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School : _______________________________________

Session 7 : Code of Ethics

Activity 1. After reading the key concept, work on the following:

Self-Reflection
I realized that ....
Teacher as role model

Teacher’s personality

Teacher’s social adjustment

Teacher’s professional growth and development

Teacher’s accountability

Activity 2. Study the following cases. Guided by your understanding of the

Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers (Appendix 1), identify the article and
the provision that can guide the teacher to come up with his best action. Write
your answers on the space provided in each number.

Case 1
Mr. Antonio B. Baguio received a complaint from the guardian of one of his
students regarding the grade of his daughter in English. Mr. Baguio listened to
the complaint of the guardian with sympathy and referred it to the teacher
concerned for clarification.

Article in the Provision Is Mr. Baguio right in his

Code of Ethics statement action
(Explain based on the provision
of the article)

Case 2
During barangay fiesta, Mr. Ben Y. Maya, a public school teacher, was
designated as the fiesta directorate chairman. Because of his talent, he
accepted the task willingly even without any honorarium. He facilitated the
culture-based activities that resulted to a very organized celebration of their
barrio fiesta. Is it alright for Mr. Maya not to receive payment for the services
he rendered during the barrio fiesta?

Article in the Code Provision Is Mr. Maya right in his

of Ethics statement action
(Explain based on the provision
of the article)

Case 3
Mrs. Jenny San Jose is a new teacher in Malaban National High School. The
school is scheduled to hold its Reading Camp on a Saturday. Relative to this
activity, Mrs. Josie Rivera, the school principal, advised the faculty to attend and
help the organizers to facilitate the event.
Mrs. San Jose who is enrolled in a master’s degree program informed the
principal that she could not make it for she needs to attend her Saturday class. Is
it correct not to render service on a Saturday because of her studies?

Article in the Code Provision Is Mrs. San Jose correct in his

of Ethics statement action?
(Explain based on the provision
of the article)

Case 4
Mrs. Anna Lee A. Amores does not want her student named Joel to be
the highest honor awardee but she prefers Leonard, another student to
get the recognition. In order to ensure that Leonard will get the highest
honor award, she gave Joel low grades in recitation and in performance
tasks. Is it right to give Joel low grades just to make Leonard the
awardee?

Article in the Provision Is Mrs. Amores right in her

Code of Ethics statement action
(Explain based on the provision of
the article)

Case 5
Mr. Mario B. Reyes has been teaching for the last 15 years. Every time his
principal would ask him to attend training, he would always decline and would
ask another teacher to attend the said training. Is this proper?
 Article in the Code Provision Is Mr. Reyes correct in his
of Ethics statement action?
(Explain based on the
provision of the article)

ACTIVITY 3. Now that you are done reading and analyzing the different
provisions and articles specified in the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, you are requested to share your insights focusing on the learning
that you gained from this session and at the same time, other information
that you think are necessary to understand about the Code of Ethics.

What are my significant How will these learnings be of help

learnings? to you as a teacher?

Other information relative to How will these learnings be of help

Code of Ethics that I want to you as a teacher?
to know
 PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT

I,
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to the Code of Ethics, which will serve as my guide in
everything I do in the service of my profession. It is my
goal to establish maximum services to my clientele, being a
public servant. I vow to utilize government resources
effectively and efficiently for the betterment of everyone.

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Name and Signature of Teacher

REFLECTION

Study the following situations. Choose the best option by putting a

check on the space provided for each choice. Explain your answer.

Situation no. 1
Being a person known for his integrity and credibility, Mr. Elbert R. Tolentino has
been serving as part of the Board of Election Canvassers for the past 10 years.
However, in the coming elections, his mother will be running as barangay
captain. Because of this, he is asked to campaign for her. Is it alright for him to
campaign for his mother’s candidacy? Explain your answer.

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Situation no. 2

Mr. Mario Ocampo, who has been teaching for the last 25 years, refused to attend
an important conference in Mindanao. Every time he is asked by the principal to
attend such an activity, he always requests a new teacher to attend. As a
professional teacher, is it right to express refusal in attending conferences.

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Situation no. 3

Ms. Rose Q. Reyes posted two-piece swimwear picture of herself in her Facebook
page. She received negative comments from the community and stakeholders. Ms.
Reyes justified that she has the right to post anything on her Facebook account
since it was her personal account. Is it right for Mrs. Reyes to do such?

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Situation no. 4

During barangay fiesta, Mr. Ben Y. Maya was designated as the fiesta
directorate chairman. Because of his talent, he accepted the task
willingly even without any honorarium. He facilitated culture-based
activities that made their barangay fiesta a significant one. Is it alright
for Mr. Maya not to receive any compensation for his services rendered
since this will be a precedent for the succeeding activity coordinator?
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Situation no. 5

Mrs. Dae P. Habalo, of Sibulan National High School refused to admit

a student for not being a resident of the said barangay where the
school is located. Is it right for her to do so?

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Situation no. 6

Traditionally, a civic parade is held with school participating during

Independence Day. All teachers and students are required to attend. All
of Mrs. Katherine Y. Sedillo’s students are excited to join the said
parade but she did not join them due to personal reason and only
asked the president of the class to check the attendants of his
classmates. Is the decision of Mrs. Sedillo not answerable for any
untoward incident to happen to the students?

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Situation no. 7

Madam Estelita Ramos, a teacher III at Malunta Elementary School has a

takehome pay of P 7,500.00 every month. She decided to borrow money from
Provincial Savings Bank with a monthly deduction of P3,500. In the same
month she also borrowed money to First Diamond Lending Company with a
monthly deduction of P 3,500.00. In the first 2 months she enjoyed a take
home pay of P7,500.00 because the 2 lending institutions will deduct on the
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3 month from the date she borrowed. Is it alright for Mrs. Ramos to borrow
the amount considering that she don’t have enough take home pay when the
deduction will take effect?

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Situation no. 8

Mr. Ricky dela Cruz is one of the youngest teacher in Silab Community High
School. Due to his young age he has lots of friends and barkadas. After school
hours, he is always seen with his friends in an internet café playing Dota, in
gambling dens, and in beerhouses. He also frequently seen in discos during
weekends. Is Mr. Cruz acting as a good model to his students?

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 Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Toward the end of the school year, the mother of one of the candidates for
honors visits you to ask about her child’s chances of graduating with honors.
She brings a basket of fruits in season for you. What should you do?
a. Reject the basket of fruits and tell her that you have enough at home.
b. Accept the fruits and assure the mother that the daughter will be given
honor student.
c. Respectfully reject the offer and explain that you might be accused of
bribery.
d. Explain the chance of the daughter objectively and graciously accept the
offer.

2. Which of the following is NOT correct under the Code of Ethics for Teachers
regarding teacher and business?
a. No teacher shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent of, or be financially
interested in any commercial venture which furnishes textbooks and other
school commodities.
b. A teacher has no right to engage, directly or indirectly, in legitimate income
generation.
c. A teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect to the financial
matters such as in the settlement of his debts and loans in arranging
satisfactorily his private financial affairs.
d. None of the above.

3. Every teacher shall participate in the _________________ program of the PRC and
shall pursue other studies as will improve his efficiency, prestige, and
strengthen his or her competence.
a. Professional Enhancement
b. Maximizing Learning Competence
c. Continuing Educational Enhancement
d. Continuing Professional Education

4. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following must be the
foremost concern of a teacher?
a. Discuss the projects of the school.
b. Discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the students.
c. Discuss the unsettled bill of the students.
d. Discuss the complaints of other teachers and classmates of the students.

5. Miss Reyes is a new teacher like you. During her first few weeks in school, she
felt like quitting teaching. At the end of the day she is totally burned out. If you
were in her place from whom will you ask assistance?
a. from the principal c. from co-teachers
b. from the parents d. from pupils