ACTIVITY 1 IN MODULE 4

I. Provide the specific provisions and article/section on the following items based from R.A.
4670. Give also your brief understanding of the provisions.

1) recruitment and qualification 11)Cost of living allowance

2) consent for transfer 12) special hardship allowance
3) code of professional conduct of teachers 13) deductions prohibited
4) safeguards in disciplinary procedure 14) free medical examination
5) no discrimination 15) study leave
6) married teachers 16) indefinite leave
7) academic freedom 17) salary increase upon retirement
8) six hours actual classroom teaching 18) freedom to establish and to join
9) additional compensation
10) salary scale

Follow the table below:

Rights/Privileges R.A. 4670 Provisions A brief explanation of your understanding here

Example:

Rights/Privileges R.A. 4670 provisions A brief explanation of your

understanding here

1. Study Leave SECTION 24.— In addition to the leave privileges now enjoyed
by teachers in the public schools, they shall be entitled to study
leave not exceeding one school year after seven years of
service. Such leave shall be granted in accordance with a
schedule set by the Department of Education. During the
period of such leave, the teachers shall be entitled to at least
sixty per cent of their monthly salary: Provided, however, that
no teacher shall be allowed to accumulate more than one year
study leave, unless he needs an additional semester to finish
his thesis for a graduate study in education or allied courses:
Provided, further, That no compensation shall be due the
teacher after the first year of such leave. In all cases, the study
leave period shall be counted for seniority and pension
purposes. The compensation allowed for one year study leave
as herein provided shall be subject to the condition that the
teacher takes the regular study load and passes at least
seventy-five percent of his courses. Study leave of more than
Public school teachers are encouraged to
raise their educational qualifications. Study
leave is intended to assist teachers in
securing personal and professional growth
and development.
Here, we can say that although all teachers
have the right for professional development
as stated in the 1987 Constitution but to be
on study leave is a privilege as stated in
the provision. There are conditions that a
teacher has to satisfy.
one year may be permitted by the Secretary of Education but
without compensation