COURSE 6

Module 1 – Salaries, Wages, and Benefits of Teachers

Optional Task: Survey
How familiar are you with the following? Check the appropriate box that corresponds to your answer.

(BASED ON YOUR OWN ANSWER)

Required Task 1: Learning Assessment

Respond to the situation-based questions below. Write down your answer/s on the space provided and
discuss it with your mentor.
Scenario 1: Teacher Belgira is a newly hired teacher at St. Francis National High School. According to
the principal, he will receive his first monthly salary soon. Aside from his monthly salary,
what other monetary compensation is he entitled to as a teacher in a public school?

Since Teacher Belgira is a newly hired teacher and one month is service, aside from the basic
salary she is also entitled for the PERA or Personnel Economic Relief Allowance.

Scenario 2: Teacher Annie, a newly hired teacher, was assigned as a multi-grade Teacher at Sitio Pag-
asa Elementary School. What monetary compensation is she entitled to as a teacher in a public school?

The monetary compensation Teacher Annie is entitled for is the monthly basic salary, PERA or
the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance and Hardship Allowance because she is handling a
multigrade class.

Session 2 – Incentives and Benefits of Teachers

Key Topic 1: Incentives and Benefits of Teachers
Required Task 1: Check your understanding
Respond to the scenarios below. Write down your answer/s on the space provided and discuss it with
your mentor.
Scenario Explanation
Scenario 1. There are three (3) newly hired teachers in
San Vicente Elementary School. Teacher Valdez started Teacher Valdez is the most qualified among
on June 5, 2020; Teacher De Guzman started on August 7,
2020; and Teacher Camat started on October 8, 2020. Who
the three teachers to receive the 2020 Year-
among the three teachers is/are qualified to receive a 2020 End Bonus because he already served 4
Year-End Bonus? Explain your answer. months in the service.
Scenario 2. Teacher Elegado is a teacher in San Antonio
Senior High School. Based on the assessment, her school Based on the performance of the school of
ranked as “Better Delivery Unit.” How much
Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) will she receive? (Please
Teacher Elegado she will receive a PBB of
refer to National Budget Circular No. 579 dated January 13,500.
24, 2020, Annex “A”)
Scenario 3: Teacher Corpuz, a public-school teacher, The principal should explain to Teacher
heard that his co-teacher Teacher Alferez just received Corpuz that the Loyalty Award is only
PhP 10,000.00 Loyalty Pay. He is expecting the same; but
according to the principal, he is not qualified. If you were
granted to all officials and employees, in the
the principal, how would you explain it to Teacher national and local government who rendered
Corpuz? ten (10) continuous and satisfactory service in
the government.

Scenario 4: Teacher Tagayon is a newly hired teacher in
Timbao Elementary School. Her first day of service was
November 12, 2019. Is she entitled to receive Cash
Allowance for the school year 2020? Explain your answer.
Yes, Teacher Tagayon is entitled to receive
cash allowance because she is already in
service on the first day of the school year of
2020, this is based on the DepEd order No.
010s. 2020 or the Guidelines on the grant of
 cash Allowance to Teachers.

Required Task 1: Check your Understanding

Respond to the scenario below. Write down your answers on the space provided below and discuss them
with your mentor. Limit your responses to 100 words per scenario.
Scenario 1: Teacher Lani, a Senior High School Teacher, gave birth to her fifth child. Can she avail of
maternity leave? If yes, how long? Will she still receive a salary even if she is on leave for a reason
already mentioned? Explain your answer.

Yes, Teacher Lani can still avail the maternity leave even it is her fifth birth to her child. She can
have the maternity leave for one hundred five days (105 days) with an option if she will be going to
extend for an additional thirty (30) days without pay, and an additional fifteen days (15) if she is a
solo parent. Aside from that. Teacher Lani will also receive maternity benefits and the
proportional vacation pay.

Scenario 2: One of the teachers in Dela Paz Elementary School was suffering from domestic violence.
Allegedly, her husband was having an affair with other women, resulting in the withdrawal of financial
support for their three (3) children. The teacher wants to take some time off to file a case against her
husband, but she is worried that she has already incurred too many absences, leaving her with no more
service credits. What will you advise the teacher?
The teacher doesn’t have to worry because she can avail the 10-day Leave under the Violence
Against Women and their Children also known as RA No. 9262 since she is a victim of violence
and abandonment of support to her children. Using this the teacher can file a case against her
husband without worrying her absences.

Scenario 3: Teacher Anthony is a Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) teacher in Sto. Tomas

Senior High School. During his demonstration teaching, an accident happened due to a short circuit. He
was rushed to the hospital. The doctor advised him to leave work for 2 weeks. What benefits is he
entitled to?
Teacher Anthony is entitled for the Rehabilitation Leave because the accident happened while he
is performing his duties in school. Based on the CSC DBM Joint Circular No. 01, s. 2006, the
absence from work during the period of rehabilitation privilege shall not be deducted from the
accumulated sick or vacation leave credits of the employee and this benefit will be granted to
teacher Anthony. He is also entitled to reimbursement of the first aid expenses use for his medical
treatment, preferably if it is government facilities.

Required Task 2:
Match the leave benefits of teachers to their approved days of leave of absence. Write the letter that
corresponds to your answer on the line provided for before each item. Some answers can be used twice.
I 1. Maternity Leave
A 2. Paternity Leave
A 3. Parental Leave
E 4. Sick Leave
 H 5. Special Leave benefits for Women
D 6. Leave (Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004)
C 7. Special Leave Privileges
F 8. Study Leave
G 9. Rehabilitation Leave
B 10. Special Emergency leave

Required Task: Reflection Question (Portfolio Output)

The Department of Education values the vital role of teachers in nurturing the holistic being of the
learners to become productive citizens of the nation. It ensures teachers just compensation, incentives,
benefits, and rewards for them to live a decent life. As a new member of the DepEd family, how can you
show appreciation to this effort of the government?
As a new DepEd Teacher, I am very thankful to all the benefits all the teachers receive from the
government. Thankful because despite of the pandemic that we are all facing today, the
government never neglected us. They continue to give the benefits that we deserve. I do hope that
time will come that all the benefits of the teachers will all increase so that no more teachers will go
to other country.

Module 2 – Continuing Professional Development

Session 1 – Republic Act No. 10912 on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016.

Preliminary Activity
1. As a teacher, what good qualities and assets do you have? How is it helpful in your professional
practice? Input your answer here.

Being a good teacher is extremely important, and a good teacher is someone who a student will
remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. For me the good qualities that I have as a
teacher is that I am very friendly, and I know how to treat everyone with respect and my best
professional asset is my communication skills because I believe that having strong
communication skills as a teacher is an essential quality for building  teacher-student rapport
and creating a trusting environment for my students.

2. Reflecting on your current practices, what domains of teaching practice do you want to further
improve? You may refer to specific domains or strands from the PPST.
Input your answer here.

Based on the domains on the PPST, I want to improve further my teaching practice on
Content Knowledge and Pedagogy and Curriculum Planning because I want to learn how to
plan and design effective instruction and know what to teach and how to teach it to my
learners.

Required Task 1: Enumeration Activity

Read RA 10912 and give examples for each type of activity that can be considered as a CPD program.

Activity Example
1. formal learning Going on courses accredited by a professional
body
2. non-formal learning Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work
shadowing/secondments, meetings, or project
 work

3. informal learning Professional research undertaken in the

4. self-directed learning
5. online learning activities
6. professional work experience
course of work
Reviewing and summarizing books and
articles.
Undertaking distance learning or e-learning
activities
Involvement in the management of a
professional body – officer, organizer,
committee member, working group member.

Required Task 1: Reading

Read the CPD Operational Guidelines. Use the provided template in noting down your issues, concerns,
and new learning. Share your notes with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during your learning
discussion.

CPD Operational Guidelines

Issues or Concerns New Learning
Not all teachers are selected to attend seminars CPD ensures that we stay relevant and up to
with CPD Accredited date to the recent trends through providing
seminars and workshops.

teachers are forced to attend accredited CPD It helps us to provide meaningful contribution
seminars with fee just to get CPD units. and professional service.
45 CPD units is very difficult to attain CPD provide teachers with adequate time to
learn, practice, implement and reflect upon new
strategies.

Analyze each given scenario. Apply your learning on CPD Operational Guidelines and identify whether
the statements are True or False.
NOTE: If your answer id true no need to justify

Teacher Gilda has served in her school for six years. Her Professional Identification Card (PIC) expired
two months ago. She actually thought of skipping the errand for renewal because of her workloads. She
changed her mind after knowing the new system of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on
renewal. Whenever there is an available professional program offered by a certified provider online,
Teacher Gilda prioritizes participation in it. This helps her a lot in writing articles to a monthly teacher
magazine. Her contribution in teaching innovations has been recognized not just in her school but in the
Schools Division as well.

STATEMENTS ANSWERS FEEDBACK

Teacher Gilda needs to present
a certificate of attendance (even TRUE
without the corresponding
number of hours) for approval
of credit units to a program.
The published articles of
Teacher Gilda in the teacher TRUE
magazine may also provide her
credit units for renewal of
professional license.
Teacher Gilda shall present a
 duly notarized copy of TRUE
certification from the awarding
body if she intends to include
her recognition points as part of
accumulated credit units.

Optional Task: Reading

Read the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 10968 on Philippine Qualifications
Framework (PQF) Act. Share your new learning with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during
your discussion meeting. The template below can help you in organizing your insights. Provisions of the
law that are related with the duties and responsibilities of DepEd may also be discussed in your
Learning Action Cell (LAC).
Salient Points of the PQF Act Issues or Concerns New Learning
Basic Education High drop-out rates The chairman of PQF-NCC is
the DepEd Secretary
TESDA Lack of Facilities Provide employees specific
training standards and
qualifications aligned with
industry standards
HIGHER EDUCATION There is a large mismatch This act ensures the alignment
between educational training of the PQF with the
and actual jobs. qualification frameworks of
other countries or regions

Optional task: Reflection

Cite your personal experience in applying for renewal of your Professional Identification Card (PIC).
Identify the hindering and facilitating factors in the process that you encountered. Be open with your
mentor and co-newly hired teachers in sharing your experience for reflective learning.
Your Personal Experience Hindering Factors Facilitating Factors
First Renewal of PIC long lanes of people who will Complete requirements
also renew their licenses.
You can add your own professional development plan

MY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for 2023

Professional Proposed Timeline Credit Supporting Support
Development CPD Units that I Documents Needed
Needs Activities may Earn to Secure
taking
Curriculum training 5 Narrative Assists
Innovation courses or 2022 report teacher
formal professional
development Outputs growth
or study

You can add your own professional development plan

Module 3 – Policies on Promotion and Opportunities for Progression

Session 1 – Appointment and Promotion of other Teaching, Related Teaching and Non-teaching
Positions
Key Topic 1: The Need for Professional Growth
The videos in the introductory activity aim to encourage you to consider your career direction in the
Department of Education. Now that you are in the final course of the TIP, consider how you will grow
your career in the Department of Education.
PAUSE AND REFLECT: Why should you start now to consider ways for improving your skills as a
teacher?
Input your answer here.
Teaching is a noble profession that allows us to shape the future of our learners through
consistent engagement with bright, young minds. Since teacher is a demanding job, we must use a
wide range of skills to perform our job well that’s why we must improve our skills as a teacher.
And also, now that we are in the 21 st century, teachers should also be updated about the latest
trends in education to deliver a quality education to our learners.

Required Task: Policy Reading

The most important thing for teachers to know about promotions are the criteria and the requirements or
means to verify achievement of those criteria. These are goals tied up with your everyday teaching
practice. Read the latest policy on teacher promotions and see how you could align your teaching
practices and professional development aims with the criteria and requirements. Fill in the table on the
next page with your answers.

PERSONAL BASED ANSWER

Criteria for Promotion Requirements or means to Teaching practices or

verify achievement of the professional development
criteria aims aligned with the
promotion criteria

Performance rating for the last Focus on improving my

Example: Performance Rating 3 rating periods should be at teaching practice to meet
least Very Satisfactory expectations in the RPMS-
PPST and get Very Satisfactory
rating

I intend to enroll in a master’s

Example: Education Master’s Degree degree to further my knowledge
and skills in content and
pedagogy

Training Specialized Training
Research CI projects/
Research Innovations
Length of Service at least 3 years in service
I will Participate in
Specialized Training like
Scholarship Program, Short
Courses, Study Grants to
further improved and widen
my professional skills.
Participate in research
innovations in school.
Apply in DepEd ranking once
reach 3 years and above in
the service with additional
credentials for promotion.
Required Task 1: Lifelong Learning Plan/ PERSONAL BASED ANSWER
Map your lifelong learning plan. Fill in the box with the necessary information.
Type of Learning Target School Possible Challenges Means to Overcome
Master’s Degree / Challenges
Diploma Course
(Specialization)

Master of Arts in La Consolacion Overlapping of Time management

Education Major in University Activities
Educational Philippines
Management

NEAP provide
Education In the NEAP/SEAIETI Internet internet allowance on
Virtual Environment the NEAP sim given
to teachers

Required Task 2: Formative Test

Write the correct order for the procedure in applying for a scholarship for master’s degree from CSC.
Number the steps from 1 to 5.
Question Answer Feedback
1. The Agency Personnel
Development Committee The Agency Personnel
(PDC) shall conduct a 2 Development Committee
screening and identify who (PDC) will pre-screen the
will be recommended for applicant and determine
nomination by the Head of whether he or she meets the
Agency to the CSC for the requirements sets by the
grant of scholarship. CSC.

2. Medical Test 5 The nominee shall undergo a

medical test to determine his
or her physical fitness for the
graduate or diploma studies.
3. Applicant shall submit
directly to the Head of Submit the requirement form
Agency his or her 1 to the CSC.
application in the form pre-
scribed by the CSC.

4. Submission of Research 4 Nominee shall submit a

Proposal research proposal to the Head
of Agency for evaluation and
approval.
5. CSC Screening 3 Nominee will undergo First
Screening: Written
Examination and Second
Screening: Technical
Interview

Session 3 – Professional Associations for Teachers

Preliminary Activity
How did you deal with challenges on the first days of reporting in your workstation? Write your answer
in the field below and answer the questions that follow.
Like other firsts in my life, my first day as a teacher had me feeling excited and nervous in equal
measure. However, I tried not to worry too much and told myself that even the most seasoned
teachers feel apprehensive about meeting new students at the beginning. My first teaching
experience taught me a lot about what it means to be a teacher and a lot about myself.
For example, I always knew that coming up with lesson plans was not easy, so I learned
to prepare it ahead of time. I also learned that I do not have a good sense of time when
I am teaching, so I now know to make sure to make a schedule of what will be done at
what time.
I also learned that the highest priority for teachers was forming relationships
with students—everything else fell into place after that.

Processing Questions:
1. What challenges did you encounter in your first days? Input your answer here.

The challenges that I encountered in my first day in school is first, the transportation. The
distance of the school from my house is very far that’s why I had to wake up very early plus the
school is located in the mountain and the road is very difficult. Second is the first impression of
my co- teachers. I am very shy and nervous to talk to them. They assigned me to Grade 6 pupils
and what makes me more nervous is that they give me math subject that I hated the most but still
I accept it whole heartedly.
2. How did you overcome these challenges? Input your answer here.

On the next days, I learned to adjust my daily routine going to work. I woke up very early and
arrived early in the school. I become also confident to talked to my co-workers and everyday I
always study my lesson in math so that I can teach it confidently to my pupils.

3. Did you rely on a specific person or people? How did you seek help? Input your answer here.

No, I haven’t relied on any person. I just learn to observe and adjust to my new environment.

Required Task 1: Research on Professional Associations for Teachers

Do research on professional associations for teachers. You may ask your mentor and co-teachers about
associations that they are part of or familiar with. You may also do further research online. Choose three
professional associations that appeal to your interest. Take note of their activities and goals and write the
things that you like in each professional association in the boxes below.

Name of Association
Philippine Association
for Teacher Education
(PAFTE) which aims to promote
Brief Description Activities and Goals What you like most
about it
an organization for One of its goals is to
teacher educators promote and maintain It provides seminars
unity, professionalism for the holistic
the professional and excellence among professional growth
development of Teacher Educators, of teacher.
teachers. Teacher Education
Institutions and
Professional Teachers.

 Providing career Provides life

It is a fice-decade and professional insurance plan to all
Philippine Public strong association of advancement members of their
School Teacher teachers and teacher opportunities organization
 Association educators which has through
(PPST) been in the forefront scholarship and
of teacher education other competency-
since its birth on building program.
January 30, 1968.  Providing
optimum
insurance,
retirement, loans,
and other financial
services benefits to
uplift members
standard of living;
and
 Providing
excellent customer
service through
competent, well-
motivated service
personnel and
properly equipped
and empowered
organization.

It helps students and

RAP holds two major
the national affiliate of teachers hone their
conferences per year
the International communication skills
Reading Association of namely: the Midyear
Reading Association and language
the Philippines Demo-fest in October
(IRA) which aims to strategies
and the Annual
improve and promote
Convention held every
reading in
summer. The
the Philippines by
association also
helping students and
distributes free RAP
teachers hone their
Journal to all
communication skills
members, featuring
and language
conference papers and
strategies.
an outreach program
called RAP-on-Wheels
which plays a large
role in the educational
community.

Optional Task 1: Sharing

Suggested modality: via LAC. But could also be done through informal meeting among teachers.

Share you answers in Required Task 1 with co-newly hired teachers. Did you list down similar
associations? Did they list associations that you are also interested in? Share plans on the possibility of
joining these associations. You may also seek advice from your mentors and other co-teachers.
As I share my answers to my co-newly hired teachers, I notice that we had different answers
about the different organizations/associations that we want to join, still I would take into
consideration on the associations that they are interested to join. I will conduct further research
about it so that I can add this to my future plans.

Optional Task 2: Survey

Ask your mentor and other co-teachers about other considerations in choosing a professional
association. Write down their tips below:
Input your answer here.
Based on my mentor and co- teachers, the considerations that I should prioritize in choosing
professional association are the following.
1. Define your goals 
2. Determine if an association can help you achieve them.
3. Research about the association
4. Identify the benefits of the association to you.

Required Task 2: Reflection

Go back to your list of professional associations that interest you. Given the tips, which association are
you most likely to join and why? Input your answer here.

Based on the professional associations that I listed above, I like to join on Philippine Public
School Teacher Association (PPST) because I see that their goal on their association is very
organize. They have mutual benefit programs for their members, educational Assistance
Programs helping teachers achieving professional advancement. They have also PPST Annual
Search for the Outstanding Educators by giving recognition to teachers who continue to devout their
lives in the development of the youth and achievement of quality education. Their overall goals is to
help the teachers achieve their goal.

How do you expect this association to help you achieve your professional development goals? (List
down some benefits and opportunities that are aligned with your goals)
Input your answer here.
This organization offers this following opportunity to their members that’s why I consider them to
help me in achieving my professional development goals.
1. Educational Assistance Program
2. Search for Outstanding Educators
3. PPST members participated in different ACT conventions hosted by different countries
4. Equity Application Program

Module 4 – Personal Development and Well-being

Session 1 – Health and Wellness
Preliminary Activity
1. What activities outside work do you enjoy doing? (Example: Watching tv series and movies, hiking,
Zumba, etc.) Input your answer here.
When not busy at work, what I usually enjoying is that reading books. Watching fictional movies,
listening to music and most specially spending time with my son.
2. How often are you able to do these activities? Input your answer here.
I usually able to do these activities on weekends when not busy.
3. How do you balance your work with social life or family/me time? Input your answer here.
Despite of too much work, I always make sure that still I have my family/me time. I set an hour to
spend time to my family to lessen my stress, we usually go to the mall so that my son can enjoy
playing outdoors.

Required Task 1: Activity

Read the given situations which might be experienced by a teacher like you. Identify the possible stress
triggers, its effects, and your coping strategies for each situation. Discuss your initial reactions and
insights from the activity with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers.
Scenario Stress Trigger/s Effects Coping Strategies
 1. You come home exhausted worrying about the You spend time Always prepare your
after a long day from scheduled visit of the enhancing your Daily lesson plan and
school. You feel the need Public Schools Lesson Plan and instructional
for an early night rest. District Supervisor preparing materials even
However, you are worried (PSDS). instructional though no one will
about the scheduled visit of materials. observe you.
the Public Schools District
Supervisor (PSDS) in your
school to observe classes
the following day. In
anticipation that you might
be chosen for observation,
you spend time enhancing
your Daily Lesson Plan
and preparing instructional
materials. You know that
you will end up sleeping
late.

2. You are assigned by your You are assigned to You did not take your Set you alarm clock
principal to lead the lead the Monday Flag breakfast because so that you are aware
Monday Flag Ceremony. Ceremony by your you know that you of the time to avoid
The activity is scheduled principal. will be going late in being late in school.
to start at 5:45 AM. Yet school.
you wake up late after
doing overtime work the
night before. You know
how important it is to have
breakfast before working.
If you still take your
breakfast, you might be
late going to school.

3. As a pilot school in the Your co-workers You and some of your Seek the help of other
Learning and have prior co-workers are all grade level teachers
Development System, commitments to do, pressured to who are good in
your principal received a and he/she cannot accomplish the tasks Event Management
notice that DepEd external help in preparing for knowing the event and encourage
partners are set for a visit the event. will be tomorrow. everyone to help
tomorrow. Your grade because this is for the
level team is in-charge of welfare of their
the preparations. While school.
working, one of your co-
teachers begged off to
render extended time due
to prior commitments.
This teacher has
knowledge and skills in
Events Management. You
are all pressured to
accomplish the delegated
task.

Answer the questions based on the scenario provided.

Teacher James is an Araling Panlipunan Teacher. He had done well in teaching. In the past year, he was
designated as Supreme Student Government (SSG) Adviser, and he volunteered as Brigada Eskwela and
Learning Action Cell (LAC) Coordinator. Due to his busy schedule, he seldom ate dinner with his
family. His meals often consisted of fast food. He even started drinking soda to boost his energy. This
led to decreased immunity which makes him sick almost all the time.
1. What are some indicators that Teacher James is under stress?

Possible answer and explanation that could be provided by the mentor during discussion with the
mentee:
 Stress can be manifested both in physical and behavioral symptoms.
 Physical symptoms of stress include increased sickness, cold and sweaty palm, headache, jaw
pain, heartburn, and Diarrhea.
 It also contributes to illnesses such as Cardiovascular and Immune System disease, Asthma,
Diabetes, memory loss, Ulcers, Psoriasis, eating disorders, and Depression Behavioral
symptoms are increased use of alcohol and drugs, difficult relationships, reduced social
contract, poor judgment/indecision, loss of appetite, irritability, and tearfulness.
Due to the overlapping activities Teacher James handled, he didn’t notice that he us under stress,
that he cannot have proper food and enough energy, resulting him to get sick.

2. What could be the root cause of his stress and how could he address this? Input your answer here.

The root cause of his stress is the overlapping activities that he handled. To address his problem,
he can talk to the principal to look for the right person to handle some of his coordinator ship to
lessen his stress of too much load.

3. What help could Teacher James seek from the school? Input your answer here.

Request to Distribute the position of coordinator ship to other teachers who are willing and
capable of handling it.

Required Task 2: Reflection

Assess whether you are practicing the following health and wellness habits that can be helpful in coping
with stress. Tell the reasons why you are doing or not doing it. Share your realization to your mentor
and co-newly hired teachers in your learning discussion.

QUESTIONS ANSWERS FEEDBACK

1. What kind of food do you
usually eat? Fish, meat vegetables You can write your own
feedback based on how you
feel

2. How much time do you I usually don’t have time for

allot for exercise? exercise. I rather spend it
sleeping.
3. Do you regularly stretch
and massage? Very Seldom

4. How long do you usually

sleep? Usually, 5 hours

5. Do you take a few deep

breaths every time you are Yes, always
under pressure?

6. What strategies do you do I always cheer myself that I

to motivate yourself? can do it.

7. Do you express your

feelings properly when at
the height of anger?
8. Do you feel good about
yourself?
No, I prefer to cry it silently
rather just to disturb other
people.
Sometimes
 9. Do you talk to someone
whenever you have Yes, I seek advice from my
emotional challenges? co- teacher that I trust

10. Do you take meditation to Yes, to attain inner peace, I

attain inner peace? listen to worship songs

11. Do you have a regular

time to pray or reflect Sometimes
spiritually?

Required Task 3: Activity

LEARNING THE ABCs:
Practice the ABCs in managing stress from the given Activating Events. Be able to provide your Beliefs
and the possible Consequences. Identify other stress-triggering experiences where you could apply the
principles of ABCs Formula.
ACTIVATING EVENTS BELIEFS AND FEEDBACK
CONSEQUENCES
During a teaching
demonstration, your senior I will teach them how to use Communication Skills is
co-teachers seem to be this technology based important in building
unreceptive of your instructional strategies and harmonious relationship at
suggestions in introducing explain to them that it is very work.
technology-based useful in delivering the lessons.
instructional strategies. They
still prefer to do the
conventional ways of
delivering lessons.
You notice that there is no
rationalization of work in I will seek the help of the other Communication Skills is
your department. Sometimes, teachers to help me organize important in building
when the department gets the overlook workload. harmonious relationship at
busy, they overlook workload work.
distribution. Since you are
newly-hired, most of the work
were given to you. You extend
time in school to meet
deadlines. You do not have
enough energy to prepare
lessons at home.
Being new in your school, you I will be the first one to Always take the courage to
are still adjusting with the approach them and offer to help make conversation to your
culture and practices of your collaboratively because maybe workmates so that everyone
co-teachers. You know how they are also waiting for me to will feel comfortable to you.
important it is to work make the first move.
collaboratively with them.
But they do not approach you
for conversation.
Your co-teacher corrects you Say sorry for the mistake you
for your mistakes while you committed and make it as a Communication Skills is
were assigned as emcee of the motivation to improve your important in building
school event. speaking skills as emcee. harmonious relationship at
work.
You forgot to do tasks that Make an organizational plan of Make an outline of your duties
was assigned to you that’s your work so that you are
why your co teachers got aware of the tasks you must do
mad.
 Optional Task: Reading
Read the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11036 on The Mental Health Act.
Share your new learning with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during your discussion meeting.
The template below can help you in organizing your insights. Provisions of the law that are related with
the Duties and Responsibilities of DepEd can also be discussed in your Learning Action Cell (LAC).

Salient Points of The Mental Issues/Concerns Encountered New Learning

Health Act

 Importance of mental  Will the government help  PhilHealth covers mental

health
 Access to psychosocial
 Rights of Service Users
 Schools should also
 Integration of Mental
Health into the
Educational System
teachers who suffered
from mental health?
care and clinical treatment
conduct health awareness
to pupils
health patients’
hospitalization as long as
the event was caused by
extreme episodes of
mental or behavioral
disorders
 There will be an evidence-
based treatment of the
same standard and quality,
regardless of age, sex,
socioeconomic status,
race, ethnicity or sexual
orientation
 Mental Health is also
implemented to DepEd
and CHED institutions.

Required Task 5: Activity

Complete the given Health and Wellness Plan. Put your personal goal in ensuring positive health and
wellness. Be able also to identify your distress triggers, its effects, and the strategies or practices that
you commit to start doing to manage distress.
MY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLAN

Health and Wellness Goal:

1. Get adequate rest daily
2. Get regular physical activity
3. Eat more plant-based foods
4. Achieve/Maintain a healthy weight
5. Maintain a cheerful, hopeful outlook on life
6. Spend quality time with family or friends daily
7. Take time daily for spiritual renewal
 Distress Triggers Effects Coping Strategies/To-Do Practices
(Physical, Psychological, Mental,
or Social)

Overloaded activities Inadequate Sleep Time management

Anger Depression/violent action Step back and think of my actions

Helplessness towards Loneliness Seek help from family members or

problems friends

Session 2 – Financial Literacy

Preliminary Activity
Find out your current financial status by accomplishing the self-assessment tool adapted from Money
Management International (2015). Tick the appropriate column in each item that describes your
financial practices and habits. Interpreted results of this assessment will provide you information on how
you manage your finances at this point. Make this activity as an area of conversation with your mentor
and co-newly hired teachers.

Financial Practices Always Sometimes Never

Do you…
pay the rent/mortgage
obligations and utility /
bills on time?
save at least 10% of
your net income? /
keep three months net
income in reserve for /
emergencies?
plan ahead for large /
expenses?
set and keep financial /
goals?
follow a budget? /
shop for comparison? /
regularly review your /
credit?
examine your checking /
account statements
often?

Required Task 1: Activity

MONEY MATTERS:
Read and analyze the given scenarios. Identify the main problem in each financial situation and the
possible effects that it may bring.
1. Teacher Marie has a big family. She has four sons and two daughters. Her husband has no regular
work. Every month, there is an expectation from their children that they will be going to the mall to
spend time dining together. They also buy the things that their children are requesting, even
unnecessary ones. Teacher Marie does not want to disappoint them. So, upon receiving her salary,
she always gives favor to them.

Teacher Marie is the only provider on their

 Main Problem family, every month her children expected that
they will going to the mall, Teacher Marie
doesn’t want to disappoint her children about
their request about buying the things they want
even it is unnecessary that’s she always give the
request of her children upon receiving her salary.

Possible Effects Their money will no longer enough to meet their

needs and expenses.

2. Principal Santos has observed the spending pattern of the newly hired teachers in their school.
Their lifestyle includes passion for international travels, fashionable clothes, and latest gadgets. They
even invest part of their salaries to an online business that is not authorized and does not provide sure
income. No wonder that they are always hopeful for paydays.

Teachers are very luxurious to things that are not

Main Problem important and even invest without knowing first
if it is a legit investment.

Teachers will end up in loans.

Possible Effects

Below is an example of a financial goal statement. Try to create your own by putting emphasis on the
acronym SMART.

20 years from now, I want to have my own house and lot by setting aside 5,000 from my monthly
salary for payment.

Optional Task
Provide your honest responses to the following questions that center on spending and debt. Read the
feedback section for learning inputs on financial literacy.
QUESTIONS ANSWERS FEEDBACK
What are the sources of your Provide your own feedback
income? Government Salary based on your own answer
In your monthly expenses, what
are those that fall under needs? FOOD,
How about wants? TRANSPORTATION,
ALLOWANCE
Do you have an existing loan
from a lending institution, an YES, I bought it to pay for
individual, or through a credit my Masteral Education and
card? If yes, what was your to buy a motorcycle as my
reason from borrowing? means of service to school.

Key Topic 3: Teacher Financial Literacy Concerns

“SANGLA-ATM”
Every payday, most of the teachers in a school would either go to work late or go home early. They have
to visit a well-known loan shark in the locality who is holding their Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Cards due to loans. The loan shark knows the Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) as well of
borrowers which are supposed to be private. These teachers will have to get the remaining balance out
of their salaries. It is automatic that their monthly installment payment and interest value from loans are
deducted in their accounts.
Optional Task
How do you feel about the financial condition of these teachers?
I felt very sad to all the teachers who approach loan sharks only because they wanted to have a good life
for their families, even though they have very little wages left to them. Even they don't want to do this,
they are forced to do so because the teacher's salary is not enough to meet our needs.

Optional Task
Suppose you are saving P12,000.00 in a bank for your first year of teaching (equivalent to P1,000.00 per
month). The interest rate is 4% per annum. Compute the value that you may get after five years of
saving.
Year Amount at the Start of Interest Earned per Amount at the End of
the Year Year the Year
1 12,000.00 480.00 12480
2 12,480.00 499.2 12979.2
3 12979.2 519.2 13,498.4
4 13,498.4 539.9 14,038.3
5 14,038.3 561.5 14599.5

Optional Task
KNOW THE HABITS:
Read and reflect on the online article “10 Bad Money Habits You Need to Break Today” written by
Alexa Mason. You may access it via the link found inside the box.
https://thecollegeinvestor.com/19037/
10-bad-money-habits-need-break-today/

K - nowledge(Something that confirms what you already C - hallenge(Something that challenges you)
know)
What Challenges me is how to save money
Failing to save for the Future knowing that I have a very little salary left

C - hange(Something you plan to change) F - eel (Something you feel on what you learn)

I wan to plan for my future by avoiding I happy now motivated knowing that it is not
spending more than I earn too late to change my bad habits of spending
money and plan for my future.

Required Task 2: Financial Development Plan

Craft a Personal Financial Development Plan using the provided template. Apply the principles of financial
literacy that you learned from this session. You are encouraged to follow this plan and monitor your progress to
attain financially sound living. You may use a separate Word document for this.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Name: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________

BUDGET AND SPENDING

Month and Year: May 2022
Total Income: 16,857
 Savings/Item/Service Need/Want? Target Cost Actual Cost
Clothing Want 500 1000
Laptop Upgrade Need 2000 3500
Food and Need 2000 3000
Transportation
Total 7500

LONG-TERM AND RETIREMENT

Financial Priority Target Date Number of Required Actions to Remarks

Goal (Low; Years Amount be Taken
Medium; or
High)
Health High Year 2023 30 yrs. 2000 Apply for a Pay
Insurance health Monthly
insurance contribution
Educational High Year 2024 10 yrs. 1000 Apply to
Plan private
banks that
offer
educational
plan

Module 5 – Developing a Personal Professional Improvement Plan

Optional Task
Pause & Reflect: Are there habits or activities that you do now as a teacher that do not contribute to your
work effectively? Why do you think so? Input your answer here.
Yes, sometimes I practice the maniana habit that really affect my professional development plan,
because of too much works that need to accomplish I am easily feel less motivated to do the tasks.
I was off the track of my plans because of these.

Required Task
Make Your Own Development Plan
If you haven’t created your own development plan, now is the time that you make one. Table 1 shows
the format for the Developmental Plan (RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads, 2018). You may
do this on a separate Word document.
Credits: https://www.scribd.com/document/421567756/Development-Plan-2019-2020
Strengths Developmental Action Plan Timeline Resources
Needs (Recommended Needed
Developmental
Intervention)
A. Functional Competencies
Select, develops, Applies knowledge Attend Trainings Information’s
organizes, and uses of content within and and seminars about trainings
appropriate across curriculum S.Y. 2022- and seminars
teaching and teaching areas. 2023
learning resources, Registration fee
including ICT, to
address learning
goal.
Monitored and Use differentiated, Attend Trainings
evaluated learner developmentally and seminars Information’s
progress and appropriate learning S.Y. 2022- about trainings
 achievement using experiences to 2023 and seminars
learner attainment address learner’s
data gender needs, Registration fee
strengths, interests,
and experiences.
B. Core Behavioral Competencies
Self-Management Teamwork Participate in
collegial discussion S.Y. 2022- LAC sessions and
and strengthen 2023 Team Building
teamwork through
team buildings.

Key Topic: Your Personal Professional Improvement Plan as a Newly hired teacher

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region NCR
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF MALABON

Teacher Skill Specific Actions Expected Results Resources Completion

Date
Communication Taking Maintained
communicational relationship with Own END of
classes, enhance learners and Expenses SCHOOL YEAR
the interaction colleagues.
with others
Professional Use of online Providing training
knowledge sources to gain about the IT Own END of
the knowledge operations. Expenses SCHOOL YEAR
and attending the
seminar
Time By prior Setting organizationa
management planning, l targets and time Own END of
scheduling, bounds goals. Expenses SCHOOL YEAR
identifying, and
allocating the
resources.
Planning By having prior Planned an IT project
knowledge about effectively School Funds END of
the needs of the SCHOOL YEAR
learners.