ProfEd: Professional Ethics (Sec) Practice Questions — Set 2

Question 1

Who can revoke a teacher's license?

Accepted Answer

PRC

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The Department of Education Secretary

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The Civil Service Commission

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The School Division Superintendent

Question 2

Under the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, which of the following is considered a 'disgraceful conduct'?

Accepted Answer

Contracting a loan from parents of students.

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Attending a political rally outside school hours.

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Joining a teachers' union.

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Applying for a promotion through regular channels.

Question 3

What is the primary duty of a teacher regarding the 'confidentiality' of student records?

Accepted Answer

Protect the privacy of students and share records only with authorized persons.

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Post grades on social media to encourage competition.

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Let all classmates see each other's test results.

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Discard records immediately after the school year ends.

Question 4

According to RA 6713, what must a teacher do when there is a 'conflict of interest'?

Accepted Answer

Resign from the position or divest interest in the private business within 60 days.

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Continue working but ignore the business side.

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Ask the students to buy products from the business.

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Hide the interest from the school principal.

Question 5

Is a teacher allowed to exercise their 'academic freedom' to teach whatever they want regardless of the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

No, academic freedom is not absolute and must align with the prescribed standards.

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Yes, a teacher can ignore the DepEd curriculum entirely. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Only in private schools. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Yes, provided the students find it interesting. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 6

What is the teacher's role in the 'community' as per the Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

To provide leadership and actively participate in community movements for improvement.

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To stay strictly inside the classroom and avoid neighbors.

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To run for local political office every election.

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To be the only source of news for the community.

Question 7

Can a teacher use corporal punishment (e.g., hitting or public shaming) to discipline a student?

Accepted Answer

No, this is strictly prohibited under the law and ethics.

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Yes, as long as it doesn't leave a mark.

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Yes, if the student is very disrespectful.

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Only with the parent's written permission.

Question 8

What is the ethical procedure for a teacher who wants to transfer to another school?

Accepted Answer

Submit a formal resignation/request and wait for proper approval.

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Just stop showing up at the old school.

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Take all school records and supplies to the new school.

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Leave in the middle of the grading period without notice.

Question 9

A teacher is expected to be a 'role model' for learners. This means:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a lifestyle that reflects the dignity of the profession.

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Knowing everything about all subjects. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Having many followers on social media. within the context of professional standards and systems

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Wearing the most expensive clothes. within the context of professional standards and systems

Question 10

Under Article V of the Code of Ethics, a teacher should cooperate with colleagues by:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining professional loyalty and mutual support.

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Doing all of their work for them.

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Sharing all personal passwords with them.

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Spying on them for the principal.