JOHN RUSSELL V. MORALES July 19, 2015 EARNER C The Teaching Profession EXAM #1 Dr. R. Licarte

CODE OF ETHICS

PREAMBLEThis section talks about teachers as licensed, dignified and reputed professionals that have high values and professional competence. They are set to adhere ethical and moral principles in the field of practice.

ARTICLE 1 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS This code applies for all teaching and non teaching personnels in all schools, in all levels, public and private, and all education aspects in the entire Philippines. Teachers should offer quality education for all Filipinos.Visionary teachers who are competent and committed to full realization of potentials.

ARTICLE IITHE TEACHER AND THE STATE

I learned that teachers are obliged in transmitting the learners about the cultural heritage and values as well in help carrying out declared policies of the state. Teachers should be mentally, physically and morally fit and committed and devoted to each of his/her duties. That teachers, are not and will not participate in promotion of any religious, political and partisan party. Hence are not allowed to ask, require and receive any valuable material from any person. Teachers shall vote and exercise constitutional rights and errands. I did understand that teachers shall not use force and authority to coerce any person to follow any political action. Moreover teachers are to enjoy academic freedom, the privilege of sharing research of course it should be in line with the states policies and drawn proper remedial act.

ARTICLE IIITHE TEACHER AND THE COMMUNITY

Teachers will act as facilitator of learning shall boost the opportunities of the youth in developing community responsibilities through installation of civic, economic, social trainings/exposure and leadership that is conducive to growth, learning and for betterment. Furthermore teachers should act in a rightful way as dignified and honorable models in the community.In this sense teachers must establish healthy relationships in the community and a multicultural competent educator having favorable attitude that prevents disparaging the community.

Also I learned that every teacher is an intellectual leader, has a freedom to attend church, proactive in helping the needs of the people.Lastly to be well grounded in the aspects of mutual respect to the community officials, government and other fellow professionals

ARTICLE IVTHE TEACHER AND THE PROFESSION

Every teacher must maintain enthusiasm in teaching; adhere to the highest standards of teaching, and makes teaching a noble profession. Teachers shall continue the pursuit of studies through CPE, and shall be at his/her best in teaching at all times. In my understanding teachers shall seek lifelong process of learning to improve efficiency, virtues in becoming nationally and internationally competitive. Responsible in representing the school in a positive way and will utilize the profession in a manner that is dignified means for earning an upright livelihood.

ARTICLE VTHE TEACHER AND THE TEACHING COMMUNITY

Every teacher is a loyal one in words, in thoughts and in deeds possesses confidence. Teachers shall support one another and organize and leave to successor records and other data to carry on the work when leaving, shall hold confidential information and submit to proper authorities if any issues and concern may rise. Teachers can apply for any vacant item in which he or she may be qualified in provision of respecting the system and basis of merit and all candidates are equal and have opportunity to be measured.Teacher is responsible to act as correctives on any associate who seems to appear unethical and unprofessional and could be done if there is such evidence.

ARTICLE VITHE TEACHER AND HIGHER AUTHORITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Teachers must able to understand and support legitimate policies of the school and the administration and shall not make false allegations and alleges against superiors. I learned that teacher shall transact all official business through channels except for valid reasons and avoid anonymity. I learned that teachers have right to seek equality against discrimination and injustices. Lastly, assumes obligation with full knowledge and information on terms and conditions upon employment.

ARTICLE VII SCHOOL OFFICIALS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL

Every teacher must bear proper conduct, helpfulness and should show positive image towards teaching and non teaching staff. Have cooperative responsibility. School officials shall give recognition for teacher who have exemplar performance in school and allow them to participate in conferences. There is no school that would dismiss a teacher without a cause. Schools must ensure the credibility of the teachers working if they adhere to civil service rules, tenure, in accordance to existing laws and especially they are duly registered and licensed professionals.

ARTICLE VIIITHE TEACHER AND THE LEARNERS

Teachers have right to determine the academic strengths and promotion of learners in all education aspects, produce evaluations and measurement, take needed action in any case of complaint, shall recognize the interest and handle each learner just and impartial.

Teachers should not be prejudice in any circumstances. Teachers are not allowed to accept favors or gifts from learners and parents any remuneration from tutorials than what is authorized and their behalf in exchange for requests especially if undeserved. Teachers are not allowed to use corporal punishments and mutual attraction should be neutralize and maintain utmost professional discretion to avoid scandals. Additionally, shall contribute to the maximum development of learners in preventing or solving learners difficulties.

ARTICLE IX THE TEACHER AND PARENTS

I understand that teachers must establish cordial relationships and merit respect and confidence to parents. Moreover, shall hear from parents complaints with sympathy and understanding. I learned that teachers have duties to inform parents and authorized personnels regarding the learners deficiencies and cooperation for proper guidance and improvement of learners.

ARTICLE XTHE TEACHER

A teacher has right to generate income directly or otherwise provided that it cannot affect his/her work as a teacher. Also, he/she shall maintain good reputation respecting financial matters in settling debts, loans and other affairs. No teacher shall act as agent or financially interested in selling textbooks and do so only if it is deemed in accordance with existing regulations.

ARTICLE XITHE TEACHER AS A PERSON

A teacher shall live with dignity at all times by instilling self-respect and self-discipline as standard of professional behavior in all relationships through serving as a model worthy of emulation by learners and pears. Lastly to recognize the Almighty God in all of his/her endeavors.

ARTICLE XIIDISCIPLINARY ACTION

Any violation of teachers shall result to grounds and disciplinary measures such as suspension, cancellation and revocation of practice and his/her certificate of registration and license as Professional Teacher under Sec III, Article or R.A No.7836 and under rule 31, Article III, of the RRI R.A. No.7836

ARTICLE XIIIEFFECTIVITY

This code shall be approved by the PRC and would take effect 60 days following its publication of general circulation, whichever is earlier.