Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

Declaration of Policy

What is the primary policy declared in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA 4670)?

• a) To limit the influence of teacher organizations

• b) To ensure equal salaries for all teachers

• c) To promote and improve the social and economic status of public school teachers

• d) To discourage teachers from participating in political activities

Answer explanation

RA 4670 declares the policy to promote and improve the social and economic status of public school teachers. It aims to enhance their living and working conditions, making teaching an attractive and respected profession.

Recruitment and Qualification

According to RA 4670, what are the minimum educational qualifications for teachers in secondary vocational and two years technical courses?

• a) Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (B.S.E.ED.)

• b) Master's degree with a specific area of specialization

• c) Bachelor's degree in Education or its equivalent with a major and a minor

• d) Bachelor's degree in the field of specialization with at least eighteen professional units in education

Answer explanation

For teachers in secondary vocational and two years technical courses, RA 4670 requires a Bachelor's degree in the field of specialization with at least eighteen professional units in education.

Tenure of Office

How many years of continuous, efficient, and faithful service are required for teachers appointed on a provisional status to be extended permanent appointment?

• a) 5 years

• b) 7 years

• c) 10 years

• d) 15 years

Answer explanation

Teachers appointed on a provisional status for lack of necessary civil service eligibility shall be extended permanent appointment after rendering at least ten years of continuous, efficient, and faithful service in such position.

Code of Professional Conduct

When should the Secretary of Education formulate and prepare a Code of Professional Conduct for Public School Teachers?

• a) Within one year from the approval of RA 4670

• b) Within six months from the approval of RA 4670

• Within three years from the approval of RA 4670

• d) Within two years from the approval of RA 4670

Answer explanation

Within six months from the approval of RA 4670, the Secretary of Education is tasked with formulating and preparing a Code of Professional Conduct for Public School Teachers.

Teaching Hours

According to RA 4670, how many hours of actual classroom teaching can a teacher be required to render in a day?

• a) Up to 8 hours

• b) Up to 10 hours

• c) Up to 6 hours

• d) Up to 12 hours

Answer explanation

Any teacher engaged in actual classroom instruction shall not be required to render more than six hours of actual classroom teaching a day, with exceptions under specific conditions.

Study Leave

After how many years of service are teachers entitled to study leave, according to RA 4670?

• a) 5 years

• b) 7 years

• c) 10 years

• d) 12 years

Answer explanation

Teachers are entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after seven years of service. The study leave period is counted for seniority and pension purposes.

Discrimination Prohibited

What does RA 4670 prohibit concerning discrimination against teachers?

• a) It prohibits teachers from participating in any political activities.

• b) It prohibits teachers from joining organizations.

• c) It prohibits any acts of discrimination calculated to interfere with teachers' rights to organize and participate in organizational activities.

• d) It prohibits teachers from taking study leave.

Answer explanation

RA 4670 prohibits any acts of discrimination against teachers calculated to interfere with their rights to organize and participate in organizational activities.

Cost of Living Allowance

How is the Cost of Living Allowance determined for teachers?

• a) It is a fixed amount set by the government.

• b) It automatically follows changes in a cost-of-living index.

• c) It is based on the teacher's years of service.

• d) It is determined by the teacher's academic qualifications.

Answer explanation

The Cost of Living Allowance for teachers shall automatically follow changes in a cost-of-living index, ensuring their salaries keep pace with the rise in the cost of living.

Retirement Benefits

What does RA 4670 state regarding the salary increase upon retirement for public school teachers?

• a) There is no salary increase upon retirement.

• b) Public school teachers receive a one-range salary raise upon retirement.

• c) Retirement benefits are based on the number of years of service only.

• d) Salary increase upon retirement is at the discretion of the school superintendent.

Answer explanation

Public school teachers having fulfilled the age and service requirements of applicable retirement laws shall be given one range salary raise upon retirement.

Administrative and Enforcement

Who is responsible for formulating and preparing the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of RA 4670?

• a) The President of the Philippines

• b) The Secretary of Education

• c) The school superintendent

• d) The Director of Public Schools

Answer explanation

The Secretary of Education is responsible for formulating and preparing the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of RA 4670, ensuring effective enforcement and application in the education system.