1) Every teacher, regardless of where or what they teach, must follow the same ethical and professional standards set by the government to ensure quality education and proper conduct. a) ARTICLE I – Scope and Limitations b) ARTICLE III – The Teacher and the Community c) ARTICLE VI – The Teacher and the Learners d) ARTICLE IX – The Teacher and Business 2) Teachers must follow state policies, support government programs, and act as good citizens who promote peace, progress, and the rule of law. They should not participate in actions that go against the government or society’s welfare. a) ARTICLE VIII – The Teacher and Parents b) ARTICLE XIII – Effectivity c) ARTICLE XI – The Teacher and Higher Authorities in the Profession d) ARTICLE II – The Teacher and the State 3) Teachers must live with dignity, participate in civic and community activities, and maintain a good reputation. They must also help build a positive image of the school and keep the public informed about school programs. a) ARTICLE V – The Teachers and the Profession (Colleagues) b) ARTICLE III – The Teacher and the Community c) ARTICLE II – The Teacher and the State d) ARTICLE VII – The Teacher and the School Officials 4) Teachers must act professionally at all times, continue learning, and strive to improve their teaching skills. They should be open to innovations and contribute to raising the standards of the profession. a) ARTICLE VI – The Teacher and the Learners b) ARTICLE VIII – The Teacher and Parents c) ARTICLE IV – The Teacher and the Profession d) ARTICLE XIII – Effectivity 5) They must avoid jealousy, gossip, or unfair competition. They should respect the ideas and work of others and give credit where it is due. Teamwork and cooperation are essential in education. a) ARTICLE V – The Teachers and the Profession (Colleagues) b) ARTICLE III – The Teacher and the Community c) ARTICLE I – Scope and Limitations d) ARTICLE VI – The Teacher and the Learners 6) Teachers should be fair, patient, and caring toward all students, regardless of their background or ability. They must avoid discrimination, protect learners’ dignity, and keep student information confidential. Discipline should always be just and humane. a) ARTICLE X – The Teacher as a Person b) ARTICLE VI – The Teacher and the Learners c) ARTICLE IV – The Teacher and the Profession d) ARTICLE VIII – The Teacher and Parents 7) Teachers should respect authority, follow school rules, and perform duties faithfully. They must avoid conflicts with school management and work together for the benefit of students and the institution. a) ARTICLE VIII – The Teacher and Parents b) ARTICLE IX – The Teacher and Business c) ARTICLE VII – The Teacher and the School Officials d) ARTICLE IV – The Teacher and the Profession 8) Teachers must communicate openly with parents about their child’s progress and behavior. They should promote a positive partnership and avoid statements that could harm the school–home relationship. a) ARTICLE VIII – The Teacher and Parents b) ARTICLE VII – The Teacher and the School Officials c) ARTICLE V – The Teachers and the Profession (Colleagues) d) ARTICLE VI – The Teacher and the Learners 9) Teachers must not use their position to gain unfair advantage in business or profit from their students. Their main focus should remain on teaching and serving learners. a) ARTICLE XII – Disciplinary Actions b) ARTICLE VI – The Teacher and the Learners c) ARTICLE III – The Teacher and the Community d) ARTICLE IX – The Teacher and Business 10) As role models, teachers should maintain self-respect, good manners, and personal discipline. They must avoid behavior that could damage their reputation or the image of the teaching profession. a) ARTICLE I – Scope and Limitations b) ARTICLE X – The Teacher as a Person c) ARTICLE IV – The Teacher and the Profession d) ARTICLE XI – The Teacher and Higher Authorities in the Profession 11) Teachers must follow the lawful orders of superiors and support the goals of professional associations such as the Board for Professional Teachers and the Department of Education. This helps strengthen the teaching profession. a) ARTICLE XIII – Effectivity b) ARTICLE VII – The Teacher and the School Officials c) ARTICLE XI – The Teacher and Higher Authorities in the Profession d) ARTICLE II – The Teacher and the State 12) Breaking any rule in the Code can lead to penalties, including suspension or cancellation of a teacher’s license. This ensures accountability and protects the profession’s integrity. a) ARTICLE XII – Disciplinary Actions b) ARTICLE I – Scope and Limitations c) ARTICLE II – The Teacher and the State d) ARTICLE XIII – Effectivity 13) This confirms that the Code of Ethics is an official legal document that governs the conduct of all professional teachers in the Philippines. a) ARTICLE XII – Disciplinary Actions b) ARTICLE XIII – Effectivity c) ARTICLE II – The Teacher and the State d) ARTICLE IV – The Teacher and the Profession

CODE OF ETHICS

by
Print
Embed

Leaderboard

Visual style

Options

Switch template

Continue editing: ?