Code of Ethics Quiz

Private school teachers are also required of a professional license. Is this statement TRUE? 

• Yes, it is true.

• No, it is false. 

• It depends on the kind of private school. 

• It depends on the teacher’s years of training. 

In the performance of her/his duty, how can a professional teacher support the community? 

• Campaign for the political administration 

• Instill nationalism in learners. 

• Manipulate research finding to favor the community. 

• Use his position to influence learners to support his interest. 

Can a professional teacher take the initiative to organize community activity for community development? 

• No, the professional teacher is confined only to the classroom. 

• Yes, a professional teacher is also a community leader. 

• No, community development is the concern of government officials. 

• Yes, provided they always involve the learners. 

How can a teacher show respect for community customs and traditions? 

• Reject local customs and traditions which are different from his. 

• Divide the community by pointing out the negative elements of given local customs and traditions. 

• Disparage the community. 

• Study and strive to understand local customs and traditions. 

How is professionalism manifested when a parent complains to a teacher for her son’s failing grade? 

• Blames the son for his failure. 

• Inquires on what the son is doing to cope with his failure. 

• Explains the failure due to learner’s indifferent attitude. 

• Objectively shows how the failing grade came about and assures the parent that the son is given all the academic help he needs. 

Teacher Audrey tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math, after class hours. Is her act ethical? 

• Yes, provided she receives just compensation. 

• No, that is unfair to other students. 

• Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parents. 

• No, she should be free after her official time. 

It is professional for teachers to receive gifts from students and parents. 

• No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions. 

• Yes, in-season and out-season gifts. 

• Yes, if deserved 

• Not at all 

How should a professional teacher respond to unfair criticism raised by parents? 

• Listen to the criticism but discourages it. 

• Reject the criticism outright. 

• Ignore the criticism. 

• Probe into the criticism and join the parent afterwards. 

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

• The progress of the learners  

• The happiness of the learners 

• The social adjustment of the learners 

• The interest and welfare of the learners 

Which of the following is one of the five core values embodied in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers? 

• Honesty 

• Efficiency 

• Creativity 

• Boldness