Teacher Responsibilities and Ethics

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What are the obligations of teachers according to the provided content?

Only being accountable for effective learning outcomes, reporting learner performance, and maintaining professional growth.

Accountability for learning objectives and reporting learner performance.

Maintaining professional growth and participating in social, moral, intellectual, and cultural change.

Accountability for learning objectives, reporting learner performance, professional growth, and acting as an agent of social change. (correct)

What is true concerning the periodic merit exam for teachers as outlined in RA 7836?

It consists of an oral exam and is required for merit promotion.

It consists of a written exam and is required for merit promotion regardless of performance ratings.

It consists of a written exam and may serve as an additional basis for merit promotion. (correct)

It consists of an oral exam, a written exam, and is mandatory with a fee of P1000 per examinee.

Which tool developed by DepEd is designed to help teachers with self-assessment and professional development?

KSA - Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude

TEDP - Teacher Education and Development Program

TSNA - Teacher's Strengths and Needs Assessment

IPPD - Individual Plan for Professional Development (correct)

What is the most ethical approach for a teacher to take if they develop feelings for a student or vice versa?

The teacher should exercise discretion to avoid any appearance of preferential treatment or scandal. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of education is mandated to be free and compulsory by the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

Elementary Education (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which law strengthens teacher education in the Philippines by establishing Centers of Excellence?

RA 7784 — COE (A) Signup and view all the answers

Is a foreign national allowed to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers?

Yes, if their country has reciprocity with the Philippines in teaching profession practice. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to RA 10533, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, is a non-licensed teacher allowed to teach full-time in the K to 12 curriculum?

No, because teaching without a license is prohibited. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents a teacher's responsibility regarding student learning?

Ensuring students achieve specific learning objectives. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intended purpose of the Teacher's Strengths and Needs Assessment (TSNA)?

To identify areas for teachers' personal and professional development. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to professional ethics, what is the MOST appropriate initial course of action for a teacher who finds themselves in a love relationship with a student?

Exercise discretion to avoid scandal and gossip about preferential treatment. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific type of educational level is mandated free and compulsory by the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

Basic education (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which law focuses on strengthening teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of centers of excellence?

RA 7784 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific circumstance is a foreign national allowed to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers in the Philippines?

If their country has reciprocity with the Philippines in the teaching profession. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Individual Plan for Professional Development or IPPD designed to do?

To provide a structured guide for improving a teacher's competencies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that might impact if a non-licensed teacher can teach full-time in the K to 12 curriculum according to RA 10533?

The specific educational institution's policies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Aside from a performance rating, what other purpose may the periodic merit exam for teachers serve as outlined in RA 7836?

An additional criteria for merit promotion. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a teacher's role as an agent of change?

Serving as a facilitator of social, moral, intellectual, and cultural change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teacher Obligations and Responsibilities

Teachers are accountable for achieving learning objectives.
Teachers must report on student performance.
Teachers need to maintain and enhance professional development.
Teachers act as agents of social, moral, intellectual, and cultural change.
Teachers are accountable for the effective attainment of learning objectives.
Teachers must render reports on the performance of learners.
Teachers must maintain and sustain professional growth.
Teachers must participate as an agent of social, moral, intellectual, and cultural change.

Periodic Merit Exam for Teachers

The periodic merit exam includes written exams.
The exam can be a factor for merit promotion besides performance ratings.
The periodic merit exam consists of written exams.
The periodic merit exam may serve as additional basis for merit promotion in addition to performance ratings.

Teacher Self-Assessment Tools

DepEd developed the Teacher's Strengths and Needs Assessment (TSNA) to ensure high standards.
The Individual Plan for Professional Development (IPPD) guides professional development.

Ethical Conduct in Teacher-Student Relationships

A teacher should avoid scandals and gossip regarding preferential treatment in situations where a teacher may develop feelings with a student.
Avoiding learners is crucial in such situations.
A teacher should exercise discretion to avoid scandal and gossip about preferential treatment.

Philippine Constitution and Education

The Philippine Constitution mandates free and compulsory education.

Teacher Education Strengthening

Republic Act 7836 (Teachers' Professionalization Act) strengthens teacher education.
Republic Act 7722 (CHED) and Republic Act 7784, plus others mentioned, relate to teacher education and/or centers of excellence.
RA 7722 (CHED) and RA 7784 relate to teacher education and/or centers of excellence.

Foreign Nationals and Licensure Examination

Foreign nationals can take the teacher licensure examination if their country has reciprocity agreements with the Philippines.

Non-Licensed Teachers and K-12 Curriculum

Non-licensed teachers cannot teach full-time in the K-12 curriculum unless they obtain a license within five years.

Ideal Learning Environment

An ideal learning environment promotes learning, not competition.
The teacher is not the sole focus of learning.
A safe, conducive learning environment is essential.
A learning environment that promotes learning, not competition, is ideal.
A learning environment prioritizing the safety and well-being of learners is ideal.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

CPE is for every professional teacher to stay updated with new trends and reforms.
CPE is for every professional teacher to stay updated with new trends and reforms.

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Description

This quiz covers essential obligations and responsibilities of teachers, including accountability, reporting, and professional development. It also highlights ethical conduct in teacher-student relationships and includes assessment tools like the TSNA. Test your knowledge about these important educational concepts.