Philippine Normal University

College of Education
DEPARTMENT OF FIELD STUDY & PRACTICE TEACHING
Manila

FS 6
RELEVANT LAWS FOR TEACHERS
Name:
Curriculum: Year & Section: Major:
Name of Teacher Observed:
Grade/Year & Section: Date:

ACTIVITY 1
2 Educational Provisions (Philippine Constitution)

3 Get hold of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. As provided for in

Article XIV, Sec. 3(2), what should all educational institutions instill
or impart to the learners? List them down on the space below.

All educational institutions shall include:

-The study of the Constitution as part of the curricula.

- They shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of

humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national
heroes in the historical development of the country, teach the rights
and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values,
develop moral character and personal discipline, encourage critical
and creative thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge,
and promote vocational efficiency.
-At the option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion
 shall be allowed to be taught to their children or wards in public
elementary and high schools within the regular class hours by
instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the
religion to which the children or wards belong, without additional cost
to the Government.

4 Teachers are mandated to offer quality education to all citizens of the

Philippines. Interview an elementary or secondary school teacher in a
particular school.
Name of Teacher/Administrator
Position
School Address
5 Find out what subject/s are being offered to the students to carry
out specifically the items you listed in A.
Educational Provisions Subject/s

6 Check if he/she responds to all or some of the following mandates

as provided for in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers (RA
7836 – The Philippine Teachers’ Professionalization Act of
1994)

7 The teacher and the State

Traits/Characteristics Yes No Remarks
1. Is physically (mentally & socially) fit
2. Actualizes full commitment and devotion to
duty
3. Involves actively in matters affecting the
welfare of the people
4. Maintains harmonious and pleasant
 personal and official relations with other
people
5. Enjoys academic freedom

8 The Teacher and the Community

6. Renders the best services

7. Behaves with honor and dignity at all times
8. Studies and understands local customs and
traditions
9. Informs the people of the community about
the school’s work and accomplishments
10. Provides community leadership when
needed

9 The Teacher and the Profession

11.Insures that teaching is the noblest

profession
12. Upholds the highest possible standard of
quality education
13. Participates in the continuing professional
education
14. Pursues such other studies

10 Interview a teacher on how they uphold the educational provisions of the

Philippine Constitution based on:

11 Providing/improving quality education

12 Applying the Child Protection Law

13 Do you agree with corporal punishment? Cite your reasons.