7-CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

• Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers


  Set of ethical and moral principles for licensed teachers
• R. A. No. 7836


  Philippines Professionalization Act of 1994
• P.D. No. 223


  Presidential Decree related to professional teachers
• Board for Professional Teachers

  Entity adopting the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
• PREAMBLE


  Introduction emphasizing teachers' professionalism and values
• Philippine Constitution


  Document mandating quality education and competent teachers
• SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS


  Defining the application of the Code to all teachers in the Philippines
• Article I


  Section detailing the coverage of the Code
• Article II


  Section discussing the relationship between teachers and the state
• Article III


  Section focusing on the role of teachers within the community
• Article IV


  Section highlighting the teacher's role in the teaching profession
• Academic Freedom


  Privilege for teachers to share research results without censorship
• Constitutional Rights


  Entitlements and duties granted by the country's constitution
• Noble Profession


  Teaching regarded as a highly esteemed occupation
• Civic Betterment


  Efforts to improve the social and civic conditions of a community
• Professional Competence


  Possession of skills and knowledge required for teaching
• Academic Leader


  Teacher who provides intellectual guidance in the community
• Quality Education


  Delivery of high-standard educational services
• Ethical Principles


  Moral guidelines governing teachers' conduct
• Cultural Heritage


  Legacy of traditions and values passed down through generations
• Oath


  Formal declaration to fulfill duties and responsibilities faithfully
• Academic Environment


  Conditions conducive to learning and growth
• Social Recognition


  Acknowledgment and respect from society for a teacher's contributions
• Nurseries of the Future Citizens


  Schools as places nurturing the future members of society
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

  Program for teachers to enhance competence and prestige
• Professional Loyalty


  Teachers' commitment to colleagues and common good
• Imbued


  To inspire with a particular quality or feeling
• Inviolable


  Not to be violated or infringed upon
• Confidential Information


  Private data not to be disclosed without permission
• Ethical Conduct


  Behaving in accordance with moral principles
• Merit-Based Selection


  Choosing candidates based on qualifications and competence
• Grievances


  Complaints or concerns raised by teachers
• Contractual Obligation


  Legal duty to fulfill terms of employment agreement
• Professional Courtesy


  Respectful behavior towards colleagues and personnel
• Permanent Tenure


  Long-term job security in accordance with laws
• Dismissal for Cause


  Termination of employment with valid reason
• Academic Marks


  Marks given by a teacher for academic performance
• Promotions


  Advancement to the next grade or level
• Due Process


  Following established procedures fairly
• Impartiality


  Dealing justly and fairly without bias