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Legal Foundations of Teacher Education

The document summarizes key provisions of Philippine laws related to teaching and schools. It covers the following main points in 25 multiple choice questions: 1) The Philippine Constitution mandates free and compulsory elementary and secondary education. 2) Laws like the Education Act of 1982 and Magna Carta for Public School Teachers establish rights for students, parents, and teachers as well as promote teacher welfare. 3) Requirements like the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and continuing professional development are outlined for professional teachers. 4) Compensation, leaves, and allowances for teachers are also addressed according to their years of service and work assignments.

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Legal Foundations of Teacher Education

The document summarizes key provisions of Philippine laws related to teaching and schools. It covers the following main points in 25 multiple choice questions: 1) The Philippine Constitution mandates free and compulsory elementary and secondary education. 2) Laws like the Education Act of 1982 and Magna Carta for Public School Teachers establish rights for students, parents, and teachers as well as promote teacher welfare. 3) Requirements like the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and continuing professional development are outlined for professional teachers. 4) Compensation, leaves, and allowances for teachers are also addressed according to their years of service and work assignments.

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Module 8: Law Related To Teaching And School

[Link] educational level/s provide/s for free and compulsory education as stipulated in Article IV,
Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution?
a. Elementary level
b. Secondary level
c. Elementary and secondary levels
d. Tertiary level C

[Link] of the following emphasizes the right of citizens to quality education?


a. The basic education level
b. Tertiary level
c. The graduate level
d. All levels D

[Link] among the following is in the category of non–academic personnel as provided for under
Education Act of 1982?
a. Guidance counselors
b. School principal
c. School nurse
d. School librarian C

[Link] of the following rights is intended for parents under Education Act of 1982?
a. The right to academic freedom
b. The right to privacy of communication
c. The right to seek redress of grievance
d. The right to full access to the evidence of the case C

[Link] of the following provisions under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers will most likely
promote teachers' welfare and defend their interests?
a. Be promoted in rank and salary
b. Regulate their social involvement
c. Undergo and participate in professional development
d. Establish, join and maintain professional and self–regulation organizations D

[Link] are covered by RA 4670?


a. Teachers in all levels
b. Teachers in all public elementary schools
c. Teachers in both public and private schools
d. Teachers in public elementary and secondary schools D

[Link] can teachers be required to work on assignment not related to their duties?
a. When on probation
b. When found inefficient
c. When lacking in educational qualifications
d. When compensated under existing laws D

[Link] of the following laws strengthens teacher education in the Philippines through the
establishment of centers of excellence?
a. RA 7722
b. RA 7784
c. RA 7796
d. d. RA 7834 B
[Link] C has been teaching 7 straight years and therefore qualities for a study leave with pay for
one year. Should she pursue it, how much pay is she entitled to receive?
a. 50% of monthly salary
b. 60% of monthly salary
c. 70% of monthly salary
d. 100% monthly salary B

[Link] is gradual progression of teacher's salary from minimum to maximum done?


a. Regular increment every year
b. Increment after ten years of service
c. Regular increment every 3 years
d. Increment after five years C

[Link] of the following is NOT recognized by the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers?
a. Quality education depends primarily on the quality of socio–economic status of teachers.
b. Advancement in education depends on the teachers' qualifications and ability.
c. Education is an essential factor in the economic growth of the nation.
d. Education is development and vice–versa. D

[Link] appointment can be given to Teacher A who possesses the minimum qualifications but lacks
the appropriate but lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility?
a. Contractual basis
b. Permanent
c. Provisional
d. Substitute C

[Link] does "teachers are persons in authority" imply?


a. Teachers cannot be charged.
b. No person can assault a teacher.
c. Teachers have immunity from arrest.
d. Decisions made by teachers are deemed right. B

[Link] can help achieve relevant quality education?


a. Strong curriculum
b. Competent instruction
c. School–community relations
d. Competent administrator B

[Link] among the following characterizes a professional teacher?


a. An education graduate who received honors
b. A teacher who has taught for at least six years
c. A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching
d. A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under RA 4670 D

[Link] of the following statements is NOT true about the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
a. The teacher must select which information to keep confidential
b. The teacher must demonstrate full commitment and devotion to duty
c. The teacher must manifest pride in the nobility of the teaching profession
d. The teacher must make no prejudice or discrimination against any learner A

[Link] K teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to teacher shortage, her classroom
teaching starts from 6 am and ends at 3 pm. Is the assignment given her just?
a. Yes, the situation demands that she render longer teaching hours.
b. Yes, as long as she signs a conforme letter to that effect.
c. No, rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.
d. No, Magna Carta for Public School Teachers states that in the exigencies of service, any teacher
may be required to render more than six hours and not more than eight hours of actual classroom
teaching a day. D
[Link] L, a graduate of BSEd with majorship in Mathematics teaches in a national high school in
her province. Since she has been rated outstanding in her performance, can she be exempted from
taking the LET?
a. Yes, that is a privilege that must be given to teachers whose performance is outstanding.
b. Yes, if approved by PRC.
c. No, RA 7836 states that no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in the
Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a teaching position without having
previously obtained a valid certificate and a valid license from the Commission.
d. d. No, professional license is required of all teachers regardless of age and teaching performance.
C
[Link] of the following could be the reason for the teacher's suspension from the practice of the
teaching profession?
a. Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
b. Observing proper procedures in obtaining a certificate of registration
c. Faithfulness to the code of ethical and professional standards for professional teachers
d. Willingness to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and the like or the continuing education
program prescribed by the Board and the Commission. A

[Link] does free public secondary educational under the law mean?
a. Right of every student to enter public secondary schools
b. Free from being screened to enter pubic secondary schools
c. Free from payment of school fees identifies and authorized by law
d. Free from payment of tuition and other fees for students enrolled in public secondary schools D

[Link] H contracted an illness that required rest for more than one year. Which leave should she
apply for?
a. Sick leave
b. Personal leave
c. Vacation leave
d. Indefinite leave D

[Link] D is assigned in a rural area; Teacher E in a depressed community; Teacher F in a


hazardous area; and Teacher G in a place where standard of living is high. Who is entitled to a
hardship allowance?
a. Teacher D
b. Teacher E
c. Teacher F
d. Teacher G C

[Link] B has been in active service for 10 years when he decided to pursue higher studies. Under
RA 4670, what kind of leave of absence can s/he avail of?
a. Indefinite leave
b. b. Scholarship leave
c. c. Study leave
d. d. Vacation leave C

24.A school personnel can avail of free legal service under certain circumstances. Principal I was
accused of maligning her neighbor. Is Principal I entitled to the said service?
a. Yes, she should defend herself.
b. b. No, if funds are not available.
c. No, it might bring some disagreements in school
d. No, the case is not related to her professional duties. D

[Link] J discusses conflicts between warring groups in Mindanao. Which pillar should he stress
more?
a. Learning to be
b. Learning to live together
c. Learning to do
d. Learning to know B

Common questions

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Teachers can be required to perform assignments unrelated to their duties when they are compensated under existing laws .

RA 4670 ensures that a teacher needs to qualify for a permanent position by meeting specific minimum qualifications and possessing civil service eligibility .

A teacher qualifies for a study leave with pay after teaching for seven straight years and is entitled to receive 60% of their monthly salary .

The Philippine Constitution stipulates in Article IV, Section 2, that free and compulsory education is provided at both the elementary and secondary levels .

The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers promotes teachers' welfare by allowing them to establish, join, and maintain professional and self-regulation organizations .

Being regarded as persons in authority implies that no person can assault a teacher without repercussions, thereby offering a level of protection and respect for teachers within their work environment .

Under the Education Act of 1982, parents have the right to seek redress of grievance .

A teacher who requires rest for more than one year due to illness should apply for an indefinite leave .

A teacher working in a hazardous area qualifies for a hardship allowance, as per the case of Teacher F in the provided scenario .

RA 7836 mandates that no person can practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines without having obtained a valid certificate and license from the Commission, regardless of performance or other criteria .

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