Questions in TP
Questions in TP
Questions in TP
Lesson 1
Synapse Strengtheners
1. Read carefully the provisions in section 3(2) of Article XIV on Education. Explain the mandate
that the State shall “establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate and integrated system
of education.”
2. Based on your observation as a would-be teacher, what are the educational institutions doing to
prepare teachers who will help attain the goals stated in section 3?
4. Is the use of the Mother Tongue as a medium of instruction from K to Grade 3 in the K to 12
Curriculum in accordance with section 7?
5. What educational practices and programs are aligned to Sec. 10. Sec 14, Sec 17, Sec. 18 and
Sec. 19?
Lesson 2
Synapse Strengtheners
1. Who are referred to as “Teacher” in R.A. 4670? Who are not included although they are school
personnel/employees?
3. Explain the meaning of “exigencies of the service” referred to in Section 6 of the Magna Carta
as regards transfer of a teacher from one station to another.
4. Are the provisions in Sections 22 and 23 teachers’ rights or privileges? Brainstorm with your
group.
Lesson 3
Synapses Strengtheners
1. List your rights and the corresponding duties and obligations as a teacher.
Rights Obligations
1.Authority, respect, and protection 1. Respect Students and Observe Boundaries
2. Fair Wages 2. Provide Quality Education
3. Freedom of expression 3. Discipline the students
4. Professional advancement 4. Attending seminars, conferences and other
related programs
5. Punishments against attackers 5. Assign applicable assignments and exercises
6. Free Legal services 6. Assessing students fairly
3. Study the objectives of elementary, secondary, tertiary and non-formal education (alternative
learning system): You are accorded the opportunity to choose alternative career path in school
administration, in classroom teaching, or others, for job enrichment and advancement. In which level
would you choose to teach (elementary, secondary, alternative learning system) Why?
Lesson 4
Synapse Strengtheners
1. Read carefully Section 5 on the Principles of Shared Governance. Comment on:
Responsibility inherent in the office
accountability and transparency in the performance of functions and responsibility
2. Based on the “authority, accountability and responsibility” of the school head/ principal, list
down your expectations as a future teacher.
Lesson 5
Synapses Strengtheners
The Governance of Basic Education (RA 9155) declares the policy of the state to protect and
promote the right of all citizen to quality education and to make such education accessible to all….
1. Write your reflection on the policy that “the school shall be the heart of the formal education
system.”
2. Explain the principles of shared governance.
3. Study the organizational chart. What thoughts cross your mind as you see yourself in the future
in relation to others in the educational system beginning with the school, the division, and the
region. How do you feel? Refer to the 2000 DECS Service Manual for further readings. Share
your thoughts with your small group.
4. What significant relations do you see between the teachers education institutions and the
Department of Education as far as pre – service education is concerned?
Lesson 6
Synapses Strengtheners
1. Explain the meaning of “special parental authority and responsibility” over the minor child in
Article 218.
2. Cite violations of Article 233.
3. Is there any provision that strikes you? If yes, explain why?
4. Research on decided cases of teachers violating the provision on “special parental authority”.
Share your findings with the class.
Lesson 7
Synapses Strengtheners
1. What are acts and conditions prejudicial to the child’s development?
2. Discuss actions that constitute child abuse at home and in school
3. Invite a social worker in your community to talk on child abuse.
4. Write your reflections on the duties and responsibilities of teachers in the DECS Service
Manual as they relate to “parental authority.”
Lesson 8
Synapses Strengtheners
1. You have read many cases of sexual harassment filed against teachers and employees. Explain
the provision that sexual harassment is committed when the act is “against one who is under the
care, custody or supervision of the offender….”
2. Cite other circumstances of sexual harassment in the education and training environment.
3. When is sexual harassment committed in a work-related environment?
4. Research on two decided cases of sexual harassment against teachers and one case committed
by teachers. Who is disciplining authority if he/she is a public school teacher? A private school
teacher?
Lesson 9
Synapses Strengtheners
1. What is meant by the institutionalization of Kindergarten?
2. What is the Policy of CHED on the pre-service education and training of pre-
school/kindergarten teachers?
3. Which language is the medium of instruction in Kindergarten?
4. Discuss the mandate as in the law as regards:
Teaching Strategies
Learning Materials
Lesson 11
Synapses Strengtheners
1. Which provision(s) are most significant to you? Share and discuss
2. Which articles make provisions on children of indigenous groups? Explain the significance of
the provisions.
3. Read articles 1,2, and 13. What Filipino traits run counter to the child’s right to expression of
his/her views?
4. What can teachers do to promote children’s health?
For Research
i. Research on ways by which the Philippine Government abide by Article 28.
Chapter 7
Lesson 1
Synapses Strengtheners
1. Research on the Thomasites. What qualities did they possess as teachers?
2. Present the development of the Philippine educational system from pre-Spanish era to the
Japanese era by means of a time line. The first era was done for you.
Pre-Spanish Era Spanish Era American Regime Japanese Era
Informal, unstructured,
focus on vocational
training parents and
tribal tutors served as
teachers