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Study Guide in (Prof Ed 101 Teaching Profession) Module No. 5

STUDY GUIDE FOR MODULE NO. 5

Module 5 – The Teacher as a Professional

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Instructor: Ma'am Annie Calicdan

“Professionalism: It’s not the job you do, it’s how you do the job” - Anonymous

MODULE OVERVIEW

PD 1006 and RA 7836 professionalized teaching. While laws on the professionalization of

teaching could be legislated, we cannot legislate professionalism, which is the end goal of the
professionalization law. Although the professionalization law can help professionalism,
professionalism is, in the ultimate analysis, the choice, the decision, and the action of every
professional teacher (Corpuz, 2007).

In this Module you will learn what it meant to be a professional teacher. Lesson I discusses
the legal bases of the professionalization of teaching. It includes discussion of different laws
promulgated to help the future teachers become truly professional teachers. Lesson II deals on the
professional ethics for professional teachers; and public officials and employees. The lesson refers
us also to the ethical standards to be upheld by professional teachers, public officials and
employees. Lesson III focuses on the teachers’ welfare and privileges, particularly those provided for
in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers. Lesson IV dwells on the teachers’ rights, duties and
responsibilities as stipulated in BP 232. Lastly, Lesson V gives an overview of the provisions of CA
578, empowering teachers as persons in authority.

Lesson I. The Professionalization of Teaching

Lesson II. Professional Ethics

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. As a group, answer the following questions.

- Are teachers who have no license considered professional?
- What does technical and professional competence mean? (You may refer to the Lesson on the
Teacher as a Professional).
- Are private school teachers required of a license? What about pre-school teachers, vocational
teachers, ALS teachers, school heads, Education Supervisors and Schools Division
Superintendents?
2. By means of a graphic organizer present the various groups that are included in the word
“teachers” in the Code of Ethics.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

As a group, answer the following questions.

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Article II
1. The schools are the “nurseries of the citizens of the state.” What are nurseries for? Why are
schools called the nurseries of the citizens of the state?”

2. “Each teacher is a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is under
obligation to transmit to learners such heritage.” In what ways can teachers do this?
3. In what ways can the professional teacher help elevate national morality, promote national pride
and cultivate love of country?
4. What steps do employers take to ensure that a teacher is physically, mentally and morally fit?
5. Cite actions of a professional teacher that violates Section 5, article II.
6. How can a professional teacher violate Sec. 6 and Sec. 7 of Article II?
7. Every teacher shall enjoy academic freedom. What does academic freedom mean? Is this
academic freedom absolute?

What is the professional thing to do?

1. Teacher B has a brother candidate for the mayoralty race in their hometown. The brother’s
opponent has very good chances of winning and so teacher B starts secretely campaigning for
his LEARNING
brother. Is this Professional?
ACTIVITY 1
2. By means of a Powerpoint presentation show how a professional teacher should relate to the
state.

LEARNING ACT

Article III
1. Below are key words which you have to locate in Article III of the Code of Ethics. Find them
and identify the section that contains the word/words.
- facilitator of learning - conducive environment
- leadership - harmonious official relations
- not use position to proselyte - disparaging the community
- social recognition - community informed
2. Prepare a skit to illustrate how a professional teacher should relate with the community. In your
skit you may want to present the contrast of teachers’ expected professional behavior.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article IV
1. Develop an essay of at least 300 words which could convince the youth that teaching is the
noblest profession and being so deserves the best preparation and the best candidates.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

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Article V
1. Compose a rap or a song on how professional teachers should relate to one another to form a
genuine teaching community. Make sure the song is based on Article V.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article VI
1. Let’s have a posttest. Do this individually. Answer with a check or an X. Is it unprofessional for a
teacher:
___ 1. to complain against transfer of teachers with whom the school head has
prejudice?
___ 2. to be promoted based only on years of service?
___ 3. to transact official business through proper channels, no exception?
___ 4. to go on strike with his group to seek redress against injustice?
___ 5. to file charges against superiors under anonymity to protect himself/herself?
___ 6. not to support a legitimate policy with which he/she disagrees?
___ 7. to campaign against legitimate policies of the school and administration with
which he/she disagrees?
2. Come up with a ten-item True-False test on Article VI of the Code of Ethics. Provide a key
answer.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article VII
Answer the following questions:
1. What must a professional teacher manifests as standards of good conduct?

2. How must a candidate for a teaching position be assessed for employment?

3. How do school officials promote the professional growth and recognition among teachers?

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article VIII

1. How do you want your teacher to be? What are your WISHES for your teacher? Write them
down.
2. Based on Article VIII, The Teacher and Learners of the Code of Ethics, find out if your wishes
are those or not those that you read in Article III.

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3. Prepare a short video presentation on: The Teacher and Learners. The objective of the video
presentation is to give concrete instances of teacher-learner professional relationship. Be
guided by Article VIII of the Code of Ethics.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article IX
1. View How to: A teacher’s Guide to Parent Teacher Conferences at YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?video.

Do you agree with everything that was shared in the video? If yes, give at least 2. If not, state
that or those that you do not agree with and explain why you do not agree?

2. State 5 DO’s and 5 DON’Ts on how you should relate to parents for the sake of the learners.
Make sure your DO’s and DON’Ts are concrete.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article X
1. To counter teachers’ problem of indebtedness, cite proverbs (in Mother Tongue, highly
encouraged) that can serve as reminders for professional teachers not to live beyond their
means. Explain each and relate it to Article X of the Code of Ethics.

e.g. Hangga’t makitid ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.

“Debt is a heavy burden to an honest mind, but thievish borrowers make light of it.”
“Spending is quick, earning is slow.”

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article XI
1. Answer the following questions:
- What is the big challenge for a teacher?
- Are you ready to face the challenge?
2. There are more women than men in the teaching profession. Does this indicate that less men are
able to face the challenge of the teaching profession? Prepare a short essay for your answer.

3. Describe the teacher as a person based on Article XI of the Code of Ethics by way of a cinquain.
A cinquain is a five-line poetry composed of:
Line 1 – 1 one word
Line 2 – 2 adjectives that describe Line 1
Line 3 – 3 actions words that relate to Line 1
Line 4 – 4 words (feelings) that relate to Line 1 or a complete sentence
Line 5 – 1 word, a synonym of Line 1 or a word that sums it up.

Example:
Teacher.

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Caring, compassionate
Questioning, listening, responding
I love her dearly
Idol.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article XII
1. Answer the following questions:
- Interview (through online or chat) some public and private school teachers. What are the usual
violations of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers committed by some teachers?

- Considering the enormous expectations and responsibilities of teachers, what can the schools
and community members do to help and support them.

- What can teachers do to improve their working relationship with others?

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Article XIII
1. Answer the following questions:
- What is the importance of RA 6713?

- What are the 8 norms of conduct?

- How does public officials and employees will perform and discharge their duties with their
highest degree of excellence professionalism intelligence and skill?

- What will happen if the government official or employee violated the code of conduct
and ethical standard?

- How do you develop integrity and accountability?

REFLECTION

Self-Reflect
1. Why ethics is also called moral philosophy? Write your answer on the space provided below.

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Lesson III. Teacher Welfare and Privileges

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Answer the following questions:

- Do you think the provisions in RA 4670 are observed in all public schools in the country?

- What are the positive and negative practices on the systems of hiring, promotion, and tenure
of public school teachers?

- Interview a public school teacher (through online or chat). What are the benefits that he/she is
enjoying from RA 4670?

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Lesson IV. Teachers’ Rights, Duties and Responsibilities

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Answer the following questions:

- How does the state protect the rights of teachers?

- Interview teachers (through online or chat). How do they perform their duties in the school and
in their specific community?

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Lesson V. Teachers as Parents in Authority (CA 578)

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Answer the following questions:

- How does the state protect teachers as persons in authority?

- What is assault upon a person in authority?

REFLECTION

Self-Reflect

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1. What is the implication of the phrase, “person in authority” in the discharge of lawful duties
and responsibilities of a teacher? Write your answer on the space provided below.

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