THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL

TEACHERS

Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (e), article II, of RA 7836, otherwise known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994” and paragraph (a) section 6 of PD 223, as amended, the Board of professional Teachers adopt and promulgates the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.”

Preamble

Teachers are duly licensed professionals who possess dignity and reputation with high moral values as well as technical and professional competence. In the practice of their noble profession, they strictly adhere to, observe and practice this set of ethical and moral principals, standards, and values.

Article I (Scope and Limitation)

All educational institutions shall offer quality education for all Filipino citizens

This code shall apply to all teachers in all schools in the Philippines including persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions.

Article II(The Teacher and

the State)

The schools are nurseries of the future citizens of the state

Each teacher is a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation

Under obligation to transmit to learners such heritage as well as elevate national morality, promote national pride, cultivate love of country, instill allegiance to the Constitution and respect for all duly constituted authorities, and promote obedience to the laws of the state

Article III(The Teacher and the Community)

The teacher as: An intellectual leader, initiator,

and implementor of projects A counselor An achiever And shall harmonious and

pleasant personal and official relations with other professionals, government officials and with the community

Article IV(The Teacher and

the Profession)

The teacher Shall maintain the

nobility and dignity of the teaching profession

Shall continue professional growth to improve efficiency

Article V(The Teacher and

the Teaching Community)

Emphasizes that the teacher shall be imbued with the spirit of professional loyalty, mutual confidence and faith in one another, self sacrifice for the common good, and full cooperation with colleagues

Article VI(The Teacher and the Higher Authorities in

the Profession)

It is the duty of every teacher to make an honest effort to understand and support the policies of the school administration

Refrain from transacting any business in all illegal manner

Article VII(School officials, Teachers

and Other Personnel)

All school officials, teachers and personnel shall show professional courtesy, helpfulness and sympathy to one another, and

Exhibit cooperative responsibility to formulate changes for the systems at all levels

Article VIII(The Teacher and the

Learner)

Discuss the rights and duties of a teacher to the learners

The first and foremost concern of the teacher is the recognition of the interest and welfare of the students

Deals with students impartially and justly

Article IX(The teacher and the

Parents)

The teacher shall: Establish and maintain cordial

relations with parents Inform term of the progress of

their children Seek their cooperation for

proper guidance of their children Hear parents’ complaints with

sympathy and understanding

Article X(The Teacher and

Business)

Legitimizes income-generating activities of the teachers that these do not adversely affect their work as teachers

Maintains good reputation with respect to financial matters

Article XI(The Teacher as

a Person)

Teachers shall maintain a dignified personality whether in school, in the home, or elsewhere which could serve as a model, worthy of emulation by learners, peers and others

Article XII(Disciplinary

Action)

Warns that any violation of any provisions of this code shall be sufficient ground for the imposition of disciplinary action, revocation of Certification of Registration and License as a professional teacher, suspension from teaching, reprimand, or cancellation of permit

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