Code of Conduct

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this session the students will be able to:

 demonstrate understanding of the ethical principles governing the teaching

profession in the Philippines
 examine the Philippine Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
 Identify common cases under which the code of ethics is violated
 raise cases of possible ethical issues/concerns that are often overlooked or tolerated
within our society

Code of Conduct
A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and
responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party or an organization.

In the philippines, the set of rules, outlining norms and responsibilities of a

teacher is stipulated under the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. This
outlines teachers' main responsibilities to their students and defines their role in
students' lives. Above all, teachers must demonstrate integrity, impartiality
and ethical behavior in the classroom and in their conduct with parents and
coworkers.
 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
PREAMBLE

Teacher are duly licensed professionals who possesses dignity and reputation with high
moral values as well as technical and professional competence in the practice of their noble
profession, they strictly adhere to, observe, and practice this set of ethical and moral
priciples, standars, and values.

Article I – Scope and Limitations

Article II – The Teacher and the State
Article III – The Teacher and the
Community
Article IV – A Teacher and the Profession
Article V – The Teachers and the
Profession
Article VI – The Teacher and Higher
Authorities in the Professions
Article VII – School Officials Teachers and
Other Personnel
Article VIII – The Teachers and Learners
Article IX – The Teachers and Parents
Article X – The Teacher and Business
Article XI – The Teacher as a Person
Article XII – Disciplinary Actions
Article XIII – Effecetivity

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 As mandated in the Code of Ethics for professional teachers, you have the
responsibility to interact positively with parents, community members, and other
stakeholders of the school. Contact with parents must be conducted regularly and be kept
professional and free from arguments. If you have an issue with parents, community
members, or stakeholders it must be presented during meetings and conferences. Being a
teacher you must recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public
informed of the programs, projects and activities.

In the school you are expected to collaborate with your school administrators, co-
teachers, and other personnel in order to provide a safe, friendly learning experiences for
the learners.

As part of the DepEd organization, you are further expected to follow the directions
and instructions of your school administrator and higher DepEd officials.

Being a teacher, you should consider your co-teachers and other personnel in
achieving the goals of education. They must be treated with courtesy, consideration, and
mutual respect. You should also be punctual in the submission of office reports and other
tasks to facilitate the completion of the work by the support personnel.

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 Act. A. Research a case upon which the Code of Ethics for
professional Teachers was violated. Cite the article and

2 section that was violated.

B. In the future where you are finally a licensed professional teacher, you witness
a colleague get into a shady situation which could be a violation of the code of
ethics. How will you react in that situation?
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