Magna Carta and Code of Ethics

The Magna Carta and
Code of Ethics for Teachers

April 26, 2016
University of San Jose Recoletos
Cebu City
Republic Act No. 4670
THE MAGNA CARTA FOR

PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Session Objectives
After the session, participants will be able
to:
Explain the salient features of the Magna
Carta for Public School Teachers
Build professional confidence among
teachers by ensuring that their holistic
growth and welfare are given due
attention
Harmonize teachers rights with the code
of ethics of the profession
Who are teachers?
Definition of a Teacher
all persons engaged in classroom teaching
in any level of instruction, on full time basis,
including
guidance
counselors,
school
librarians, industrial arts or vocational
instructors, and all other persons performing
supervisory and/or administrative functions
in all schools, colleges, and universities
operated by the government or its political
subdivisions; but shall not include school
nurses, school physicians, school dentists
and other school employees.
including
guidance
counselors,
school
including
guidance
counselors,
school
including
guidance
counselors,
school
including
guidance
counselors,
school
including
guidance
counselors,
school
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11
You can never tell what

type of impact you
may have on anothers
life by your actions
or lack of action.
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As teachers
Miserable
or
Joyous
Tool for torture
or
Instrument of
Inspiration
Humiliate
or
Humor
Hurt
or
Heal
Escalate
or
De-escalate
De-humanize
or
Humanize
ACTIVITY
On a piece of paper, complete the phrases:
Ako ay guro dahil

Magagawa ko ang aking
tungkulin bilang guro
kung
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ACTIVITY
What made you choose
teaching as a profession? Why?
What can help you achieve the
duties and responsibilities of
the teaching profession? Why?
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ACTIVITY
What do your responses reveal
about the teaching profession?
Or your perception about it?
Why?
Based on the given responses,
what could facilitate the
realization of the duties and
responsibilities of teachers?
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Content
I. Declaration of Policy Coverage
II. Recruitment and Career
III. Hours of Work and Remuneration
IV. Health Measures and Injury Benefits
V. Leave and Retirement Benefits
VI. Teachers Organization
VII.Administration and Enforcement
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Declaration of Policy Coverage

It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Act to
promote and improve the social and economic
status of public school teachers, their living and
working conditions, their terms of employment
and career prospects in order that they may
compare favorably with existing opportunities in
other walks of life, attract and retain in the teaching
profession
more
people
with
the
proper
qualifications, it being recognized that advances in
education depends on the qualifications and ability of
the teaching staff and that education is an essential
factor in the economic growth of the nation as a
productive investment of vital importance.
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The Magna Carta
The legal document

that promotes the
rights of teachers
and their protection.
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The Magna Carta
June 18, 1966
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Recruitment and Career

KINDER/ELEMENTARY
SECONDARY
Bachelors Degree in
Elementary Education (BS
E.Ed)
BS Education or equivalent w/ a
major and a minor; BS/BA in Arts
or Science w/ 18 units in
Education
COLLEGE
SECONDARY VOCATIONAL/
2-YEAR TECHNICAL COURSE
MA/MS with a specific area

of specialization
BS/BA in field of specialization

w/ 18 units in Education

What if there is an absence of applicants who
meet the minimum educational qualifications?
Supervisor may appoint provided

They be placed under temporary
status
They take a competitive
examination
Appointed based on rank in said
examination
Results must be made public and
each applicant must be given his
score and rank
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What if a teacher is recruited
after training and professional
preparations are finished?
With Civil Service

Eligibility
Regular appointment
No probationary period
With tenure subject to
existing laws
Without Civil Service

Eligibility
Provisional status for not
less than one year from
provisional appointment
May be extended
permanent appointment
after 10 years of
continuous, efficient, and
faithful service in such a
position
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Can teachers be transferred
from one station to another?
No teacher may be transferred

without his consent. Should
there be an urgent need or
demand for transfer, the
School superintendent must
notify the teacher beforehand
and state the reasons.
No transfers 3
months prior to
any local or
national
elections
Transfer
expenses
shall be paid
by the
Government
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What are my rights during
disciplinary procedures?
Written
notice
Access to
evidence
Defense
Time for
preparation
PUBLICITY
Appeal

I am married to another public school
teacher. Can my husband/wife and I
teach in the same school?
Whenever possible, the

proper authorities shall
take all steps to enable
married couples to be
employed in the same
locality.
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DISCRIMINATION
ACADEMIC
FREEDOM
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Current DepEd Orders

DO 3, s. 2016
Hiring Guidelines for Senior High

Schools (SHS) Teaching Positions
Effective School Year
(SY) 2016-2017
RA 7836
An Act to Strengthen the Regulation

and Supervision of the Practice of
Teaching in the Philippines and
Prescribing a Licensure Exam for
Teachers and for other Purposes
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Hours of Work and Remuneration

How many hours of actual
classroom teaching am I required
to render per day?
Not more than 6

hours a day.
If there is a need to render more than 6
hours of actual classroom teaching, it must
not exceed 8 hours and you must be paid
additional compensation.
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What about co-curricular and out of school activities
and other activities outside of what is defined as
normal duties of any teacher? Will I get paid for
that?
YES.
After you have
rendered 6 hours of
classroom teaching.
Agencies utilizing the services of
teachers shall pay for the additional
compensation required.
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What are the criteria for teachers
salaries?
Compare
favorably with
other occupations
Insure teachers a
reasonable
standard of life
Properly graded
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My salary is paid for by the local
government. How much should I be
earning?
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What allowances are given
according to the Magna
Carta?
1. Cost of Living allowance

2. Special Hardship Allowance
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What can be
deducted from my
salary?
1. Those stipulated by the law
2. With authority executed by the teacher:
Lawful dues and fees owing to the
Philippine Public School Teachers
Association
Premiums properly due on insurance
policies
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DO 2, s. 2016
Implementation of P3500 Net Take Home Pay for

DepEd Personnel
DO 12, s. 2016
Implementation of the First Tranche

Compensation Adjustment for Civilian Personnel,
and Military and Uniformed Personnel in the
National Government
DO 21, s. 2006
Guidelines for the Organization of Classes
DO 9, 2. 2005
Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged TimeOn-Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith

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Health Measures and Injury Benefits

What health and injury benefits do I have
according to the Magna Carta?
1. Free compulsory medical
examination
2. Free medical treatment and/or
hospitalization
3. Reimbursement for travelling
expenses in regions where there
is a scarcity of medical facilities
Effects of physical and nervous strain on the teachers health
shall be recognized as a compensable occupational disease in
accordance with existing laws
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Leave and Retirement Benefits

What kind of leaves are we
entitled to?
Study Leave
After 7 years of service

Not exceeding 1 SY
With pay of 60% of
monthly salary
Regular study load
Pass 75% of
courses taken
Indefinite Leave
When the nature of
sickness demands a
long treatment that
will exceed one
year at the least
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Leave and Retirement Benefits

How much will my retirement pay be?
If you have fulfilled the
age and service
requirements of the
applicable laws,
you shall be given one
range salary raise
upon retirement.
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DO 48, s. 1997
Guidelines in the Implementation of the

Benefits Arising from a One (1) Salary
Grade Increase for Retiring Public
School Teachers Pursuant to RA 4670
DO 65, s. 1993
Hardship Allowances for Eligible Public

School Teachers
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Teachers Organization
Are teachers allowed to establish
and join organizations to further
and defend our interests?
YES.
National teachers organizations shall be consulted in the
formulation of of national educational policies and professional
standards, and in the formulation of national policies
governing the social security of teachers.
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DO 49, s. 2006
Revised Rules of Procedure of the

Department of Education in
Administrative Cases
DO 15, s. 2012
DepEd Policy Framework for the

Implementation of the Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR)
System-Mediation
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Pursuant to Art. 11 of RA 7836
CODE OF ETHICS FOR

PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
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Content
Preamble
Article I Scope and Limitations
Article II The Teacher and the State
Article III The Teacher and the Community
Article IV A Teacher and the Profession
Article V The Teachers and the Profession
Article VI The Teacher and Higher Authorities in the Profession
Article VII School Officials, Teachers, and Other Personnel
Article VIII The Teachers and Learners
Article IX The Teachers and Parents
Article X The Teacher and Business
Article XI The Teacher as a Person
Article XII Disciplinary Actions
Article XIII Effectivity
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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, and they strictly
adhere to, observe, and practice this
set of ethical and moral principles,
standards, and values.
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Scope and Limitations

All teachers in schools in the
Philippines
Public and private school teachers
Preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels
Academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal
Full time or part-time basis

Includes industrial arts or vocational teachers
Includes persons performing supervisory and/or
administrative functions
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The Teacher and the State
Teachers as patriots and model citizens

Transmit cultural and educational
heritage
Cultivate love of country
Uphold our laws and policies
Commit and devote self to duty
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The Teacher and the State
Teachers as patriots and model citizens

We do not engage in the promotion of
partisan interest.
We do not use our position or influence
to coerce others to follow any political
course of action.
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The Teacher and the Community
Teacher as a leader
Classroom Leader
Youth Leader
Community Leader
Intellectual Leader
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A Teacher and the Profession
Teaching as a noble profession

Manifest enthusiasm and pride in teaching
Hold the highest possible standards of
quality education
Become lifelong learners
Represent the school well
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The Teachers and the Profession
Teachers as allies
Support one another

Give due credit for the work of others
Give proper endorsement when leaving your position
Respect confidential information
Responsibly seek correctives for unprofessional and
unethical conduct of others
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The Teacher and

Higher Authorities in the Profession
Teachers as team members
Support policies of the school

Do not bear false accusations against superiors
Transact business through appropriate channels
Raise grievances with respect to the learners
right to learn
Live up to contractual obligations
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School Officials,
Teachers, and Other Personnel
The role of school officials

Show professional courtesy, helpfulness, and
sympathy
Promote cooperative responsibility
Ensure professional growth and recognition
Respect due process
Ensure lawful employment
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The Teachers and Learners
Teachers as mentors and care givers

Determine academic marks and promotions in
accordance with accepted procedures
Treat all learners equally and fairly
Avoid accepting gifts or favors in exchange of
requested concessions
Avoid remuneration from tutorials
Follow the child protection policy
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The Teachers and Parents
Teachers as partners
Maintain cordial relations with parents
Ensure that parents are properly informed of
the progress and deficiencies of the learner
Hear parents complaints with sympathy
and understanding
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The Teacher and Business
Teachers as professionals
Engage only in legitimate income generation
Maintain a good reputation with respect to
financial matters
Do not take part in commercial ventures
which furnish textbooks and other school
commodities
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The Teacher as a Person
Teachers as a human being

Live with dignity and maintain a
dignified personality
Place a premium on self-discipline
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COMMITMENT
SETTING
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Commitment Setting
As a teacher, I commit
myself to help realize the
DepEd mission:
to facilitate learning
and constantly nurture
every learner
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The Magna Carta and

Code of Ethics for Teachers

Republic Act No. 4670

THE MAGNA CARTA FOR

Who are teachers?

You can never tell what

Tool for torture

Ako ay guro dahil

Declaration of Policy Coverage

The Magna Carta

The legal document

The Magna Carta

June 18, 1966

Recruitment and Career

MA/MS with a specific area

BS/BA in field of specialization

Recruitment and Career

Supervisor may appoint provided

Recruitment and Career

With Civil Service

Without Civil Service

Recruitment and Career

No teacher may be transferred

Recruitment and Career

Recruitment and Career

Whenever possible, the

Recruitment and Career

Current DepEd Orders

Hiring Guidelines for Senior High

An Act to Strengthen the Regulation

Hours of Work and Remuneration

Not more than 6

Hours of Work and Remuneration

Hours of Work and Remuneration

Hours of Work and Remuneration

Hours of Work and Remuneration

1. Cost of Living allowance

Hours of Work and Remuneration

Current DepEd Orders

Implementation of P3500 Net Take Home Pay for

Implementation of the First Tranche

Guidelines for the Organization of Classes

Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged TimeOn-Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith

Health Measures and Injury Benefits

Leave and Retirement Benefits

After 7 years of service

Leave and Retirement Benefits

Current DepEd Orders

Guidelines in the Implementation of the

Hardship Allowances for Eligible Public

Current DepEd Orders

Revised Rules of Procedure of the

DepEd Policy Framework for the

Pursuant to Art. 11 of RA 7836

CODE OF ETHICS FOR

Scope and Limitations

Full time or part-time basis

The Teacher and the State

Teachers as patriots and model citizens

The Teacher and the State

Teachers as patriots and model citizens

The Teacher and the Community

A Teacher and the Profession

Teaching as a noble profession