GIOVANNE C.

GONO BSED 18/30 M

Article IX: The Teachers and Parents

Section 1. Every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents, and
shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.

Section 2. Every teacher shall inform parents, through proper authorities, of the
progress and deficiencies of learner under him, exercising utmost candor and tact in
pointing out the learner's deficiencies and in seeking parent’s cooperation for the proper
guidance and improvement of the learners.

Section 3. A teacher shall hear parent’s complaints with sympathy and understanding,
and shall discourage unfair criticism.

1. How is professionalism manifested when a parent complains to a teacher for his/her

son’s failing grade?
A. blames the son for his failure
B. Inquires on what home is doing to help son cope with his failure
C. Explains that failure is due to learner’s indifferent attitude
D. Objectively shows how the failing grade came about and assures the parent that
the son is given all the academic help he needs

2. How should a professional teacher respond to unfair criticism raised by parents?

A. Listen to the criticism but discourages it
B. Reject the criticism outright
C. Ignore the criticism
D. Probe into the criticism and joins the parents afterwards.
 Article VIII: 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, provided that 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, observing due process.

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

Section 3. Under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced or discriminate against

a learner.

Section 4. A teacher shall not accept favors or gifts from learners, their parents or
others in their behalf in exchange for requested concessions, especially if undeserved.

Section 5. A teacher shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any remuneration from
tutorials other what is authorized for such service.

Section 6. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit and
quality of academic performance.

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.

SAMPLE CASE 1: May a principal of a public high school refuse the enrolment of a
student due to sex, ethnic grouping, or religion of the child or his parents?

ANSWER: No, because such refusal will violate the right of the student to have quality
education as provided in Sec. 1Art.XIV of the 1987 Constitution and it will also violate
his constitutional right to be accorded equal protection of the laws guaranteed under
Sec.1 Art. III of them 1987 Constitution to all Filipino citizens

SAMPLE CASE 2: Mr. P of Bulubundkin high school refused to admit a student for not
being a resident of the said barangay where the school is located. Is it legal?

ANSWER: No, because such refusal will violate the Constitutional right of the child to
have quality education.
SAMPLE CASE 3: Mr. L, a principal of Masambahin elementary school limit the
enrolment to sixty pupils per classroom and gave priority to residents over the non-
residents of the barangay. Is it valid and acceptable?

ANSWER: Yes, because limiting the enrolment is in consonance with DepEd Order
No.32 S.2003 provided that the principal will give assistance to the student to enrol in
nearby school so as not to deprive him of his right to education.

1. Does the code of ethics for professional teachers prohibit a teacher and student to fall
in love with each other?

A. Yes, because it is unprofessional

B. No, but student should be transferred to another class
 C. No, but teacher shall exercise utmost professional direction to avoid preferential
treatment of the learner
D. Yes, because teacher will show favouritism definitely.

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

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
E. All of the above

3. Does the code of ethics allow the teacher to accept remuneration for students which
tutor teachers rightly deserve?

A. Yes, they deserve the remuneration for the tutorial service

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 V: The Teachers and the Profession

Section 1. Teachers 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, teachers 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.

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 files without permission.

Section 5. It shall be the responsibility of every teacher to seek correctives for what
may appear to be an unprofessional and unethical conduct of any associate. 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?

A. File a written complaint against the teacher with the students’ oral report as
evidence
B. Talk to the teacher concerned and correct his/her 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?

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 choral competition

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

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