Case #2

1. Rey has a very strong religious background such that he never fails to pray and
integrate Christian values in his lessons. He teaches Araling Panlipunan and
Values Education. He often quotes Christian proverbs and asks his classes to
start and end each class session with a prayer. Since he teaches at a public
school, some of the students are surprised at the change. However, in time, his
students get used to the routine.

What problems may arise from Rey’s approach to teaching?

 answer

He can do such as actions as he himself exercising his right to religious freedom, however he should
let the students exercise their rights to religious freedom as well in relationship to the Section 7, the
Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, Article III: The Teacher and the Community, Section 8. A
teacher possesses freedom to attend church and worships as appropriate, but shall not use his
positions and influence to proselyte or convert others.

He should not do discrimination in any circumstances against the learner as site in the Article VIII: The
Teachers and Learners, Section 3. Under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced or
discriminate against a learner.

Everyone has the right to his own beliefs with regards to religion therefore no one should coerce or
enforced any religiosity that will affect academic score or performanc e.