LET REVIEW

PNU MINDANAO
13 – 14 & 25 April 2014

Component Professional Education

Area The Teaching Profession
(Relevant Laws for Teachers and Learners)

PROF. CORNELIO L. LABAO, JR.

Discussant

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Q1. A professional teacher is grounded on a clear view
of the practice. He/She could handily define questions
such as why teach, what to teach, how to teach, what
his/her role is and the learners’ among others. How
important the questions are for the teacher?
1. It serve as the teacher’s bases for promoting learners.
2. It serve as the teacher’s foundation in his/her gradual
induction to the profession.
3. It serve as the teacher’s guiding principles about
education-related issues and concerns.
4. All of the above

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 THE TEACHER’S EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

• Statement of a teacher’s guiding principles about education-related

issues and concerns
 Why teach
- beginning with the choice to take pre-service education for
teachers
 What to teach
- a question on what the teacher likes the students to learn
 How to teach
- a question to guide in selecting the appropriate pedagogy
 Role of teacher
- a question on the kind of teachers he/she will be
 Role of learners
- a question on what kind of learners the teacher likes to produce
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Q2. Values are taught and caught. What does
this imply?
a.The teacher teaches values.
b.The teacher models values.
c.The teacher teaches values education.
d.The teacher teaches and models values.
 

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 THE TEACHER AS TEACHER AND
MODEL OF VALUES
“Values are taught and caught.”

THE TEACHER’S FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF

MORALITY

“THE TEACHER IS A PERSON OF GOOD MORAL

CHARACTER.”
“Do good; avoid evil.”

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Major Legal Bases of Philippine
Education:
1.The Constitution of the Philippines
2.The Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers (1966)
3.Education Act of 1982 (Batas Pambansa
232)

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Q3. In the 1987 Philippine Constitution, where can
we find the provision for education?
a.Article III b. Article X
c. Article XII d. Article XIV

Q4. The Philippine Constitution guarantees the

right of all citizens to quality education at
a. basic education b. tertiary level
c. graduate level d. all levels
 
 

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Q5: Religion shall be allowed only to be taught in public
schools if_____________.
a. the children are Roman Catholic.
b. the teachers are the ones conducting religion.
c. there is a written parent permit for their children to
attend religion.
d. the children voluntarily attend religion class.

Q6. In Philippine schools, no groups of aliens shall

comprise more than ___ of the enrolment in any school.
a. ½ b. 1/3
c. 1/4 d. 1/5

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Q7: Which statement is NOT directly provided for in the
1987 Philippine Constitution?

a. All educational institutions shall include the study of

the constitution as part of the curricula.
b. The control and administration of educational
institution shall be vested in the citizen of the
Philippines.
c. The teaching of the life and works of Rizal.
d. No educational institution shall be established
exclusively for aliens.

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 THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
Article XIV: Education, Science & Technology, Arts,
Culture and Sports

The state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens
to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate
steps to make such education accessible to all.
All educational institutions shall include the study of the
constitution as part of the curricula.
Religion shall be taught on the parents’ option.
Educational institution shall be owned solely by Filipinos; at
least 60% of it.
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 THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
The control and administration of educational institution
shall be vested in the citizen of the Philippines.
No educational institution shall be established exclusively
for aliens and no groups of aliens shall comprise more than
1/3 of the enrolment in any school.
The state shall assign the highest budgetary priority to
education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain
its rightful share of the best available talents through
adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction
and fulfilment.

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Q8. “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels.” Which government program is in
support of this?
a. Deregulated tuition fee hike
b. Primary schools for indigenous people
c. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system
d. None of the above

Q9. “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels.” Which government program is in
support of this?
e. Establishment of early childhood learning centers in all barangays
f. The strengthening of the Accreditation and Equivalency Program
g. The institutionalization of centers for the mentally challenged
h. All of the above

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THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

Q10. Which of the following grounds can a teacher be transferred to

another station?
a. If it is in the exigency of the service
b. It the teachers previously requested for transfer and the
request is granted
c. If it is a promotion from classroom teacher to head teacher or
principal
d. All of the above

Sec. 6. Consent for Transfer (excerpt). Except for cause and as herein
otherwise provided, no teacher shall be transferred without his consent
from one station to another except when the exigencies of the service so
requires. No transfers shall be made three months before any local or
national election.
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Q11. A division supervisor made an announcement in one division
gathering about an administrative complaint still being investigated filed
against one head teacher. Was the announcement proper?
a. Yes. The complaint must serve as warning to the others.
b. No. The division gathering was not the proper venue.
c. Yes. The respondent’s identity must be revealed.
d. No. The case is still pending.

Sec. 8. Safeguards in Disciplinary Procedure (excerpt). Every teacher shall

enjoy equitable safeguards at each stage of any disciplinary procedure and
shall have the right to be informed in writing of the charges, to full access
to the evidence in the case, to defend himself and to be defended by a
representative of his choice and/or by his organization, and to appeal to
clearly designated authorities. No publicity shall be given to any disciplinary
action being taken against a teacher during the pendency of his case.

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Q12. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers has
provided for fair opportunity for those entering and those
already in the teaching profession. Which hiring
requirement is NOT acceptable for teacher applicants?
a. Ability to use all medium of instruction effectively
b. Knowledge of the culture of the people in the community
c. Interpersonal intelligence
d. Pleasing personality

Sec. 10. No Discrimination. There shall be no discrimination

whatsoever in entrance to the teaching profession, or during its
exercise, or in the termination of services, based on other than
professional consideration.
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Q13. Whose request for transfer of station will be given
more consideration?
a. A single female public school teacher
b. A single male public school teacher
c. A public school teacher married to an engineer
d. A female public school teacher married to another
public school teacher

Sec. 11. Married Teachers. Whenever possible, the proper

authorities shall take all steps to enable married couples,
both of whom are public school teachers, to be employed
in the same locality.

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Q14. Mr. Dimasupil developed a teaching technique
different from what other teachers used in their teaching.
Is it acceptable?
a. No. The teacher should follow what the others use.
b. Yes. It is his right to choose the best strategy.
c. No. The students in his class may not learn.
d. None of the above

Sec. 12. Academic Freedom. Teachers shall enjoy academic

freedom in the discharge of their professional duties,
particularly with regard to teaching and classroom
methods.

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Q15. Mrs. Reyes was asked by her principal to teach other classes in
addition to her regular six-hour load. What will be the basis of her
additional compensation?
a. Basic salary
b. Regular salary plus 25% of her basic pay
c. Number of years in service
d. Performance rating
 
Sec. 13. Teaching Hours (Excerpt). Actual classroom instruction shall
not be more than six hours a day. Provided,however, That where the
exigencies of the service so require, any teacher may be required to
render more than six hours but not exceeding eight hours of actual
classroom teaching a day upon payment of additional compensation
at the same rate as his regular remuneration plus at least twenty-five
per cent of his basic pay.

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Sec. 14. Additional Compensation. Notwithstanding any provision of existing
law to the contrary, co-curricula and out of school activities and any other
activities outside of what is defined as normal duties of any teacher shall be
paid an additional compensation of at least twenty-five per cent of his
regular remuneration after the teacher has completed at least six hours of
actual classroom teaching a day.

In the case of other teachers or school officials not engaged in actual

classroom instruction, any work performed in excess of eight hours a day
shall be paid an additional compensation of at least twenty-five per cent of
their regular remuneration.

The agencies utilizing the services of teachers shall pay the additional
compensation required under this section. Education authorities shall refuse
to allow the rendition of services of teachers for other government agencies
without the assurance that the teachers shall be paid the remuneration
provided for under this section.
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Q15. The gradual progression of teacher’s salary from
minimum to a maximum is done through
a. regular increment every year
b. increment after ten years of service
c. regular increment every three years
d. increment every five years
 
Sec. 16. Salary Scale. Salary scales of teachers shall provide
for a gradual progression from a minimum to a maximum
salary by means of regular increments, granted automatically
after three years: Provided, That the efficiency rating of the
teacher concerned is at least satisfactory.

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Q16. Miss Shalani is assigned in a rural area, Miss Tinga in a
depressed community, Miss Didal in a hazardous area, and Miss
Arila in a place where standard of living is high. Who is entitled to
hardship allowance?
a. Miss Shalani b. Miss Tinga
c. Miss Didal d. Miss Arila

Sec. 19. Special Hardship Allowances. In areas in which teachers

are exposed to hardship such as difficulty in commuting to the
place of work or other hazards peculiar to the place of
employment, as determined by the Secretary of Education, they
shall be compensated special hardship allowances equivalent to at
least twenty-five per cent of their monthly salary.

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Q17. Mrs. Amolang was not able to finish her thesis after one year of
study leave. Still, she wanted to continue her study leave. Could she
be allowed?
a. No, study leave should not exceed one year.
b. No, other teachers should have the chance.
c. Yes, if her grades are excellent.
d. Yes, but without compensation.

Sec. 24. Study Leave (excerpt). Teachers in the public schools shall be
entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after seven years of
service. During the period of such leave, the teachers shall be entitled to at
least sixty per cent of their monthly salary: Provided, however, That no
teacher shall be allowed to accumulate more than one year study leave,
unless he needs an additional semester to finish his thesis for a graduate
study in education or allied courses: Provided, further, That no
compensation shall be due the teacher after the first year of such leave.

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Q18. Mr. Pildido was diagnosed to have tuberculosis that
required rest for more than one year. Which leave should
he apply for?
a. sick leave b. personal leave
c. vacation leave d. indefinite leave
 

Sec. 25. Indefinite Leave. An indefinite sick leave of

absence shall be granted to teachers when the nature of
the illness demands a long treatment that will exceed one
year at the least.

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 EDUCATIONNACT OF 1982

Provide for the rights and responsibilities of the

members of the educational community

Parents
school
Students
School Personnel
Academic/teaching staff
School administrators
Academic non-teaching staff
Non-academic staff
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Q19: The right of students to receive relevant quality education is
primarily achieved through
a. competent instruction
b. strong curriculum
c. school-community relations
d. competent administrators

Q20: School personnel like librarians, guidance counselors, research

assistants and aides belong to this group
c. Teaching or academic staff
d. School personnel
e. Non-academic personnel
f. Academic non-teaching personnel

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Q21: Which member of the educational community has the right to
access to any official record directly relating to the children under
their responsibility?
a. parents
b. students
c. school administrators
d. teaching staff
 
Q22: A student has the right to freely choose his/her field of study
up to graduation except when this student
c. Incurs academic deficiencies
d. Violates disciplinary regulations
e. Chooses to transfer to other school
f. All of the above

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Q23.Which is a right of a teaching or academic staff?
a. The right of the issuance of official school records and
documents
b. The right to provide for proper governance of the school
c. The right to intellectual property consistent with applicable
laws
d. All of the above
 
Q24. Which is NOT a right of institution of higher learning?
To determine on academic ground
e. Who shall be admitted to study
f. Who may teach
g. What shall be the subject of study and research
h. When to open the academic year

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Q25: Pedro dropped out in high school. He is now 16 years old and
he likes to continue his studies. What program in the Bureau of
Alternative Learning System can you best recommend to him?
a. Basic Literacy Program
b. Accreditation and Equivalency Program
c. Indigenous Peoples Education Program
d. None of the above
 
Q26: Nanay Honesta, 62 years old, wants to learn how to read and
write. What program in the Bureau of Alternative Learning System
can you best recommend to her?
e. Indigenous Peoples education Program
f. Accreditation and Equivalency Program
g. Basic Literacy Program
h. All of the above
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Other important legislations:

The Alternative Learning System (ALS)

- A parallel learning system to provide a viable
alternative to the existing formal education
instruction

3 Major ALS Programs:

1.Basic Literacy Program
2.Accreditation and equivalency Program
3.Indigenous Peoples education Program
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More Questions
1. A municipal ordinance was created and immediately
implemented. Many questioned the immediate implementation
without public notice. Which requisite of a law was not satisfied?
a. That a law must be an authoritative ordering
b. That a law must be just, honest, useful
c. That a law is authored by a legislator
d. That a law must be promulgated
 
2. An ordinary person can’t impose a law in a certain place. Why?
e. He has no supporters.
f. He has no training in making a law.
g. He has no authority to make a law.
h. All of the above
 
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3. Euthanasia is approved in other countries but not in the
Philippines. Why?
a. It is not considered to be morally good.
b. It is not considered effective.
c. It is unnatural.
d. None of the above
 
4. “Those who have less in life should have more in law.” What
quality of a law is described?
e. It must be morally good.
f. It must be just.
g. It must be possible.
h. It must be relatively necessary.

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5. Education during the Spanish rule was under its tutelage
a. Roman Catholic church
b. Military authority
c. Filipino officials
d. Civilian authority
 
6. It provided for the establishment of a public school
system during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines
e. Religious orders
f. University of Sto. Tomas
g. Education Decree of 1863
d. All of the above

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7. Which educational event took place during the American
occupation in the Philippines?
a. The coming of 765 teachers aboard transport ships Sheridan and
Thomas
b. The opening of the Philippine Normal School
c. The Monroe survey on Philippine education
d. All of the above
 
8. Free public secondary education under the law means
a. free from being screened to enter public secondary schools
b. free from payment of tuition for students enrolled in public
secondary schools
c. right of every student to enter secondary schools
d. free from payment of school fees identified and authorized
by law
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9. Classroom management is an integral part of the
teaching process. In creating a well-managed
classroom, the teacher
a. Establishes routines
b. Plans and implements schedule
c. Keeps records
d. All of the above
 
10. The right of students to receive relevant quality
education is primarily achieved through
a. competent instruction b. strong curriculum
c. school-community relations d. competent
administrators
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11. Which manifest the teacher’s desire to commit herself/himself to
the practice of teaching?
a. attending continuing education programs
b. participating in short-term courses
c. subscribing to education journal for teachers
d. all of the above
 
12. It is reconstituted and/or organized by the Commission on Higher
Education to be composed of senior specialists or academicians for
different disciplines/programs to assist the commission in setting
standards.
a. technical panels b. board of advisers
c. secretariat d. consultants
 

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13. What is technical education?
The process through which learners and workers are provided with
learning opportunities to acquire or upgrade their ability, knowledge
and behavior for a job
The process designed at post secondary and lower tertiary aimed at
preparing technicians, paraprofessionals and other categories of
middle-level workers
The process of acquiring the desired values for manual labor
All of the above
 
 
14. It is conducted by TESDA to promote quality skills development in the
country and with view of participating in international skills competition
a. quality control b. accreditation
c. skills olympics d. certification
 
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15. This principle recognizes that every unit in the education
bureaucracy has a particular role, task, and responsibility inherent in
the office and for which it is principally accountable for outcomes
a. accountability b. transparency
c. shared governance d. democratic consultation

16. With the transfer of cultural agencies from the DepED to the
NCCA, what happens to the program for school arts and culture?
a. abolished in the school curriculum
b. b. remained part of the school curriculum
c. offered on voluntary basis
d. revised

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17. This school offers a complete basic education in one school
site with unified instructional programs under one school head
a. learning centers b. comprehensive school
c. cluster of schools d. integrated school
 
18. Which is a bases for the identification of a center of
excellence?
a. Well-selected students
b. Creditable performance in the LET
c. Highly qualified and experienced faculty
d. All of the above
 

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19. Which is NOT a function of the teacher education center of
excellence?
a. mDictates other TEI’s the subjects of studies
b. Tries out relevant pre-service teacher training programs
c. Serves as teacher resource center
d. Provides professional assistance to TEI’s

20. One of the functions of the Early Childhood Care and

Development System is to improve infant and child survival rate.
Which effort is NOT attuned to this function?
e. Strengthening vaccination among infants
f. Implementing health programs for pregnant women
g. Registering all infants immediately after birth
h. Organizing feeding programs for children

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21. Which community program is consistent with the ECCD System?
a. Establishing day-care, health and child-minding centers
b. Conducting trainings on effective parenting
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b

 
 RA NO. 8980      December 05, 2000
AN ACT PROMULGATING A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND A NATIONAL SYSTEM FOR
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT (ECCD), PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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22. In the Adopt-a-school program, who may enter into a
memorandum of agreement?
a. A private school and a government agency
b. A public school and a government agency other than the
DepED
c. A private school and a private entity
d. A public school and a private entity

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23. Which assistance can be provided to a recipient school
under an adopt-a-school program?
a. Additional teacher allowance
b. Modernization of instructional technologies
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b

Republic Act No. 8525            

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN "ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM,"
PROVIDING INCENTIVES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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