CODE OF
ETHICS FOR
PROFESSIONAL
TEACHERS
THE TEACHER AND THE STATE
Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (e), Article 11, of R.A. No.
7836,
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otherwise known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act
of 1994 and
paragraph (a), section 6, P.D. No. 223, as amended, the Board for
Professional
Teachers hereby adopt the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
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R.A. No. 7836, December 16, 1994
» TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION AND
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SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING IN
THE PHILIPPINES
» PRESCRIBING A LICENSURE EXAMINATION
FOR TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 223 June 22, 1973
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CREATING THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS
AND FUNCTIONS
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
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- AMMENDED THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
PREAMBLE
Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
Preamble
"Teachers are duly licensed professionals who possesses
dignity and reputation with high moral values as well as
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technical and professional competence in the practice of
their noble profession, and they strictly adhere to, observe,
and practice this set of ethical and moral principles,
standards, and values."
Preamble
HOW TO BE A LICENCED
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER?
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Preamble
possesses dignity and reputation
with high moral values
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Preamble
possesses technical and
professional competence
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strictly adhere to, observe, Preamble
and practice this set of ethical and
moral principles, standards, and
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values.
Article I:
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SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
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SECTION 1:
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Section 1
" The Philippine Constitution provides that all
educational institution
shall offer quality education for all competent
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teachers. Committed to its full
realization, the provision of this Code shall apply,
therefore, to all teachers in
schools in the Philippines."
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SECTION 2:
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Section 2
"This Code covers all public and private school
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teachers in all educational institutions
at the preschool, primary, elementary, and
secondary levels whether academic, vocational,
special, technical, or non-formal."
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Section 1
The term “teacher” shall include industrial arts or
vocational teachers and all other persons
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performing supervisory and /or administrative
functions in all
school at the aforesaid levels, whether on full
time or part- time.
Article 2.
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THE TEACHER AND
THE STATE
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Section 1
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SECTION 1:
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Section 1
"The schools are the nurseries of the future
citizens of the state; each teacher is a trustee of
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the cultural and educational heritage of the
nation and is under obligation to transmit to
learners such heritage "
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Section 1
"...as well as to elevate national morality,
promote national pride, cultivate love of country,
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instil allegiance to the constitution and for all
duly constituted authorities, and promote
obedience to the laws of the state. "
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Section 2
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SECTION 2:
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Section 2
Every teacher or school official shall
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actively help carry out the declared
policies of the state, and shall take an
oath to this effect. "
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EXAMPLES
Teachers are required to attend seminars when DepEd
is declaring a new memorandum. They are expected to
mandate this to their schools. By doing this they are
applying section 2 as a teacher. Not only exclusive to
DepEd but could also be on other sectors.
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Section 3
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SECTION 3:
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Section 3
"In the interest of the State and of the
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Filipino people as much as of his own,
every teacher shall be physically,
mentally and morally fit. "
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EXAMPLES
A Teacher that is mentally, physically and morally fit can
serve as a role model to their students. When a teacher
is in their perfect conditions and fit in all aspects, they
can educate students more efficiently. Students are
shaped not just explicitly, but also how you show these
actions to your students. Be the citizen they ought to
be.
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Section 4
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SECTION 4:
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Section 4
“Every teacher should possess
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and actulize a full commitment
and devotion to duty".
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Section 4
Student Success: When teachers are
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fully committed and devoted to their
duty, they prioritize the success and
well-being of their students.
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Section 4
Role Model: Teachers serve as role
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models for their students.
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Section 4
Professionalism: Commitment and
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devotion to duty are essential aspects of
professionalism in the teaching
profession.
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Section 4
Overall Impact: It shapes the future
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by shaping the minds and characters
of the next generation.
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Section 5
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SECTION 5:
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Section 5
Section 5: A teacher should not engage in the
promotion of any political, religious, or other
partisan interest, and shall not, directly or
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indirectly, solicite, require, collect, or receive
any money or service or other valuable material
from any person or entity for such purposes.
Here's an explanation of what it means.
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Section 5
Maintaining Neutrality: Teachers are
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entrusted with the responsibility of
providing unbiased education to their
students.
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Section 5
Respecting Diversity: Schools are diverse
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environments with students from various
cultural, religious, and political
backgrounds.
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Section 5
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: Accepting
money or services for promoting certain
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interests can create conflicts of interest
and undermine the integrity of the
educational institution.
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Section 6
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SECTION 6:
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SECTION 6 Section 6
"EVERY TEACHER SHALL VOTE
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AND SHALL EXERCISE ALL
OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL
RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES"
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Section 6
VOTING:
TEACHERS, LIKE ALL CITIZENS,
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HAVE THE RIGHT AND
RESPONSIBILITY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE
DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
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OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL
Section 6
RIGHTS:
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IN ADDITION TO VOTING,
TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
EXERCISE ALL OTHER
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
AFFORDED TO THEM BY LAW.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Section 6
ALONGSIDE RIGHTS, TEACHERS
ALSO HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES AS
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CITIZENS TO UPHOLD THE LAW,
RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS,
AND CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO
THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Section 6
THE STATEMENT UNDERSCORES THE NOTION
THAT TEACHERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE
NOT ONLY IN EDUCATING THE NEXT
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GENERATION BUT ALSO IN ACTIVELY
PARTICIPATING IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
AND UPHOLDING THE PRINCIPLES OF
DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP.
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Section 7
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SECTION 7:
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SECTION 7
Section 7
"A teacher shall not use his
position or official authority or
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influence to coerce any other
person to follow any political
course of action"
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IMPARTIALITY:
Section 7
TEACHERS ARE ENTRUSTED
WITH POSITIONS OF
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AUTHORITY AND
INFLUENCE OVER THEIR
STUDENTS.
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PROFESSIONALISM:
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USING ONE'S POSITION OR
AUTHORITY TO COERCE OTHERS
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INTO FOLLOWING A PARTICULAR
POLITICAL COURSE OF ACTION
UNDERMINES THE
PROFESSIONALISM AND INTEGRITY
OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
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RESPECT FOR AUTONOMY:
Section 7
STUDENTS, COLLEAGUES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL
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COMMUNITY HAVE THE RIGHT TO
HOLD THEIR OWN POLITICAL
BELIEFS AND MAKE THEIR OWN
DECISIONS FREE FROM UNDUE
INFLUENCE OR COERCION.
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Section 7
PROMOTION OF DEMOCRATIC VALUES:
UPHOLDING THE PRINCIPLE OF
NEUTRALITY IN POLITICAL MATTERS
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HELPS PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC
VALUES SUCH AS FREEDOM OF
THOUGHT, EXPRESSION, AND
PARTICIPATION.
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Section 7
THE STATEMENT UNDERSCORES
THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICAL
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CONDUCT AND
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
IN THE TEACHING
PROFESSION.
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who listened, and
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to those who did
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