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The Teaching Profession

Code of Ethics
Article V, VI, & VIII
Presenter: JEAY-A PRUDENTE CERGAS
APRIL SANGLAY LAURIO

MS. LOUIE DEMATERA


Subject Professor
agenda
ARTICLE 8 – THE TEACHERS AND LEARNERS
Section 1. A teacher has a right and duty to determine the academic
marks and the promotions of learners in the subject or grades he
handles, such determination shall be in accordance with generally
accepted procedures of evaluation and measurement. In case of any
complaint, teachers concerned shall immediately take appropriate
actions, of serving due process.

Section 2. A teacher shall recognize that the interest and welfare of
learners are of first and foremost concerns, and shall deal justifiably and
impartially with each of them.

Section 3. Under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced nor


discriminated against by the learner.
Section 7. In a situation where mutual attraction and subsequent love
develop between teacher and learner, the teacher shall exercise utmost
professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment
of the learner.

Section 8. A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending


learners nor make deductions from their scholastic ratings as a
punishment for acts which are clearly not manifestation of poor
scholarship.

Section 9. A teacher shall ensure that conditions contribute to the


maximum development of learners are adequate, and shall extend
needed assistance in preventing or solving learner’s problems and
difficulties.
1.Does the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers prohibit
a teacher and student to fall in love with each other?,
Application

A.Yes, because it is unprofessional.

B. No, but student should be transferred to another class.

C. No, but teacher shall exercise utmost professional


discretion to avoid preferential treatment of the learner.

D. Yes, because teacher will show favoritism definitely.


2. What should be the first and foremost concern of
the professional teacher? - Understanding

A. The interest and welfare of the learners.

B. The progress of the learners

C. The social adjustment of the learners

D. The happiness of the learners


3. Does the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
allow teacher to accept remuneration for students which
tutor teachers rightly deserve? - Analysis

A. Yes, they deserve the remuneration for the tutorial


services.
B. No, except for what is authorized for such service.

C. Yes, provided pay is not excessive.

D. No, they are professional teachers and so are expected


to give tutorial service.
Article 5-THE TEACHERS AND THE PROFESSION
Section 1. Teacher shall, at all times, be imbued with the spirit of
professional loyalty, mutual confidence, and faith in one another, self
sacrifice for the common good, and full cooperation with colleagues. When
the best interest of the learners, the school, or the profession is at stake in
any controversy, teacher shall support one another

Section 2. A teacher is not entitled to claim credit or work not of his own.
and shall give due credit for the work of others which he may use.

Section 3. Before leaving his position, a teacher shall organize for whoever
assumes the position such records and other data as are necessary to carry
on the work.
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Section 4. A teacher shall hold inviolate all confidential information concerning
associates and the school, and shall not divulge to anyone documents which has not
been officially released, or remove records from the files without permission.

Section 5. It shall be the responsibility of every teacher to seek correctives for what he
may appear to be an unprofessional and unethical conduct of any associates. However,
this may be done only if there is incontrovertible evidence for such conduct.

Section 6. A teacher may submit to the proper authorities any justifiable criticism against
an associate, preferably in writing, without violating the right of the individual concerned.

Section 7. A teacher may apply for a vacant position for which he is qualified: provided
that he respects the system of selection on the basis of merit and competence: provided,
further, that all qualified candidates are given the opportunity to be considered
1. Students reported to you about a teacher who has made it a habit to
collect money for quizzes that never were mimeographed or
photocopied, the very reason for money collection. What is ethical for
you to do? – Application

A. File a written complaint against the teacher with the students' oral
report as evidence.

B. Talk to the teacher concerned and correct his unethical conduct.

C. Bring the students and parents to the teacher concerned.

D. Advise the students to file a written complaint against the teacher.


2. The school was preparing for a national choral competition. What
should be the response of the teaching community? - Application

A. Let the Music teachers do the work since it is music-related.

B. All teachers should cooperate with and support the Music teachers in
whatever way.

C. Teachers complained against by students should not be involved in


the preparation activities.

D. Give passing grades to all students involved in the oral competition .


3. What is the professional obligation of one leaving a position? -
Understanding

A. Pass on organized records to successor to carry on the work.

B. Tender a despedida party.

C. Leave your clerk/secretary for your successor's guidance.

D. Erase all records; successor does not need them anyway.


Article 6-THE TEACHER AND HIGHER AUTHORITIES IN
THE PROFESSIONS
• Section 1. Every teacher shall make it his duties to make an honest effort to
understand and support the legitimate policies of the school and the
administration regardless of personal feeling or private opinion and shall
faithfully carry them out.

• Section 2. A teacher shall not make any false accusations or charges against
superiors, especially under anonymity. However, if there are valid charges, he
should present such under oath to competent authority.

• Section 3. A teacher shall transact all official business through channels except
when special conditions warrant a different procedure, such as when special
conditions are advocated but are opposed by immediate superiors, in which
case, the teacher shall appeal directly to the appropriate higher authority.
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• Section 4. Every teacher, individually or as part of a group, has a right to
seek redress against injustice to the administration and to extent possible,
shall raise grievances within acceptable democratic possesses. In doing
so. they shall avoid jeopardizing the interest and the welfare of learners
whose right to learn must be respected.

• Section 5. Every teacher has a right to invoke the principle that


appointments, promotions, and transfer of teachers are made only on the
basis of merit and needed in the interest of the service.

• Section 6. A teacher who accepts a position assumes a contractual


obligation to live up to his contract, assuming full knowledge of
employment terms and conditions.

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1. Appointments, promotions and transfer of professional teachers are
done only on the basis of_____ and______ in the_______. –
Understanding

A. merit-need-interest of the service.

B. qualifications learners - years of service -interest of learners

C. seniority-academic degrees - interest of teachers

D. technical - professional competence the profession


2. Is it professional to support a school's policy even if yo do not
personally agree? - Analysis

A. No.

B. Yes.

C. Yes, if it is a policy for teachers.

D. Yes, it depends on the kind of policy.


Reference:

The Teaching Profession

Purita P. Bilbao, EdD

Brenda D. Corpuz, PhD

Avelina T. Llagas, EdD

Gloria G. Salandanan, PhD


MAZEL TOV!

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