Teaching as a Profession

Teacher L, a graduate of BSEd with majorship in Mathematics teaches in a national high school in her province. Since she has been rated outstanding in her performance, can she be exempted from taking the LET?

• Yes, that is a privilege that must be given to teachers whose performance is outstanding.

• Yes, if approved by PRC.

• No, RA 7836 states that no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a teaching position without having previously obtained a valid certificate and a valid license from the Commission.

• No, but it is possible if she has 5 years in service

Which of the following could be the reason for the teacher’s suspension from the practice of the teaching profession?

• Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct

• Observing proper procedures in obtaining a certificate of registration

• Faithfulness to the code of ethical and professional standards for professional teachers

• Willingness to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and the like or the continuing education program prescribed by the Board and the Commission

Who among the following characterizes a professional teacher?

• An education graduate who received honors

• A teacher who has taught for at least six years

• A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching

• A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under RA 4670

(June 18, 1996) - enacted to promote and improve the social and economic conditions of public school teachers, their working and living conditions, their terms of employment and career prospects.

• Magna Carta for Professional Teachers

• Code of Ethics

• Presidential Decree 1006

• Education Act of 1982

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

• REPUBLIC ACT 7836

• EDUCATION ACT OF 1982

• REPUBLIC ACT 7722

• REPUBLIC ACT 7834

Teacher M suffers from hypertension and experiences difficulty in speech. Which would be affected if he continues teaching?

• Personality

• Punctuality

• Effectiveness

• Devotion to study

What should a teacher do when he/she falls in love with his/her student?

• Court the student at home

• Propose and marry the student

• Wait till the student is no longer under his/her tutelage

• Act normally as if nothing happens and the student does not exist

Which of the following is true about the teacher as a person under the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

• Live with dignity at all times wherever he/she is

• Serve as a model worthy of emulation

• Place premium upon self-respect and self-discipline

• All of the above

What refers to the profession concerned primarily with classroom instruction?

• Nursing

• Law

• Medicine

• Teaching

What is the end goal of profession?

• Salary

• Respect

• Awards

• Service