Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers

Which of the following is NOT a commendable act of a teacher?

• Maintain a dignified personality at all times

• Recognition of God as Guide of his own destiny

• Submission to the press any justifiable criticism against another teacher

• Transacting all official businesses through channels

Miss Tala feels offended by her supervisor's unfavorable comments after classroom supervision.  She concludes that her supervisor does not like her.  What should she do?

• Initiate a sit down strike

• Ask the help of the Parents-Teachers Association against the supervisor

• Ask the other teachers to side with her and create havoc in the school

• Raise her grievances within acceptable democratic processes

Which is unethical on the part of professional teacher?

• She does not know the terms and conditions of her employment

• She avoids jeopardizing the interests and welfare of the learners

• She bases the evaluation of the learner's work in merit and quality of academic performance.

• She establishes cordial relations with the community.

Which is not in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

• A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth.

• The Code covers all teachers in all educational institutions from pre-school, primary, elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.

• When the best interest of the learners, the school, or the profession is at stake in any controversy, teachers shall support one another.

• A teacher has the right to engage directly or indirectly in legitimate income generating activities.

No matter the degree of offense the learner committed, the teacher shall _________________.

• Not inform any problem to the parents of students.

• Not inflict physical harm on the learner

• Not bring any student/learner to the principal's office.

• Not elevate any problem to higher authorities.

The teacher is a human being endowed with life for which it is the highest obligation to live with __________ at all times whether in school, in the home, or elsewhere.

• Thoughtfulness

• Humility

• Dignity

• Pride

Whose interest is the teacher's first and foremost concern?

• The Dep-Ed

• The principal and the management staff

• The learner

• His own interests

How will a teacher show a good reputation with respect to financial matters?

• Sells shirts and bags to well-to-do parents during PTA meetings

• Borrow as much money to lending institutions

• Pays for the meals and snacks of the other teachers

• Settles his debts and loans

Every teacher has the freedom to worship and to attend the church of his choice. However, he shall not use his position to influence his students to follow his faith or to ____________.

• Give a testimony or a homily

• Proselyte

• Indoctrinate

• Preach

Which of the following must a teacher provide in the community for moral, socio-educational and civic betterment?

• Leadership

• Monetary contributions

• Hard work

• Advice