Quiz No. 3: Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers

According to the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, the __________ should serve as guide of the professional teacher's destiny and those of men on nations.

• Almighty God

• The Constitution

• School Heads

• Education bylaws

The _______________ serves as guide for teachers specifically to new teachers for them to exhibit proper behavior to the learning community at all times.

• Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers

• Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

• Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

• ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework

Does the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers prohibit a teacher and

student to fall in love with each other?

• Yes, because it is unprofessional.

• No, but student should be transferred to another class.

• No, but teacher should exercise utmost professional discretion to avoid

  preferential treatment of the learner.

• Yes, because teacher will show favoritism definitely.

What should be the first and foremost concern of the professional teacher?

• The interest and welfare of the learners

• The progress of the learners

• The social adjustment of the learners

• The happiness of the learners

Does the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers allow teacher to accept

remuneration for students which tutor teachers rightly deserve?

• Yes, they deserve the remuneration for the tutorial services.

• No, except for what is authorized for such service.

• Yes, provided pay is not excessive.

• No, they are professional teachers and so are expected to give tutorial

  service.

What is the professional obligation of one leaving a position?

• Tender a despedida party.

• Erase all records; successor does not need them anyway.

• Pass on organized records to successor to carry on the work.

• Leave your clerk/secretary for your successor’s guidance.

To be nationally and internationally competitive, in which should teacher participate according to Article IV of the Code of Ethics?

• Continuing Professional Education

• Masters and Doctorate Degrees

• Researches and publications

• Seminars

On what condition can a professional teacher engage in business?

• Income generation is legitimate.

• Business includes books and school supplies

• Income generation is related to his/her work.

• Adversely affects his/her work

Why is a teacher prohibited from direct business transactions involving textbooks and school supplies?

• Possibility of exerting influence for his/her own business interest.

• Her/his main task is to teach not to engage in business.

• To avoid competition.

• The Code of Ethics says so.

The school was preparing for a national choral competition. What should be the response of the teaching community?

• Let the Music teachers do the work since it is music-related.

• All teachers should cooperate with and support the Music teachers in whatever way.

• Teachers complained against by students should not be involved in the preparation activities.

• Give passing grades to all students involved in the choral competition.