to be fair and kind to all

6. Identifies personal biases

7. Recognizes and respects one’s

feelings and those of others

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Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
1. Shows respect for all

2. Waits for one’s turn

3. Takes good care of borrowed things

4. Views mistakes as learning opportunities

Is sensitive to individual, social, and cultural
differences 5. Upholds and respects the dignity and
equality of all including those with
special needs

6. Volunteers to assist others in times of need

7. Recognizes and respects people from

different economic, social, and cultural
Maka-tao backgrounds

1. Cooperates during activities

2. Recognizes and accepts the

contribution of others toward a goal

3. Considers diverse views

Demonstrates contributions toward solidarity
4. Communicates respectfully

5. Accepts defeat and celebrates others’ success

6. Enables others to succeed

7. Speaks out against and prevents bullying

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 Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
1. Shows a caring attitude toward the environment

2. Practices waste management

Cares for the environment and utilizes 3. Conserves energy and resources
Makakalikasan resources wisely, judiciously,
and economically 4. Takes care of school materials, facilities, and
equipment

5. Keeps work area in order during and after work

6. Keeps one’s work neat and orderly

1. Identifies oneself as a Filipino

2. Respects the flag and national anthem

3. Takes pride in diverse Filipino cultural

Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; expressions, practices, and traditions
exercises the rights and responsibilities 4. Promotes the appreciation and
of a Filipino citizen enhancement of Filipino languages

5. Abides by the rules of the school, community, and

Makabansa country

6. Enables others to develop

interest and pride in being a
Filipino
1. Manages time and personal resources
efficiently and effectively
Demonstrates appropriate behavior
in carrying out activities in the 2. Perseveres to achieve goals despite
school, community, and country difficult circumstances

3. Conducts oneself appropriately in various

situations
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 Required Task 3: Application Scenario 2:
Let’s see how you would apply the DepEd Core Values The DepEd Core Values teaches us the love for God
in responding to the following school scenarios. You may (maka-Diyos), love for fellow men (maka-tao), love for
answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences. Write nature (makakalikasan), and love for country
your answer on the space provided. (makabansa). Teacher Molina inspires his Grade 2
learners to become a better version of themselves
Scenario 1: through exemplifying qualities and characters of our
national heroes. What classroom management strategies
Teacher Luis is a Grade 10 guidance counselor and a can Teacher Molina employ to encourage learners to
Values Education teacher at Arellano High School. One apply the DepEd core values in real life situations?
of his classes has a diverse religious background. One
day, two of the learners insisted that the class should The national and local heroes should always be
start with a prayer led by an assigned student. This leads
projected, and their biography and actions need to be
to a heated debate arguing about their own religious and
spiritual beliefs. How can Teacher Luis mediate and help discussed and highlighted regularly. Teacher Molina
resolve the argument? (You may refer to Department
may assign each hero for every month to be introduced
Order (No. 32, s. 2013) and Department Order (69, s.
1990)). and mounted on the Filipiniana Board. To teach the

Pursuant to the constitutional guarantee on the Deped core values to Grade 2 pupils, Teacher Molina

rights of citizens to freedom of religion, schools can use stories of heroes that requires the use of

should strive that these rights are implemented and various instructional materials and procedures. And

strengthened. It is also stated in the DO 69, s. 1990 through multimedia-instruction , the pupils can

that no students shall be allowed or permitted to understand the multi-dimensional qualities of heroes.

attend religious instructions in the class without the They will learn about the qualities and characters of our

written request or permission of his or her national heroes that can be used in their real-life

guardians. situations.

Teacher Luis should inform his students

about these mandates for them to understand the
situation. In the beginning of classes, teachers
should conduct activities that will make students
know to each other and learn about their respective
religious backgrounds and highlight the limitations
to be considered.
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 Session 3: Strategic Directions
Required Task 1: Vision Action Points
After you have filled-out your vision board from the previous session, write the corresponding action/strategic points which you
think will help you achieve your vision as a teacher:

MY VISION BOARD
SELF CLASS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
My vision as a new public school teacher is A learner-centered class where they feel A community that cooperates and stakeholders
providing quality education, honing the skills safe, nurtured and loved. Interactive activities are united as they are the major factor of the
and capabilities of children and helping them are implemented and respect is manifested. learners’ context as they learn.
discover their full potentials to be developed
and eventually contribute to the nation’s
progress.

ACTION POINTS
I will utilize appropriate teaching strategies to I will ensure that all of the learners are treated I will strengthen the school’s partnership with
the parents and other stakeholders for welfare.
develop the learners’ optimum skills and fairly and make each one of them feel a sense
of belongingness. Interactive activities should And provide a welcoming, happy , safe and
abilities, discover their hidden talents and supportive learning environment in which
be carried on for the learners to reach their
everyone is equal.
teach them to use these capabilities not just for maximum potential but of course, in carrying
themselves but for the people and the nation. out these activities, I will always remind my
learners to be respectful because it plays a
critical role when learners interact in and out
of the school premises.

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Strategic Directions
As an agency, the Department of Education sets plans
and actions to achieve its vision within a given time An example is the Strategic Directions specifically for
projected. These strategic directions are time-bound and year 2017-2022 by the administration of Sec. Leonor
are measured through strategic objectives. Magtolis- Briones.

DepEd Strategic Directions, Retrieved from: http://depedzamboangacity.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Strategic-Direction-

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers17

ZC.pptx Required Task 2: Pledge of
Commitment (Portfolio Output)
Required Task 1: Identification
Identify the DepEd Strategic Goals being addressed by
the following scenarios. Pledge of Commitment
Write your own pledge of commitment in support to
1. Expand Access to Basic Education DepEd Strategic Directions. You may write your
statements in 3-5 sentences.
2. Improve Quality and Relevance

3. Modernize Education Management and Governance I , JUVY RHEA W. VERGARA, promise to fulfill my
duties, obligations and responsibilities as a teacher by
Your school effectively implements a School-based adhering to my goals and objectives that are aligned to
Management (SBM) system that empowers your school
the DepEd’s mission and vision. I will also give
head to make decisions that respond to your school’s
immediate needs. substantial instructional delivery and be accountable for

Your Grade Level Coordinator conducts LAC sessions what I provide to my learners. I promise to make the
with all the teachers in the grade level to be education of my student as my priority and I will exert
knowledgeable about the concerns of teachers and
learners. more effort to learn how to help my student and the
educative process to improve and be more efficient to
Your school prepares alternative learning mode for all
learners. all.

The Local Government Unit (LGU) provides assistance

to the public schools through distributing TVs, tablets,
and laptops to learners and educators.

The Division Office prioritizes training on curriculum

implementation and lesson planning. They invite
curriculum experts to join the teacher training and
conferences.
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Required Task 3: Reflection
After going through this module, (DepEd Mandate,
1. In what ways has this module helped you reflect on the
Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Directions),
Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Directions of
answer the following questions. Write your responses in
the Department of Education?
3-5 sentences.

This module guide and enlighten me on applying DepEd’s mission, vision, core values,

mandate and strategic directions in my professional work. Situational scenarios help me to make my

own strategy for solving problems in the classroom / school. Teacher is one of the important people

who mold and shape the minds and hearts of the pupils. Because of this module, I realized that I

cannot provide the quality education to my pupils if I did not seek to continue my professional

development.

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers19

2. How has this module helped you clarify your vision 3. What are your personal beliefs and values that are
and motivations in serving your learners better and in aligned with the DepEd’s VMV (Vision, Mission, Core
promoting a learner-centered environment for them? Values)?

My personal beliefs that are aligned with the DepEd

Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic
vision , mission and core values is the “ We should not
Directions serves as my wake-up call to be a
judge a book by its cover” and “No one is alike, we

competitive teacher and continue my dream to change should embrace every individual’s differences “ because

the lives of my students as my top priority despite of the I realized that as a teacher, I should not judge my pupils

by just looking at them or by the mistakes they created

challenges I encountered and will encounter as a new
because, the intelligence of a child is not measured by
teacher. This serves as my guide to be a competent
it. I should give equal opportunities to all my pupils

teacher and provide learner-centered environment that when it comes to learning regardless of their attitudes or

focus on the welfare of my pupils. behaviors. And as a teacher, it is my prime duty to

change the lives of my pupils one at a time.

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 Session 4 – The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
Required Task 1: Video Viewing
Click here or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA5cD474aIU to watch the PPST explainer video (8:41 minutes)

Use the table below to take note of important information.

What I learned from watching the What else i want to know about
PPST explainer video the PPST/ concepts that need clarification

I have learned that the PPST Standards help us How can this PPST Strands can be implemented in
further to find out and develop better and more efficient and an easy way with the overlapping activities, schedules of
effective way of teaching. teachers throughout the year without causing them too much
stress or much burden.
Learning is a lifetime experience, and it is a lifetime
journey, so we should enjoy every part of it, every hardship,
consequences we faced, the more learning we have.
‘
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 NEAP is mandated to provide standards-
based professional

Key Topic 1: Introduction to the

PPST
In light of the Department of Education’s vision to
continuously improve itself to better serve its
stakeholders, the Department is committed to developing
teacher competencies that are abreast with the changing
demands and needs of K to 12 curriculum, globalization
and ASEAN integration. Hence, the Department released
DepEd Order no. 42 s. 2017 on National Adoption and
Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards
for Teachers (PPST).

The PPST:

• sets clear expectations of teachers along well-defined

career stages of professional development from
beginning to distinguished practice;

• engages teachers to embrace ongoing professional

learning for their professional development to
enhance their own teaching;

• provides a framework of uniform measures to assess

teacher performance; and

• provides a basis for building public confidence in and

support for the work of teachers.

DepEd Order no. 42, s. 2017 mandates that the PPST

“shall be used as a basis for all learning and
development programs for teachers to ensure that
teachers are properly equipped to effectively implement
the K to 12 Program. It can also be used for the
selection and promotion of teachers. All performance
appraisal for teachers shall be based on this framework”
(Section 5).

In line with the above provisions, in DepEd Order (No.

11,
s. 2019) on Implementation of the NEAP Transformation,
 in the framework:

1. Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

(Recruitment and Hiring)
development programs and courses for all DepEd Teachers, School
Heads and Supervisors. All professional development for teachers is to 2. Results-based Performance Management System
be based on the PPST. More in-depth discussions on PPST will be (RPMS) - represented in the framework by the
tackled in Course 3 of TIP. PPST- aligned tools: Classroom Observation Tool
(COT), and Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), which
are used to
Key Topic 2: The Teacher Professional gauge teacher practices and better target
Development Framework professional development and training.
In order to help teachers seamlessly adopt and embody the 3. Learning and Development (L&D) - represented
expectations in the standards, the PPST has been integrated in in the framework by the Learning Action Cells and
DepEd’s Professional Development Framework (see Figure 1). The the Targeted Professional Development and Teacher
framework shows the professional development path of teachers Training.
starting from the Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) towards their
career development in DepEd. Teachers’ professional development is 4. Rewards and Recognition (Rewards, Compensation
guided by the Human Resource (HR) systems which are represented
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Figure 1. The Teacher Professional Development Framework (Research Center for Teacher Quality 2018)
This framework shows that the PPST is not only intended to set expectations of teachers. It is also integrated into the
system, tools and processes of DepEd in order to ensure that it is seamlessly embedded in the teachers’ life. It is not an
additional requirement, but a guide towards personal and professional reflection and advancement.

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Summary

• 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.

• Based on DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2013, in order to promote “One DepEd”, the official
DepEd VMV shall be the only Vision, Mission, and Core Values adopted by all offices and
schools. As part of the Department of Education, teachers are enculturated into the DepEd
professional community in order to align professional practice to the common vision and
mission of the department.

• Republic Act No. 8491 states that our national Motto shall be “Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao,
Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.”

• As an agency, DepEd has a set of plans and actions to reach its vision. These strategic directions
are time-bound and are measured through strategic objectives.

• It is important for newly hired teachers to be familiar with and understand the DepEd’s
mandate, vision, mission, core values, and strategic directions so that they could align their
practices and professional goals with the department. This will help them better support
DepEd’s endeavors towards quality education. These could be demonstrated in how
teachers present themselves, how they respond to challenges in everyday teaching, and
how they serve as role models to their learners, inspiring them to be life-long learners and
productive citizens.

• Four career stages are articulated in the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
(PPST). Each stage is constituted by particular professional practice that defines and
locates teacher quality within a developmental continuum.
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Module 2 - Gearing • Reading and Reflections

up for the School

Year
Intended Module Learning
Outcomes
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. establish safe and secure learning environments

through the implementation of DepEd and school
policies, guidelines and procedures on the
preparation, start, and daily management of classes
(2.1.2)

2. plan and manage administrative, teaching and

learning processes through efficient lesson
planning and accomplishment of school forms; and
compliance with DepEd’s policy and guidelines on
lesson preparation (4.1.2)

3. manage learner behavior constructively by applying

positive and non-violent discipline (2.6.2)

Module Outline
Session 1 - The DepEd School Calendar

Session 2 - The School Support System

Session 3 - Pre-opening of Classes

Preparation Session 4 - Opening of Classes

Session 5 - Handling Advisory Classes

Estimated Time required: 1 hour

Required Tasks
• Personal School Calendar
Required Resources school calendar. It also provides an enclosure for the
calendar of activities for the current school year to enable
• Deped Order (No. 1, s. 1991)
schools to efficiently and effectively implement the
• Deped Order (No. 109, s. 2009) school events and school activities while being supported
by the regional office and the division office. Meanwhile,
• Deped Order (No. 43, s. 2012) the schools are allowed to observe local and national
celebrations provided that these activities are beneficial
to learners.
Session 1 –
The DepEd
School Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers25
Calendar
Key Topic 1:
The DepEd
School
Calendar
The DepEd school calendar for
each school year sets the opening
and closing day of classes. It also
prescribes the number of school
days where learners need to go to
school, inclusive of the in-service
training for teachers, parent-
teacher conferences, and a
celebration of the World Teachers’
Day. As an example, you may see
D.O. 7 s. 2020, School Calendar
and Activities for School Year
2020- 2021.

The DepEd school calendar also

follows Republic Act 11480, which
is also known as An Act to
Lengthen the School Calendar
from Two Hundred (200) Days to
Not More Than Two Hundred
Twenty (220) Class Days.

The DepEd school calendar also

provides an enclosure of
implementing guidelines on the
 Alternative delivery modes or make up classes may be recovery of missed school days and provides guidance in
undertaken to compensate for the unplanned suspension choosing appropriate modalities that can be used to fit to
of classes due to natural calamities. The President, in a rehabilitating context.3 All of these important documents
coordination with the Secretary of Education and the show that the education department is serious in living
Department of Education (DepEd), may opt to set a out its mandate to deliver continuous learning.
different date for the beginning of the school year.
When the threat of the pandemic heightened, the
Key Topic 2: Continuity of Department of Education (DepEd) temporarily
Learning (A History) suspended classes and adjusted the current school term
in an effort to save learners, teachers, and school staff
At the height of the Gulf crisis in the Middle East, DepEd from possible exposure to COVID-19. For months,
Order (No. 1, s. 1991) ordered a system of continued DepEd contemplated what to do and continued to plan
learning despite the apparent war. Its content clearly for the future. Eventually, in August Secretary Briones
specified that “the continuing education of the youth announced that classes would continue in October. The
remains the utmost priority.”1 The order also envisioned announcement came after numerous schools were
mechanisms for home-based learning, utilization of self- asking for different extensions and possible class
learning kits (both reinforcement and enrichment), and opening dates. DepEd opted to adjust classes by
application of various multimedia platforms. introducing modules and the use of online video
conferencing applications such as Zoom.
While the Gulf crisis did not escalate as it was expected,
DepEd shows that it has the contingency plan in place in DepEd also introduced its “Basic Education Learning
case a disruption of classes ensues. Moreover, our Continuity Plan” (BE-LCP) as its plan so learners are still
geographical location as a country makes us vulnerable able to continue their learning despite any ongoing
to tropical storms and volcanic eruption. These natural disasters like calamities, pandemics, etc. There are four
factors directly affect continuation of the school calendar. important aspects to the plan: communication, materials,
Hence, there is DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2012 that learning activities and assignments, and assessments.
provides a protocol for cancellation of classes according Communication involves ways of providing teaching
to PAGASA’s weather bulletin.2 Another document, whether it be answering questions, discussion of a topic,
DepEd Order no. 109. s. 2009, lays out the post-calamity relaying instructions, or anything about the course.
education set-up which gives provision for Materials include the lessons, references, and other
1 Isidro D. Carino, “Deped Order (No. 1, s. 1991) – things needed for learning activities. Learning activities
Guidelines For the Implementation of the Education Sector and assignments are activities that facilitate learning and
Contingency Plans for All Levels.” (Department of Education, come in many different forms or done through a variety of
1991), 1. methods depending on the teaching style of the teacher
2 Armin A. Luistro, “Deped Order (No. 43, s. 2012) –
Guidelines on the implementation of Executive Order No. 66 or what is specified by the lesson plan. Assessments are
(Prescribing Rules on the methods to gauge a student’s progress.
Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices
Due to Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances, and 3 Jesli A. Lapus, “Deped Order (No. 109, s. 2009) – Make-Up
Calamities).” (Department of Education, 2012), 1. Classes for Lost Schooldays.” (Department of Education, 2009), 1.

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Key Concept 3: Implementing Guidelines The DepEd School Calendar contains the guidelines that should be observed in schools
nationwide, including school programs, curricular non-classroom-based activities, and parent-
Required Task 1: Reading and Reflection teachers conferences. Some of the important dates to be observed include a general assembly,
deworming of children, career guidance, in-service training, Christmas break, standardized tests
Study the rationale of the Implementing Guidelines of the
spearheaded by Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA), summer classes, and end of school
DepEd School Calendar for the current school year. Write
year rites.
your insight on the space provided below. Limit your
response to 150 words. As a teacher who works in the Department of Education,
you are enjoined to be familiarized with the DepEd
School Calendar because it will affect school-based
calendar and your professional work within the school
year. It is important to mark the dates on your own
calendar, so that it gives you a heads up on how you plan
As a teacher, I have to follow DepEd school your activities throughout the year.

calendar because it is mandated and related to the

professional work time frame and it is my duty to follow,

observe and familiarize myself with these calendar

activities. It is also important to manage time carefully

and do other work related ahead of time to avoid delays

and cause inefficient and unproductive school work, it

also affects my professional performance.

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 Required Task 2: Personal School Calendar (Output for Portfolio)
Get a copy of the latest DepEd School Calendar. In the space below, write your personal activities, reconciling them with
the important dates set by DepEd throughout the school year.

School Year: 2022-2023

July August September October November December

Enrollment Period Brigada Eskwela World Teacher’s Girls and Boys Scouts Town’s Founding Christmas Break
RPMS Portfolio Enrollment Period Month Leyte Landing Anniversary
Opening of Classes NSED World Teacher’s Day Typhoon Haiyan
Buwan ng Wika SPG Election Anniversary
1st Quarter Portfolio
1. Engage Day
students with
SPG / SSG
Election
2. Encourage
student to
participate

28

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 January February March April May June

Resumption of PTA Fire Prevention End of Academic Checking of Forms

Classes Card Day Month Quarter 3 National Election
Mid Year Break Holy week Related Activity
Parent-Teacher Mental Health
Conference Webinars
Administration of
ELLNA, NAT 6

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Required Task 3:

Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if otherwise.

QUESTION ANSWER REMARKS

The DepEd school calendar always set the specific dates
The DepEd school calendar for each school FALSE for the opening and closing of classes to be familiarized
year does not set the specific dates for the
with the important dates all throughout the school year.
opening and closing day of classes.
Republic Act 11480, which is also known as TRUE
An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar
from Two Hundred (200) Days to Not More
Than Two Hundred Twenty (220) Class
Days.
The I n-service training is inclusive of the FALSE In service training is provided only for teachers and
number of days required for learners to be in pupils are not part of this training .
school.
The parent-teacher conference is inclusive FALSE The parent-teacher conference is exclusive of the number
of the number of days required for learners of days required for learners to be in school.
to be in school.
Alternative delivery modes or make up FALSE Make up classes are allowed to be undertaken to
classes are not allowed to be undertaken to compensate for the unplanned suspension to cope up
compensate for the unplanned suspension with the lesson.
of classes due to natural calamities.
The Basic Education Learning Continuity TRUE
Plan (BE-LCP) is a plan that aims to allow
learners to continue their learning despite
any ongoing disasters like calamities,
pandemics, etc.

Summary

• The DepEd school calendar for each school year sets the opening and closing day of classes, as well as the activities
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 throughout the school year.

• In times of class interruptions due to typhoons,

other natural calamities, or threats to safety and
health, the following DepEd Orders are the
institutional protocols for disruption-free education
and continuity of learning:

1. Deped Order (No. 1, s. 1991)

2. Deped Order (No. 109, s. 2009)

3. Deped Order (No. 43, s. 2012)

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 Session 2: The School
Support System
Key Topic 1:
Schools and Learning Centers (LCs) serve as frontline
services of the department. These are accountable for
education and learner outcomes. Consistent with the
national educational policies, plans, and standards, the
school or learning center has the following functions:

• take accountability in achieving higher

learning outcomes;

• implement the curriculum and be accountable

for higher learning outcomes;

• provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the

community;

• develop an education program and

school improvement plan;

• create an environment conducive to teaching

and learning;

• lead and manage itself and its resources; and

• establish and manage linkages with stakeholders.

There shall be a school head for all schools and LCs.

The school head, who may be assisted by an assistant
school head, shall be both an instructional leader and
administrative manager. The school head shall form a
team with the school teachers/learning facilitators for
delivery of quality educational programs, projects, and
services. A core of non- teaching staff shall handle the
school’s administrative, fiscal, and auxiliary services.

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 Fig. 4. Organizational Structure of a Large Stand-alone Senior High School

DO 19, s. 2016, Guidelines on the Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-alone and Integrated Public Senior High School (SHS)
Required Task 1: Policy Reading
Read through the DepEd Order (No. 19, s. 2016) on Guidelines on
the Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-alone
and Integrated Public Senior High School (SHS) and read the
following scenarios to identify the services provided and its function
in the schools and learning centers. Determine the teaching or the
non-teaching staff who does the service portrayed.
You may access the DepEd Orders through this link:

DepEd Order (No. 19, s. 2016): https://www.deped.gov.ph/orders/do-19-s-2016

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 Scenario Answer Feedback
A. Librarian / Librarian and LRMDS Coordinator keep the books
1. Teacher Leo creates activities to
LRMDs and teacher made activities in the library for
make sure that learners and teachers
Coordinator additional supplementary materials of the pupils.
access the place where reading
materials and learn- ing resources are
kept. He also crafts a schedule of the
classes that could visit the place. He
coordinates with the School Head for the
selection, acquisition, organization, and
maintenance of reference and reading
materials.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/

Department Head
2. Teacher Lorrine is handling a case of Guidance Coordinator/ School guidance counselor are the one responsible in
some Grade 7 learners who were caught Teacher giving guidance counselling to students. She could
cheating by their adviser. She calls the call the parents for a meeting to discuss the problem
attention of the parents and reports to and give punishment to avoid doing the mistake
them what the learners did. Since it is again.
the first incident, the learners are
reprimanded and remind- ed of the
importance of honesty and of not
cheating.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/

Department Head

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 Scenario Answer Feedback
B.Guidance Counselor Guidance counselor helps students to choose what
3. Teacher Steffi is conducting a career appropriate career track to choose on their journey. -
guid- ance and advocacy seminar to
Grade 12 learners focusing on the four
exits envi- sioned for SHS graduates—
namely, higher education,
entrepreneurship, employment, or middle-
level skills development. Afterward, she
gives them a survey to answer on what
they plan for their career development
after SHS.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/

Department Head
D. Administrative Any plan regarding with the school improvement , it
4. Mark Anthony is preparing a budget plan Officer shall be reported / recommended and approved by the
for the continuous improvement of the School Head before it can be implemented.
school for the month of August. He is
also preparing the financial report for
the month of July. Both reports are
subject to the approval of the School
Head.

a. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

b. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Administrative Officer

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 Scenario Answer Feedback
C.Property Custodian Property custodian is the one who keeps the records,
responsible for school properties, materials and or
5. Miss Rhea prepares the receipt, equipment keeping and reporting.
issuance, maintenance, and safekeeping
of supplies, materials, and equipment and
other prop- erties and facilities of the
school. She also conducts and
maintains the inventory of properties
and prepares the required reports for the
School Head’s reference.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. School Nurse

c. Property Custodian

d. Feeding Program Coordinator

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Key Topic 2:
School- based
Management
(SBM)
The School-based Management
(SBM) is an initiative of the
Department of Education to
decentralize and empower the
school communities to enable
them to actively participate in
the continuous improvement of
schools towards the
attainment of higher
pupil/student learning
outcomes. With SBM, the
school is regarded as a key
provider of education. The
SBM empowers the school’s
key officials to make informed
and localized decisions based
on their unique needs toward
improving our educational
system (DepEd Memo (No.
386, s. 2009)).
Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers37
Required Task 2: Scenario Analysis Scenario 2
To foster harmonious relationships with the wider school Teacher Mary Ann, a fellow teacher whom you consider a
community, it is important to involve learners, parents, friend, messaged you on Facebook and told you that she
and other stakeholders in identifying and resolving issues will be absent tomorrow. She asked you to substitute all
and concerns in the school community. Discuss how you her five classes. Without letting you respond, she already
can help in each scenario and involve some key sent you the learning materials for her lessons tomorrow.
personnel who can help you resolve the following However, you also have classes to attend and your
challenges. learners are expecting to deliver a performance task that
they prepared for. What are you going to do as a
Scenario 1 colleague and who should you direct her to?

Teacher Lozano, the mother of one of your advisory

students, visited you in the school because of a bullying
incident that you are not aware of. She was very angry
and disappointed about what happened because the
incident was not addressed and resolved properly. Her
daughter is still afraid and decided not to go to school
Be honest with colleagues, I will tell her that I
that day. The incident happened during Science time
because the teacher was late to enter the class. You also also have classes that I need to attend to. I will advise
had other classes to attend to and had no chance to
her to message the school head that she will be away
meet your advisory class during that time. Who should
you seek help to? for a day, and she will be needing a teacher
substitute. So the school head should be the one who
will give a possible solution and decide who will be

. I would seek the help of the School Guidance the one to substitute and available for the class.

Counselor regarding this kind of matter, to identify

what is the best way to resolve the issue together with
the parents and the pupils involved. If the problem is
not yet resolved, then it is the time to further seek
guidance and help from the School head.
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Scenario 3 Session 3 – Pre-opening of Classes Preparation
Lito, the class president of your advisory class, was
elected as the president of the Supreme Student Key Topic 1: Preparations for
Government (SSG). After three months, his subject pre- opening of classes
teachers are having trouble with his class standing
because of his frequent absences and non-submission of Now that you have familiarized yourself with the DepEd
required written and performance tasks. Lito is getting school calendar and the school support system, it is time
overwhelmed with the various school activities he to get ready with the preparations for the pre-opening
manages. What are you going to do as the adviser? of classes. Planning ahead for the opening of classes is
important so that you can efficiently and effectively
prepare for the school year. In this session, you will
determine how to get to know the school structure,
available resources/ equipment, etc. and set up the
I will explain to Lito that I do understand his role as classroom.
the President of the SSG, that he has a lot of duties Your first year of teaching in the public school system
would probably be one of the most rewarding and
and responsibilities to fulfill, but I will also remind him unforgettable experiences that you will have as a
teacher. Expect that you will have grounding
that he should not just focus on that, instead he still experiences, as well as a myriad of challenging
circumstances that will test your character. Hence, it is
has subjects that needs to be prioritized. He should at important that before you prepare your classroom and
your lesson, you also need to prepare yourself physically,
least learn to manage and balance his duties as well mentally, and emotionally.

as his academic subjects / learning to avoid conflicts. You can do journal writing to reflect on your teaching
practice. This will help you make wiser decisions as you
I will advise him to create his daily time plan so that deal with your situations inside the classroom. In this
way, it will help you reflect objectively when untoward
he can fulfill both his duties without risking his incidents happen. Whenever you make mistakes or
failures, you need to be patient with yourself. Bear in
academic subjects. mind that your school head or head teacher considers
that you are a new teacher in the school and will
definitely give you the kind of understanding that you
need.

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers39

 Key Topic 2: Getting to Know 4. Get acquainted with safety concerns in the school.
In every school, there is a unit designated for
the School Structure, Available Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).
Resources/Equipment, etc. You have to know the safety procedures for
emergencies, like when disasters occur during the
As a new teacher, you must familiarize yourself with your school year. You may need to know where the fire
work environment. It doesn’t only mean knowing the exit is or where to lead learners when an
fastest way to get to your school, but it also entails your earthquake occurs.
knowledge in and out of the school. Below are general
tips in getting to know your school to start with your 5. Know the proper decorum in submitting paper
professional journey as a public school teacher. works or turning in reports.
1. As a faculty member, you are expected to know the 6. Your breaktime schedule also matters, so early on
different offices and units in your school, as well as you may already take different options for spending
the designated teachers who run each office. You your breaktime. Bear in mind that teachers, both
also need to know the school’s tailored Teachers’ seasoned and new, have their own way of utilizing
Handbook, which contains the rules, regulations, their break time. While most teachers use it for
expectations, and all other necessary information eating, some teachers use it for rest, reflection,
that you need to know about your job in your new checking learners’ outputs, doing paper works, or
school. Make sure that you read it thoroughly and speaking with colleagues. Whatever you choose,
understand everything because you are expected make sure that you will be able to use your time
to observe all of them as you work. well and respect how other teachers use theirs.
2. The provisions written on the handbook are not the Before you set up your room, you have to check the
only ones that are being observed in the school. As available resources. In each school, the principals
you work every day, you will begin to recognize allocate funds for supplies such as cleaning materials,
casual rules and principles that the school follows. instructional materials, and other paraphernalia that may
Be able to notice them. Hence, gather as much be used in preparing the classroom at the beginning of
information as you can before the beginning and the school year. Should there be missing or insufficient
during the first few weeks of the school year. supplies or if damages are found, you must immediately
report it to the principal.
3. Know your school organizational chart. Introduce
yourself to your fellow teachers when you have an
opportunity. It is known to everyone that you are a
“newbie”, and probably you are shy to get along
with your new colleagues; but you have to
overcome the anxiety so that you can establish
rapport with your fellow teachers.

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Required Task 1:
List down the different departments/offices/units in your school, and
write the corresponding people or personnel in-charge.

Department/Office/Unit Personnel In-Charge

School Head JUBELLE G. CAIDOY

Clinic JEANUELA S. JUNTILA

DRRM JUVY RHEA W. VERGARA

ICT JEANUELA S. JUNTILA

Property Custodian JUVY RHEA W. VERGARA

LIS/EMIS JEANUELA S. JUNTILA

SBM JOHN CARLO YRUMA

Brigada Eskwela JOHN CARLO YRUMA

SMEA JUVY RHEA W. VERGARA

Disbursing Officer ROLANDO P. JUNTILA JR

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers41

Key Topic 3: Setting up the Summary
classroom • Preparing for the pre-opening of classes is
important so that you will be able to accomplish
In setting up your classroom, you need to think about
your job effectively and reduce the possible stress
how to arrange a learning environment that is conducive
because of lack of preparation.
and friendly. Take some time to imagine how the learners
would be sitting and how the classroom would appear • It is important that before you prepare your
when the learners finally arrive on the first day. Make classroom and your lesson, you also need to
sure that the image that you create is student-centered; prepare yourself physically, mentally, and
that means, the floor plan or layout actually allows emotionally.
convenient movement for teaching and learning.
Examine the room and look around and find the things • Learning your way around your new work environment
that you can still utilize. Some classrooms already have – your school assignment would allow you to work
bulletin boards, cabinets, boxes for cleaning materials, efficiently within your designated workstation and
etc. You may decide if you will keep them or find a place the DepEd system
where it can be kept. Be reminded that whatever you use
in your classroom are recorded in an inventory of
physical equipment in the classroom, and it is usually
submitted during the beginning of the school year. Make
sure that you consider up to the smallest fixture in your
classroom.

When you arrange the chairs in your classroom, consider

the different types that you learned in college such as
traditional rows, rows of desks facing each other,
horseshoe arrangement, clustered seating arrangement,
fishbowl design, and so on. Your seating arrangement
may probably be adopted by other subject teachers.
Make sure that this arrangement is efficient and flexible.
Probably, you may consider a more stable arraignment to
aid you in familiarizing your new learners. Above all, free
your classroom from hazards that may disrupt learning or
may cause harm to your learners.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to adjust

to the new measures of the “new normal” to ensure that
everyone stays safe. Physical classrooms have applied
the social distancing rule to the setup of the chairs in the
classroom and have also opted to schedule frequent
classroom disinfections. Some classrooms have moved
online to platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet.
42 The Teacher Induction Program - Course 1
Session 4 – Opening of Classes A Guide for the First Day of Classes
Key Topic 1: What to do on the A. Welcome
First Day of Classes • State your name.
First days are always exciting. It would help if you exude • Identify the room and subject.
confidence and positivity to do what is needed. To be
successful in your first day of class, you have to consider B. Introduction of Yourself
the following: • Say who you are and where you came from
• Tell something about how you came to be a teacher.
• setting a good first impression to learners, co-teachers, • Mention interests related to the subject and
parents, etc. outside of school.
• getting to know your learners; and C. Introduction to the class.
• setting rules and routines. • Describe the topics of study.
• List typical activities.
First impressions are important. Get the attention of the • Show a sample of projects or products.
class as you speak. Make sure that everyone is listening • Show the textbook.
to you. Project your voice in such a way that everyone
will hear and understand what you are talking about. D. Introducing the learners to each other through an
Make sure that you show your presence with authority activity
and openness to your learners. Most importantly, • Have learners share outcomes with the class or
establish yourself in such a way that your learners feel collect written responses.
that you care for their well-being, future, and their lives in
the school. Set a good first impression on your learners, E. Class Rules
their parents, and your co- teachers. One tip is to practice • Present them.
what you want to say to help you have more confidence in • Structure time for learners to develop their own
class. rules.
The best thing to do is to always come prepared. Make
F.Distribution of the grade level standards.
sure that you spend time in preparing your lessons and
other tasks in school. This is your first year of teaching in G. A quick lesson
the public school, it is important to demonstrate
professional disposition and discipline in the discharge of H. Dismissal – Goodbye
your professional duties.
Source: Kottler, Ellen; Kottler, Jeffrey; and Kottler, Cary.
Kottler, Kottler, & Kottler (1998) shared a guide for the first
1998. Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to
day of classes. Succeed in Your First Year. California: Corwin Press, Inc.
Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers43
Key Topic 2: Getting to Know different activities that you will do in the coming days.
Your Learners Spark a feeling of awe and excitement among your
learners, so that they will look forward to going to school
You will be meeting a lot of learners who possess unique for the coming days. Emphasize that you will be with
characteristics and personalities with varying learning them in this new journey. In this activity, maintain mutual
needs. Your first task is to get to know them by their respect and interest. Games and icebreakers may also
names, so make sure that you pronounce them correctly. be appropriate.
Although knowing your learners name is a preliminary task
as a teacher, remember that you also need to be
knowledgeable about your learners’ background. Key Concept 3: Setting Rules and Routines
Knowing this information will guide you to better inform Rules play a significant aspect in helping to define the
your planning on what appropriate teaching approaches classroom situation. Rules are mostly based on moral,
and strategies are best utilized to cater their learning personal, legal, safety and educational concerns. Sample
needs. rules are presented below.
The most common way of collecting information from
your learners is by asking them to write it on an index
card or a sheet of paper. You may also use technology in Sample Classroom Rules
consolidating information through online forms and
surveys. Ask your learners to write their name and the 1. Students should be in their
name they wanted to be called. On the succeeding lines, seats when class is about to
ask the learners the information that you think will benefit begin
you in the future like in preparing and contextualizing
2. Homework is due at the
your lesson, addressing the student’s concern, or
beginning of the period
contacting the parents. This information may include your
learners’ interest, hobbies, abilities, parents’ contact 3. Textbooks are to be brought to class
information, and even the information that your learners every day
may not probably tell you face-to-face. Above all, it is
important to inform your students the purpose of 4. Raise your hand and wait to be
gathering their personal information. As professionals, recognized before speaking
we must strictly follow the data privacy act as applied to
students and observe ethics in using this information. 5. Be courteous and considerate to all
students and faculty
At the beginning of the school year, you may ask the
learners to introduce themselves to you and to the class.
To make it successful, you should model how it is done.
Tell something about yourself that you think will matter so Source: Kottler, Ellen; Kottler, Jeffrey; and Kottler, Cary.
1998. Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to
that learners will get to know you better as a teacher. Succeed in Your First Year. California: Corwin Press, Inc.
Focus on what you want to accomplish with your learners
this year. Tell the learners what your class or subject is
all about and what are the
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Aside from rules, your success as a teacher in
managing the classroom also depends on the routines
that you introduce to the class. Sample Classroom Routines
(for Elementary students)
Some of these routines may involve entering and
leaving the classroom, having work checked, leaving
their chairs and moving around the classroom, OPENING ROUTINES
maintaining discipline and attention, changing
activities, catching up • Share One Word: Ask students to share one
on incomplete or missed work, activities for students word about how they are feeling that day.
who finish work early, going to the toilet, using materials
• The Reading Minute: Find a passage online
in the classroom, and dismissal. It is a good practice for
or in a book—an excerpt of a poem, essay,
teachers to go over some parts of the provided student article, or story—and read it aloud. It might be
handbook to remind the students and to make sure they humor-
are aware ous, interesting, angering, or beautiful,
of sections such as the rules and the punishment for exhibiting great writing. After you read it,
their violation. students open their notebooks and write either
a one-sentence summary to remember what
they just read, or a thesis statement.

CLOSING ROUTINES

• Rate the Learning or Lesson: This exit slip can

be accomplished in a matter of minutes. Ask
students to rate—on a scale of 1 to 10—how
well they understood the learning that day.

• Closing Statement or Question: Ask students

to first turn and talk in pairs or in a triad and
discuss questions such as: What did you
learn? What surprised you? What is unclear?
What do you want to know more about? Then
ask them to come up with a closing statement
or question about the content and write it
down.

Source: Alber, Rebecca. “6 Opening and Closing Routines

for New Teachers.” Edutopia. George Lucas Educational
Founda- tion, August 17, 2016.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/6-open- ing-and-closing-
Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers45
 It is important to set these rules and routines on the first day of the school year.

Required Task 1: Article Reading

Read an article from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) entitled
Power in the Classroom: Creating the Environment. You may access the article through this link:
http://www. ascd.org/publications/books/104020/chapters/Power-in-the-Classroom@-Creating-the-
Environment. aspx

After reading the article, finish the table below:

How I will apply these

Concepts I learned from the article My thoughts about these concepts
concepts to my class

Giving the students a say in the classroom Teachers should allow the pupils to participate I will allow my pupils involvement in crafting
in developing the class rules. our classroom rules and regulations so that
they are aware of the consequences if
misbehavior is committed.
Helping students gain recognition Giving short recognition to pupils output or I will give my pupils recognition to my pupil’s
behavior can boost their morale and achievements either small or big achievement
encourage them to study hard. by giving certificates and praises to show my
appreciation and proud of what they achieve.
Adopt other classroom procedures We teachers, can adopt other classroom I will give varied tasks to my pupils , giving
procedures to help students gain personal them accountable for their own learning and
empowerment in school. improve themselves in communicating with
their classmates.

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Required Task 2: True or False
Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if otherwise.

QUESTION ANSWER FEEDBACK

TRUE First impression last well beyond that moment , that’s
1. First impressions are really important, so why even if you feel anxious on the inside , make sure
you have to set a good first impression you’re smiling on the outside, This not only helps
to your learners, their parents, and people around you feel more welcome but smiling can
your co-teachers. also make them feel more comfortable and at ease.
TRUE You have to be confident if you want to make a good
2. In your first contact with your learners, impression. It’s about trusting in your own capacities
co-teachers, and parents, you need
and abilities, regardless of any imperfections or what
to display confidence and show that
others may believe about you.
you know what you are doing even in
things that you are not so sure about.
FALSE It depends on the need of the learners.
3. You should only do what is instructed for
you to do at the beginning of the school
year.

TRUE So that the pupils will have the confidence to

introduce their self.
4. You should model how to introduce
oneself at the beginning of the school
year.

TRUE Having rules in the classroom helps keep the students

and the room under control.
5. Rules play a significant aspect in helping
to define the classroom situation.

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Summary/Key Learning

• Coming to school prepared would not only help you

in building your confidence in fulfilling your role as
a DepEd teacher; it would also enhance your
classroom management skills that would ensure a
safe and conducive learning environment for your
learners.

• For a short period of time, you will be meeting a lot

of learners who possess unique characteristics and
individual needs. As a teacher, it would be
beneficial if you model good behavior to your
learners.

• Rules play a significant aspect in helping to manage

the classroom situation.
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Session 5 – Handling Advisory As you go over the activity, write your reflections below
Classes by answering the questions that follow. Limit your
answers to all the three questions below into a maximum
Required Task 1: Introductory Activity of 600 words.
There is no playbook that sums up your task as a Guide Questions:
classroom adviser. Apart from equipping young people
with knowledge, skills, and values to succeed in this 1. What is the role of a teacher to his/her learners?
vastly demanding society, teachers must also strive to
build their morale. Learners who enter their classrooms 2. How do you think are those roles manifested
must discover how to believe in themselves, exert effort in being a classroom adviser?
to accomplish their goals, and persist despite all
challenges. It may be ambitious and daunting, but we 3. So far, how was your experience as a classroom
should always give them platforms where they can adviser?
express their ideas so they can shine in the most brilliant
way possible.
1. Teachers plays a vital role in the life of his/her
learners. As a teacher, it is our responsibility to
bring out the best in their students and inspire
them to achieve greatness. Students are thought
to be the nation’s future, and teachers are
thought to be a reliable mentor. Teachers are
responsible for shaping their future, making
him/her a better human being.
2. These roles of the teacher are manifested in the
classroom by implementing it by the adviser in
his/her actions. Performing his / her duties
wholeheartedly to all his/her learners.
3. It really requires a lot of patience in reality.
Looking back on my experience from the first 2
years, honestly it was really hard and tiring but it
was worth it. I realized and learned that we as
teachers should always be prepared and
organized. I realized also that each pupils have
different learning styles, that is why I must
provide varied activities in my lessons, and I
must eliminate learning gaps and address my
students’ needs and interest.

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 Key Topic 1: Being a Class Adviser Conducting Homeroom Activities:
Being a teacher is both a privilege and a responsibility. As indicated in DECS Order 52, s. 1998, also
You will have the opportunity to meet students from known as Guidelines on the Implementation of the
different experiences and backgrounds, and you will Revitalized
definitely enrich your knowledge by celebrating diversity. Homeroom Guidance Program (RHGP) and the
It is very rewarding for you as a teacher to recognize System of Rating and Reporting Student Performance
your learners’ narratives. Under the RHGP, schools are empowered to conduct
Nevertheless, you may be designated as a class a homeroom guidance program.
adviser by the principal to manage a particular class.
There is a guidance program handbook that is
As a class adviser, you are tasked to do important
reproduced for teacher use, but you may also craft your
assignments such as connecting to learners with
own activities depending on the needs of the learners in
counseling, keeping school records and monitoring
your class.
attendance, doing homeroom activities, promoting
Login to your DepEd Learning Portal and see the
harmonious relationships and resolving conflicts,
modules below. Choose ONLY ONE module to study
capturing and maintaining learners’ interest, respecting
and create a homeroom guidance plan based on these
learners’ religious beliefs, maintaining a well-kept and
modules:
conducive classroom, accomplishing
and submitting reports on time and communicating • Homeroom Guidance K-3 Quarter 1,
with parents. Module 2: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
detail/18647
As the classroom adviser, it is also your task to capture
and maintain your learners’ interest in school. Here are • Homeroom Guidance Grade 4-6: Quarter
some way to get the interest of the learners (pp 47-50): 1, Module 2:
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
1. Involve the learners.
detail/18668
2. Decorate your room.
3. Introduce your subject. • Homeroom Guidance Grade 7-10: Quarter
4. Instigate questions. 1, Module 2: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
detail/18687
5. Inscribe thought-provoking quotes.
6. Introduce variety. • Homeroom Guidance Grade 11-12: Quarter
7. Integrate with other disciplines. 1, Module 2: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
8. Incorporate carefully planned games. detai
9. Invite guest speakers and parents
to your room to share their real-life experiences.
10. Initiate correspondence.
11. Use multiple resources.
12. Include rewards.
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Required Task 1: Homeroom Guidance Plan
Using the module provided above, create a Homeroom Guidance Plan for the first quarter of the school year.

Date Activities Outputs

When is Homeroom Guidance What activities do you plan to do in What are the expected outputs from
scheduled? You may consult with your your Homeroom Guidance? You may learners and/or documentation of
mentor. consult with your mentor. evidence?

Every Thursday of the Week as we are  Peer Sharing  Reflection paper

still in a Blended Learning set-up  Reflection Writing how  Worksheets
they show respect to  Pictures
other people
 Role playing

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 can.

Key Topic 2: Connecting with

Learners
As a class adviser, you need to connect with your
learners. Apart from delivering your subject matter, it is
also important to make connections with your learners
and let them realize that what they learn in your class can
be used in real life. This will help you understand your
learners more and recognize where they are coming
from. It would be a good idea to note the information
gained from casual conversations with the learners
through the Anecdotal Records for future need. The
following are things to remember when connecting with
learners:

• Listen carefully without interrupting.

• Listen not only for what the student is saying but

also try to understand the meaning of the non-
verbal gestures.

• Stay neutral and do not judge the student, or trust

may be breached.

• Communicate with your body, face, eyes, your

whole being, that you are intensely interested in
what learners are saying.

• Show compassion and empathy in your manner

and style.

• Whenever possible, do not let yourself be

interrupted
or distracted when a student is confiding in you.

• Prove that you have understood what was said by

occasionally responding with reflections of feeling
and content that you heard.

• Avoid giving advice or telling learners what to do

with their lives.

• Make yourself as visible and accessible as you

 • At the end of a conversation, summarize what you
heard and ask the student to do the same.

• Make appropriate referrals to the counselor or other

• If you must ask questions, do not interrogate kids; instead, ask professionals when a student could profit from such
open-ended inquiries that encourage them to elaborate. help.
• Look carefully for signs of severe distress; if a student does • Follow up on the conversations by remembering to
seem to be in danger of harm or abuse, you must report it to the ask learners how they’re doing and what they’ve
administration. done since you last talked

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Optional Task
Choose five (5) tips on how to connect with your learners and identify ways on how to apply this to your class:

Tips to connect with your learners

How to apply to your class
(Kotler, et. al. 1998)
Let the learners share their opinions and let them feel that they are valued.
1 Listen carefully without interrupting
By asking them simple questions like, “What kind of movies do you
2 Find common ground usually watch?” This gives you access to them in a new way removing the
walls in the classroom. This bridge can provide access to their heart
knowing that someone cared for them.
Incorporate morning meeting time into each day to connect with your
3 Develop a positive classroom environment students. Provide a reward system and avoid giving negative punishment
instead focused on rewarding positive behaviors.
Set your rules and follow them. Don’t show favoritism. This creates
4 Be consistent in your rules disrespect in your classroom.
Care by showing acts of kindness, praising them and through the tone of
5 Care voice when you are speaking to them.

Even if you already do your job in an exemplary • The student who is in over her head feels like she is
manner, expect that there are learners in your class so far behind there is no point in even trying to
advisory that need special attention. Kotler et al. (1998) cooperate in class. She has given up all hope.
identify these kinds of learners (pp.60-61):
• The procrastinator continually plays games with you.
• The angry student looks sullen, with a chip on his He always has excuses for why he does not have his
shoulder. No matter what you do, he will resist your work completed. He may be wickedly charming, but
efforts. he manages to avoid doing much that is useful.
• The withdrawn student is certainly not a behavior • The addicted student is strung out on drugs or
problem; quite the opposite, she may sit passively in alcohol. Her attention is, at best, fleeting. She sits in
the back of the room or even sleep with her head on the back of the room with a glassy-eyed stare.
the desk.
• The overly social student is always flirting or
• The quiet student just does not talk at all. He may or disturbing others around him. You stop him a dozen
may not be paying attention; you really cannot tell. No times, but he does not seem to respond to the
matter what you do to try and draw him out, he is so corrections.
shy that he just smiles enigmatically.
• The class clown may be motivated by either a sense
of humor or something more perverse. Regardless of
his intentions, he is constantly the center of attention.
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The list could be longer. There will be time that you may
feel discouraged and frustrated. Keep on exerting effort
to reach out to these kinds of learners. However,
remember you may not be able to help almost everyone
in your class.

It is said that all teachers are guidance counselors. You

are placed there to help learners in resolving their
personal issues that affect their academic life. Since
you are the teacher who has the closest contact to your
learners, you are in a position to know very well the
concerns that linger
among your learners. All in all, you have to be able to
show that you “care” about them.

Summary
• The class adviser is tasked to do important
assignments such as connecting with learners and
counseling, keeping school records and monitoring
attendance, doing homeroom activities, promoting
harmonious relationships and resolving conflicts,
capturing and maintaining learners’ interest, and
communicating with parents. You should be the
adviser who “cares”.

• Advisers are the assigned person to keep and

manage the school records of the learners that are
assigned to you. It is also a task of the adviser to
monitor the daily attendance of learners.
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Module 3: Creating an Engaging • Reading Activities
Physical and Virtual Learning • Reflections
Environment
• Writing activities
Intended Module Learning Outcomes
• Checklist
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Quizzes
1. manage learner behavior constructively by applying
positive and non-violent discipline to maintain • Outputs for Portfolio: Oath of Promoting Trust and
trust and fairness in the classroom (2.6.2, 2.2.2); Fairness

2. Identify basic concepts related to Required Resources

classroom management and positive
discipline (2.3.2); • Department of Education. DepEd Child Protection
Policy (DO. 40 s. 2012. Pasig City: DepEd Orders,
3. determine actions in building good 2012.
relationships with the learners (2.2.2; 2.4.2);
and • Department of Education. Positive Discipline In
Everyday Teaching: A Primer for Filipino Teachers.
4. apply positive and non-violent discipline to Pasig City: DepEd Orders, 2015.
ensure learning-focused environments (2.6.2).
• Save the Children. A Toolkit on Discipline with
Particular Emphasis on South and Central Asia.
Sweden: Save the Children, 2007.
Module Outline • UNESCO. Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating
Inclusive, Learning-Friendly Environments
Session 1: Positive Discipline in Physical and Specialized Booklet 1: Positive Discipline in the
Virtual Learning Environment Inclusive, Learning- Friendly Classroom: A Guide for
Session 2: Positive Teacher-Student Relations Teachers and Teacher Educators. France:
UNESCO, 2015.

• PPST Resource Package Module 15: Establishing

Estimated Time Required: 1 hour safe and secure learning environment to enhance
Required Tasks learning through the consistent implementation of
policies, guidelines and procedure
The following are the tasks in this module.

• Scenario Analyses
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 Session 1: Positive Discipline Positive Discipline

in Physical and Virtual Learning Discipline is the practice of teaching a person to observe
Environment rules or a code of behavior in both the short and long
terms. On the other hand, punishment is a penalty that
Key Topic 1: Establishing Safe and Secure aims to control behavior through negative means
(UNESCO, 2015). As a teacher, you need to be
Learning Environment
knowledgeable of ways on how to lead your learners to
Establishing a safe and secure environment for learners is exhibit positive behavior. Discipline is positive and
one of the important roles of a classroom teacher. As constructive because it involves setting goals and
classroom managers, you have the responsibility to provide conceptualizing constructive and creative solutions to
our learners with a learning environment that is free from challenging situations. Every teacher should respect a
harm or risks to promote their well-being and support learner’s developmental level, their rights to dignity and
their learning (Marzano & Pickering, 2003).You also have integrity, and their right to participate fully in their
to build their sense of community, improve academic learning.
performance, and to prepare learners to be productive
individuals. Creating safe learning environments involve Effective teachers should manage learner behavior
every aspect of creating a positive experience for constructively by applying positive and non-violent
learners. The physical space is one important element, discipline, as anchored in the Philippine Professional
but equally important are the relationships between Standards for Teachers (PPST) under Domain 2, which
learners, teachers, and the learning community as a centers on creating an environment that is learning-focused
whole (UNHCR and IRC, 2010). Furthermore, in times of and in which teachers efficiently manage learner behavior
disruptions that may necessitate emergency remote in a physical and virtual space. It has Strand 2.1.2, which
teaching (ERT), reasonable protocols in virtual learning is to establish a safe and secure learning environment to
environments must also be taken into consideration. In enhance learning through the consistent implementation
virtual space, constructive relationships can be of policies, guidelines, and procedures. The use of
developed by allowing the learners to have virtual time positive discipline ensures a learning-focused
out that is efficiently communicated with the learners and environment and to encourage positive behavior and
parents/guardians as scheduled. The virtual time out may motivate learners to feel good about themselves and the
allow the learners to be in their personal space in order to decisions they make. With positive and non-violent
cool down and reflect. With this, learners will do better for discipline, our learners will see a connection among their
their next online access in virtual space. behavior, the personal consequences, and the impact of
their actions to others. You may refer to the PPST
It is equally essential that proper behaviors must develop Resource Package 2.1.2.
within our learning environments -- both physical and
virtual. Thus, creating and reinforcing discipline in
classrooms or virtual learning spaces and maintaining
constructive relationships will further secure safe learning
environments for our learners.

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Developing Positive Behaviors - Redirect behavior positively – for example,
when a student bounces a ball around the
The behaviors that you value and want to encourage
classroom, “You can bounce your ball outside on
need to be known to your learners, and you need to
make a concerted effort to teach and strengthen these the playground where there is more space to
behaviors. Some strategies that you can use to help your play.” On the other hand, in the virtual
learners learn positive behaviors include the following4,5: environment immediately respond to the
student(s) unusual virtual actions or reactions by
- Give positive statements. calling their attention. Be mindful that your goal is
to encourage and redirect positive behavior
- Listen carefully and help them learn to use words among the learners.
in expressing their feelings, not destructive actions.
- Make connections - online learning is all about
- Provide your learners with opportunities to making effective communication with the learners
make choices and help them learn to evaluate as well as their parents/guardians both for
the potential consequences of their choices. positive and negative development during online
classes, this can effectively done during town hall
- Reinforce emerging desirable behaviors with meetings.
frequent praise and ignoring minor misdeeds.
- Establish routines, rules and procedures and
- Model orderly, predictable behavior, respectful student engagement to create an online
communication, and collaborative conflict resolution teaching and learning direction such as a
strategic pre- planned schedule of screen time
- Use appropriate body language – nod, smile, activities based on your lesson plan.
and look directly at the student.

- Restructure the environment – remove objects

that invite misbehavior.

4 UNESCO. Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating Inclu-

sive, Learning-Friendly Environments Specialized Booklet 1: Positive
Discipline in the Inclusive, Learning-Friendly Classroom: A Guide for
Teachers and Teacher Educators. France: UNESCO, 2015.
5 Berman, G. and Dubinski, A. (2021). Managing Students’
During Remote or Hybrid Learning: Tips for teachers in an uncertain
time. Child Mind Institute, In

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 Required Task 1: Scenario Analysis
Read and analyze each scenario. Try to identify different methods of developing discipline among learners by answering the
questions after every case.

Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 1 : On Being Tardy

Giving corporal punishment is not a solution to tardiness.
Rhea: I live a few kilometers away from my school. In the
morning, sometimes I have to fetch water and cook food for Before giving a judgement to the student why do not ask
my siblings before I can go to school. I have no money for
first the reason why they are late. We can never be sure or
transport, so I walk to school. Learners in our school get late
slips when we don’t arrive on time. I don’t want to get too will never know what causes them to be consistently late
many.
unless we ask them. Like the situation of Rhea she does
Rhea’s teacher: I have to make sure the children understand
that coming late to school is not acceptable. They have to
not like to go to school late, but she is compelled due to
know that there are consequences for their tardiness. I some of the reasons that she has to cook food for her
always give them punishment. Some of them are even used
to it. They just offer themselves up because they know I don’t siblings and has no money for transportation. As a teacher,
listen to any excuses.
we must be considerate to all our learners. They do not
What alternative/s to corporal punishment could suggest to deserve to take all the blame for being late instead, we
the teacher?
have to show to the student that we intend to solve this
issue together and that they are not alone. We can give
them additional time after the class to cope up with the
lessons they missed.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 2: On Disruptive Behavior

Embarrassing Marcus in front of the class is unacceptable,
Marcus: I am feeling good today. I am telling funny stories,
and everyone is laughing. The teacher tries to tell me to stop and is not the best solution to discipline him, it could either
talking, but I want to show everyone that I am not afraid. I am
worsen the situation or make him more aggressive to fight
tough and cannot be bossed around by a teacher.
back. What the teacher could do to promote positive
Marcus’ teacher: I have to ensure that the class is well-
behaved. Otherwise, they will just get out of control and I will discipline among this learner like Marcus is to identify why
not be able to teach. The learners will take over and other
teachers will laugh at me. I will put Marcus in his place by the pupils behave like this, sometimes students misbehaves
embarrassing him publicly. I will make an example out of because they have problems at home and the school is
Marcus so that learners will not dare to show disrespect by
making noise in my class. their scape place to forget the problem.
The teacher can talk to Marcus privately and explain his
misbehavior in a calmly manner. Tell him the rules and
What alternative action/s could you offer to the teacher in
order to promote positive discipline? regulations of the class and the consequences of the action
they made. If Marcus is the type of student who needs
attention, then involve him to group tasks and make him the
leader of the group, through this simple act Marcus will feel
that he is part of the class and will learn to collaborate with
his classmates.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 3: On Giving a Wrong Response to a Question Not all learners learn the same way , that’s why
Clark: I am so nervous in class. I am afraid that the teacher is teachers should be aware of the individual differences
going to ask a question when I don’t know the answer. Even if
the answer is obvious, sometimes when the teacher looks at of the learners. The behavior of Clark in the class
me, I can’t speak. I become scared and just remain quiet. I
know everyone is staring at me and laughing, but what can I wherein he always gives wrong answer doesn’t mean
do? I
just can’t risk giving the wrong answer. Even in tests, I feel so he isn’t paying attention, but he may not understand
afraid and always fail because I don’t know how to answer the lesson. This makes him afraid to participate in the
the questions. I just don’t understand anything that is being
taught, and I don’t want to be laughed at. The best thing is to class because he thought that his classmates will
stay quiet or just leave that question blank on the test.
laugh at him.
Clark’s teacher: This boy is insulting me by not paying
attention. How many times have I taught this thing? Is he not How the teacher could help Clark is by giving him a
listening? I am tired of trying hard when a student in a class
does not care. Last week, he failed the test and now he remedial lesson after the class. Talked to him what he
doesn’t even know the answer to this simple question. I am
going to reprimand this boy so that everyone will learn that
did not understand in the lesson and give him remedial
when I teach, they have to pay attention. They should know activities to further understand the lesson.
the right answer before I ask the question!
Embarrassing the pupils in the class when he/she is
What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to
promote positive discipline? giving a wrong answer will cause the learners to be
discouraged to learn or go to school.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 4: On Absenteeism
If the students lack the interest in going to school maybe
Elna: Sometimes my mother sends me to sell things at the
market and I can’t go to school. Sometimes I feel bored on there are reasons behind this. Like the situation of Elna
the way to school and visit my friend instead of going to
school. wherein the teacher is the reason why Elna don’t want to go
Sometimes I don’t like being in a class where the teacher always
to school anymore. The behavior of the teacher is very
asks me questions and looks at me in a funny way. I know
that I am not going far after the 2nd year High School, so unacceptable , she should be the one to treat her pupils in a
what’s the point? I might as well do what I want.
nice way and not to judge her , it is her job to make her
Elna’s teacher: We can’t have learners missing class
students feel safe in the classroom and not to discourage
whenever they want. Her case should serve as an example
so that them to go to school. She should be the one who need to
her behavior doesn’t spread. In the morning assembly, I will
reprimand her, and give her a final warning. If she doesn’t change her treatment to her pupils , reprimanding Elna with
listen, she will be recommended to drop out of this school.
her behavior and giving her final warning is not the right
We can’t have learners undermining authority at this school.
solution because this only proves that the teacher doesn’t
What alternative action/s do you suggest in order to
promote positive discipline? care with her students.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 5: On Bullying
If the teachers observe bullying in the classroom, he/she
Kurt: I am the toughest boy in this school. Everyone fears
me, and I need to make sure that no one gets away with need immediate action to stop it. The first thing he/she
undermining my status. I keep others’ respect by showing
them what might happen if they don’t fear me. I tease small
might do is talk to her privately to the pupils who bully
girls, and sometimes rough up an annoying boy. Everyone in his/her classmates, ask him/her why he is doing it. Let your
school knows not to cross me. They know my father is tough
at home and I am tough at school. students know how people are affected by bullying and the

Kurt’s teacher: This boy is a problem. He is making other consequences of bullying others at school. If the first action
children miserable and giving our school a bad name. Today is not effective, then seek the help of the parents and the
in assembly, I will announce to all learners that we do not
tolerate such behavior. I will send him to the guidance guidance counselor and discuss the solution to the
counselor. I will warn him that if he persists, we will expel
him from school. problem.

What alternative action/s do you suggest in order to

promote positive discipline?

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Case 6: On Adaptability Struggle

Due to pandemic, school had to shift from face to face to
Janelle: Online learning is new to me. I am used to face to online education. Sudden and unprepared students were
face classes. I will inform my teacher that I can not attend
online classes regularly and I can not submit my forced to study online, and this caused anxiety and stress to
requirements on time.
students. What the teacher could do is to be considerate
Janelles’s teacher: This student may just be making an
with the situation of the pupils. Provide them enough time to
excuse for not attending our online classes and not
submitting on time. As their teacher, I need to be able to submit their requirements. Always encourage them even a
communicate to my class that I will not tolerate complacency
and that this rule must equally and strictly apply to all. short phrase, “You can do this” , statement. Acknowledge

What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to

them that everyone is going through challenging time. If
promote positive discipline? Janelle cannot really access to online learning , then the
teacher should give Janelle other options wherein she can
continue her study.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 7: Technical Issues

Allen: I really wanted to pass the subject, attend our online

classes on time and learn our lessons well. But because of If Allen could not cope up to the lesson due to poor
my poor internet connection and I am only using a mobile
internet connection , then the teacher should provide
phone, it is difficult for me to catch up with the discussions as
well as with the required tasks. Everyone is doing a great job him printed materials that are aligned with their
except me. I think I should just drop out from school.
lessons so that he can still cope up with their lesson
Allen’s teacher: I noticed that Allen is having difficulty with
internet connection since he keeps signing on and off during and not left behind by his classmates.
our online classes. If this continues, there’s no way for him to
understand our lessons as well as other students in the
class. However, I have to treat my students equally to avoid
favoritism. I should not give him special treatment

What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to

promote positive

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Key Topic 2: Reinforcing Positive Discipline
(the class as a whole) and to praise each child’s efforts in
While punishment is a single act, positive discipline is a being a good team member. The core of positive
process that recognizes and rewards appropriate discipline is to catch learners doing the right thing and
behavior. Positive discipline is something that could be reward them immediately.
developed on a day-to-day basis. This process is
effective for individual children. Moreover, for teachers The following are statements that could be believed in by
who are working in large classes, it can also be effective some teachers, but were labeled as myths on disciplining
for groups of children. The key is to make the children learners (UNESCO, 2015, 14-18).
feel they are on a “winning team”

Statement Remark
“People who use this argument often do it to reduce the guilt they have for using
1. “It happened to me and
corporal punishment on their children today. In their minds, they are defending their
did no harm.” violent actions against their children.”

“The problem is the disciplinary approach, not the misbehavior of the children.
2. “Nothing else works!” or
Justifying that a child has asked for violence is really intended to make the
“They asked for it!” perpetrator feel less guilty and transfer the blame to the victim.”

3. “Corporal punishment “Corporal punishment creates a sense of distrust and insecurity in the child, it
works best. Other destroys the teacher-child relationship. Children become angry at why someone who
methods don’t.” is supposed to teach and care for them is instead threatening, beating, or insulting
them.”

4. “I only do it as a last “This argument is not acceptable; besides, it is quite common for parents and
resort. I had no teachers to result in physical punishment at the first instance not as a last resort.”
choice!”

5. “It’s the only way I can “This excuse is common among teachers who face large classes. It usually arises
control the children in because the classroom has no set rules or routines; the children do not know what
my class. I have too is expected of them and the consequences for misbehaving; and the teacher did
many!” not take the time to build a positive relationship with the children.”

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 The following are statements that could be believed in by some teachers in a virtual environment. Sambolt (2020)
suggest the following on how to design positive reinforcement systems online.

Statement Remark

1. “Group reinforcement “Though there might be limited time to devote to reinforcement systems,
can not be applied in encouraging positive group behavior during online classes is rewarding together
an online class.” with individual reinforcement systems to engage the learners.”

“There are positive reinforcers that have little cost or no cost which require minimal
time and effort to administer. As a teacher, you need to devote time to effectively
2. “Positive reinforcers are select the type of positive reinforcers appropriate to your online class setting. For
example, social reinforcers can be done by giving praise or verbal recognition to the
costly and difficult to learners during online activities and praise for the submitted tasks on time. Another
administer.” example is the activity reinforcers, which can be done by assigning highly engaged
learners to monitor chat questions or by allowing the learners to have breakout
sessions in unstructured time to discuss among themselves about a specific topic in
the lesson.”

3. “I can stick with

“Learners find different types of reinforcement motivating. To ensure that all learners
one type of
engage in an online class, provide a variety of layers of reinforcement such as praise
positive and token systems.”
reinforcers in my online
class.”

4. “When I plan online

“Positive reinforcement in a virtual environment requires the students’
activities, I do not
understanding. In order to gather students input, the teacher may use group
need to consider discussion, chat box and online polling. ”
the learners.”

“To increase the motivating reinforcement system among learners, the teacher can
5. “The learners in an provide progressive rewards through a badging system. The teacher may provide
online class do not badges to activity which can be done both in synchronous and asynchronous
need rewards.” classes. With combined badge systems the learners are motivated to spend more
time to finish the assigned tasks and develop self regulation to complete
asynchronous assignments. ”

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Optional Task: Reading
Read the Seven Principles for Constructive Child Discipline, pp. 93-96 of
the book, Eliminating Corporal Punishment: The Way Forward to
Constructive Child Discipline by F. C. Power, J. Durrant, P. Newell, and S.
Hart (insert publication year). The book can be accessed through the link:

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000139209_eng

The book’s section will provide you a set of principles as guidelines for the
selection or construction of discipline orientations and practices.

Required Task 2: Scenario Analysis

Read the following scenarios and identify the issue/s portrayed.
Determine what principle/s for positive child discipline6 could be used to
address the/ those issue/s. You may write the letter of possible responses
below and you may choose as many responses as possible.

a. Respect the child’s dignity

b. Develop prosocial behavior, self-discipline, and character

c. Maximize the child’s active participation

d. Respect the child’s developmental needs and quality of life

e. Respect the child’s motivation and life views

f. Assure fairness (equity and non-discrimination) and justice

g. Promote solidarity

6 Power, F. Clark and Hart, Stuart N. “The Way Forward to Constructive Child
Discipline,” in: Hart, Stuart N (ed.), Eliminating Corporal Punishment: The Way Forward to
Constructive Child Discipline. Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2005.

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 Situations Answers Feedback

1. During the group activity of Teacher b.Develop prosocial Address the misbehavior in an appropriate
Justin for his Classroom Observation behavior , self-discipline, way.
(CO), two of his pupils started argu- and character
ing with each other, which caused
noise and distracted their classmates.
Teacher Justin then told them to stay
away from each other and that he will
deal with the both of them after class.

2. Teacher Gemma prepared a very c.Maximize the child’s Stick to the lesson plan so that you are
engaging group activity for his Grade active participation guided by your lesson activity. Always
7 during her CO. Because of the provide time allotment in doing group activity
learners’ enthusiasm and excitement, so that students are aware of the time
Teacher Gemma exceeded her time remaining.
allotment for the said activity, and
therefore affected the remaining parts
of the lesson.
b.Develop prosocial
3. During the class of Sir Christopher, behavior, self-discipline, Address the misbehavior in appropriate way,
there was an on-going group activity and character talked to them private privately and explain
for his learners. Most of the pupils their inappropriate behavior in the class.
were quiet except for this one group
wherein two pupils were talking about f.Assure fairness (equity
unrelated topics loudly, disrupting the and non-discrimination)
other groups. He approached them and justice
and with a soft voice he said to them,
“It seems that you forgot our rules
during class activities, just wait until
our class is finished and see what
happens then”. The two suddenly
quieted down and went on with their
activity.

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 Situations Answers Feedback
4. During the General Mathematics class a.Respect the child’s Avoid embarrassing the child in front of the
of Ma’am Princess, she noticed that dignity class. Teacher should be considerate to the
Gian was sleeping. “Rise and shine,
Gian! It’s time for your breakfast”, child’s situation, maybe there is a problem in
Ma’am Princess shouted and the d.Respect the child’s the house that’s why he did not sleep well.
whole class giggled. Immediately, Gian
sat properly and became attentive for developmental needs Try to talk to him after the class.
the whole duration of Ma’am Prin- and quality of life
cess’s class.
5. Ma’am Trisha scheduled her First CO
in her Grade 4 MAPEH Class. During e.Respect the child’s
their discussion, she noticed that
among the learners, Carl was the most motivation and life views Avoid comparing pupils with another pupils
attentive and participative. After ask- because every child has different ways of
ing a question, she then called Amy to
answer, “I don’t know”, Amy replied learning. Always be fair to your students.
nervously. Then Ma’am Trisha told her f.Assure fairness (equity
pupils that they should be more like
Carl to be able to answer as much as and non-discrimination )
possible. and justice

6. Teacher Cora records the learners

performances and outputs during Develop prosocial
synchronous and asynchronous ac-
tivities. She noticed some incomplete behavior, self-discipline, The teacher should call out the attention of
activities compiled by the learners. and character the pupils after the online class to discuss
During her online class, Teacher Cora
asked the learners to share their online their incomplete activities not during the
experiences. After some important lesson to avoid embarrassment.
sharing they proceed to the activities
where Teacher Cora prepared. Teacher
Cora called for the learners who have Promote solidarity
concerns based on record to actively
participate and give immediate feed-
back to the participation.

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 Required Task 3: Quiz
A. Positive or Negative: Determine each teacher’s action if it signifies positive disciplinary action or negative disciplinary
action.

Actions Answers Feedback

Positive Be a good role model to your learners.
1. Acting in the way that you want
the children to act (modelling)

Positive Encourages collaboration and participation

2. Forming small groups in online
synchronous activities

Positive This helps in creating a good classroom management

3. Getting the student’s attention and focus to the lesson
before you begin class

Negative Avoid giving judgement to pupils without any

4. Making assumptions on student intervention made.
abilities without evidence or data

Negative Corporal punishment is not and will always NOT be

a solution to any misbehavior , using physical force
5. Using physical force is not allowed to teachers because it is against the
law of the child protection policy.

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Positive discipline is a way not only to reduce
misbehavior but also motivate learners (UNESCO 2015, b. Establish clear rules and procedures and
80). It is based on the premise that behavior that is instruct learners on how to follow them. Give
rewarded is behavior that will be repeated. The most primary-level learners, in particular, a great deal
critical part of positive discipline involves helping learners of instruction, practice, and reminding.
learn behaviors that are effective in promoting positive
social relationships and help them develop a sense of Before beginning on the rules part, I think that effective
self-discipline that leads to positive self-esteem. class management is primarily built on two factors. The
first is having strong teacher-student relationships built
Required Task 4: Reflection on mutual respect. The other key element of an effective
classroom is to ensure you have engaging, age- and
The following are some ways that can help you create a level-appropriate lessons that link your class content to
motivating and conducive environment. How are you students’ own life experiences or interests. Boring or dull
going to illustrate these ways in your own classroom? classes will result in student disengagement, boredom
Limit your response to 100-150 words per question. and then behavioral issues. Both of these factors
requires teachers to know about student likes, interests,
a. Hold and communicate high behavioral preferences, learning styles.
expectations for your learners and yourself.
The main takeaway with establishing rules and
procedures is that teachers need to plan ahead and
One way to communicate consistent behavior expectations think in detail about the types of activities that happen in
to students and parents is to put them in writing. their class and then think about how they expect their
students to behave during those activities. Then
 Create a handout, and distribute it to all students teachers, just like how they teach their content
and parents. effectively, should explain, demonstrate, model, practice
 Post the expectations on classroom walls or other and reflect the procedures until they become establish
prominent places so students can refer to them as routines in your classroom. And while it helps to
often as needed. Even better, post the expectations establish rules and procedures in the beginning of the
in or near the area where the targeted behaviors semester, it is never to late to make changes when
are expected to take place (e.g. posting behavior something is just not working
expectations for the cafeteria on the cafeteria wall).
 Post the expectations on the school website.
 Include the expectations in the school handbook.
Then, read the expectations aloud to students. Explain
what each expectation means, and why these are
necessary and beneficial to everyone.

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Summary
Discipline shapes learners’ behavior and helps them to
learn self-control when it provides encouragement, not
painful, meaningless consequences (UNESCO 2015, 21).
You should use classroom discipline positively by
believing in your learners’ abilities and communicating
affection and respect for them. When you are willing to
observe your learners and respond in ways that
encourage positive behavior, you help them become
responsible for their own behaviors and they reduce the
likelihood of misbehaving in the classroom.

An effectively managed classroom is the one that

motivates learners while creating and supporting positive
behaviors. In order to do this, you need to make sure
that:

a. Your expectations are clear.

b. Instruction is interesting for your learners.

c. Your learners see a purpose and value to what

is being taught.

d. Instruction relates concepts and skills to a

learner’s experience and is meaningful within his
or her daily life.

e. Your teaching strategies are varied. Learners

can become bored, even if the topic is
interesting, if you constantly use the same
teaching methods.
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Required Task 3: Quiz
True or False. Write TRUE if the statement used positive discipline, or FALSE if it did not.

Scenario Answers Feedback

TRUE This is a strong indication of creating a well-organized classroom
1. At the very first day of the school management.
year, Teacher Joy enforces
classroom rules promptly,
consistently, and equitably.
FALSE Teacher must continuously develop learners self-monitoring
2. Ma’am Carol believes that it is a skills and learn to gain mastery.
waste of time to devote time in
teaching self-monitoring skills.
TRUE This gives retention to the lesson on the pupils
3. Teacher Michael ensures that he
maintains instructional pace of
his lesson for the day and
makes smooth transitions
between activities.
TRUE Giving feedback and reinforcement to learners encourages them
4. Monitor classroom activities to study well and actively participate in the class
and give learners feedback
and reinforcement regarding
their behavior.

FALSE Teacher should give fair assessment to his/her pupils in

5. Evelyn makes sure that there identifying average and below average learners
would be one item in her
quizzes that would be very
difficult for learners to answer
in order
to discriminate the very good
learners from the rest.

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 Session 2: Positive Relationships Key Topic 1: Building Positive
Relationships with Learners
Optional Task: Learn from Others
Positive learning communities and relationships
Ask a colleague, either a fellow newly hired teacher or a contribute to a great extent to learners’ engagement in
fellow subject area teacher, on which they think are the face-to-face or virtual classroom activities. Indeed,
best ways to build relationships with their learners. Write relationships are key-- which includes teacher-to-learner
your findings on the space provided. Limit your response and learner-to-learner interactions. To build a positive
to 100- 150 words. relationship with your learners, you should know the
importance of understanding and empathy. Some of the
conditions that are especially important in encouraging
positive learner behavior as part of the relationship
Building relationships with students is by far the building process are:7
most important thing a teacher can do. Without a
solid foundation and relationships built on trust - Maintaining a positive emotional tone in the
classroom.
and respect, no quality learning will happen.
- Providing attention to the learner to increase
While I believe the importance of relationships
positive behavior.
cannot be over stated, many teachers have no
- Providing consistency in the form of regular
idea where to start. routines for daily activities and interactions to make
This is especially true when attempting to build unexpected, negative experiences less stressful.
relationships with students who come from a - Responding consistently to similar behavioral
different background than you do. It promotes a situations – both positive and negative.
positive learning environment, helps to build our - Being flexible, particularly with older learners and
classroom community, and is probably one of the adolescents.
best investments we can make with our students. - Treat mistakes as lessons. Tell your learners that
we only learn by making mistakes.

There is no substitute for spending time with - Building confidence. Promote positive self-talk.
students. That does not mean that we need to - Focusing on past successes.
spend three hours at a softball game - maybe 20 - Making learning meaningful. Modify your instructional
methods.
minutes would do. The key is spending time with
students where they know that you do not have 7 American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Psycho-
social Aspects of Child and Family Health. Guidance for effective
to be there. discipline. American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Psy-
chosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health [published correction
appears in Pediatrics. 1998;102(2, pt 1):433]. Pediatrics.
1998;101(4, pt 1):723–728.

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Required Task 2: Checklist

What practices should be done by teachers to build good relationships with learners? Put a check (/) next to the
statements that reflects good practice and an “X” mark if otherwise.

Statements Answers Feedback

Interacting respectfully and sensitively should
1. Interacting respectfully and sensitively be applied at all times not only to elementary
are only important to elementary school √ learners but also to all students regardless of
learners. level / grade / age.

There are many ways to build academic

2. Treating the learners kindly and achievement, these includes being able to
respectfully in the classroom is enough √ adapt to changes to both learners and
to bolster academic achievement. teachers.

In the classroom, pupils should learn and

treated fairly regardless of the relationships of
3. Taking no notice of relationships during the teachers and the learners.
√
the teaching and learning process.

Promotes an increase in strategy use and in

4. Awareness of explicit and implicit oral proficiency
messages given to learners is √
important.

Be a good role model to your learners

5. Modelling behavior to learners, whether they see or not.
whether intentional or unintentional, √
is important.

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 Key Topic 2: Maintaining Trust
and Fairness in the classroom

Some of the characteristics that learners appreciate in a

teacher and their co-learners, and should form a core
part of monitoring our own behaviors, are:8

Fairness Learners see this as the most Openness Learners need to relate to their
important trait of teachers. It teacher. The teacher needs to
means being fair in activities such explain clearly his or her feelings
as making assignments, settling and the circumstance that caused
disputes, giving help, and the feelings.
choosing learners to be assistants
Active Listening This means being attentive and
or to participate in special
responding when a learner
activities.
speaks. You need to show that
you have heard the learner and
to give him or her a chance to
Humor The ability to respond correct a misunderstanding or
lightheartedly to learners. interpretation. You might try re-
stating what has been said or a
use of body language to show
empathy.
Respect This involves showing regard for
the rights and feelings of learners. These characteristics may model to learners how they
would also interact with each other. This would enhance
learner-to- learner relationships.
Courtesy This is another sign of respect.

8 Lawrenz, Frances & Huffman, Douglas & Gravely, Amy.

(2007). Impact of the Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher Prepa-
ration Program. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 44. 1348
- 1369. 10.1002/tea.20207.

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Required Task 3: Reflection
List down the routines you set for your classroom both as an adviser and a subject teacher and ask a colleague to share
his/ her own rules he/she has in his/her own class.

My Classroom Routine as an My Routines I Set as a The Routines my Colleagues

Adviser Subject- Teacher Set in Class

 Greet the pupils  Greet the pupils  Greet the pupils

 Prayer  Prayer  Prayer
 Checking of attendance  Checking of attendance  Checking of attendance
 Energizer  Energizer  Checking of assignment /
 Classroom Rules  Classroom Rules outputs
 Start the discussion / lesson  Start the discussion / lesson  Start the discussion / lesson

You have listed down the rules you set in class as an adviser and a subject-teacher and the rules set by a colleague.
Take note that these rules should be agreed upon with the learners to promote trust and fairness. Hence, classroom
rules set the standards of behavior for our learners, but we, as teachers, must also have standards. After all, we are
important role models for our learners.

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 Required Task 4: Oath of Promoting Trust and Fairness
(Output for Portfolio)
Accomplish the oath below and write three tasks you
intend to do that will help you promote trust and fairness
in your own classroom.

OATH OF PROMOTING TRUST AND FAIRNESS

I, JUVY RHEA W. VERGARA, a newly hired teacher, do solemnly swear to

abide by the following tasks on promoting trust and fairness to my learners:

a. I will promote gender and racial equity in my classroom and I will give equal

praise and expectations to all my learners

b. I will create classroom atmosphere that are built on trust where

everyone is respected and transparent in their communication

c. I will impose non-discriminatory rules and regulations in my class where individual

differences are considered

JUVY RHEA W. VERGARA

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Required Task 5: Agree or Disagree
Read each statement and identify if you agree or disagree with it. Share your thoughts on the next column.

Statements Answer
Agree! Being able to clarify or set expectations in the first place will help
1. We should tell our learners how we expect everyone our learners to be more cautious and aware so that they behave
to behave in class (our learners and ourselves) and according to the class rules set for them.
discuss these expectations regularly.
Agree! Setting classroom rules are very important as well as informing
2. We must inform our school’s administrators, other everyone who is involved in our student’s learning, because good
teachers, and parents about our classroom rules, so communication will help us and can avoid misunderstanding.
they can help to monitor them and to avoid conflicting
expectations.
Agree! Because favoritism will create jealousy and misunderstanding
3. The rules we develop with our learners must be mong our students. Teachers should apply equal treatment and all
applied consistently with no favoritism. students mus receive positive reinforcement according to their
achievements.
Agree! As a teacher we must always monitor our students whether inside
4. We must constantly be aware of what is going on in and or outside school premises , as the second parent we should observe
outside of our classrooms, and our monitoring must every aspect of our learners not only during classes to avoid unnecessary
be subtle and preventative. situations like drop out.
Disagree, teachers are also human being who can get angry and
5. We cannot get angry or lose self-control, but be role sometimes might lose self control but absolutely can be a good role
models for good behavior, and follow the rules. model for good behavior and follows rules, however the teacher cant
control emotions at all times especially if they are not followed by
students.
Agree! Disciplinary action taken only by their action not intended to the
6. When discipline is necessary, it focuses on the learner’s student itself , immediate connection on misbehavior will help both
behavior, not the learner. The learner’s dignity is teacher and learner.
maintained.
Agree
7. We need to encourage learners to monitor their own
behavior, such as by keeping diaries. They also need
to monitor each other’s behavior with respect.
Agree
8. In teaching, we should not use ambiguous or vague
terms. Activities should be sequenced clearly and with
as few interruptions as possible.

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 Summary
• Building a good relationship with your learners will
help you ensure positive student behavior and
discipline. Thus, an effective educator who foster
positive relationships with their learners creates
classroom environments more conducive to
learning and meet learners’ developmental,
emotional and academic needs.

• In order to maintain trust and fairness in the

classroom, teachers should always bear in mind the
characteristics that learners appreciate. These
characteristics should form a core part of monitoring
our own behaviors: fairness, humor, respect,
courtesy, openness, and active listening. Modeling
these characteristics to learners. also positively
reinforces good learner-to- learner relationships.

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Congratulations! You’ve come to the end of Teacher Induction
Program Course I: The DepEd Teacher. Please go to this link
for the summative assessment:
Don’t forget to take a screenshot of your
score. It will be submitted to your mentor
for verification and recording purposes.

Once you’re done, kindly input your

score here: 100%

11
11

Additional reminder: Compile your

portfolio output/s and make sure that
your mentor has checked your
coursebook.
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 Glossary

Central Office The Governance Level that focuses on policy making, standards-setting, and
overall leadership of the department.

Class Adviser is a teacher assigned to manage a particular class throughout the school year.

Curriculum and Instruction The strand that focuses on the delivery of a relevant, responsive, and effective
basic education curriculum around which all other strands and offices provide
support.

DepEd School Calendar contains implementing guidelines and list of activities to be followed throughout
the school year.

Discipline The practice of teaching or training a person to obey rules or a code of

behavior in both the short and long terms.

Elementary School The first part of the educational system that includes the first six years of compulsory
education after compulsory pre-school education called Kindergarten.

Junior High School The first part of the secondary level of education that covers four years from
Grades 7 to 10. This level is compulsory and free to all learners attending
public schools.

Learner Behavior This refers to the learner’s manner of conducting himself/herself involving action
and response to stimulation. It emphasizes the crucial link between the way
in which learners learn and their social knowledge and behavior.

Learning-Focused Environment This refers to a classroom atmosphere that encourages maximum learner
participation free from disruptions by unpleasant learners’ behavior.

Learning Center (LC) A physical space to house learning resources and facilities of a learning program
for out-of-school youth and adults. It is a venue for face-to-face learning
activities and other learning opportunities for community development and
improvement of the people’s quality of life.

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Mandate an obligation enforced by law.

Mission a declaration of an organization’s core purpose and focus that is normally

unchanged over time.

Office of the Secretary (OSec) The office that provides overall leadership and direction at the national level.

Positive and Non-Violent Discipline This involves constructive discipline through non-violent, respectful and
diplomatic means. It is a way of disciplining a learner or managing learner
behavior through dialogue and counseling. It avoids the use of punishment
such as spanking, verbal abuse and humiliation.

Punishment An action (penalty) that is imposed on a person for breaking a rule or

showing improper conduct.

Rationalization a move to transform the Executive Branch into a more effective and efficient
government that aims to focus government efforts on its vital functions and
channel government resources to these core public services and improve
the efficiency of government services, within affordable levels, and in the
most accountable manner.

School an educational institution, private and public, undertaking educational

operation with a specific age-group of pupils or learners pursuing defined
studies at defined levels, receiving instruction from teachers, usually located
in a building or a group of buildings in a particular physical or cyber site.

Strategic Direction a course of action that leads to the achievement of organizational goals.

Strategic Management The strand that enables the organization to focus on long-term directions and
interface with the internal and external environment and stakeholders.

Values are the principles the Department adheres to in pushing the programs into action.

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.

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 References
The resources listed can also be found in the TIP repository folder that can be accessed through this link:
https://drive.google. com/drive/folders/1UEnwol5TUJBDz4PAM0igc3UWMfJNG75o?usp=sharing

Issuances and Legislations

Department of Education Order No. 40, s. 2012 on DepEd Child Protection Policy. https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/
uploads/2012/05/DO_s2012_40.pdf
Department of Education Order No. 36, s. 2013 on Our Department of Education Vision, Mission and Core Values (DepEd VMV). https://
www.deped.gov.ph/2013/09/04/do-36-s-2013-our-department-of-education-vision-mission-and-core-values-deped-vmv/
Department of Education Order No. 53, s. 2013 on Approval and Implementation of the 2013 DepEd Rationalization Program. https://www.
deped.gov.ph/2013/12/03/do-53-s-2013-approval-and-implementation-of-the-2013-deped-rationalization-program/
Department of Education Order No. 52, s. 2015 on New Organizational Structures of the Central, Regional, and Schools Division
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central- regional-and-schools-division-offices-of-the-department-of-education/
Department Order No. 2 s., 2015, “Guidelines in the Implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System in the
Department of Education”
DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2017 on National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
Executive Order No. 366, s. 2004 on Directing a Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the Executive Branch
and Providing Options and Incentives for Government Employees who may be Affected by the Rationalization of the
Functions and Agencies of the Executive Branch. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2004/10/04/executive-order-no-366-
s-2004/
Philippine Regulation Commission Resolution No. 435, s. 1997 on Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
http://teachercodes.iiep. unesco.org/teachercodes/codes/Asia/Philippines.pdf
Republic Act No. 4670, 1966 on The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1966/ ra_4670_1966.html
Republic Act No. 9155, 2001 on An Act Instituting a Framework of Governance for Basic Education, Establishing Authority
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of the Philippines
Dir. John Arnold S. Siena
Teacher Education Council
Ms. Anna Marie San Diego Dir. Runvi V. Manguerra
Officer-in-charge, Professional
Development Division (PDD)
Ms. Donnabel Bihasa
Senior Education Program
Ms. Ana-Sol Reyes Specialist, TEC
Secretariat
Senior Education
Program Specialist,
NEAP-PDD Mr. Jayson Peñafiel
Education Program
Mr. Jerson Capuyan Specialist, TEC
Secretariat
Education Program Specialist
 Acknowledgments

Philippine National Research Center for Teacher Quality

Dir. Gina O. Gonong
Dr. Levi E. Elipane Ma. Izella D. Lampos Jeanny S. Burce
Senior Program Manager II Project Officer Research Officer

UNE-SiMERR
Dr. Joy Hardy
Deputy Director

Technical Working Group

Ricardo Ador Dionisio Warren Quisada Angelo Uy

Marie Flo M. Aysip Jeanette Alvarez Jeaz DC Campano

Ian Harvey Claros Alfredo G. Desamparo, Jr. Jerome Hilario

Charito N. Laggui Gayle Malibiran Khristian Ross

Pimentel
Josefino C. Pogoy, Jr. Chinita Tolentino Jennifer F. Vivas

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 Validators
Ricky Agbay Zenylou Frias Marie Eugenie Soriano
Ma. Agie Clarivil S. Layug Marina Tagsip
Amar Carlos B. Llamas Ma. Sonia A. Tomalabcad
Jonathan Baniaga III Reggie Tuazon
Ms. Noemi Baysa Jeanrick Deuna Nuñez Gladys Uy
Alma Belarmino Maribel Perez Maria Lourie Victor
Rageene Vera Dueñas Beverlyn Ramirez
Nerio Benito Eseo Frankie Delos Santos
Support Team

Ruth Mae Ellorin Aris L. Solis Roy Benson

Layout Artist Layout Artist NEAP ICT Technical Support

Pilot Testing Participants

Region IV-A Region VI Region VII
Division of Cavite Division of Iloilo Division of Bohol
Division of Quezon Division of Negros Division of Cebu
Division of Batangas Occidental Division of Negros Oriental
Division of Antique

National Capital
Region X Region
Division of Bukidnon (NCR)

Division of Misamis Oriental Division of Quezon City

Division of Misamis Occidental Division of Caloocan

Division of Manila
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Teacher 1/Mentee Master Teacher 1/Mentor