The Teaching Profession Code of Ethics Quiz

How can a teacher be a facilitator of learning?

• By providing a conducive learning atmosphere

• By earning social recognition from the community

• By relating professionally with community officials

• By keeping community leaders informed of school development

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

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

• Yes, as a professional teacher he is a community leader.

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

• Yes, provided he always involves 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 does professionalism manifest when a parent complains to a teacher about her son's failing grade?

• Blames the son for his failure

• Inquires on what home is doing to help son cope with his failure

• Explains that failure is due to learners' 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

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 joins the parents afterwards

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 shall 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

Students reported to you about a teacher who has made it a habit to collect money for quizzes that never were mimeographed or photocopied, the very reason for money collection. What is ethical for you to do?

• File a written complaint against the teacher with the students' oral report as evidence.

• Talk to the teacher concerned and correct his unethical conduct.

• Bring the students and parents to the teacher concerned.

• Advise the students to file a written complaint against the teacher

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 oral competition.