Characteristics of a GlobalTeacher

One of the most important attribute of a good teacher is to be a good communicator. He should be comfortable explaining things and enjoy doing the same. At times, a teacher might feel like yelling or shouting at students, but a good teacher is one who knows how to keep the temper in check and act calmly in such situations. A good sense of humor is another great tool that helps a teacher to simplify his task. Wit and humor, when applied in the proper manner, can form an important part of a successful teaching program. A good teacher must have good time management skills and always value the importance of time. In fact, wise utilization of time is the hallmark of a good teacher. A teacher should always adopt a fair attitude, when it comes to making any form of evaluations. He should be fair to his profession and assess students on their performance, instead of personal rapports and likings. A good teacher should have the necessary command over the subject matter he teaches. This way, he can be comfortable while explaining things. Besides, he will be equipped with answers of any possible questions that might crop up during the lecture sessions. A teacher should be dedicated towards his work. He should not kill his time in the classroom and wait for the school bell to ring. Instead, taking out time and engaging in after-school meetings and activities is what suits him. A good teacher should be meticulous and have an eye for detail. In fact, a disorganized person would find the vocation unsuitable and unfulfilling. Well thought-out plans and programs for teaching will assist the productivity of a teacher. A good teacher should be a good leader and a good friend. He should also be a disciplinarian and the students must look up to him. However, this should not stop him from acting like an ally under certain situations.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF A TEACHER PERSONAL Qualities of a good teacher Teaching is a career that provides challenges, excitement, personal reward and a chance to encourage and support others to achieve their goals. There are many personal qualities and skills that make someone a good teacher. These include:

being good at explaining things;

being a people person and enjoy working with a wide range of people; enthusiasm; having a strong knowledge in particular subject areas; being a good time manager; ability to work in a team as well as using your own initiative; keeping your cool under pressure; having patience and a good sense of humour; being fair-minded; coping well with change; and enjoying a challenge.

Good teachers know that by listening to and working with colleagues, parents, other professionals and community members that they can inspire students and improve their learning. ^

A teacher requires a number of personal as well as professional qualities. To become an effective teacher the teacher has to gain some personal qualities. If a teacher is lazy and lacks enthusiasm and lie will to do hard work, he cannot be expected to inculcate these values in pupils. Pupils arc keen observer. They are intelligent enough to observe discrepancies between what a teacher preaches and how he actually behaves. If a teacher is smoker, he has no right to advise his pupils to avoid smoking. If the teacher dishonest and avoids his/her duty, he/she has no right to advise his/ her pupils to be honest and sincere. Values like honesty, truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality, cleanliness, dedication, affection etc. are imbibed, through observations of other's behaviors rather than taught. A teacher has to stand as a model for his/her pupil so as to provide a lasting and inspiring example of ever they arc to have in them these qualities of personality and character. Some of the important personal qualities of a teacher are the following: (i) Affection: It is the basic traits that a teacher needs to have. Every one of us expects a certain amount of affection in every teacher. There is no human being on the earth who does not crave affection from those around, especially from parents and teachers. A teacher should show love and concern for his pupils. Without affection a teacher cannot feel for his pupil wanted and accepted. (ii) Empathy:

Empathy enables us to feel concerned with our pupils' problems and the efforts we make to cope with them. This quality enables us to understand our pupils better both emotionally as well as intellectually. On the child's eye view we need a lot of emotional, flexibility. Empathy enables us to be judicious, impartial and objective. It will engender us the requisite understanding to avoid stereotyping and prejudices and treat all pupils with equanimity irrespective of the background from which they come. Empathy creates in us a better awareness of the functioning of a child's mind which in term would permit us to avoid the use of words that insult and actions that hurt. As a teacher we must has empathy as a personal quality. (iii) Concern and Commitment: In a teacher there must be two more qualities viz. genuine concern and commitment to the tasks. As dedicated and concerned about the development of our pupils as their parents generally arc and then try to do all within our ability to see that they are given an opportunity for their growth and development. As a teacher, we must remember that the improvement seldom occurs spontaneously. It is attained through deliberate effort. To reach a child's mind, we must reach and capture his/her heart. Only when a child feels right, he/she can think right. If we want to improve our relations with children, we need to unlearn our habitual language of rejection and a new language of acceptance. If we are genuinely interested in the well being of our pupils, we need to be authentic, genuine and sincere. We do not have to demonstrate hypocrisy by acting nice, when we feel nasty. (iv) Humour: The sense of humour is a good trait in a teacher. Whenever we combine elements in a way that is different, unexpected and incongruous, we wind up with humour. As a teacher, we should develop the ability to play spontaneously with ideas, concepts and relationships. We should have the ability to juggle elements into impossible juxtaposition and express the ridiculous. All of these can bring in an atmosphere of humour in the classroom. It can arouse laughter or a smile on their lips, which would make their mind lighter. Humour can turn out to be a good tool in the hands of an enlightened teacher. (v) Other Characteristics:

Personal values like cleanliness, punctuality and honesty are the ornaments of a teacher. The presence of these personal values enable him transmit then to the pupil like a lamp which lights another lamp into equal brightness. A pupil can be inspired with a teacher to be honest, punctual, and truthful. Mercy can be taught only mercifully. The other characteristics arc smartness with the work, alertness and quality in the views etc.

Global Teachers Research and Resources Inc. (GTRR) believes that America's future lies in the hands of its children. Our motto says it all - "Providing World Class Educators to Enhance Tomorrow's Future". We are a group of believers who want to see America's continued growth and sustenance in every field. The only way to achieve this monumental goal in our own humble way is by making available impeccable educators for American classrooms. Our dream is to see teachers who believe in their students; students who are inspired by their teachers; teachers who bring life to textbooks and students who reach out to touch that life. Our teachers come from around the globe with rich personal experiences that go beyond the four walls of the classroom. They are proficient in English and have an impeccable command of their subject matter. GTRR trains its educators to meet every standard of American education. We take pride in our teachers, and so will you! Our teachers aim to inspire. Browse through our website and find out how easy it is to hire a GTRR teacher and how happy you will be with the results. If you are an international teacher seeking to join our prestigious organization, we invite you to click on "Teachers" for applications and reference forms. Professional Characteristics Expected of a Teacher

Principals and the public want ideal characteristics from their teachers which ideally are primary components of well- performing schools. Accept it or not, but teachers are the heart of education given their gargantuan roles. To have good and better teachers equate to good and better quality learning experiences among learners even in the most unparallel situations. It could not be substituted by flashy school buildings and facilities equipped with state of the art equipments. The very reason why expensive private schools insure that they employ highly qualified teaching staff is to ensure that they are offering the best education for their clients.

What more in our public schools, do children of poor fellow country men deserve quality education if not at par is at least comparable to their rich counterparts? In so doing, school principals, have seen ten major characteristics that their fellow teachers should

posses. Many of these if not all are incorporated in the professional and personal characteristics of the Performance Appraisal System for Teachers.

Decisiveness. Acts immediately on needs, request in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations and accepted norms of conduct and behavior. In this regard, he/she is not causing delay in any endeavor. Honesty and Integrity. He/she demonstrates truthfulness, candidness, uprightness and freedom from deceit. Just a mere glance of him already commands an inspiration, respect and admiration. Dedication and Commitment. His commitment and dedication to make learning and continuously strive for improvement is evident. He renders service above the regular functions and even beyond the regular time. Initiative and Resourcefulness. Starts action, projects and performs task without being told and supervised. It does equate with strong sensitivity to make every thing spec and span. Courtesy. He shows polite and thoughtful behavior toward the public, clientele, and supervisor-subordinate relationship into work situations. This is evident most in a non-populist or non-popular leadership style of immediate superiors or principal. Compassion. Integrates genuine concern for pupils and students, colleagues, office clientele, and supervisor-subordinate relationship into work situations. ThePerformance Appraisal System for Teachers calls it Human Relations. Diligence. He isnt merely committed and dedicated but diligent in his/her dealings with the learners. For the fast and gifted learners, the ability to make learning highly informative, interesting and challenging; for the average learners equally interesting and challenging; and for the mentally challenged learners, encouraging, captivating, and fun. A diligent teacher doesnt simply surrenders to whatever kind of learner she might have. Wisdom. A teacher, who is full of wit as a result of full understanding of the teaching learning process, indeed is a feather in the cap of the institution of learning she belongs. Wisdom is gained not only from continuing professional development but more importantly from daily experiences and dealings. Stress Tolerance. stability of performance under pressure or opposition Fairness and Justice. conforms to usual principles of law, is just and unbiased Frugality and Simplicity. Modestly frugal enough embracing the life of simplicity. As a teacher, he/she is wise enough to understand the golden purpose of delaying gratification. The thought of financially independent future while performing the respected responsibilities of a being a teacher borne out of love is among his/her priorities. Teachers as the bearer of knowledge have all the capacities to overcome all challenges that may beset them. As an author says, teacher affects eternity and some may just never know how.

Law-Related Education Resources

ACLU Freedom Wire Information for Students and Young People - The American Civil Liberties Unions site for youth. American Bar Association Law-Related Education - This section contains information about law-related education projects and programs on national and state levels." Annenberg Classroom - Resources for civic education. "This website connects our award-winning, comprehensive curriculum on the Constitution and its amendments to daily civics news and student discussion." Bens Guide to U.S. Government For Kids - Bens Guide provides information and activities specifically tailored for educators, parents, and students in K-12. These resources can help teach about our government and how it works. Bill of Rights Institute - "The mission of the Bill of Rights Institute is to educate young people about the words and ideas of America's Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles continue to affect and shape a free society." Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site - The Education and Outreach Division at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site strives to provide quality curriculum-based resources and activities for educators and parents." Center for Civic Education - "The Center specializes in civic/citizenship education, law-related education, and international educational exchange programs for developing democracies. Programs focus on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; American political traditions and institutions at the federal, state, and local levels; constitutionalism; civic participation; and the rights and responsibilities of citizens." Charters of Freedom: Constitution of the United States From the National Archives Experience collection. Civics Online - "Civics Online is a collaborative, internet project working to provide teachers, students, and parents with a rich array of multimedia primary source materials, learning tools, and professional development resources to enhance current approaches to teaching civics in the classroom." Close Up Foundation - "The Close Up Foundation is the nations largest nonprofit (501(c)(3)), nonpartisan citizenship education organization Close Up has worked to promote responsible and informed participation in the democratic process through a variety of educational programs." Collection Connections: Documents from the Continental Congress & the Constitutional Conventions, 1774-1789 Provided

by the Library of Congress Learning Page. CongressLink - CongressLink is directed to teachers of American Government and civics. It is multi-featured, offering original content (including lesson plans and historical materials) and up-to-the-minute information about Congress." Connecticut Consortium for Law & Citizenship Education - A private, non-profit association that promotes and conducts law-related education programs and projects in Connecticuts public and private schools, courtrooms and communities." Connecticut Network (CT-N) State Civics Toolbox - This site offers lesson plans and classroom activities that utilize videotaped debates of bills before the Connecticut General Assembly. Videos are available to middle school and high school teachers free of charge from The Connecticut Network, a non-profit broadcast service covering Connecticut State Government." Constitutional Rights Foundation - "Constitutional Rights Foundation seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and educate them to become active and responsible participants in our society." Web Lessons Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago - "The Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago helps young people develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to serve their communities and nation as active, responsible citizens. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, CRFC has conducted law-related education programs for elementary and secondary students and their teachers for over twenty years." Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago- Voir Dire: Creating the Jury - "This section of 'The American Jury' includes background, lessons, and classroom resources about voir dire and how it has been used, its strengths and limitations, and changes that have been made or proposed to make it serve the Constitution's mandate of an 'impartial jury'." Conversations on the Constitution, from the American Bar Association This project is designed to further dialogue in schools and in the workplace about American constitutional principles and values. Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Juveniles and the Death Penalty - "This Bulletin examines the history of capital punishment and Supreme Court decisions related to its use with juveniles." Courts to Classes from the U.S. Courts Web Site As part of the Federal Judiciary's educational outreach program, this site is designed to assist educators in teaching about the federal court system in ways that are consistent with law-related education practices and relevant social studies standards. Content focuses on the purpose, structure, and function of the courts and is driven by the input, needs, and experiences

of educators across the country. Democracy Project - The Democracy Project is presented by PBS Kids and includes curriculum designed for students in grades 3-6. Some of the goals of the project are to introduce the structure and duties of the three levels of government, as well as understanding how government affects our daily lives. Duke Law - Supreme Court Online - The mission of this site is to provide easy access to the opinions of the United States Supreme Court, with an emphasis on serving the general public and facilitating the classroom use of recent decisions. We provide plain-English summaries of pending cases, links to full-text opinions, and edited versions of opinions, specifically intended for use in the non-legal classroom." Famous Trials, by Doug Linder (2004) Available from the University of Missouri-Kansas School of Law, this web site provides extensive resources, including striking photographs and portraits, of 35 of the most famous trials in history. First Federal Congress Project - "This exhibit contains extensive opportunities for using primary documents to explore the actions, issues and significance of the First Federal Congress (FFC), which, as the exhibit explains, was a virtual "second sitting" of the Federal Constitutional Convention." The site includes an introductory classroom lecture along with four different approaches to use with the lesson. Offered through George Washington University. Freedom Forum's First Amendment Center- Lesson Plans on the the First Amendment: "Education for Freedom" is offered by The Freedom Forums First Amendment Center, a nonpartisan center dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of the values of the First Amendment. These lessons (beginning and advanced levels) address constitutional principles and contemporary issues involving the First Amendment... Students will discuss just how far individual rights extend, examining rights in the school environment and public places. The lessons may be used in history and government, language arts and journalism, art and debate classes." Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - Thousands of American history-related materials are offered on this site, beginning with the Colonial period through modern times. Educators may search for resources by Period, Topic, or by using the Reference Room. This site also includes links to relevant music from historical eras as well as audio of important historical speeches. High School Curriculum on the Judiciary - This is an interactive addition to the American Judicature Society's website. It reflects our continuing efforts to educate the public about the workings of the judicial branch of government." History Matters - "Designed for high school and college teachers and students, History Matters serves as a gateway to web resources and offers other

useful materials for teaching U.S. history." Offered through George Mason University. iCivics - iCivics is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy. iCivics is the vision of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who is concerned that students are not getting the information and tools they need for civic participation, and that civics teachers need better materials and support. Kids in the House - From the Office of the Clerk, this site includes a Lesson Plan Library for Parents and Teachers, with activities such as how to have a mock debate, and understanding how a bill becomes a law. Landmark Supreme Court Cases - "This site was developed to provide teachers with a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case. The "Resources" section features basic building blocks such as background summaries and excerpts of opinions that can be used in multiple ways. The "Activities" section contains a range of short activities and in-depth lessons that can be completed with students." Law for Kids - "LawForKids.org is America's first stand alone web site dedicated to teaching children about the law. The Site was created by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education with the specific goal of educating Arizona's youth, their parents, communities and schools to increase their knowledge about youth laws and to encourage law-abiding behavior." Laws and the Courts: A Workbook for Upper Elementary Students A publication from the Connecticut Judicial Branch which educates students on what laws are, who makes, enforces and interprets the laws, the different types of courts, and the people who make up the Superior Court. A glossary of legal terms and several quizzes are included. Learning Page From the Library of Congress: Here is a teachers eye view of over 7 million historical documents, photographs, maps, films and audio recordings. You will find lessons, features, activities, and tips and tricks for using these collections in your classroom. Library of Congress-Primary Documents in American History - The Library of Congress is home to many of the most important documents in American history. This Web site provides links to materials digitized from the collections of the Library of Congress that supplement and enhance the study of these crucial documents." National High School Mock Trial Championship - The 2013 National Championship will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. National Online Youth Summit - "The purpose of these summits is to encourage young people to think critically about a timely legal public policy issue. The summits give students an opportunity to learn about

legal and policy issues with peers and policy resource persons." National Youth Court Center - "The National Youth Court Center (NYCC) at the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) serves as a central point of contact for youth court programs across the nation. We serve as an information clearinghouse, provide training and technical assistance, and develop resource materials on how to develop and enhance youth court programs in the United States." Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization." Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service To help us think, talk and teach about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in our democracy, we invite you to explore 100 milestone documents of American history. These documents reflect our diversity and our unity, our past and our future, and mostly our commitment as a nation to continue to strive to form a more perfect union." Presidential Timeline - "The Presidential Timeline provides a single point of access to an ever-growing selection of digitized assets from the collections of the twelve Presidential Libraries of the National Archives. Among these assets youll find documents, photographs, audio recordings, and video relating to the events of the presidents lives. The goal of the project is to make these resources readily and freely available to students, educators, and adult learners throughout the world." Street Law - "Street Law is practical, participatory education about law, democracy and human rights. Through its philosophy and programs, Street Law empowers people to transform democratic ideals into citizen action. Street Laws programs do not end at the door of the classroom. Each student gains essential lessons that can be used for life." Student Press Law Center - The Student Press Law Center is "devoted to educating high school and college journalists about the rights and responsibilities embodied in the First Amendment and supporting the student news media in their struggle to cover important issues free from censorship." Supreme Court Historical Society - This web site features an interesting array of resources pertaining to the history of the United States Supreme Court, how the Court works, a Learning Center, and Researching the Court section. Teens, Crime and the Community - "Teens, Crime and the Community is a nationwide effort implemented at the local level to reduce the incidence of teen victimization and engage teens as crime prevention resources in their schools and communities."

United Nations Cyberschoolbus Human Rights in Action The CyberSchoolBus wants to collect inspiring stories of classes or schools defending and promoting human rights in their own communities, neighborhoods and cities. These stories will become part of a global atlas of student actions compiled and published on the World Wide Web by the UN CyberSchoolBus." UNICEF Voices of Youth - Voices of Youth consist of three forums: 1) The Meeting Place is a forum where visitors "share ideas about important world issues. 2) The Learning Place offers several "interactive global learning projects." 3) The Teachers Place is "where teachers, trainers, educational planners and young people can discuss the use of electronic networks for global educational projects" We the People - "To help Americans continue to make sense of their history and of the world around them, NEH is launching an initiative: We the People." Administered by the National Endowment of the Humanities, the program "encourages scholars, teachers, filmmakers, curators, and librarians to submit grant applications that explore significant events and themes in our nation's history and culture" The initiative includes a lecture series on U.S. history and a student essay contest. Youth for Justice Youth for Justice is a unique national initiative that uses the power of active learning about the law to build upon the vitality of young people and to address the risks of being young in America today Youth for Justice involves young people in LRE programs that address national problems, particularly violence by and against youth.

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CLARIFICATION ON THE IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF DEPED ORDERS NO. 12 AND 37S. 2012 Memo No. 12, S. 2013 ADDITIONAL POLICY GUIDELINES ON HIRING AND DEPLOYMENT OF KIDERGARTEN TEACHERS Memo No. 11, S. 2013 SCHEDULE OF UPDATING THE PERSONAL SERVICES ITEMIZATION AND PLANTILLA OF PERSONEL (PSIPOP) Memo No. 10, S. 2013 DONATION DRIVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON "PABLO" IN COMPOSTELA VALLEY AND DAVAO ORIENTAL Memo No. 9, S. 2012 Memo No. 8, S. 2013 2012-2015 FULBRIGHT-PHILIPPINE AGRICULTUER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FPASP) ADVANCED RESEARCHED AWARDS IN THE UNITED STATES Memo No. 7, S. 2013 2013 SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS (SOT) Memo No. 6, S. 2013 DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE PARTICIPATION IN THE SINULOG SA KABATAAN SA LALAWIGAN 2013 Memo No. 5, S. 2013 2013 FIRST DIVISION ALS CONFERENCE Memo No. 4, S. 2013 INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON PHILIPPINE AND SINGAPOREAN MATHEMATICS Memo No. 3, S. 2013 PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR THE DIVISION MTAP MATH CHALLENGE TESTING COORDINATORS AND MKPs OF THE HOST SECONDARY SCHOOLS Memo No. 2, S. 2013 2013 DIVISION METROBANK-MTAP-DEPED MATH CHALLENGE (INDIVIDUAL ELIMINATION ROUND) Memo No. 1, S. 2013 2013 METROBANK-MTAP-DEPED MATH CHALLENGE (WRITTEN PHASE)

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Memo No.621, S. 2012 CEBU PROVINCE DIVISION FEDERATION OF PARENTS-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (PTA) INDUCTION OF OFFICERS AND ASSEMBLY MEETING Memo No.620, S. 2012 LIVE-OUT SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON GAD WITH FOCUS ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA EDUCATION Memo No.619, S. 2012 BSP-CEBU COUNCIL AREA IV AND III-B SHOWDOWN CAMP Memo No.618, S. 2012 1ST CEBU COUNCIL GREEN BAR TRAINING CONFERENCE Memo No.617, S. 2012 BSP-CEBU AREA V-B ADVANCEMENT CAMP Memo No.616, S. 2012 REGIONAL TRAINERS CONFERENCE Memo No.615, S. 2012 FIRST VOICE OF ASIA SPEECH CONTEST Memo No.614, S. 2012 NATIONAL SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR ADMINISTRATORS Memo No.613, S. 2012 2012 NATIONAL SEARCH FOR GURO NG PAG-ASA Memo No.612, S. 2012 VLIR-UOS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN FLANDERS 2013-2014, BELGIUM Memo No.611, S. 2012 RESEACRCH FAIR 2013 Memo No.610, S. 2012 MANILA BUSINESS COLLEGE (MBC) UNLIMITED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Memo No.609, S. 2012 DIVISION CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CEBU DIVISION ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (CDAPSA) OFFICERS AND MEMBERS Memo No.608, S. 2012 2012 ALS ACCREDITATION AND EQUIVALENCY (A & E) TEST ADMINISTRATION Memo No.607, S. 2012 TEACHERS DIGNITY COALITION (TDC) NATIONAL CONVENTION Memo No.606, S. 2012 6TH DepED NATIONAL EMPLOYEES' UNION (NEU) NATIONAL CONGRESS Memo No.605, S. 2012 REGION SCHOOL PRESS CONFERENCE Memo No.604, S. 2012

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Memo No.587, S. 2012 SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013 DISTRIBUTION OF GRADE 7 (FIRST YEAR) EDUCATION SERVICE CONTRACTING (ESC) SLOTS UNDER THE GOVERMENT ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS AND TEAHERS IN PRIVATE EDUCATION (GASTPE) PROGRAM Memo No.586, S. 2012 Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESCRIBING A LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7836

AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESCRIBING A LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ARTICLE I TITLE SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994." Sec. 2. Statement of Policy. The State recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation-building and development through a responsible and literate citizenry.Towards this end, the State shall ensure and promote quality education by proper supervision and regulation of the licensure examination and professionalization of the practice of the teaching profession.cralaw Sec. 3. Objectives. This Act has the herein objectives: (a) The promotion, development and professionalization of teachers and the teaching profession; and chan robles virtual law library (b) The supervision and regulation of the licensure examination. Sec. 4. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:chanroblesvirtualawlibrary (a) "Teaching" refers to the profession concerned primarily with classroom instruction, at the elementary and secondary levels in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the Department of

Education, Culture and Sports, whether on part-time or full-time basis in the private or public schools. chan robles virtual law library (b) "Teachers" refers to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, whether on full-time or part-time basis, including industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified to practice teaching under this Act. (c) "Board" refers to the Board for Professional Teachers duly established and constituted under this Act. (d) "Commission" refers to the Professional Regulation Commission. ARTICLE II BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS Sec. 5. Creation and Composition of the Board. There is hereby created under this Act a Board for Professional Teachers, hereinafter called the Board, a collegial body under the general supervision and administrative control of the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, composed of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from among the recommendees chosen by the Commission.The recommendees shall be chosen from the list of nominees selected by the accredited association of teachers, who duly possess all the qualifications prescribed in Section 8 of this Act. The chairman and the voice-chairman of the Board shall be appointed from these five (5) members by the President: Provided, That the members of the first Board appointed under this Act shall be automatically registered as professional teachers and issued with the certificate of registration and professional license upon payment of the fees for examination, registration, and other fees prescribed by the Commission. Sec. 6. Duties and Function of the Board. The Board shall have the following duties and functions: (a) Promulgate, administer and enforce rules and regulations necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act in accordance with the charter of the Professional Regulation Commission; chan robles virtual law library (b) Determine and fix the frequency, dates, and places of examination, appoint supervisors, proctors, and other personnel as needed who shall be entitled to a daily allowance to be fixed by the Board for every examination day actually attended, use buildings and facilities of public or private schools for examination purposes; (c) Issue, suspend, or revoke the certificate of registration for the practice of the teaching profession; (d) Prescribe and collect examination and other fees as it may deem proper;

(e) Prescribe and/or adopt a code of ethical and professional standards for the practice of the teaching profession.Such ethical standards, rules and regulations to take effect sixty (60) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation; (f) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; (g) Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of professional teachers in the Philippines; (h) Adopt an official seal of the Board;cralaw (i) Look into the conditions affecting the practice of the teaching profession and whenever necessary, adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement and maintenance of high professional and ethical standards of the profession; (j) Ensure that all educational institutions offering elementary and secondary education comply with the essential requirements for curricula, faculty and facilities for the elementary and secondary levels; (k) Investigate such violations of this Act, the rules and the code of ethical and professional standards for professional teachers as it may come to the knowledge of the Board, and for this purpose, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure the appearance of witnesses and the production of documents in connection therewith; and (l) Discharge such other powers, duties and functions as the Board may deem necessary for the practice of the teaching profession and the upgrading, enhancement, development and growth of education in the Philippines. Sec. 7. Term of Office. The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date they assume office:Provided, That the first appointees to the Board under this Act shall hold office according to the following terms: one (1) member shall serve for one (1) year; one (1) member for two (2) years; the chairman, vice-chairman, and one (1) member for three (3) years. Vacancies shall be served for the unexpired term only. No person who has served for two (2) consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment.Appointment to fill an unexpired term shall be considered an appointment to a complete term.

The chairman or any member shall take his oath of office prior to the performance of his duties. Sec. 8. Qualification of Board Members. Each Board member must at the time of his appointment: (a) Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines; chan robles virtual law library

(b) Be at least thirty-five (35) years of age, of proven integrity, and possessed of high moral values in his personal as well as professional conduct and has not been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude; (c) Be a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education and preferably a holder of a master's or doctorate degree in education, or their equivalents, from a university, school, college, academy or institute duly constituted, recognized and/or accredited by the Philippine government; (d) Be a professional teacher with a valid certificate of registration and valid professional license, save those members who shall compose the first Board for Professional Teachers; (e) Has been a professional teacher in the active practice of the teaching profession for at least ten (10) years in the elementary and secondary level; and (f) Not be an official or member of the faculty of, nor have pecuniary interest in any university, college, school, or institution conferring a bachelor's degree in education or its equivalents for at least three (3) years prior to his appointment, and neither connected with a review center or with any group or association where review classes or lectures in preparation for the licensure examination are offered or conducted. Provided, however,That, the membership to the Board shall be evenly distributed to cover all levels of education, including equitable representation of the different fields of specialization. chan robles virtual law library Sec. 9. Compensation of the Board. The chairman, vice-chairman, members of the Board shall receive compensation comparable to compensation received by existing regulatory boards under Professional Regulation Commission, computed on the basis of number of examinees/candidates. and the the the

Sec. 10. Supervision of the Board and Custodian of its Records. The Board shall be under the supervision and control of the Commission. All records, including applications for examination, examination papers and results, minutes of deliberation, administrative cases and investigative cases and investigations involving professional teachers shall be kept by the Commission. Sec. 11. Secretariat and Support Services. The Professional Regulation Commission, through its chairman, shall provide the secretariat and other support services to implement effectively the provisions of this Act.cralaw

Sec. 12. Removal of a Board Member. The chairman or any member of the Board may be removed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct, commission or toleration of irregularities in the examination, after having been given the opportunity to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation. In the course of investigation, the President may preventively suspend the respondent. ARTICLE III EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION Sec. 13. Examination, Registration and License Required. Except as otherwise specifically allowed under the provisions of this Act, all applicants for registration as professional teachers shall be required to undergo a written examination which shall be given at least once a year in such places and dates as the Board may determine upon approval by the Commission. A valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license from the Commission are required before any person is allowed to practice as a professional teacher in the Philippines, except as otherwise allowed under this Act. Sec. 14. Scope of Examination. The examinations for the elementary and secondary school teachers shall be separate. The examination for teachers in the elementary level shall consist of two (2) parts, namely: professional education and general education. The examination for teachers in the secondary level shall consist of three (3) parts, namely: professional education, general education, and field of specialization. Sec. 15. Qualification Requirements of Applicants. No applicant shall be admitted to take the examination unless, on the date of filing of the application, he shall have complied with the following requirements: (a) A citizen of the Philippines or an alien whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines in the practice of the teaching profession; chan robles virtual law library (b) At least eighteen (18) years of age; (c) In good health and of good reputation with high moral values; (d) Has not been convicted by final judgment by a court for an offense involving moral turpitude; (e) A graduate of a school, college or university recognized by the government and possesses the minimum educational qualifications, as follows: (1) For teachers in preschool, a bachelor's degree in early childhood education (BECED) or its equivalent; chan robles virtual law library

(2) For teachers in the elementary grades, a bachelor's degree in elementary education (BSEED) or its equivalent; (3) For teachers in the secondary grades, a bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences with at least ten (10) units in professional education; and (4) For teachers of vocational and two-year technical courses, a bachelor's degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent, with at least eighteen (18) units in professional education. Sec. 16. Report of the Results of the Examination. The Board shall, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the examination, report the ratings obtained by each candidate to the Professional Regulation Commission for approval and appropriate action. chan robles virtual law library Sec. 17. Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional License. The registration of a professional teacher commences from the date his name is enrolled in the roster of professional teachers. Every registrant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements specified in this Act shall, upon payment of the registration fee, be issued a certificate of registration as a professional teacher bearing the full name of the registrant with serial number and date of issuance signed by the chairman of the Commission and the chairman, vice-chairman, and members of the Board, stamped with the official seal, as evidence that the person named therein is entitled to practice the profession with all the rights and privileges appurtenant thereto. The certificate shall remain in full force and effect until withdrawn, suspended and/or revoked in accordance with law.cralaw A professional license signed by the chairman of the Commission and bearing the registration number and date of issuance thereof and the month of expiry or renewability shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the annual registration fees for three (3) consecutive years. This license shall serve as evidence that the licensee can lawfully practice his profession until the expiration of its validity. Sec. 18. Oath Before Practice. Every registrant shall be required to take his professional oath before practicing as a professional teacher. Sec. 19. Periodic Merit Examination of Teachers. To encourage continuing professional growth and development and to provide additional basis for merit promotion, in addition to their performance rating, teachers may take an oral and written examination at least once in

five (5) years as basis for merit promotion. In taking this examination, no fee shall be required. Sec. 20. Failure to Pass the Merit Examination. If a teacher fails to pass the merit examination, he or she shall be allowed to take the examination for a second time. Should he or she fail to pass the merit examination for the second time, then he or she shall be required to take a DECS accredited refresher course or program before being allowed to retake the examination. Failure of any permanent teacher to pass the merit examination shall not, however, be used as a ground for his/her dismissal or demotion. Sec. 21. Incentives. Teachers who pass the merit examination shall: (a) Be awarded a diploma of merit by the Board; chan robles virtual law library (b) Earn merit points for purposes of promotion in salary or to a higher position or grade level; (c) Be placed in the priority list for government scholarship; and (d) Enjoy such other benefits as may be promulgated by the Board. Similar incentives shall be given to teachers who make inventions, develop new methods of teaching, write a book or books and create works of artistic merit. chan robles virtual law library Sec. 22. Integration of the Teaching Profession. The teaching profession shall be integrated into one national organization which shall be recognized by the Board and the Commission as the one and only integrated and accredited association of professional teachers. Upon registration with the Board, every professional teacher shall be encouraged to become a member of the integrated national organization. Those who have been registered with the Board but are not members of the said integrated organization shall be allowed to register as members of the said integrated organization within three (3) years after the effectivity of this Act. Membership in the integrated organization shall not be a bar to membership in other associations of the teaching profession. The professional teachers shall receive the benefits and privileges appurtenant to their membership in the said integrated and accredited organization of professional teachers only upon payment of the required membership fees and dues. Sec. 23. Revocation of the Certificate of Registration, Suspension from the Practice of the Teaching Profession, and Cancellation of Temporary or Special Permit. The Board shall have the power, after due notice and

hearing, to suspend or revoke the certificate of registration of any registrant, to reprimand or to cancel the temporary/special permit of a holder thereof who is exempt from registration, for any of the following causes: (a) Conviction for any criminal offense by a court of competent jurisdiction; chan robles virtual law library (b) Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; (c) Declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction for being mentally unsound or insane; (d) Malpractice, gross incompetence, gross negligence or serious ignorance of the practice of the teaching profession; (e) The use of or perpetration of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration, professional license or special/temporary permit; (f) Chronic inebriety or habitual use of drugs;cralaw (g) Violation of any of the provisions of this Act, the rules and regulations and other policies of the Board and the Commission, and the code of ethical and professional standards for professional teachers; and (h) Unjustified or willful failure to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and the like or the continuing education program prescribed by the Board and the Commission. The decision of the Board to revoke or suspend a certificate may be appealed to the regional trial court of the place where the Board holds office within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the said decision or of the denial of the motion for reconsideration filed in due time. chan robles virtual law library Sec. 24. Registration by Reciprocity. No teacher of a foreign nationality shall be admitted to the examination, or be given a certificate of registration or be entitled to any of the rights and privileges provided under this Act; unless the country or state of which he is a subject permits Filipino professional teachers to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as subjects or citizens of said country or state: Provided, that the requirements of certification of teachers with said foreign state or country are substantially the same as those required and contemplated under this Act: Provided, further, That the laws of such state or country grant the same privilege to Filipino professional teachers on the same basis as the subject or citizens of such foreign country or state.

Sec. 25. Roster of Professional Teachers. A roster of professional teachers containing the names and addresses of professional teachers, date of registration or issuance of certificate, and other data which in the opinion of the Board may appear pertinent shall be maintained. Copies of the roster shall be provided by the Commission to the Board, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, and the integrated and accredited organization of professional teachers. Sec. 26. Registration and Exception. Two (2) years after the effectivity of this Act, no person shall engage in teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether in the preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered professional teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license or a holder of a valid special/temporary permit. Upon approval of the application and payment of the prescribed fees, the certificate of registration and professional license as a professional teacher shall be issued without examination as required in this Act to a qualified applicant, who at the time of the approval of this Act, is: (a) A holder of a certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued by the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports; orcralaw chan robles virtual law library (b) A registered professional teacher with the National Board for Teachers under the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1006; or (c) Not qualified under paragraphs one and two but with any of the following qualifications. to wit: (1) An elementary or secondary teacher for five (5) years in good standing and a holder of Bachelor of Science in Education or its equivalent; or chan robles virtual law library (2) An elementary or secondary teacher for three (3) years in good standing and a holder of a master's degree in education or its equivalent. Provided, That they shall be given two (2) years from the organization of the Board for professional teachers within which to register and be included in the roster of professional teachers: Provided, further,That those incumbent teachers who are not qualified to register without examination under this Act or who, albeit qualified, were unable to register within the two-year period shall be issued a five-year temporary or special permit from the time the Board is organized within which to register after passing the examination and complying with the requirements provided this Act and be included in the roster of professional teachers: Provided, furthermore, That those who have failed the licensure examination for professional teachers shall be eligible as

para-teachers and as such, shall be issued by the Board a special or temporary permit, and shall be assigned by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) to schools as it may determine under the circumstances. ARTICLE IV PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION Sec. 27. Inhibition Against the Practice of the Teaching Profession. Except as otherwise allowed under this Act, no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a teaching position without having previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license from the Commission. Sec. 28. Penal Provisions. The following shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court:cralaw (a) Any person who practices the teaching profession in the Philippines without being certified in accordance with the provisions of this Act; chan robles virtual law library (b) Any person who represents or attempts to use as his own certificate of registration that of another; (c) Any person who gives any false, or fraudulent evidence of any kind to the Board or any member thereof in obtaining a certificate of registration as teacher; (d) Any person who impersonates any registrant of the same or different name; (e) Any person who uses a revoked or suspended certificate of registration; (f) Any person who, in connection with his name, otherwise assumes, uses or advertises any title or description tending to convey or conveys the impression that he is a teacher without holding a valid certificate; and (g) Any person who violates or who abets the violation of any of the provisions of this Act. The penalty of fine or imprisonment or both, as provided in this section, shall also apply to any school official who shall cause or be responsible for the commission of any of the above-enumerated acts. chan robles virtual law library

Sec. 29. Appropriations. Such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the 1996 General Appropriations Act and thereafter. Sec. 30. Implementing Guidelines. The Board shall formulate and adopt the necessary guidelines for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days of its approval.cralaw The Board shall submit to both Committees on Education, Arts, and Culture; and the Committees on Civil Service and Professional Regulation of the Senate and House of Representatives, copies of the implementing rules and guidelines within thirty (30) days after its promulgation. Any violation of this section shall render the official/s concerned liable under Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees"and other pertinent administrative and/or penal laws. Sec. 31. Transitory Provision. All incumbent teachers in both the public and private sector not otherwise certified as professional teachers by virtue of this Act, shall be given (5) years temporary certificates from the time the Board for Professional Teachers is organized within which to qualify as required by this Act and be included in the roster of professionals. Provided, however, That the Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) shall still be administered by the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports for the year 1995.cralaw Sec. 32. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act or the application of such section or provision to any person or circumstance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, no other section or provision of this Act shall be affected thereby. Sec. 33. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Sec. 34. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved: December 16, 1994