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The Complete Summary of Code of Ethics

For Professional Teacher

Vileah Lyn Ebora

Professor

Candice S. Jalandoni

Student
 CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

In the previous blog,we have talked about the professionalization of teachers. The things that
they should’ve undergone before being called a professional is listed there. Now we are to
discuss the Code of Ethics for professional teachers in which they must adhere, observe and
practice.

So what is this code of ethics for professional teachers all about? To be able to understand
better, I will elaborate each article listed under the code of ethics for professional teachers.

Article I – Scope and Limitations

The provision of this code shall be applied to all the teachers in all schools in the Philippines. By
this doing this, quality education will be achieved for all Filipino citizens.

Article II – The teacher and the State

Here, the teacher is said to build every individual’s national morality to the love of the country
to the extent that they are aware of their surroundings and obey the laws implemented by the
country. It is believed that schools are the nurseries of the citizens of the state. Therefore,
teachers must be able to fully transmit cultural and educational heritage to their learners.
Teachers must also be role-models when it comes to human rights and responsibilities.

Article III – The teacher and the community

Teachers must be able to provide an environment that is conducive to learning and growth of
the youth. They are the guides of the youth to becoming better and successful people in the
future. Their services aren’t limited inside the classroom only. Though it extends to the
 community. By this, I mean to say that they must be active as a leader in the community and
must be involved when it comes to matters affecting the welfare of the people.

Article IV – The Teacher and the Profession

Being a professional teacher is a serious matter. They must love and embrace their profession
wholeheartedly. In addition to that, they must be dedicated for it is part of their pride. Every
teacher must have this attitude of having an open mind while being aware of continuous
growth for betterment.

Article V – The Teacher and the Community

Teachers must work with each other for they make up one community. They shall be imbued
with the spirit of professional loyalty, mutual confidence, faith in one another, self-sacrifice for
the common good, and full cooperation with colleagues. When the best interest of the learners,
the school, or the profession is at stake in any controversy, teachers shall support one another.

Article VI – The Teacher and Higher Authorities in the Philippines

Teachers must be honest and respectful. They are also expected to be knowledgeable and must
understand the policies implemented in the school which they are working with. They shall not
make any false accusations unless they find faults or injustice or superiors, in that case they
must speak or raise their grievances within democratic process.

Article VII – School Officials, Teachers and Other Personnel

If teachers stand as lights to a students’ dark path, school officials are the ones who stand as
guides of the teachers. They provide for the needs of the teachers and they ensure that they
keep the professionalization of teachers on track.
 Article VIII – The Teacher and Learners

The teachers must be fair to their students. They shall recognize that the interest and welfare of
the learners as their first and foremost concern, and shall handle each learners justly and
impartially. Also, they are to insure that the maximum development of learners is adequate. As
second parents, they must extend needed assistance by preventing and solving learners’
problems and difficulties.

Article IX – The Teacher and Parents

Teachers must keep in touch with the parents of their learners by building a good relationship
via communication. It will build a better understanding between them which will help with the
learners’ development and will diminish unfair criticism.

Article X – The Teacher and Business

Every teacher has the right to do business as long as it’s not affecting his/her work. They should
also maintain a good reputation with respect to financial matters.

Article XI – The Teacher as a Person

Teachers must always look up to Almighty God or Being as their guide of their own destiny.
They should also live with dignity. And as a powerful role-model to the community, they must
live with a very good personality and be an inspiration to people around them.
 Article XII – Disciplinary Actions

Any violation of any provision of this code shall be sufficient ground for the imposition against
the erring teacher of the disciplinary action consisting of revocation of his Certification of
Registration and License as a Professional Teacher, suspension from the practice of teaching
profession, or reprimand or cancellation of his temporary/special permit under causes specified
in Sec. 23, Article III or R.A. No. 7836, and under Rule 31, Article VIII, of the Rules and
Regulations Implementing R.A. 7836.

Psalm 139:14 – I praise you God, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.