Qualification of Teachers in the Philippines

A newly graduated teacher plans to apply to a public school but has not yet taken the LET. According to RA 7836, what is the best advice for this teacher?

• • Apply for the teaching position first and take the LET later

• • Pass the LET first, as it is required before practicing teaching in public or private schools

• • Take additional training but skip the LET

• • Consider teaching only in private schools where the LET is not required

What is the minimum number of units required in professional education courses to qualify as a teacher?

• 12 units

• 15 units

• 18 units

• 21 units

Teachers in the Philippines are required to pass which licensure examination?

• LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers)

• BAR (Bar Examination)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam

• NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination)

Which agency is responsible for administering the LET in the Philippines?

• PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)

• CHED (Commission on Higher Education)

• DepEd (Department of Education)

• TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)

A teacher has passed the LET and is granted a license to teach. How does RA 7836 encourage this teacher to maintain high professional standards?

• • By requiring them to undergo a mandatory salary review

• • By encouraging continuous professional development and adherence to ethical standard

• • By requiring them to take additional exams every five years

• • By providing them with automatic tenure

Under RA 7836, what consequence might a teacher face if they fail to uphold the ethical standards mandated by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?

• • They may be transferred to a different school

• • They could lose their teaching license

• • They may receive a pay reduction

• • They could be required to take additional classes

What is the primary purpose of the LET in the Philippines?

• To assess teaching competency

• To determine subject expertise

• To evaluate physical fitness

• To rank applicants for teaching positions

Under RA 4670, which of the following qualifications is necessary to be a public school teacher?

• • Passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

• • Holding a bachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent

• • Membership in a teachers' association

• • Having five years of teaching experience

What is the main purpose of RA 4670, also known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers?

• • To establish a uniform curriculum in public schools

• • To regulate teaching as a profession in the Philippines

• • To provide protection and benefits for public school teachers

• • To set the licensure examination for teachers

RA 7836, also known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, mandates what requirement for all teachers?

• • At least five years of teaching experience

• • Passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

• • Membership in a professional teachers’ organization

• • A master’s degree in education