Professional Education Lecture Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes covering Philippine education laws, the 1987 Constitution, teacher ethics, and professional development standards.

Official Languages (1987 Philippine Constitution)

Filipino and English, provided for purposes of communication and instruction.

Periodic Merit Exam (RA 7836)

An exam consisting of oral and written components that may serve as an additional basis for merit promotion in addition to performance ratings.

IPPD

Individual Plan for Professional Development; a tool developed by DepEd for a teacher's self-assessment to ensure high standards of development.

Professional Discretion (Teacher-Student Relationship)

The ethical requirement for a teacher to avoid scandal, gossip, and preferential treatment when in a relationship with a student.

Compulsory Education (1987 Philippine Constitution)

Education mandated by the constitution at the Elementary level.

Interactive Communication

Includes e-mail, simulations, electronic mailing lists, video conferencing, chat rooms, and group interaction in virtual learning spaces.

Right to Quality Education

A right of citizens that emphasizes access and quality at all levels (basic, tertiary, and graduate).

Persons in Authority

Under Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, teachers are deemed this while discharging lawful duties, entitling them to respect and protection from assault.

Batas Pambansa Blg. 232

The 'Education Act of 1982' enacted on September 11, 1982.

Academic Freedom

A provision applicable to all institutions of higher learning (public and private) which allows universities to refuse admission based on criteria like entrance exams.

Republic Act 9293

The law that amends certain sections of Republic Act 7836 regarding the Qualification Requirements of Teacher Applicants, Registration, and Exception.

Non-licensed Teachers (RA 10533)

Under the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, they are allowed to teach full-time provided they obtain a license within five years from the time of hiring.

Ideal Learning Environment

According to the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST), an environment that is safe and conducive for learning.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

A program installed for professional teachers to respond to new trends and reforms in education.

Professionalism regarding Gifts

The standard that it is not professional for teachers to receive gifts from students/parents, especially in exchange for requested concessions.

Mother Tongue Medium of Instruction

According to the K-12 Law, the language used for instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Objective

The quality that identifies a professional teacher as showing impartiality.

Once a teacher, forever a student

A statement implying that quality personal and professional development for teachers is continuing.

Prompt Action (RA 6713)

The requirement that public officials and employees must act on letters and requests within 15 working days from receipt.

RA 6713

The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

RA 4670 (Extra Duties)

The law that allows teachers to perform duties outside regular functions (like Saturday training) provided they are compensated.

Teacher Obligations

Includes accountability for learning objectives, rendering performance reports, maintaining professional growth, and acting as agents of social and cultural change.