Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE II
SISON DISTRICT
DON VALENTIN TORRES INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Asan Norte, Sison, Pangasinan

REFLECTION IN SCHOOL LEARNING ACTION CELL:

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

Every profession has its own Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics for professional teachers
outlines a set of principles that guides the teachers to discharge their duties towards students, parents,
colleagues, community, and teaching practices and performance or the teaching profession. It delineates
what is acceptable and what a teacher should and shouldn't do. Teachers should maintain and improve
the ability of all learners through inclusive participation in the school and community. A professional
code of ethics outlines that teachers are committed to improving the educational process by producing
the highest possible outcome for students.

Teachers are expected to be fair to all their students and not to take advantage of their position
in any way. For example, you can't accept expensive gifts from students because it might appear to bias
you. You can't push your personal beliefs on students because they are a "captive audience". You need to
have a professional relationship with all students and not let it get too casual and familiar. Apparently,
there is quite a bit of abuse that is happening in the school. You need to protect your students' safety
and not believe that this is someone else's job. The main thing is not to abuse the power that your
position, over your students, might give you. Think through the implications of what happens. Also, our
country separates "church and state". Whether you agree with this or not, as a teacher you need to
respect this and keep religious bias out of the classroom.

Furthermore, code of ethics helps us teachers create a safe, productive, and positive learning
environment in their teaching career. Teachers are expected to maintain challenging expectations that
will improve the potential of all learners through meaningful and inclusive participation in the classroom,
school, and community.

Prepared by: Checked by:

RICARDO C. ALBAY REYSA M. DUATIN
Teacher III Master Teacher II

Noted:
WINNIE B. PANEDA, PhD
Principal IV

Address: Asan Norte, Sison, Pangasinan

Cellphone No.: 09171608408
Email: winnie.paneda@deped.gov.ph