Name: Mary Kristine D.

Sesno Date: July 20, 2023

Course/Section: GED_716/1M Professor: Dr. Alexander C. Balcoba

FINAL EXAM

1. Explain the two fundamental constitutional goals of Philippine education.

This comic strips were famously shared on Facebook as a

meme. It gives two different pieces of advice from the parent on how
their children should study and not end up being street sweepers. There
are two things we can learn from this meme: one is the different
perceptions of the parents on how their children value education. Lastly,
the imbalance of opportunities for people who have no means and
capacity to improve themselves. This meme’s captures the two
fundamental goals of the Philippine Constitution for education.

Objectives 1 – Protect and promote right of all citizens to quality

education (Section 1 of article XIV of the 1987, Philippine
Constitution)

Photo credit -
The DEPED is the bureaucracy that protects the marginalized
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/599612137 sectors of society. The mentioned bureaucracy created Department
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Order 36 Series 2002 for the Educational for All (EFA) 2015 action
plans. The EFA 2015 vision and holistic program of reforms to
improve access and quality of basic education for every Filipino by
2015 opened an alternative learning system to complement formal
schooling to reach and better serve those in difficult circumstances.
If we are going to look again at the picture, the street sweeper can
benefit from the EFA 2015 action plan for its involvement. This
requires not just the involvement of the Department of Education
but of everyone in society, encompassing government at both local
and national institutions as well as civil society organizations as
producers of basic learning needs regardless of their age, for its
one major objective of making all youth and adults functionally
literate. Moreover, both children showed in the picture were also
included in the objectives of EFA, 2015. It states that Children 3-5
years old are ready to participate in schools to eliminate homework
and repetition in grades 1–3, furthermore, all pupils and students
should complete basic education with a statistical achievement
 level, and lastly, education should be made a societal responsibility
just like the second mother perceived the system of education
(Icc.deped.gov.ph, 2017).

Objectives 2 – Formation and Strengthening of ethical and spiritual values,

develop moral character and personal discipline, encourage critical and
creative thinking.

If the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago saw this comic strip
turn into meme, she probably got dismayed at how the second mother taught her
child the value of education. The late senator introduced Senate Bill No. 96. An
Act To Make a Separate Course on Ethics Compulsory at All Levels of Grade
Schools and Every Degree Course in Any College or University, this was based
on the Constitution, Article XIV, Section 3, that embedded the strengthening of
ethical and spiritual values, developing moral character, and personal discipline.
The late senator wants to awaken the student consciousness toward being
honest and responsible citizens of their community by introducing reforms in
basic education and in higher education institutions, revising the existing policies
at both levels, and imposing a separate Ethics course required at all levels
(middle school, high school, and college), with an Ethics course required for all
students’ professions. The Bill reinforces ethical and spiritual principles that can
be used to combat government corruption, which thrives in the absence of a
strong moral foundation. It is past time to explore the Filipino people's strengths
and weaknesses in order to address societal issues and strengthen our nation's
moral compass. Maybe, and hopefully, with the help of the bill of the late
senators, we can help the mother change her perception about the ethics, value
of education, and critical thinking.

The Senate bill by the late Senator Santiago was expanded by the
Another Senate Bill authored by Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, entitled:
Senate Bill No. 1855, An Act Institutionalizing Good Manners and Right Conduct
and Character Education in the Curriculum of Elementary and Secondary Level,
also known as the "GMRC Act". Moreover, there is House Bill No. 6705, An Act
TO Revive Good Manners AND Right Conduct (GMRC) AS A Separate Subject
IN THE Basic Education Curriculum, written by Representative Salvador B.
Belaro. Jr.

2. As an educator, what are the essential responsibilities and duties of

teachers to guarantee high quality education? Elaborate your thoughts.

Being a teacher by profession, it is my sole responsibility to improve my

lifelong learning. Change is inevitable, and as an educator, I cannot resist the
challenges brought by changing knowledge in the learning process. This
knowledge and information were the core foundations for setting the standard for
having quality students by using a globally competitive pedagogy. This is the
reason why I totally agree with DEPED Order No. 42, s. 2017: National Adoption
and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
(PPST) Through a variety of measures, the Philippine government has constantly
pushed for teacher quality reforms. The National Competency-Based Teacher
Standards (NCBTS) were formalized as an umbrella for teacher quality by CHED
Memorandum Order No. 52, s. 2007 as well as DepED Order No. 32, s. 2009. It
arose as part of the implementation of the Basic Education Sector Reform
Agenda (BESRA).
To be able to produce quality students, it is necessary to set a high
standard for lifelong learning, which is one of the main responsibilities and duties
of a quality teacher. According to the PPST, there are seven (7) domains that are
required by teachers to be effective in the 21st century in the Philippines
(Education, 2017). These are:

Domain 1: Content knowledge and pedagogy refers to

developmental-appropriate and meaningful approaches. Using a
pedagogy based on content knowledge from current research and
demonstrating the necessary skills in the use of communication methods,
teaching tactics, and technology can result in high-quality learning
outcomes.

Domain 2: Learning environments must be safe, secure, fair, and

supportive. They build a learning-focused environment and effectively
control learner behavior in both physical and virtual spaces. They make
use of a variety of resources and provide intellectually challenging and
interesting activities to enable constructive classroom interactions aimed
at achieving high learning standards.

Domain 3: Diversity of Learners: The teachers value the different

features and experiences of learners as inputs into the planning and
design of learning opportunities and promotes the appreciation of diversity
in the classroom and the importance of diversified teaching approaches in
order to prepare all learners to be successful citizens in a changing local
and global environment.

Domain 4: Curriculum and Planning: Teachers can use their

professional knowledge to plan and develop well-structured and
sequenced lessons that are contextually relevant, either alone or in
partnership with others.
attentive to the requirements of students and adopt a
a variety of teaching and learning materials
 Domain 5: Assessment and Reporting: Teacher can use
assessment data to guide and improve the teaching and learning process
and programs in a variety of ways. They provide learners with essential
feedback on learning outcomes, which informs the reporting cycle and
allows teachers to select, organize, and deploy appropriate assessment.
processes.

Domain 6: Community Linkages and Professional Engagement:

The teacher can recognize and respond to opportunities that connect
classroom teaching and learning to the experiences, interests, and goals
of the larger school community and other critical stakeholders. They
recognize and carry out their responsibilities to respect professional
ethics, accountability, and transparency in order to foster professional and
harmonious relationships with students, parents, schools, and the larger
community.

Domian 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development: The

teacher values personal and professional development and has a high
personal regard for the profession by exhibiting attributes that uphold the
dignity of teaching, such as a caring approach, respect, and integrity. They
place a high value on personal and professional reflection and learning in
order to improve their practice. They accept personal responsibility for
personal development as well as professional development for lifelong
learning.

3. Explain “Public office is a public trust” give example.

Ever since I started to work, I belong to a private institution, but that does not give
me immunity from The Constitution, Article XI, Section 1, which states that public office
is a public trust. Public officers and employees must, at all times, be accountable to the
people, serve them with the utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act
with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.

I constantly remind myself that I am accountable both on and off campus for my
student’s well-being. I distance myself from their personal agendas, like birthday parties.
Numerous debut parties I missed attending due to this principle; as long as the student
was enrolled in my class, I declined to attend their personal events. I choose to teach at
the secondary level, so my responsibility as a school teacher must be practiced all the
time to continue updating my knowledge and skills. I attended tons of seminars and
workshops, even during the pandemic. I upgraded my strategies over time so I could
give them a quality teaching and learning process. Accepting gifts is a common practice
for us teachers, especially if there is a celebration like International Teacher Day,
Christmas, or a simple birthday celebration, and I will not deny that I pretty much enjoy
these perks, but I only accepted gifts that were first, goods, and not cash. Lastly, I
respectfully declined to accept gifts from the student who has an academic deficiency. I
remember one of my students who is graduating and failed to my subject due to
excessive absences. The grandmother of the child later insists on giving gift despite not
accepting it. The said items are still in the stock room of the university as of the moment
I wrote this essay. I am being true and honest about my profession as much as I can. I
pledge to teach my students to the best of my ability. I remember when I encountered a
student with a special need for his speech. I made separate strategies and
assessments that could help with his disability. To be efficient, I enroll myself in the
Master's Degree program despite the fact that it will consume a lot of my time. Being
patriotic by conducting and participating in the flag ceremony. I sang the national
anthem and recited the "Panatang Makabayan" together with my students. I do justice
to my job by being on time and also by being a good leader when it comes to valuing
someone's time. These are the things I did and continue to do to protect my profession
and to gain public trust.

References:

Education, D. o. (2017, August 11). Rublic of the Philippine: Deparment of Education.

Retrieved from DO 42, S. 2017 – NATIONAL ADOPTION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHILIPPINE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR
TEACHERS: https://www.deped.gov.ph/2017/08/11/do-42-s-2017-national-
adoption-and-implementation-of-the-philippine-professional-standards-for-
teachers/
Icc.deped.gov.ph. (2017, September 26). Resources. Retrieved from What is Education
For All?: https://lcc.deped.gov.ph/students/what-is-education-for-all-2/