Course 1: The DepEd Teacher

Introduction

ELCOME to the Department of Education! We are pleased to have

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courses.
you as a member of the family. We invite you to take time to read through
the Department of Education (DepEd) Teacher Induction Program (TIP)

This course will help you align your personal philosophy of teaching with the
DepEd’s vision, mission, core values, mandate and strategic directions. It will
also give you a glimpse of what a teacher’s school year is like, and help you
become more accustomed to the daily life of a DepEd teacher. It introduces you
to the guidelines, processes, and standardized forms to help you easily adjust to
your new work environment.

In your first year, you may expect excitement, curiosity, apprehension, and even
doubts. This section of the TIP is crafted to support and bolster your first year
of teaching experiences in the public-school system. We will explore the school
year at a glance and observe how the principles in this module may affect your
day-to-day activities.

Intended Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you should be able to:
 1. adopt practices that uphold the dignity of teaching as a profession by
exhibiting qualities aligned with the Department of Education’s vision,
mission, and core values (7.2.2)

2. establish safe and secure learning environments through the

implementation of DepEd and school policies, guidelines and procedures
on the preparation, start, and daily management of classes (2.1.2)

3. manage learner behavior constructively by applying positive and non-

violent discipline (2.6.2)

Course Outline
Module 1: Becoming a DepEd Teacher

Module 2: Gearing up for the School Year

Module 3: Creating an Engaging Physical and Virtual Learning

Environment

Estimated Time Required: 8 hours

Portfolio Output: Pledge of Commitment and Writing Task (with
Reflection)

Module 1 – Becoming a DepEd Teacher

 Intended Module Learning Outcomes Required Resources
At the end of this module, you should be able to: • DepEd Order (No. 36, s. 2013)on Our Department of
Education Vision, Mission and Core Values (DepEd
1. demonstrate understanding of the DepEd’s mandate, VMV).
vision, mision, core values and strategic directions;
and

2. adopt practices that uphold the dignity of teaching

as a profession by exhibiting qualities such as caring
attitude, respect, and integrity aligned with the DepEd’s
vision, mission, and core values (7.1.2, 7.2.2)

Module Outline
Session 1 – DepEd’s Mandate

Session 2 - Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Session 3 - Strategic Directions

Session 4 – The Philippine Professional

Standards for Teachers

Estimated Time required: 1 hour

Required Tasks
• Reflection survey

• Self-reflective activities

• Scenario and case study analysis

• Document reading

• Pledge of Commitment (Portfolio Output)

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Preliminary Activity
Please complete the survey below. This activity will help you reflect on
your current understanding of the different aspects in the Department of
Education. How familiar are you with the following? Check the appropriate
box that corresponds to your answer.

Key Topics Very familiar Familiar Slightly familiar Not familiar

DepEd’s Mandate /

Vision /

Mission /

Core Values /

Strategic Directions /

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 Session 1 – The DepEd’s Mandate a. promote quality education?

The DepEd’s Mandate

The Department of Education (DepEd) was established A new teacher like me needs to get to
through the Education Decree of 1863 as the Superior
Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The know more about the Department of
Education agency underwent many reorganization efforts in Education. I will promote quality
the 20th century in order to better define its purpose vis-à-vis
the changing administrations and charters. The present-day education by knowing by heart the
Department of Education was eventually mandated through basic tennets of this institution, from
Republic Act No. 9155, otherwise known as the Governance
of Basic Education Act of 2001, which establishes the its vision and mission as well as
mandate of this agency. its core values. I will also start by
DepEd formulates, implements, and coordinates creating worthwhile lessons aligned
policies, plans, programs, and projects in the areas of to the direction Deped is trying to
formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises achieve.
all elementary and secondary education institutions,
including alternative learning systems, both public
and private; and provides for the establishment and
maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated
system of basic education relevant to the goals of
national development.

Required Task 1: Reflection Questions

Reflect on the DepEd’s mandate and respond to the
questions below. You may respond in 2-5 sentences
for each.
As a newly hired teacher in DepEd, what can you
contribute to:

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b. uphold equity in education? c. respond to the needs of the learners?

Creating an opportunity for a Each learner has their own stories

conducive learning environment with and situations. We should at all times
the equipped tools and resources is a be sensitive in catering to their needs
necessity to uphold quality education. and responding to their concerns. It
I will treat each student equal starts by treating them as unique, and
regardless of their culture, gender, appreciate their own differences.
age and religion and their social Every student needs to be taught of
status. With this our learning good values to motivate them and be
environment will be full of involved in a better learning
collaboration and fairness, and it will environment.
start by removing those educational
barriers

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 Session 2: Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Preliminary Activity:
As a new public school teacher, what are your visions for yourself, for your class, and your school community?

MY VISION BOARD
SELF CLASS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
My goal is to become a My vision in class is for it to Since I aim for my students
good teacher. Being a become a haven of learning. I to become a good role
beginning public school want my students to feel model of the society, My
motivated every time they enter
teacher, I have realized the classroom. My ideal class is vision
that I will learn a lot. My the one that is open for is having them taking an
priority is to see my students to explore new ideas active part in community
students grow and become and they are all of assistance if building, all the while
active to develop their own needed. I will be at all times realizing their greatest
strengths and weaknesses, student-centered and potential as they grow.
as well becoming a good differentiated.
citizen of their community

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Key Topic 1: DepEd’s Vision Scenario 1:
Teacher Johanna is a Grade 7 teacher at Jacobo Z. Gonzales
Memorial National High school. She encourages her learners
to demonstrate their love of country through practicing acts
of kindness inside and outside the school premises. Provide
Vision at least two ways of integrating this in her lessons. You may
respond in 3-5 sentences.

We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country Teacher Joanna should use subject
integration as her strategy. Her
and whose values and competencies
Lesson objective should be built upon
enable them to realize their full potential integration and children’s’
experiences. Having this
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
conversation about their personal
As a learner-centered public institution, experiences will help them work
cooperatively and will provide
the Department of Education
opportunities for children to be helpful
continuously improves itself to one another.
to better serve its stakeholders.

Required Task 1: Application

Let’s see how you would apply the DepEd’s vision in

responding to the following school scenarios. Write your
answer on the space provided.

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 Scenario 2: Key Topic 2: DepEd’s Mission
One of the Grade 9 advisory students of Teacher Andrew is
showing interest in joining scouting. However, the student is
very shy and timid. In what ways can Teacher Andrew help
his learners to gain confidence and participate in scouting?
You may respond in 3-5 sentences.
Mission
As a practical method of learning,
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality,
doing a hands-on orientation is the equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education
way to go. The scout needs to build where:
confidence and social skills, so Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe,
Teacher Andrew is recommended to and motivating environment.
do the said method of learning. Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every
Activities and games in an outdoor learner.
setting provides a way for students to Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution,
develop their skills. Working in small ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective
learning to happen.
groups give them a sense of
camaraderie, while providing a Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively
engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long
worthwhile contact in the learners.
environment

Required Task 2: Application

Let’s see how you would apply the DepEd’s mission in
responding to the following school scenarios. Write your
answer on the space provided.

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Scenario 1: Key Topic 3: The DepEd Core Values
Teacher Helga is a Grade 1 teacher at Biñan Elementary
School. She is teaching Science. She wants to make sure
that she can provide a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe,
and motivating environment in her class. What should she
do to achieve this? You may respond in 3-5 sentences. Core Values

Teacher Helga may create In promoting “One DepEd,” the official DepEd core values
adapted the national motto as stated in the Republic Act
connections in their classroom by No. 8491 (otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code
getting to know the lives of her of the Philippines). The core values are enumerated as such:
students. It is also called non-
discriminatory curricula. By making Maka-Diyos
the students express themselves,
they will be able to encourage one Maka-tao
another and also good values will be
applied by respecting differences Makakalikasan
between the students. Makabansa

As an example on how we can interpret these, the DepEd

core values have been elaborated further by the Division
of Baguio City by translating the core values to behavioral
statements with indicators.

The Baguio City Division Memorandum could be accessed

through this link: http://depedpines.com/wp-content/
uploads/2016/03/Division-Memorandum-No35-S.2016-
DepEd-CORE-Values-Indicators-Concrete-Manifestation.
pdf

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 Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
1. Engages oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities

2. Respects sacred places

Expresses one’s spiritual belief while
respecting the spiritual beliefs of others 3. Respects religious beliefs of others

4. Demonstrates curiosity and willingness

to learn about other ways to express spiritual life

1. Tells the truth

2. Returns borrowed things in good condition

Maka-Diyos
3. Demonstrates intellectual honesty

Shows adherence to ethical principles by 4. Expects honesty from others

upholding truth
5. Aspires to be fair and kind to all

6. Identifies personal biases

7. Recognizes and respects one’s feelings

and those of others

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Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
1. Shows respect for all

2. Waits for one’s turn

3. Takes good care of borrowed things

4. Views mistakes as learning opportunities

Is sensitive to individual, social, and cultural
differences 5. Upholds and respects the dignity and equality
of all including those with special needs

6. Volunteers to assist others in times of need

7. Recognizes and respects people from different

economic, social, and cultural backgrounds

Maka-tao
1. Cooperates during activities

2. Recognizes and accepts the contribution

of others toward a goal

3. Considers diverse views

Demonstrates contributions toward solidarity
4. Communicates respectfully

5. Accepts defeat and celebrates others’ success

6. Enables others to succeed

7. Speaks out against and prevents bullying

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 Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
1. Shows a caring attitude toward the environment
2. Practices waste management

Cares for the environment and utilizes 3. Conserves energy and resources
Makakalikasan resources wisely, judiciously,
and economically 4. Takes care of school materials, facilities, and equipment
5. Keeps work area in order during and after work

6. Keeps one’s work neat and orderly

1. Identifies oneself as a Filipino

2. Respects the flag and national anthem

3. Takes pride in diverse Filipino cultural expressions,

Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; practices, and traditions
exercises the rights and responsibilities 4. Promotes the appreciation and enhancement
of a Filipino citizen of Filipino languages

5. Abides by the rules of the school, community, and country

Makabansa
6. Enables others to develop interest
and pride in being a Filipino

1. Manages time and personal resources

efficiently and effectively
Demonstrates appropriate behavior
in carrying out activities in the school, 2. Perseveres to achieve goals despite
community, and country difficult circumstances

3. Conducts oneself appropriately in various situations

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Required Task 3: Application Scenario 2:
Let’s see how you would apply the DepEd Core Values in The DepEd Core Values teaches us the love for God
responding to the following school scenarios. You may (maka-Diyos), love for fellow men (maka-tao), love for
answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences. Write your nature (makakalikasan), and love for country (makabansa).
answer on the space provided. Teacher Molina inspires his Grade 2 learners to become a
better version of themselves through exemplifying qualities
Scenario 1: and characters of our national heroes. What classroom
management strategies can Teacher Molina employ to
Teacher Luis is a Grade 10 guidance counselor and a Values encourage learners to apply the DepEd core values in real
Education teacher at Arellano High School. One of his life situations?
classes has a diverse religious background. One day, two of
the learners insisted that the class should start with a prayer
led by an assigned student. This leads to a heated debate The DepED conceptualized three (3)
arguing about their own religious and spiritual beliefs. How
can Teacher Luis mediate and help resolve the argument?
major strategies for 2018 to 2022.
(You may refer to Department Order (No. 32, s. 2013) and These strategies include
Department Order (69, s. 1990)). (1) organizational alignment,
(2) establishing Quality Management
Teacher Luis should exercise what is written on System (QMS), and
DO 69 – OPTIONAL RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION (3) School Organizational Structure
UNDER PARAGRAPH 3, SECTION 3, ARTICLE Review.
XIV OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION.

It states in number 6 that: No students/pupils shall Teacher Molina can use these 3
be allowed or permitted to attend religious strategies in encouraging his learners
instruction classes without the written request
permission of his/her parents guardian. In relation to apply Deped Core Values in their
to this, it is also stated in number 2 that Teacher everyday lives
Luis should have prepared and assisted in
distributing the form on which parents signify their
conformity or refusal to have their children or
wards receive religious instruction

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 Session 3: Strategic Directions
Required Task 1: Vision Action Points
After you have filled-out your vision board from the previous session, write the corresponding action/strategic points which you
think will help you achieve your vision as a teacher:

MY VISION BOARD
SELF CLASS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Working as a public school teacher, My classroom will be a welcoming, I aim for my students to become an
being a role model to my students is nurturing place for my students. It will active member of the society, helping
the key so that I would be able to be a safe classroom where its the community in ways that they can.
emphasize the value of education. I primary purpose is to touch their lives They will grow and develop as a
will also need to apply progressive by giving them assistance for them to decent and respected individuals in
style of teaching and make sure my learn, discover and explore new their own community.
students will be equipped with 21st ideas. All the students needs no
Century Skills that is very important matter how diverse they are will be
to have nowadays. I will make sure catered.
that my students will become well-
rounded, thinking individuals.

ACTION POINTS
To be able to achieve my vision, I will I will facilitate in helping my students I will keep and open communication
employ proper teaching strategies in their self-reflection, to have critical with the parents and stakeholders.
that I see best for my students. I will thinking in each lesson I teach them. With this a strengthened partnership
help them in discovering and Their learning experiences should will be established to create an equal
applying what they have learned in not only stop in classroom but will supportive learning environment.
their lives, until they reach their own continue outside as they learn more
personal milestones. about the world and themselves. I will
teach them to interact with others
and learn from each other’s
experiences.

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Strategic Directions
As an agency, the Department of Education sets plans and An example is the Strategic Directions specifically for year
actions to achieve its vision within a given time projected. 2017-2022 by the administration of Sec. Leonor Magtolis-
These strategic directions are time-bound and are measured Briones.
through strategic objectives.

DepEd Strategic Directions, Retrieved from: http://depedzamboangacity.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Strategic-Direction-

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 ZC.pptx Required Task 2: Pledge of Commitment
(Portfolio Output)
Required Task 1: Identification
Identify the DepEd Strategic Goals being addressed by the
following scenarios. Pledge of Commitment
Write your own pledge of commitment in support to DepEd
1. Expand Access to Basic Education Strategic Directions. You may write your statements in 3-5
sentences.
2. Improve Quality and Relevance

3. Modernize Education Management and Governance I, Glydel Ann S. Repole will promise
to fulfill my duties and responsibilities
Your school effectively implements a School-based as a new teacher of the Department
Management (SBM) system that empowers your school head of Education. I will always align my
to make decisions that respond to your school’s immediate
needs. actions to DepEd’s vision and
Your Grade Level Coordinator conducts LAC sessions with
mission. I promise to provide
all the teachers in the grade level to be knowledgeable about excellent service to my students by
the concerns of teachers and learners. giving proper instructional delivery. I
Your school prepares alternative learning mode for all will always make my students the first
learners. priority, in guiding them to learning to
The Local Government Unit (LGU) provides assistance to the ensure no one gets left behind
public schools through distributing TVs, tablets, and laptops
to learners and educators.

The Division Office prioritizes training on curriculum

implementation and lesson planning. They invite curriculum
experts to join the teacher training and conferences.

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Required Task 3: Reflection
After going through this module, (DepEd Mandate, Vision, 1. In what ways has this module helped you reflect on the
Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Directions), answer the Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Directions of the
following questions. Write your responses in 3-5 sentences. Department of Education?

This module helped me in reflecting This module helped me in reflecting

on my vision in my teaching career in on my vision in my teaching career in
DepEd. This clarifies my goal and DepEd. This clarifies my goal and
aspirations for my students. This aspirations for my students. This
module gave me a clear module gave me a clear
understanding that promotion of a understanding that promotion of a
learner-centered environment is learner- centered environment is
necessary for the betterment of my necessary for the betterment of my
students. This gave me the students. This gave me the
confidence to continue to become confidence to continue to become
motivated because I know that I am motivated because I know that I am
guided by DepEd’s Mandate and guided by DepEd’s Mandate and
directions. directions

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 3. What are your personal beliefs and values that are aligned
with the DepEd’s VMV (Vision, Mission, Core Values)?

2. How has this module helped you clarify your vision and
motivations in serving your learners better and in promoting
a learner-centered environment for them?

This module serves this session has I believe that everyone deserves is
assisted me in clarifying my vision entitle to a high- quality education,
and motivation to the learner and that we must produce students
centered. It has taught me to tailor fit that has a high regard in core
my instructional delivery aligned to values. I adore my country, facilitate
the needs of the students. I have learning, and constantly nurture my
learned in this module that students students, all while providing a child-
are our utmost priority. friendly, gender-sensitive, full of
quality, safe environment.

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Session 4 – The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
Required Task 1: Video Viewing
Click here or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA5cD474aIU to watch the PPST explainer video (8:41 minutes)

Use the table below to take note of important information.

What I learned from watching What else i want to know about

the PPST explainer video the PPST/ concepts that need clarification
I have discovered that the PPST How can this PPST Strands implement in easy
Standards really helps us in discovering way with the overlapping activities of teachers
effective teaching methods and learning has throughout the year without causing them
too much stress?
them to develop it efficiently.
I would like to learn more about PPST concepts
Learning is a life-long experience; it is a and to clarify detailed matters about it, as well
long winding road that will lead is to grow. as the ideas and strategies that I can use as a
teacher to solidify between the school and
community, and how we can be welcoming
when it comes to diversity of different cultures
in the classroom.

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 Key Topic 1: Introduction to the PPST development programs and courses for all DepEd Teachers,
School Heads and Supervisors. All professional development
In light of the Department of Education’s vision to for teachers is to be based on the PPST. More in-depth
continuously improve itself to better serve its stakeholders, discussions on PPST will be tackled in Course 3 of TIP.
the Department is committed to developing teacher
competencies that are abreast with the changing demands
and needs of K to 12 curriculum, globalization and ASEAN Key Topic 2: The Teacher Professional
integration. Hence, the Department released DepEd Order Development Framework
no. 42 s. 2017 on National Adoption and Implementation of
the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). In order to help teachers seamlessly adopt and embody the
expectations in the standards, the PPST has been integrated
The PPST: in DepEd’s Professional Development Framework (see Figure
1). The framework shows the professional development path
• sets clear expectations of teachers along well-defined of teachers starting from the Teacher Education Institutions
career stages of professional development from (TEIs) towards their career development in DepEd. Teachers’
beginning to distinguished practice; professional development is guided by the Human Resource
(HR) systems which are represented in the framework:
• engages teachers to embrace ongoing professional
learning for their professional development to enhance 1. Recruitment, Selection, and Placement
their own teaching; (Recruitment and Hiring)
• provides a framework of uniform measures to assess 2. Results-based Performance Management System
teacher performance; and (RPMS) - represented in the framework by the PPST-
aligned tools: Classroom Observation Tool (COT),
• provides a basis for building public confidence in and
and Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), which are used to
support for the work of teachers.
gauge teacher practices and better target professional
development and training.

DepEd Order no. 42, s. 2017 mandates that the PPST “shall 3. Learning and Development (L&D) - represented
be used as a basis for all learning and development programs in the framework by the Learning Action Cells and
for teachers to ensure that teachers are properly equipped the Targeted Professional Development and Teacher
to effectively implement the K to 12 Program. It can also Training.
be used for the selection and promotion of teachers. All
4. Rewards and Recognition (Rewards, Compensation)
performance appraisal for teachers shall be based on this
framework” (Section 5).

In line with the above provisions, in DepEd Order (No. 11,

s. 2019) on Implementation of the NEAP Transformation,
NEAP is mandated to provide standards-based professional

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Figure 1. The Teacher Professional Development Framework (Research Center for Teacher Quality 2018)
This framework shows that the PPST is not only intended to set expectations of teachers. It is also integrated into the system,
tools and processes of DepEd in order to ensure that it is seamlessly embedded in the teachers’ life. It is not an additional
requirement, but a guide towards personal and professional reflection and advancement.

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 Summary

• The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans,
programs, and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all
elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both
public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate,
and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.

• Based on DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2013, in order to promote “One DepEd”, the official DepEd VMV
shall be the only Vision, Mission, and Core Values adopted by all offices and schools. As part of
the Department of Education, teachers are enculturated into the DepEd professional community
in order to align professional practice to the common vision and mission of the department.

• Republic Act No. 8491 states that our national Motto shall be “Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao,
Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.”

• As an agency, DepEd has a set of plans and actions to reach its vision. These strategic directions
are time-bound and are measured through strategic objectives.

• It is important for newly hired teachers to be familiar with and understand the DepEd’s mandate,
vision, mission, core values, and strategic directions so that they could align their practices and
professional goals with the department. This will help them better support DepEd’s endeavors
towards quality education. These could be demonstrated in how teachers present themselves,
how they respond to challenges in everyday teaching, and how they serve as role models to their
learners, inspiring them to be life-long learners and productive citizens.

• Four career stages are articulated in the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST).
Each stage is constituted by particular professional practice that defines and locates teacher
quality within a developmental continuum.

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Module 2 - Gearing up Required Resources
for the School Year • Deped Order (No. 1, s. 1991)

• Deped Order (No. 109, s. 2009)

Intended Module Learning Outcomes
• Deped Order (No. 43, s. 2012)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. establish safe and secure learning environments

through the implementation of DepEd and school
Session 1 – The DepEd School
policies, guidelines and procedures on the preparation, Calendar
start, and daily management of classes (2.1.2)

2. plan and manage administrative, teaching and learning

Key Topic 1: The DepEd School
processes through efficient lesson planning and Calendar
accomplishment of school forms; and compliance with The DepEd school calendar for each school year sets the
DepEd’s policy and guidelines on lesson preparation opening and closing day of classes. It also prescribes the
(4.1.2) number of school days where learners need to go to
3. manage learner behavior constructively by applying school, inclusive of the in-service training for teachers,
positive and non-violent discipline (2.6.2) parent-teacher conferences, and a celebration of the World
Teachers’ Day. As an example, you may see D.O. 7 s. 2020,
School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2020-
Module Outline 2021.
Session 1 - The DepEd School Calendar The DepEd school calendar also follows Republic Act 11480,
which is also known as An Act to Lengthen the School
Session 2 - The School Support System
Calendar from Two Hundred (200) Days to Not More Than
Session 3 - Pre-opening of Classes Preparation Two Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days.

Session 4 - Opening of Classes The DepEd school calendar also provides an enclosure of
implementing guidelines on the school calendar. It also
Session 5 - Handling Advisory Classes provides an enclosure for the calendar of activities for the
current school year to enable schools to efficiently and
effectively implement the school events and school activities
Estimated Time required: 1 hour
while being supported by the regional office and the division
office. Meanwhile, the schools are allowed to observe local
Required Tasks
and national celebrations provided that these activities are
• Personal School Calendar beneficial to learners.
• Reading and Reflections
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Alternative delivery modes or make up classes may be recovery of missed school days and provides guidance in
undertaken to compensate for the unplanned suspension choosing appropriate modalities that can be used to fit to
of classes due to natural calamities. The President, in a rehabilitating context.3 All of these important documents
coordination with the Secretary of Education and the show that the education department is serious in living out
Department of Education (DepEd), may opt to set a different its mandate to deliver continuous learning.
date for the beginning of the school year.
When the threat of the pandemic heightened, the
Department of Education (DepEd) temporarily suspended
Key Topic 2: Continuity of Learning classes and adjusted the current school term in an effort
(A History) to save learners, teachers, and school staff from possible
exposure to COVID-19. For months, DepEd contemplated
what to do and continued to plan for the future. Eventually,
in August Secretary Briones announced that classes
At the height of the Gulf crisis in the Middle East, DepEd would continue in October. The announcement came after
Order (No. 1, s. 1991) ordered a system of continued learning numerous schools were asking for different extensions
despite the apparent war. Its content clearly specified that and possible class opening dates. DepEd opted to adjust
“the continuing education of the youth remains the utmost classes by introducing modules and the use of online video
priority.”1 The order also envisioned mechanisms for
conferencing applications such as Zoom.
home-based learning, utilization of self-learning kits (both
reinforcement and enrichment), and application of various DepEd also introduced its “Basic Education Learning
multimedia platforms. Continuity Plan” (BE-LCP) as its plan so learners are still able
to continue their learning despite any ongoing disasters like
While the Gulf crisis did not escalate as it was expected,
calamities, pandemics, etc. There are four important aspects
DepEd shows that it has the contingency plan in place in case
to the plan: communication, materials, learning activities
a disruption of classes ensues. Moreover, our geographical
and assignments, and assessments. Communication
location as a country makes us vulnerable to tropical storms
involves ways of providing teaching whether it be answering
and volcanic eruption. These natural factors directly affect
questions, discussion of a topic, relaying instructions, or
continuation of the school calendar. Hence, there is DepEd
anything about the course. Materials include the lessons,
Order No. 43, s. 2012 that provides a protocol for cancellation
references, and other things needed for learning activities.
of classes according to PAGASA’s weather bulletin.2
Learning activities and assignments are activities that
Another document, DepEd Order no. 109. s. 2009, lays out
facilitate learning and come in many different forms or done
the post-calamity education set-up which gives provision for
through a variety of methods depending on the teaching
1 Isidro D. Carino, “Deped Order (No. 1, s. 1991) – Guidelines style of the teacher or what is specified by the lesson plan.
For the Implementation of the Education Sector Contingency Plans for All Assessments are methods to gauge a student’s progress.
Levels.” (Department of Education, 1991), 1.
2 Armin A. Luistro, “Deped Order (No. 43, s. 2012) – Guidelines on
the implementation of Executive Order No. 66 (Prescribing Rules on the

Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices

Due to Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances, and Calamities).” 3 Jesli A. Lapus, “Deped Order (No. 109, s. 2009) – Make-Up
(Department of Education, 2012), 1. Classes for Lost Schooldays.” (Department of Education, 2009), 1.
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Key Concept 3: Implementing Guidelines The DepEd School Calendar contains the guidelines that
should be observed in schools nationwide, including school
Required Task 1: Reading and Reflection programs, curricular non-classroom-based activities, and
parent-teachers conferences. Some of the important dates
Study the rationale of the Implementing Guidelines of the
to be observed include a general assembly, deworming of
DepEd School Calendar for the current school year. Write
children, career guidance, in-service training, Christmas
your insight on the space provided below. Limit your
break, standardized tests spearheaded by Bureau of
response to 150 words.
Education Assessment (BEA), summer classes, and end of
school year rites.
We have pushed through with this decision As a teacher who works in the Department of Education,
because the Department wants the you are enjoined to be familiarized with the DepEd School
education amid the COVID-19 pandemic to Calendar because it will affect school-based calendar and
be more inclusive to learners and to your professional work within the school year. It is important
to mark the dates on your own calendar, so that it gives you
provide additional time for teachers to a heads up on how you plan your activities throughout the
adjust in the distance learning set-up”, year.
according to Secretary
Briones.

It is necessary for new teachers like me to

become acquainted to the Department of
Education’s school calendar of activities
since this will allow us to prioritize our goals
in order to strengthen our teaching abilities,
training, and developing our careers
professionally. As a teacher of the
Department of Education, it is important to
have awareness to the date in our own
calendar so that you will be able to plan
your activities throughout the year.

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 Required Task 2: Personal School Calendar (Output for Portfolio)
Get a copy of the latest DepEd School Calendar. In the space below, write your personal activities, reconciling them with the
important dates set by DepEd throughout the school year.

School Year: 2022-2023

June July August September October November

* 12 – *1-2 – End of School* 1 – Brigada *TBA – SPG/SSG * 5 – World * 1 – All Saints Day
Independence Day Year Rites National Kick Off Election (1st-2nd Teachers Day (Regular Holiday)
* 1-26 – Brigada Week) *2 – All Souls Day
* 23 - DepEd *4 – Start of Eskwela (National *TBA – NAT (G10 (Special Working
Founding Remedial/ School’s & Repair *TBA – SY: 2021-2022) Day)
Anniversary Assessment Maintenance Accreditation & * 5 – End of
Classes Period) Equivalency Test *TBA - AccreditationAcademic Quarter
*24 – End of * 12 – End of (A&E) & Equivalency Test 1
Academic Quarter 4 Remedial/Advance (A&E) * 7 – Start of
and School Year ment Classes during*TBA – Oplan Academic Quarter
Summer Kalusugan sa *27-28 – First 2
*27- July 2 – End-of- * 15 – Oplan Balik DepEd Quarter Examination* 12 – Parent-
School Year Rites Eskwela Command Teacher
Conference *TBA – Start of Conference/Distrib
* 21 – Ninoy Aquino National Career ution of Report
Day Guidance Card
* 22 – End of Orientation for * 28 – Araw ng
Enrolment Period 9,10,11,12 Pagbasa
* 22 – Opening of * 30 – Bonifacio
Classes Day (Regular
* 22 – Start of Holiday)
Academic Quarter 1 *TBA – Philippine
* 22 – 26 – Conduct Educational
of Psychosocial Placement Test
Support Activities (PEPT)
*29 – National
Heroes Day

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 December January February March April May
* 8 – Feast of *4- Resumption of *3- End of *6 – Maundy *1- Labor Day
Immaculate Classes Academic Quarter Thursday (Regular(Regular Holiday)
Concepcion 2 Holiday)
(Special Non- *22 – Chinese *2- Start of
Working Holiday) New Year (Special*6-10 - Mid-Year * 7 – Good Friday Academic Quarter
Non-Working Break (MPRE & (Regular Holiday) 4
* 19 - Start of Holiday) INSET)
Christmas Break *8- Black Saturday*6 - Parent-
*26-27 – Second *18 - Parent- (Regular Holiday) Teacher
* 25 – Christmas Quarter Teacher Conference/Distri
Day (Regular Examination Conference/Distri *9- The Day of bution of Report
Holiday) bution of Report Valor (Regular Card
Card Holiday)
*30 – Rizal Day * Every Friday
(Regular Holiday) * 25 – EDSA *20-21 – Third Starting May –
People Power Quarter TAYO Naman
* 31 – Last Day of Anniversary Examination Mental Health &
the Year (Special Non- Psychosocial
Working Holiday) *28 – End of Support Activities
Academic Year for DepEd
*TBA – NAT for Quarter 3 Personnel
Grade 12
TBA – *TBA – National
Administration of Career
ELLNA and NAT Assessment
Grade 6 Examination
(NCAE)

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 Required Task 3:

Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if otherwise.

QUESTION ANSWER REMARKS

FALSE The Deped School Calendar is always specific with
The DepEd school calendar for each school
the dates from the start and end of classes for it will
year does not set the specific dates for the
give awareness to both teachers and students
opening and closing day of classes.
throughout the school year.
Republic Act 11480, which is also known as TRUE
An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from
Two Hundred (200) Days to Not More Than Two
Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days.
The in-service training is inclusive of the number FALSE Only teachers receive in-service training, and students are
of days required for learners to be in school. not included.
The parent-teacher conference is inclusive of FALSE The number of days required for students to attend school
the number of days required for learners to be is included in the parent-teacher conference.
in school.
Alternative delivery modes or make up classes FALSE Make-up classes are permitted to compensate for an
are notallowed to be undertaken to compensate unplanned suspension in order to complete the
for the unplanned suspension of classes due to lesson.
natural calamities.
The Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan TRUE
(BE-LCP) is a plan that aims to allow learners
to continue their learning despite any ongoing
disasters like calamities, pandemics, etc.

Summary

• The DepEd school calendar for each school year sets the opening and closing day of classes, as well as the activities

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 throughout the school year.

• In times of class interruptions due to typhoons, other

natural calamities, or threats to safety and health, the
following DepEd Orders are the institutional protocols
for disruption-free education and continuity of learning:

1. Deped Order (No. 1, s. 1991)

2. Deped Order (No. 109, s. 2009)

3. Deped Order (No. 43, s. 2012)

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 Session 2: The School Support
System
Key Topic 1:
Schools and Learning Centers (LCs) serve as frontline services
of the department. These are accountable for education and
learner outcomes. Consistent with the national educational
policies, plans, and standards, the school or learning center
has the following functions:

• take accountability in achieving higher learning

outcomes;

• implement the curriculum and be accountable for

higher learning outcomes;

• provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the

community;

• develop an education program and school

improvement plan;

• create an environment conducive to teaching and

learning;

• lead and manage itself and its resources; and

• establish and manage linkages with stakeholders.

There shall be a school head for all schools and LCs. The
school head, who may be assisted by an assistant school
head, shall be both an instructional leader and administrative
manager. The school head shall form a team with the
school teachers/learning facilitators for delivery of quality
educational programs, projects, and services. A core of non-
teaching staff shall handle the school’s administrative, fiscal,
and auxiliary services.

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 Fig. 4. Organizational Structure of a Large Stand-alone Senior High School

DO 19, s. 2016, Guidelines on the Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-alone and Integrated Public Senior High School (SHS)
Required Task 1: Policy Reading
Read through the DepEd Order (No. 19, s. 2016) on Guidelines on
the Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-alone and
Integrated Public Senior High School (SHS) and read the following
scenarios to identify the services provided and its function in the schools
and learning centers. Determine the teaching or the non-teaching staff
who does the service portrayed.
You may access the DepEd Orders through this link:

DepEd Order (No. 19, s. 2016): https://www.deped.gov.ph/orders/do-19-s-2016

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 Scenario Answer Feedback
1. Teacher Leo creates activities to make
sure that learners and teachers access the The librarian and LRDMS Coordinator
place where reading materials and learn- keep the books and teacher-created
ing resources are kept. He also crafts a
schedule of the classes that could visit the
A. activities in the library for the students’
place. He coordinates with the School Head Librarian/LRMDS additional supplementary materials.
for the selection, acquisition, organization, Coordinator
and maintenance of reference and reading
materials.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/

Department Head

2. Teacher Lorrine is handling a case of some

Grade 7 learners who were caught cheating
by their adviser. She calls the attention of B. Guidance The School Guidance Counselor is in
the parents and reports to them what the
learners did. Since it is the first incident, Coordinator/Teac charge of providing students with
the learners are reprimanded and remind- her guidance counseling. She could
ed of the importance of honesty and of not convene a meeting with her parents to
cheating.
discuss the issue and impose
a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator punishment in order to avoid making
b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher
the same mistake again.

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/

Department Head

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 Scenario Answer Feedback
3. Teacher Steffi is conducting a career guid-
ance and advocacy seminar to Grade 12 Guidance Counselors assist students
learners focusing on the four exits envi- in deciding which career path to take
sioned for SHS graduates—namely, higher C. Guidance on their journey.
education, entrepreneurship, employment, or
middle-level skills development. Afterward, Counselor
she gives them a survey to answer on what
they plan for their career development after
SHS.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Subject/Learning Area Coordinator/

Department Head

4. Mark Anthony is preparing a budget plan for Before implementing any school
the continuous improvement of the school
for the month of August. He is also preparing improvement plan, it must be reported
the financial report for the month of July. to and approved by the School
Both reports are subject to the approval of D. Administrative Head.
the School Head.
Officer
a. Guidance Coordinator/Teacher

b. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

c. Guidance Counselor

d. Administrative Officer

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 Scenario Answer Feedback

5. Miss Rhea prepares the receipt, issuance, The property custodian is in charge of
maintenance, and safekeeping of supplies, maintaining and reporting on school
materials, and equipment and other prop-
erties and facilities of the school. She also
property, materials, or equipment.
conducts and maintains the inventory of C. Property
properties and prepares the required reports Custodian
for the School Head’s reference.

a. Librarian/LRMDS Coordinator

b. School Nurse

c. Property Custodian

d. Feeding Program Coordinator

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Key Topic 2: School-
based Management
(SBM)
The School-based Management
(SBM) is an initiative of the
Department of Education to
decentralize and empower the
school communities to enable
them to actively participate in
the continuous improvement of
schools towards the attainment
of higher pupil/student learning
outcomes. With SBM, the school
is regarded as a key provider of
education. The SBM empowers
the school’s key officials to
make informed and localized
decisions based on their unique
needs toward improving our
educational system (DepEd
Memo (No. 386, s. 2009)).

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers 37

 Required Task 2: Scenario Analysis Scenario 2
To foster harmonious relationships with the wider school Teacher Mary Ann, a fellow teacher whom you consider a
community, it is important to involve learners, parents, and friend, messaged you on Facebook and told you that she will
other stakeholders in identifying and resolving issues and be absent tomorrow. She asked you to substitute all her five
concerns in the school community. Discuss how you can classes. Without letting you respond, she already sent you
help in each scenario and involve some key personnel who the learning materials for her lessons tomorrow. However,
can help you resolve the following challenges. you also have classes to attend and your learners are
expecting to deliver a performance task that they prepared
Scenario 1 for. What are you going to do as a colleague and who should
you direct her to?
Teacher Lozano, the mother of one of your advisory
students, visited you in the school because of a bullying I will have to be sincere by saying I have classes to
incident that you are not aware of. She was very angry and attend as well. I will also advise her to notify the
disappointed about what happened because the incident principal that this particular student is no longer able
was not addressed and resolved properly. Her daughter is to attend school and that she requires a substitute
still afraid and decided not to go to school that day. The teacher, so that the principal can decide which
incident happened during Science time because the teacher teacher is available to look after her class
was late to enter the class. You also had other classes to
attend to and had no chance to meet your advisory class
during that time. Who should you seek help to?

In this particular scenario, I would reach out to the

guidance counselor and seek advice to him/her to
resolve the problem with collaboration, which has the
involvement of both parents and students. If the
issue is still going to be unresolved, I will then have
to seek the assistance of the school principal

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Scenario 3 Session 3 – Pre-opening of Classes
Lito, the class president of your advisory class, was elected Preparation
as the president of the Supreme Student Government (SSG).
After three months, his subject teachers are having trouble
with his class standing because of his frequent absences and
Key Topic 1: Preparations for pre-
non-submission of required written and performance tasks. opening of classes
Lito is getting overwhelmed with the various school activities
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the DepEd
he manages. What are you going to do as the adviser?
school calendar and the school support system, it is time
to get ready with the preparations for the pre-opening of
I will explain to Lito that I respect and understand his classes. Planning ahead for the opening of classes is
position as President of the Supreme Student important so that you can efficiently and effectively prepare
Government. I will have him appreciate that he has for the school year. In this session, you will determine how
many duties and responsibilities to fulfill, but I will also to get to know the school structure, available resources/
remind him that he shouldn't be solely focused on this; equipment, etc. and set up the classroom.
he has other matters to prioritize like his subjects. To
avoid conflicts over his grades, I will advise him to have Your first year of teaching in the public school system would
balance his responsibilities and academic tasks. I will probably be one of the most rewarding and unforgettable
tell him to make a daily time schedule so that he can experiences that you will have as a teacher. Expect that
fulfill both of his responsibilities without affecting his you will have grounding experiences, as well as a myriad
academic study. of challenging circumstances that will test your character.
Hence, it is important that before you prepare your classroom
and your lesson, you also need to prepare yourself physically,
mentally, and emotionally.

You can do journal writing to reflect on your teaching practice.

This will help you make wiser decisions as you deal with
your situations inside the classroom. In this way, it will help
you reflect objectively when untoward incidents happen.
Whenever you make mistakes or failures, you need to be
patient with yourself. Bear in mind that your school head or
head teacher considers that you are a new teacher in the
school and will definitely give you the kind of understanding
that you need.

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers 39

 Key Topic 2: Getting to Know 4. Get acquainted with safety concerns in the school. In
every school, there is a unit designated for Disaster
the School Structure, Available Risk Reduction Management (DRRM). You have to
Resources/Equipment, etc. know the safety procedures for emergencies, like
when disasters occur during the school year. You may
As a new teacher, you must familiarize yourself with your need to know where the fire exit is or where to lead
work environment. It doesn’t only mean knowing the fastest learners when an earthquake occurs.
way to get to your school, but it also entails your knowledge
in and out of the school. Below are general tips in getting to 5. Know the proper decorum in submitting paper works
know your school to start with your professional journey as or turning in reports.
a public school teacher.
6. Your breaktime schedule also matters, so early on
1. As a faculty member, you are expected to know the you may already take different options for spending
different offices and units in your school, as well as your breaktime. Bear in mind that teachers, both
the designated teachers who run each office. You seasoned and new, have their own way of utilizing
also need to know the school’s tailored Teachers’ their break time. While most teachers use it for eating,
Handbook, which contains the rules, regulations, some teachers use it for rest, reflection, checking
expectations, and all other necessary information that learners’ outputs, doing paper works, or speaking
you need to know about your job in your new school. with colleagues. Whatever you choose, make sure that
Make sure that you read it thoroughly and understand you will be able to use your time well and respect how
everything because you are expected to observe all of other teachers use theirs.
them as you work.
Before you set up your room, you have to check the available
2. The provisions written on the handbook are not the resources. In each school, the principals allocate funds for
only ones that are being observed in the school. As supplies such as cleaning materials, instructional materials,
you work every day, you will begin to recognize casual and other paraphernalia that may be used in preparing the
rules and principles that the school follows. Be able classroom at the beginning of the school year. Should there
to notice them. Hence, gather as much information as be missing or insufficient supplies or if damages are found,
you can before the beginning and during the first few you must immediately report it to the principal.
weeks of the school year.

3. Know your school organizational chart. Introduce

yourself to your fellow teachers when you have an
opportunity. It is known to everyone that you are a
“newbie”, and probably you are shy to get along with
your new colleagues; but you have to overcome the
anxiety so that you can establish rapport with your
fellow teachers.

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Required Task 1:
List down the different departments/offices/units in your school, and write
the corresponding people or personnel in-charge.

Department/Office/Unit Personnel In-Charge

School Office Admin Mr. Billy Tadlas

Property Custodian Mrs. Evelenda G. Antido

SDRRM Mrs. Claire N. Lagrosa

ICT Mrs. Claire N. Lagrosa

School Library Mrs. Myrna D. Dahili

Brigada Eskwela Mrs. Estrella S. Gutual

LIS Mrs. Claire N. Lagrosa

GSP Mrs. Claire N. Lagrosa

BSP Mr. Johnrie L. Abonales

GAD Ms. Emee Rose P. Sepulveda

School M&E Ms. Emee Rose P. Sepulveda

Registrar Mrs. Gladys B. Balatero

SSG Adviser Mrs. Jenna G. Pillo

WINS Coordinator Mrs. Ruby V. Caperida

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers 41

 Key Topic 3: Setting up the classroom Summary
In setting up your classroom, you need to think about how to • Preparing for the pre-opening of classes is important
arrange a learning environment that is conducive and friendly. so that you will be able to accomplish your job
Take some time to imagine how the learners would be sitting effectively and reduce the possible stress because of
and how the classroom would appear when the learners lack of preparation.
finally arrive on the first day. Make sure that the image that
you create is student-centered; that means, the floor plan • It is important that before you prepare your classroom
or layout actually allows convenient movement for teaching and your lesson, you also need to prepare yourself
and learning. Examine the room and look around and find physically, mentally, and emotionally.
the things that you can still utilize. Some classrooms already
have bulletin boards, cabinets, boxes for cleaning materials, • Learning your way around your new work environment
etc. You may decide if you will keep them or find a place – your school assignment would allow you to work
where it can be kept. Be reminded that whatever you use efficiently within your designated workstation and the
in your classroom are recorded in an inventory of physical DepEd system
equipment in the classroom, and it is usually submitted
during the beginning of the school year. Make sure that you
consider up to the smallest fixture in your classroom.

When you arrange the chairs in your classroom, consider

the different types that you learned in college such as
traditional rows, rows of desks facing each other, horseshoe
arrangement, clustered seating arrangement, fishbowl
design, and so on. Your seating arrangement may probably
be adopted by other subject teachers. Make sure that this
arrangement is efficient and flexible. Probably, you may
consider a more stable arraignment to aid you in familiarizing
your new learners. Above all, free your classroom from
hazards that may disrupt learning or may cause harm to your
learners.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to adjust to

the new measures of the “new normal” to ensure that
everyone stays safe. Physical classrooms have applied
the social distancing rule to the setup of the chairs in the
classroom and have also opted to schedule frequent
classroom disinfections. Some classrooms have moved
online to platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet.

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Session 4 – Opening of Classes A Guide for the First Day of Classes
Key Topic 1: What to do on the First A. Welcome
Day of Classes • State your name.
First days are always exciting. It would help if you exude • Identify the room and subject.
confidence and positivity to do what is needed. To be
successful in your first day of class, you have to consider B. Introduction of Yourself
the following: • Say who you are and where you came from
• Tell something about how you came to be a teacher.
• setting a good first impression to learners, co-teachers, • Mention interests related to the subject and outside
parents, etc. of school.
• getting to know your learners; and C. Introduction to the class.
• setting rules and routines. • Describe the topics of study.
• List typical activities.
First impressions are important. Get the attention of the • Show a sample of projects or products.
class as you speak. Make sure that everyone is listening • Show the textbook.
to you. Project your voice in such a way that everyone will
hear and understand what you are talking about. Make sure D. Introducing the learners to each other through an
that you show your presence with authority and openness activity
to your learners. Most importantly, establish yourself in • Have learners share outcomes with the class or
such a way that your learners feel that you care for their collect written responses.
well-being, future, and their lives in the school. Set a good
first impression on your learners, their parents, and your co- E. Class Rules
teachers. One tip is to practice what you want to say to help • Present them.
you have more confidence in class.
• Structure time for learners to develop their own rules.
The best thing to do is to always come prepared. Make sure
F. Distribution of the grade level standards.
that you spend time in preparing your lessons and other tasks
in school. This is your first year of teaching in the public
G. A quick lesson
school, it is important to demonstrate professional disposition
and discipline in the discharge of your professional duties. H. Dismissal – Goodbye
Kottler, Kottler, & Kottler (1998) shared a guide for the first
day of classes. Source: Kottler, Ellen; Kottler, Jeffrey; and Kottler, Cary. 1998.
Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to Succeed in
Your First Year. California: Corwin Press, Inc. (pp 34-35)

Guide for Mentors and Newly Hired Teachers 43

 Key Topic 2: Getting to Know Your different activities that you will do in the coming days. Spark
a feeling of awe and excitement among your learners, so that
Learners they will look forward to going to school for the coming days.
You will be meeting a lot of learners who possess unique Emphasize that you will be with them in this new journey.
characteristics and personalities with varying learning In this activity, maintain mutual respect and interest. Games
needs. Your first task is to get to know them by their names, and icebreakers may also be appropriate.
so make sure that you pronounce them correctly. Although
knowing your learners name is a preliminary task as a teacher, Key Concept 3: Setting Rules and Routines
remember that you also need to be knowledgeable about
your learners’ background. Knowing this information will Rules play a significant aspect in helping to define the
guide you to better inform your planning on what appropriate classroom situation. Rules are mostly based on moral,
teaching approaches and strategies are best utilized to cater personal, legal, safety and educational concerns. Sample
their learning needs. rules are presented below.

The most common way of collecting information from your

learners is by asking them to write it on an index card or a
sheet of paper. You may also use technology in consolidating Sample Classroom Rules
information through online forms and surveys. Ask your
learners to write their name and the name they wanted to 1. Students should be in their seats
be called. On the succeeding lines, ask the learners the when class is about to begin
information that you think will benefit you in the future like
in preparing and contextualizing your lesson, addressing the 2. Homework is due at the beginning
student’s concern, or contacting the parents. This information of the period
may include your learners’ interest, hobbies, abilities,
parents’ contact information, and even the information that 3. Textbooks are to be brought to class
your learners may not probably tell you face-to-face. Above every day
all, it is important to inform your students the purpose of
4. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized
gathering their personal information. As professionals, we
before speaking
must strictly follow the data privacy act as applied to
students and observe ethics in using this information. 5. Be courteous and considerate to all students
and faculty
At the beginning of the school year, you may ask the learners
to introduce themselves to you and to the class. To make it
successful, you should model how it is done. Tell something
about yourself that you think will matter so that learners will Source: Kottler, Ellen; Kottler, Jeffrey; and Kottler, Cary. 1998.
get to know you better as a teacher. Focus on what you want Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to Succeed in
to accomplish with your learners this year. Tell the learners Your First Year. California: Corwin Press, Inc.
what your class or subject is all about and what are the

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Aside from rules, your success as a teacher in managing
the classroom also depends on the routines that you
introduce to the class. Sample Classroom Routines
(for Elementary students)
Some of these routines may involve entering and leaving
the classroom, having work checked, leaving their
chairs and moving around the classroom, maintaining OPENING ROUTINES
discipline and attention, changing activities, catching up
on incomplete or missed work, activities for students who • Share One Word: Ask students to share one word
finish work early, going to the toilet, using materials in the about how they are feeling that day.
classroom, and dismissal. It is a good practice for teachers
to go over some parts of the provided student handbook • The Reading Minute: Find a passage online or
in a book—an excerpt of a poem, essay, article,
to remind the students and to make sure they are aware
or story—and read it aloud. It might be humor-
of sections such as the rules and the punishment for their ous, interesting, angering, or beautiful, exhibiting
violation. great writing. After you read it, students open
their notebooks and write either a one-sentence
summary to remember what they just read, or a
thesis statement.

CLOSING ROUTINES

• Rate the Learning or Lesson: This exit slip can

be accomplished in a matter of minutes. Ask
students to rate—on a scale of 1 to 10—how well
they understood the learning that day.

• Closing Statement or Question: Ask students

to first turn and talk in pairs or in a triad and
discuss questions such as: What did you learn?
What surprised you? What is unclear? What do
you want to know more about? Then ask them
to come up with a closing statement or question
about the content and write it down.

Source: Alber, Rebecca. “6 Opening and Closing Routines for

New Teachers.” Edutopia. George Lucas Educational Founda-
tion, August 17, 2016. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/6-open-
ing-and-closing-routines-new-teachers-rebecca-alber.

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 It is important to set these rules and routines on the first day of the school year.

Required Task 1: Article Reading

Read an article from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) entitled Power
in the Classroom: Creating the Environment. You may access the article through this link: http://www.
ascd.org/publications/books/104020/chapters/Power-in-the-Classroom@-Creating-the-Environment.
aspx

After reading the article, finish the table below:

How I will apply

Concepts I learned from the article My thoughts about these concepts
these concepts to my class
Making sure that students exercise their Teachers must involve students in I will allow my students to participate in
voice in the classroom creating the
House Rules in the classroom creation of our classroom rules and
regulations so that they are aware of the
consequences of their actions
Aiding students in gaining recognition Boosting students’ morale by I will recognize my students’
recognizing a student’s output or accomplishments, whether small or
behavior. Continue to large, by awarding certificates and
encourage them to work hard in class praising them to demonstrate my
satisfaction with their accomplishment

Classroom procedures alternative Implementing other classroom To improve communication skills with
adoption procedures that teachers can their
implement to assist students in gaining classmates, I will plan to assign a
personal empowerment at school variety of
tasks to my students in order to hold
them
responsible for their own learning

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Required Task 2: True or False
Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if otherwise.

QUESTION ANSWER FEEDBACK

TRUE They always say that first impression last, so
1. First impressions are really important, even if you’re nervous on the inside, try to make
so you have to set a good first an effort to smile on the outside. It will make
impression to your learners, their people around you feel that you are welcome
parents, and your co-teachers. and be likeable, and it can also make you feel
more comfortable and not awkward.
TRUE Confidence is the key to make a good first
2. In your first contact with your learners,
impression. Believing in your own capabilities
co-teachers, and parents, you need
and abilities, no matter what flaws others may
to display confidence and show that
think about you.
you know what you are doing even in
things that you are not so sure about.
FALSE This really depends on the needs of the learners.
It is determined by the learners’ requirements.
3. You should only do what is instructed
for you to do at the beginning of the
school year.

TRUE Yes, this is true to make students feel more

comfortable in making them introduce
4. You should model how to introduce
themselves.
oneself at the beginning of the school
year.

TRUE To make the student environment under control,

having rules in the classroom is important.
5. Rules play a significant aspect in
helping to define the classroom
situation.

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 Summary/Key Learning

• Coming to school prepared would not only help you

in building your confidence in fulfilling your role as a
DepEd teacher; it would also enhance your classroom
management skills that would ensure a safe and
conducive learning environment for your learners.

• For a short period of time, you will be meeting a lot

of learners who possess unique characteristics and
individual needs. As a teacher, it would be beneficial if
you model good behavior to your learners.

• Rules play a significant aspect in helping to manage

the classroom situation.

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Session 5 – Handling Advisory Classes As you go over the activity, write your reflections below by
answering the questions that follow. Limit your answers to
Required Task 1: Introductory Activity all the three questions below into a maximum of 600 words.
There is no playbook that sums up your task as a classroom Guide Questions:
adviser. Apart from equipping young people with knowledge,
skills, and values to succeed in this vastly demanding 1. What is the role of a teacher to his/her learners?
society, teachers must also strive to build their morale.
Learners who enter their classrooms must discover how to 2. How do you think are those roles manifested in
believe in themselves, exert effort to accomplish their goals, being a classroom adviser?
and persist despite all challenges. It may be ambitious and
daunting, but we should always give them platforms where 3. So far, how was your experience as a classroom
they can express their ideas so they can shine in the most adviser?
brilliant way possible.
1. It is the responsibility of a teacher to bring out the best
potential of their students and to keep them inspire in
achieving their goals. With this, teachers have a large impact
on the lives of their students. Teachers serve as a
trustworthy guide since the students' are the future of the
nation. The Development of students is responsibility of
teachers for them to shape their future and become better
rounded individuals. A students' morale can be boosted by
the presence of a teacher in their lives. We are now in the
modern era, so teachers are expected to have the
responsibility to apply the lesson to real-life scenarios for
students' participation.

2. The manifestations of teacher’s roles in the classroom are

based on the adviser's actions. He/she must perform the
responsibilities to all of the students with whole heart and
sincerity.

3. I have learned that students’ have a unique learning

curve; with this as a teacher I have to effective classroom
management. My students learn in diverse ways which is a
challenging task as a teacher. Because of this I realize that
being a classroom teacher is a difficult but a rewarding job.
I will continue to become motivated and I know this is the
key for my professional development as a public school
teacher

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 Key Topic 1: Being a Class Adviser Conducting Homeroom Activities:
Being a teacher is both a privilege and a responsibility. You As indicated in DECS Order 52, s. 1998, also known
will have the opportunity to meet students from different as Guidelines on the Implementation of the Revitalized
experiences and backgrounds, and you will definitely enrich Homeroom Guidance Program (RHGP) and the System
your knowledge by celebrating diversity. It is very rewarding of Rating and Reporting Student Performance Under the
for you as a teacher to recognize your learners’ narratives. RHGP, schools are empowered to conduct a homeroom
Nevertheless, you may be designated as a class adviser guidance program.
by the principal to manage a particular class. As a class
There is a guidance program handbook that is reproduced
adviser, you are tasked to do important assignments such
as connecting to learners with counseling, keeping school for teacher use, but you may also craft your own activities
records and monitoring attendance, doing homeroom depending on the needs of the learners in your class.
Login to your DepEd Learning Portal and see the modules
activities, promoting harmonious relationships and
below. Choose ONLY ONE module to study and create a
resolving conflicts, capturing and maintaining learners’
interest, respecting learners’ religious beliefs, maintaining homeroom guidance plan based on these modules:
a well-kept and conducive classroom, accomplishing • Homeroom Guidance K-3 Quarter 1,
and submitting reports on time and communicating with Module 2: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
parents. detail/18647
As the classroom adviser, it is also your task to capture and • Homeroom Guidance Grade 4-6: Quarter
maintain your learners’ interest in school. Here are some 1, Module 2: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
way to get the interest of the learners (pp 47-50): detail/18668
1. Involve the learners. • Homeroom Guidance Grade 7-10: Quarter
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3. Introduce your subject. detail/18687
4. Instigate questions.
• Homeroom Guidance Grade 11-12: Quarter
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6. Introduce variety. detail/18689
7. Integrate with other disciplines.
8. Incorporate carefully planned games.
9. Invite guest speakers and parents
to your room to share their real-life experiences.
10. Initiate correspondence.
11. Use multiple resources.
12. Include rewards.

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Required Task 1: Homeroom Guidance Plan
Using the module provided above, create a Homeroom Guidance Plan for the first quarter of the school year.

Date Activities Outputs

When is Homeroom Guidance What activities do you plan to do in What are the expected outputs from
scheduled? You may consult with your Homeroom Guidance? You may learners and/or documentation of
your mentor. consult with your mentor. evidence?

Weekly (Every Friday) Peer-to-Peer Sharing Reflection Paper

Writing of Reflection about - Worksheet

how respect and good - Pictures
treatment with others is - Other Output
demonstrated

Role Play Activities

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 Key Topic 2: Connecting with Learners • If you must ask questions, do not interrogate kids;
instead, ask open-ended inquiries that encourage
As a class adviser, you need to connect with your learners. them to elaborate.
Apart from delivering your subject matter, it is also important
to make connections with your learners and let them realize • Look carefully for signs of severe distress; if a student
that what they learn in your class can be used in real life. This does seem to be in danger of harm or abuse, you must
will help you understand your learners more and recognize report it to the administration.
where they are coming from. It would be a good idea to note
the information gained from casual conversations with the • At the end of a conversation, summarize what you
learners through the Anecdotal Records for future need. heard and ask the student to do the same.
The following are things to remember when connecting with
learners: • Make appropriate referrals to the counselor or other
professionals when a student could profit from such
• Listen carefully without interrupting. help.

• Listen not only for what the student is saying but also • Follow up on the conversations by remembering to
try to understand the meaning of the non-verbal ask learners how they’re doing and what they’ve done
gestures. since you last talked.

• Stay neutral and do not judge the student, or trust may

be breached.

• Communicate with your body, face, eyes, your whole

being, that you are intensely interested in what learners
are saying.

• Show compassion and empathy in your manner and

style.

• Whenever possible, do not let yourself be interrupted

or distracted when a student is confiding in you.

• Prove that you have understood what was said by

occasionally responding with reflections of feeling and
content that you heard.

• Avoid giving advice or telling learners what to do with

their lives.

• Make yourself as visible and accessible as you can.

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Optional Task
Choose five (5) tips on how to connect with your learners and identify ways on how to apply this to your class:

Tips to connect with your learners

(Kotler, et. al. 1998) How to apply to your class
1. Pay close attention without interrupting. Give students opportunity to voice out their opinions for them to feel that they are
valued.
2. Obtain a common ground of agreement. Interacting with students in by using simple questions that brightens their mood.
Asking them how are they? Or what are the activities they did last weekend. This will
remove classroom barriers.
3. Create a positive learning environment in the classroom. Establishing a scheduled meeting every day to further connect with students.
Reinforcing negative punishment as a reward behavior.
4. Maintain Consistency in the rules. Showing fairness by having no favoritism. The rules should be followed by always
sticking to them.
5. Care This can be shown by providing good blanket response, kind words and gestures
such as praising and speaking with good tone of voice.

Even if you already do your job in an exemplary manner, • The student who is in over her head feels like she is so
expect that there are learners in your class advisory that far behind there is no point in even trying to cooperate
need special attention. Kotler et al. (1998) identify these in class. She has given up all hope.
kinds of learners (pp.60-61):
• The procrastinator continually plays games with you.
• The angry student looks sullen, with a chip on his He always has excuses for why he does not have his
shoulder. No matter what you do, he will resist your work completed. He may be wickedly charming, but
efforts. he manages to avoid doing much that is useful.

• The withdrawn student is certainly not a behavior • The addicted student is strung out on drugs or alcohol.
problem; quite the opposite, she may sit passively in Her attention is, at best, fleeting. She sits in the back
the back of the room or even sleep with her head on of the room with a glassy-eyed stare.
the desk.
• The overly social student is always flirting or disturbing
• The quiet student just does not talk at all. He may or others around him. You stop him a dozen times, but he
may not be paying attention; you really cannot tell. No does not seem to respond to the corrections.
matter what you do to try and draw him out, he is so
shy that he just smiles enigmatically. • The class clown may be motivated by either a sense
of humor or something more perverse. Regardless of
his intentions, he is constantly the center of attention.

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 The list could be longer. There will be time that you may
feel discouraged and frustrated. Keep on exerting effort to
reach out to these kinds of learners. However, remember
you may not be able to help almost everyone in your class.

It is said that all teachers are guidance counselors. You

are placed there to help learners in resolving their personal
issues that affect their academic life. Since you are the
teacher who has the closest contact to your learners, you
are in a position to know very well the concerns that linger
among your learners. All in all, you have to be able to show
that you “care” about them.

Summary
• The class adviser is tasked to do important assignments
such as connecting with learners and counseling,
keeping school records and monitoring attendance,
doing homeroom activities, promoting harmonious
relationships and resolving conflicts, capturing and
maintaining learners’ interest, and communicating
with parents. You should be the adviser who “cares”.

• Advisers are the assigned person to keep and manage

the school records of the learners that are assigned to
you. It is also a task of the adviser to monitor the daily
attendance of learners.

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Module 3: Creating an Engaging • Reading Activities
Physical and Virtual Learning • Reflections
Environment • Writing activities
Intended Module Learning Outcomes • Checklist
At the end of this module, you should be able to: • Quizzes
1. manage learner behavior constructively by applying • Outputs for Portfolio: Oath of Promoting Trust and
positive and non-violent discipline to maintain trust Fairness
and fairness in the classroom (2.6.2, 2.2.2);

2. Identify basic concepts related to classroom

Required Resources
management and positive discipline (2.3.2); • Department of Education. DepEd Child Protection
Policy (DO. 40 s. 2012. Pasig City: DepEd Orders,
3. determine actions in building good relationships
2012.
with the learners (2.2.2; 2.4.2); and
• Department of Education. Positive Discipline In
4. apply positive and non-violent discipline to ensure Everyday Teaching: A Primer for Filipino Teachers.
learning-focused environments (2.6.2). Pasig City: DepEd Orders, 2015.

• Save the Children. A Toolkit on Discipline with Particular

Emphasis on South and Central Asia. Sweden: Save
Module Outline the Children, 2007.

Session 1: Positive Discipline in Physical and Virtual • UNESCO. Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating
Learning Environment Inclusive, Learning-Friendly Environments Specialized
Booklet 1: Positive Discipline in the Inclusive, Learning-
Session 2: Positive Teacher-Student Relations Friendly Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Teacher
Educators. France: UNESCO, 2015.

Estimated Time Required: 1 hour • PPST Resource Package Module 15: Establishing safe
and secure learning environment to enhance learning
Required Tasks through the consistent implementation of policies,
guidelines and procedure
The following are the tasks in this module.

• Scenario Analyses

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 Session 1: Positive Discipline Positive Discipline
in Physical and Virtual Learning Discipline is the practice of teaching a person to observe
Environment rules or a code of behavior in both the short and long terms.
On the other hand, punishment is a penalty that aims to
Key Topic 1: Establishing Safe and Secure Learning control behavior through negative means (UNESCO, 2015).
As a teacher, you need to be knowledgeable of ways on how
Environment
to lead your learners to exhibit positive behavior. Discipline
Establishing a safe and secure environment for learners is one is positive and constructive because it involves setting goals
of the important roles of a classroom teacher. As classroom and conceptualizing constructive and creative solutions to
managers, you have the responsibility to provide our learners challenging situations. Every teacher should respect a
with a learning environment that is free from harm or risks to learner’s developmental level, their rights to dignity and
promote their well-being and support their learning (Marzano integrity, and their right to participate fully in their learning.
& Pickering, 2003).You also have to build their sense of
community, improve academic performance, and to prepare Effective teachers should manage learner behavior
learners to be productive individuals. Creating safe learning constructively by applying positive and non-violent
environments involve every aspect of creating a positive discipline, as anchored in the Philippine Professional
experience for learners. The physical space is one important Standards for Teachers (PPST) under Domain 2, which
element, but equally important are the relationships between centers on creating an environment that is learning-focused
learners, teachers, and the learning community as a whole and in which teachers efficiently manage learner behavior in
(UNHCR and IRC, 2010). Furthermore, in times of disruptions a physical and virtual space. It has Strand 2.1.2, which is to
that may necessitate emergency remote teaching (ERT), establish a safe and secure learning environment to enhance
reasonable protocols in virtual learning environments must learning through the consistent implementation of policies,
also be taken into consideration. In virtual space, constructive guidelines, and procedures. The use of positive discipline
relationships can be developed by allowing the learners to ensures a learning-focused environment and to encourage
have virtual time out that is efficiently communicated with positive behavior and motivate learners to feel good about
the learners and parents/guardians as scheduled. The virtual themselves and the decisions they make. With positive and
time out may allow the learners to be in their personal space non-violent discipline, our learners will see a connection
in order to cool down and reflect. With this, learners will do among their behavior, the personal consequences, and the
better for their next online access in virtual space. impact of their actions to others. You may refer to the PPST
Resource Package 2.1.2.
It is equally essential that proper behaviors must develop
within our learning environments -- both physical and virtual.
Thus, creating and reinforcing discipline in classrooms or
virtual learning spaces and maintaining constructive
relationships will further secure safe learning environments
for our learners.

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Developing Positive Behaviors - Redirect behavior positively – for example, when a
student bounces a ball around the classroom, “You
The behaviors that you value and want to encourage need can bounce your ball outside on the playground
to be known to your learners, and you need to make a where there is more space to play.” On the other
concerted effort to teach and strengthen these behaviors. hand, in the virtual environment immediately respond
Some strategies that you can use to help your learners learn to the student(s) unusual virtual actions or reactions
positive behaviors include the following4,5: by calling their attention. Be mindful that your goal is
- Give positive statements. to encourage and redirect positive behavior among
the learners.
- Listen carefully and help them learn to use words
in expressing their feelings, not destructive actions. - Make connections - online learning is all about
making effective communication with the learners as
- Provide your learners with opportunities to make well as their parents/guardians both for positive and
choices and help them learn to evaluate the potential negative development during online classes, this can
consequences of their choices. effectively done during town hall meetings.

- Reinforce emerging desirable behaviors with - Establish routines, rules and procedures and
frequent praise and ignoring minor misdeeds. student engagement to create an online teaching
and learning direction such as a strategic pre-
- Model orderly, predictable behavior, respectful planned schedule of screen time activities based on
communication, and collaborative conflict resolution your lesson plan.

- Use appropriate body language – nod, smile, and

look directly at the student.

- Restructure the environment – remove objects that

invite misbehavior.

4 UNESCO. Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating Inclu-

sive, Learning-Friendly Environments Specialized Booklet 1: Positive
Discipline in the Inclusive, Learning-Friendly Classroom: A Guide for
Teachers and Teacher Educators. France: UNESCO, 2015.
5 Berman, G. and Dubinski, A. (2021). Managing Students’
During Remote or Hybrid Learning: Tips for teachers in an uncertain
time. Child Mind Institute, Inc.

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 Required Task 1: Scenario Analysis
Read and analyze each scenario. Try to identify different methods of developing discipline among learners by answering the
questions after every case.

Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 1 : On Being Tardy It will not do good to incorporate physical force

Rhea: I live a few kilometers away from my school. In the in dealing with tardiness. The right solution is to
morning, sometimes I have to fetch water and cook food for my find the root cause of the issue. Before jumping
siblings before I can go to school. I have no money for transport, into conclusions, we should first ask the student
so I walk to school. Learners in our school get late slips when we
don’t arrive on time. I don’t want to get too many. as to why a particular student is late. In this
case, Rhea doesn’t really want to be late, but
Rhea’s teacher: I have to make sure the children understand
that coming late to school is not acceptable. They have to know she is compelled because of her responsibilities
that there are consequences for their tardiness. I always give at home like cooking food for her siblings and a
them punishment. Some of them are even used to it. They just
offer themselves up because they know I don’t listen to any
lack for funds for transportation. As a teacher,
excuses. we should be always considerate to our
What alternative/s to corporal punishment could suggest to the
students. The blame must not be fully on the
teacher? student but instead we must make them
understand that we are all in this together to
provide a solution for the issue. One solution is
to provide them extra time in class for missed
lessons.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 2: On Disruptive Behavior It is not the best way to embarrass Marcus in

Marcus: I am feeling good today. I am telling funny stories, and front of the class. The effect of this solution is
everyone is laughing. The teacher tries to tell me to stop talking, that it can be double-edge; it can only worsen
but I want to show everyone that I am not afraid. I am tough and the situation and may result in the student being
cannot be bossed around by a teacher.
more aggressive and retaliate. The teacher
Marcus’ teacher: I have to ensure that the class is well- needs to find the main reason of the
behaved. Otherwise, they will just get out of control and I will not
be able to teach. The learners will take over and other teachers misbehavior. The reason might be personal
will laugh at me. I will put Marcus in his place by embarrassing problems at home. With this Marcus can be
him publicly. I will make an example out of Marcus so that
learners will not dare to show disrespect by making noise in my
spoken to privately by the teacher, who can
class. calmly explain his misbehavior. The teacher
can also give reminders about classroom rules
and regulations, and the consequences of their
What alternative action/s could you offer to the teacher in order actions if the misbehavior continued. Assigning
to promote positive discipline?
Marcus to group projects and make him the
leader is one solution. By doing so, Marcus will
feel that he is part of the class and the extra
attention that it requires is catered. Marcus will
be able to learn collaboration with his
classmates.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 3: On Giving a Wrong Response to a Question All students are unique and they have different
Clark: I am so nervous in class. I am afraid that the teacher is learning curve and as teachers we need to be
going to ask a question when I don’t know the answer. Even if aware of it. Since Clark consistently gives
the answer is obvious, sometimes when the teacher looks at incorrect answers, it is possible that he does not
me, I can’t speak. I become scared and just remain quiet. I know
everyone is staring at me and laughing, but what can I do? I understand the lesson and not because he is
just can’t risk giving the wrong answer. Even in tests, I feel so not paying attention. This may result to him
afraid and always fail because I don’t know how to answer the
questions. I just don’t understand anything that is being taught,
being afraid of participating in class. One
and I don’t want to be laughed at. The best thing is to stay quiet solution is making a remedial lesson after the
or just leave that question blank on the test. class. There medial activities are helpful and it
Clark’s teacher: This boy is insulting me by not paying attention. will benefit him to understand the lesson better.
How many times have I taught this thing? Is he not listening? I Student embarrassment is a big no-no; it will
am tired of trying hard when a student in a class does not care.
Last week, he failed the test and now he doesn’t even know the only discourage students from learning or
answer to this simple question. I am going to reprimand this boy participating in class.
so that everyone will learn that when I teach, they have to pay
attention. They should know the right answer before I ask the
question!

What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to promote

positive discipline?

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 4: On Absenteeism Similar to the previous scenario, there might be

Elna: Sometimes my mother sends me to sell things at the a root cause why a student is not participative
market and I can’t go to school. Sometimes I feel bored on the or not attending classes. As in Elna’s case, the
way to school and visit my friend instead of going to school. teacher is one reason why the student is not
Sometimes I don’t like being in a class where the teacher always
asks me questions and looks at me in a funny way. I know that interested in going to school anymore. It is a
I am not going far after the 2nd year High School, so what’s the completely unacceptable on the part of the
point? I might as well do what I want.
teacher. Every student should not be judged
Elna’s teacher: We can’t have learners missing class whenever and respected. It is the teacher’s responsibility
they want. Her case should serve as an example so that
her behavior doesn’t spread. In the morning assembly, I will
to have a safe classroom with no room for
reprimand her, and give her a final warning. If she doesn’t listen, discouragement. A teacher should set as a role
she will be recommended to drop out of this school. We can’t model for the students, issuing and
have learners undermining authority at this school.
reprimanding Elna is not the appropriate
What alternative action/s do you suggest in order to promote solution to the problem because it only shows
positive discipline?
that the teacher is ignoring Elna’s concern.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 5: On Bullying Bullying must be acted upon quickly if there is

Kurt: I am the toughest boy in this school. Everyone fears me, an instance of bullying in the classroom. The
and I need to make sure that no one gets away with undermining teacher should do first thing is to have a talk
my status. I keep others’ respect by showing them what might with the students who are bullying their
happen if they don’t fear me. I tease small girls, and sometimes
rough up an annoying boy. Everyone in school knows not to classmates and ask the reason of bullying itself.
cross me. They know my father is tough at home and I am tough The teacher also needs to explain to the
at school.
students the effect of bullying in people and its
Kurt’s teacher: This boy is a problem. He is making other consequences. Failure of this action may deem
children miserable and giving our school a bad name. Today in
assembly, I will announce to all learners that we do not tolerate
the need of assistance of parents, as well as a
such behavior. I will send him to the guidance counselor. I will guidance counselor to provide solutions to the
warn him that if he persists, we will expel him from school. problem of bullying.
What alternative action/s do you suggest in order to promote
positive discipline?

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 6: On Adaptability Struggle Because of the Pandemic situation, schools

Janelle: Online learning is new to me. I am used to face to face throughout the country are limited to distant
classes. I will inform my teacher that I can not attend online learning education. Because of these
classes regularly and I can not submit my requirements on time. circumstances, students are forced to study
Janelles’s teacher: This student may just be making an excuse online which may cause stress and anxiety to
for not attending our online classes and not submitting on time. some. As a teacher, we should always be
As their teacher, I need to be able to communicate to my class
that I will not tolerate complacency and that this rule must considerate at all times. We can provide
equally and strictly apply to all. extensions to the date of submissions of their
What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to promote requirements if needed. Frequent
positive discipline? encouragement to students is helpful. This is to
make the students feel that we, teachers are
with them all along the way. We must be
sensitive that everyone is going through a tough
time. If Janelle is unable to attend online
classes, the teacher should provide other
options available for her to continue her
education.

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 Scenarios Possible Answer and Points for Feedback

Case 7: Technical Issues The teacher should provide printed materials

Allen: I really wanted to pass the subject, attend our online that are based with the lessons if Allen is unable
classes on time and learn our lessons well. But because of my to participate in the lesson due to poor internet
poor internet connection and I am only using a mobile phone, it service. The lessons created in the printed
is difficult for me to catch up with the discussions as well as with
the required tasks. Everyone is doing a great job except me. I material should be of quality to make sure he
think I should just drop out from school. will not left behind in classes.
Allen’s teacher: I noticed that Allen is having difficulty with
internet connection since he keeps signing on and off during
our online classes. If this continues, there’s no way for him to
understand our lessons as well as other students in the class.
However, I have to treat my students equally to avoid favoritism.
I should not give him special treatment

What alternative action/s could you suggest in order to promote

positive

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Key Topic 2: Reinforcing Positive Discipline (the class as a whole) and to praise each child’s efforts in
While punishment is a single act, positive discipline is a being a good team member. The core of positive discipline
process that recognizes and rewards appropriate behavior. is to catch learners doing the right thing and reward them
Positive discipline is something that could be developed on immediately.
a day-to-day basis. This process is effective for individual The following are statements that could be believed in by
children. Moreover, for teachers who are working in large some teachers, but were labeled as myths on disciplining
classes, it can also be effective for groups of children. The learners (UNESCO, 2015, 14-18).
key is to make the children feel they are on a “winning team”

Statement Remark

“People who use this argument often do it to reduce the guilt they have for using corporal
1. “It happened to me and
punishment on their children today. In their minds, they are defending their violent actions
did no harm.” against their children.”

“The problem is the disciplinary approach, not the misbehavior of the children. Justifying
2. “Nothing else works!” or
that a child has asked for violence is really intended to make the perpetrator feel less
“They asked for it!” guilty and transfer the blame to the victim.”

3. “Corporal punishment “Corporal punishment creates a sense of distrust and insecurity in the child, it destroys
works best. Other the teacher-child relationship. Children become angry at why someone who is supposed
methods don’t.” to teach and care for them is instead threatening, beating, or insulting them.”

4. “I only do it as a last “This argument is not acceptable; besides, it is quite common for parents and teachers
resort. I had no choice!” to result in physical punishment at the first instance not as a last resort.”

5. “It’s the only way I can “This excuse is common among teachers who face large classes. It usually arises
control the children in because the classroom has no set rules or routines; the children do not know what is
my class. I have too expected of them and the consequences for misbehaving; and the teacher did not take
many!” the time to build a positive relationship with the children.”

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 The following are statements that could be believed in by some teachers in a virtual environment. Sambolt (2020) suggest the
following on how to design positive reinforcement systems online.

Statement Remark

1. “Group reinforcement “Though there might be limited time to devote to reinforcement systems, encouraging
can not be applied in an positive group behavior during online classes is rewarding together with individual
online class.” reinforcement systems to engage the learners.”

“There are positive reinforcers that have little cost or no cost which require minimal time
and effort to administer. As a teacher, you need to devote time to effectively select the
2. “Positive reinforcers are type of positive reinforcers appropriate to your online class setting. For example, social
reinforcers can be done by giving praise or verbal recognition to the learners during
costly and difficult to
online activities and praise for the submitted tasks on time. Another example is the
administer.” activity reinforcers, which can be done by assigning highly engaged learners to monitor
chat questions or by allowing the learners to have breakout sessions in unstructured time
to discuss among themselves about a specific topic in the lesson.”

3. “I can stick with

“Learners find different types of reinforcement motivating. To ensure that all learners
one type of positive
engage in an online class, provide a variety of layers of reinforcement such as praise and
reinforcers in my online token systems.”
class.”

4. “When I plan online

“Positive reinforcement in a virtual environment requires the students’ understanding.
activities, I do not
In order to gather students input, the teacher may use group discussion, chat box and
need to consider the online polling. ”
learners.”

“To increase the motivating reinforcement system among learners, the teacher can
5. “The learners in an provide progressive rewards through a badging system. The teacher may provide badges
online class do not need to activity which can be done both in synchronous and asynchronous classes. With
rewards.” combined badge systems the learners are motivated to spend more time to finish the
assigned tasks and develop self regulation to complete asynchronous assignments. ”

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Optional Task: Reading
Read the Seven Principles for Constructive Child Discipline, pp. 93-96 of the
book, Eliminating Corporal Punishment: The Way Forward to Constructive
Child Discipline by F. C. Power, J. Durrant, P. Newell, and S. Hart (insert
publication year). The book can be accessed through the link:

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000139209_eng

The book’s section will provide you a set of principles as guidelines for the
selection or construction of discipline orientations and practices.

Required Task 2: Scenario Analysis

Read the following scenarios and identify the issue/s portrayed. Determine
what principle/s for positive child discipline 6 could be used to address the/
those issue/s. You may write the letter of possible responses below and you
may choose as many responses as possible.

a. Respect the child’s dignity

b. Develop prosocial behavior, self-discipline, and character

c. Maximize the child’s active participation

d. Respect the child’s developmental needs and quality of life

e. Respect the child’s motivation and life views

f. Assure fairness (equity and non-discrimination) and justice

g. Promote solidarity

6 Power, F. Clark and Hart, Stuart N. “The Way Forward to Constructive Child
Discipline,” in: Hart, Stuart N (ed.), Eliminating Corporal Punishment: The Way Forward to
Constructive Child Discipline. Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2005.

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 Situations Answers Feedback

1. During the group activity of Teacher B. Develop pro-social Resolve the misbehavior in a timely manner
Justin for his Classroom Observation behavior, self-discipline according.
(CO), two of his pupils started argu- and character
ing with each other, which caused
noise and distracted their classmates.
Teacher Justin then told them to stay
away from each other and that he will
deal with the both of them after class.

2. Teacher Gemma prepared a very C. Maximize the child’s Sticking to the lesson plan and following its
engaging group activity for his Grade active participation course so that the lesson activity is guided.
7 during her CO. Because of the Time limit also needs to be set when doing
learners’ enthusiasm and excitement, group activities so that students would be
Teacher Gemma exceeded her time aware.
allotment for the said activity, and
therefore affected the remaining parts
of the lesson.

3. During the class of Sir Christopher, B. Develop pro-social Speaking privately and explaining the
there was an on-going group activity behavior, self-discipline inappropriate behavior of student should be
for his learners. Most of the pupils and character done. Addressing it in a proper setting is also
were quiet except for this one group needed.
wherein two pupils were talking about E. Assure fairness
unrelated topics loudly, disrupting the (equity and non-
other groups. He approached them discrimination) and
and with a soft voice he said to them, justice
“It seems that you forgot our rules
during class activities, just wait until
our class is finished and see what
happens then”. The two suddenly
quieted down and went on with their
activity.

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 Situations Answers Feedback
4. During the General Mathematics class Being sensitive to the child’s situation is a
of Ma’am Princess, she noticed that A. Respect the child’s responsibility of the teacher, so that the child
Gian was sleeping. “Rise and shine, dignity will keep himself from being embarrassed and
Gian! It’s time for your breakfast”, awkward in front of the class. Find the root
Ma’am Princess shouted and the D. Respect the child’s cause why the child has inadequate sleep by
whole class giggled. Immediately, Gian developmental needs talking to him after the class.
sat properly and became attentive for and quality of life
the whole duration of Ma’am Prin-
cess’s class.
5. Ma’am Trisha scheduled her First CO Do not compare the students; because they
in her Grade 4 MAPEH Class. During E. Respect the child’s all have different learning curves and abilities.
their discussion, she noticed that motivation and life views Practice treating the students fairly at all times
among the learners, Carl was the most with respect.
attentive and participative. After ask- Assure fairness (equity
ing a question, she then called Amy to and non-discrimination)
answer, “I don’t know”, Amy replied and justice
nervously. Then Ma’am Trisha told her
pupils that they should be more like
Carl to be able to answer as much as
possible.

6. Teacher Cora records the learners The teacher should call the student’s
performances and outputs during B. Develop pro-social attention after online class; this is to avoid
synchronous and asynchronous ac- behavior, self-discipline embarrassment on the student. The teacher
tivities. She noticed some incomplete and character will be able to discuss about incomplete
activities compiled by the learners. activities to the student in an appropriate way.
During her online class, Teacher Cora G. Promote Solidarity
asked the learners to share their online
experiences. After some important
sharing they proceed to the activities
where Teacher Cora prepared. Teacher
Cora called for the learners who have
concerns based on record to actively
participate and give immediate feed-
back to the participation.

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 Required Task 3: Quiz
A. Positive or Negative: Determine each teacher’s action if it signifies positive disciplinary action or negative disciplinary
action.

Actions Answers Feedback

Set as a good example to your students, you
1. Acting in the way that you want POSITIVE are their role model.
the children to act (modelling)

This promotes collaboration, participation

2. Forming small groups in online POSITIVE and camaraderie.
synchronous activities

Good classroom management is practiced

3. Getting the student’s attention POSITIVE and it establishes readiness to students at
before you begin class the start of their lesson.

Do not assume and never judge the students

4. Making assumptions on student NEGATIVE without fully assessing the situation; proper
abilities without evidence or data intervention must be exercised.

Usage of physical force violates the law of

5. Using physical force NEGATIVE child protection policy; teachers are not
permitted to do such. Giving corporal
punishment is not a good way of handling
misbehavior by students

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Positive discipline is a way not only to reduce misbehavior b. Establish clear rules and procedures and instruct
but also motivate learners (UNESCO 2015, 80). It is based learners on how to follow them. Give primary-level
on the premise that behavior that is rewarded is behavior learners, in particular, a great deal of instruction,
that will be repeated. The most critical part of positive practice, and reminding.
discipline involves helping learners learn behaviors that are
effective in promoting positive social relationships and help
them develop a sense of self-discipline that leads to positive For primary level learners, rules and
self-esteem. procedures should be simple and
Required Task 4: Reflection
limited. Too many or too difficult rules
will be easily forgotten and/or ignored
The following are some ways that can help you create a by students. The rules should be
motivating and conducive environment. How are you going
to illustrate these ways in your own classroom? Limit your
visible in the classroom so that
response to 100-150 words per question. students are always aware of it.
Afterwards, the teacher should be
a. Hold and communicate high behavioral
expectations for your learners and yourself.
able to explain and practice these
classroom rules and procedures.
Both classroom rules and procedures
I will first get to know some personal things must be clearly explained, practiced
about a student. This will make them feel regularly, and are only successful
more comfortable, and it will also serve as with consistency.
a bridge for open communication between
students. I will also conduct values analysis
discussion about some current event or
topic. If there are times that a student
shows a good behavior or performed well
at such moment, I will provide positive
comments. Lastly, I will always be positive
and enthusiastic when teaching.

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 Summary
Discipline shapes learners’ behavior and helps them to learn
self-control when it provides encouragement, not painful,
meaningless consequences (UNESCO 2015, 21). You should
use classroom discipline positively by believing in your
learners’ abilities and communicating affection and respect
for them. When you are willing to observe your learners and
respond in ways that encourage positive behavior, you help
them become responsible for their own behaviors and they
reduce the likelihood of misbehaving in the classroom.

An effectively managed classroom is the one that motivates

learners while creating and supporting positive behaviors. In
order to do this, you need to make sure that:

a. Your expectations are clear.

b. Instruction is interesting for your learners.

c. Your learners see a purpose and value to what is

being taught.

d. Instruction relates concepts and skills to a learner’s

experience and is meaningful within his or her daily
life.

e. Your teaching strategies are varied. Learners can

become bored, even if the topic is interesting, if you
constantly use the same teaching methods.

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Required Task 3: Quiz
True or False. Write TRUE if the statement used positive discipline, or FALSE if it did not.

Scenario Answers Feedback

1. At the very first day of the school
With the actions provided, it clearly shows that a
year, Teacher Joy enforces TRUE well-organized classroom management system is
classroom rules promptly, practiced.
consistently, and equitably.
Constantly working on improving students’ self-
2. Ma’am Carol believes that it is a FALSE monitoring abilities should be always in a teachers
waste of time to devote time in
mind. Practicing this will hone a teacher’s skill to
teaching self-monitoring skills.
assessing students’ abilities.
It signifies that the students remember the lesson
3. Teacher Michael ensures that he
TRUE taught.
maintains instructional pace of
his lesson for the day and makes
smooth transitions between
activities.

For students to participate actively in class,

4. Monitor classroom activities TRUE teachers must provide feedback and
and give learners feedback and reinforcement. This will give students interest to
reinforcement regarding their
study hard.
behavior.

The teacher must have the ability to differentiate

5. Evelyn makes sure that there
FALSE average and below-average students. This should
would be one item in her quizzes
that would be very difficult for be done in a well manner.
learners to answer in order
to discriminate the very good
learners from the rest.

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 Session 2: Positive Relationships Key Topic 1: Building Positive
Optional Task: Learn from Others Relationships with Learners
Positive learning communities and relationships contribute
Ask a colleague, either a fellow newly hired teacher or a to a great extent to learners’ engagement in face-to-face or
fellow subject area teacher, on which they think are the best virtual classroom activities. Indeed, relationships are key--
ways to build relationships with their learners. Write your which includes teacher-to-learner and learner-to-learner
findings on the space provided. Limit your response to 100- interactions. To build a positive relationship with your
150 words. learners, you should know the importance of understanding
and empathy. Some of the conditions that are especially
Ms. Marie Ann V. Remotigue – Newly Hired important in encouraging positive learner behavior as part of
Teacher, Panagaan National High School the relationship building process are:7

According to Ma’am Remotigue, the best ways to - Maintaining a positive emotional tone in the
build relationships with learners are the following: classroom.
- Providing attention to the learner to increase positive
Spend 1-on-1 time with students. This is a tedious behavior.
approach but it is worth it because you will be able - Providing consistency in the form of regular routines
to get connection with students in no time, during for daily activities and interactions to make unexpected,
a one-on-one time, a student has the teacher's full negative experiences less stressful.
attention. - Responding consistently to similar behavioral
situations – both positive and negative.
Share your stories with students. Using your - Being flexible, particularly with older learners and
personal stories will not only get you connected to adolescents.
students, but it will also help them understand that - Treat mistakes as lessons. Tell your learners that we
challenges are just part of the journey to success. only learn by making mistakes.
- Building confidence. Promote positive self-talk.
Have a Sense of Humor. A good teacher must be - Focusing on past successes.
able to make her students smile and laugh. Alight
- Making learning meaningful. Modify your instructional
hearted sarcasm won't hurt; it will make you methods.
adored by your students because they see as a
teacher that is worth to build relationships with. 7 American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Psycho-
social Aspects of Child and Family Health. Guidance for effective
discipline. American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Psy-
chosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health [published correction
appears in Pediatrics. 1998;102(2, pt 1):433]. Pediatrics. 1998;101(4,
pt 1):723–728.

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Required Task 2: Checklist

What practices should be done by teachers to build good relationships with learners? Put a check (/) next to the statements that
reflects good practice and an “X” mark if otherwise.

Statements Answers Feedback

Respect and awareness to cater the needs
1. Interacting respectfully and sensitively of the students are important in the
are only important to elementary school / classroom.
learners.

Having this ensures an equal access to

2. Treating the learners kindly and opportunity in learning. All students are
respectfully in the classroom is enough / needed to be ensured of respectful
to bolster academic achievement. treatment.

Students should be treated in all ways

fairly in the classroom, regardless of a
3. Taking no notice of relationships during
the teaching and learning process. / teacher’s relationship with some students

Usage of strategies for the development of

4. Awareness of explicit and implicit interpersonal skills is encouraged.
messages given to learners is
important.
/

A teacher should be seen as a role model

5. Modelling behavior to learners,
/ to his/her students at all times; whether
whether intentional or unintentional, they noticed it or not
is important.

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 Key Topic 2: Maintaining Trust and
Fairness in the classroom

Some of the characteristics that learners appreciate in a

teacher and their co-learners, and should form a core part of
monitoring our own behaviors, are:8

Fairness Learners see this as the most Openness Learners need to relate to their
important trait of teachers. It teacher. The teacher needs to
means being fair in activities such explain clearly his or her feelings
as making assignments, settling and the circumstance that caused
disputes, giving help, and choosing the feelings.
learners to be assistants or to
Active Listening This means being attentive and
participate in special activities.
responding when a learner speaks.
You need to show that you have
heard the learner and to give him
Humor The ability to respond lightheartedly or her a chance to correct a
to learners. misunderstanding or interpretation.
You might try re-stating what has
been said or a use of body language
to show empathy.
Respect This involves showing regard for the
rights and feelings of learners. These characteristics may model to learners how they would
also interact with each other. This would enhance learner-to-
learner relationships.
Courtesy This is another sign of respect.

8 Lawrenz, Frances & Huffman, Douglas & Gravely, Amy.

(2007). Impact of the Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher Prepa-
ration Program. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 44. 1348
- 1369. 10.1002/tea.20207.

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Required Task 3: Reflection
List down the routines you set for your classroom both as an adviser and a subject teacher and ask a colleague to share his/
her own rules he/she has in his/her own class.

My Classroom Routine as an My Routines I Set as a Subject- The Routines my Colleagues Set

Adviser Teacher in Class

- Greetings to students - Introduction of myself to students - Greetings to students

- Opening Prayer - Opening Prayer - Daily Prayer
- Short discussion to students about - Giving energizer to students as a - Checking of Attendance
how they are feeling today warm-up activity - Assignment/Output Verification
- Checking of Attendance - Checking of Attendance
- Assignment checking (if there’s - Assignment checking (if there’s
any) any)
- Lesson Proper - Lesson Proper

You have listed down the rules you set in class as an adviser and a subject-teacher and the rules set by a colleague. Take
note that these rules should be agreed upon with the learners to promote trust and fairness. Hence, classroom rules set the
standards of behavior for our learners, but we, as teachers, must also have standards. After all, we are important role models
for our learners.

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 Required Task 4: Oath of Promoting Trust and Fairness
(Output for Portfolio)
Accomplish the oath below and write three tasks you intend
to do that will help you promote trust and fairness in your
own classroom.

OATH OF PROMOTING TRUST AND FAIRNESS

I MARIE ANN V. REMOTIGUE , a newly hired teacher, do

solemnly swear to abide by the following tasks on promoting trust

and fairness to my learners:

a. I will promote gender and racial equality,

and I will give equal praise and expectations to all of my students.

b. I will foster a nurturing and trusting environment in the classroom,

where everyone is respected and open to communication.

c. I will impose nondiscriminatory rules and regulations in my classroom

MARIE ANN V. REMOTIGUE

(Signature over Printed Name)

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Required Task 5: Agree or Disagree
Read each statement and identify if you agree or disagree with it. Share your thoughts on the next column.

Statements Answer

1. We should tell our learners how we expect everyone to

behave in class (our learners and ourselves) and discuss AGREE
these expectations regularly.

2. We must inform our school’s administrators, other

teachers, and parents about our classroom rules, so AGREE
they can help to monitor them and to avoid conflicting
expectations.

3. The rules we develop with our learners must be applied

consistently with no favoritism. AGREE

4. We must constantly be aware of what is going on in and

outside of our classrooms, and our monitoring must be AGREE
subtle and preventative.

5. We cannot get angry or lose self-control, but be role

models for good behavior, and follow the rules. AGREE

6. When discipline is necessary, it focuses on the learner’s

behavior, not the learner. The learner’s dignity is AGREE
maintained.

7. We need to encourage learners to monitor their own

behavior, such as by keeping diaries. They also need to AGREE
monitor each other’s behavior with respect.

8. In teaching, we should not use ambiguous or vague

terms. Activities should be sequenced clearly and with AGREE
as few interruptions as possible.

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 Summary
• Building a good relationship with your learners will help
you ensure positive student behavior and discipline.
Thus, an effective educator who foster positive
relationships with their learners creates classroom
environments more conducive to learning and meet
learners’ developmental, emotional and academic
needs.

• In order to maintain trust and fairness in the classroom,

teachers should always bear in mind the characteristics
that learners appreciate. These characteristics should
form a core part of monitoring our own behaviors:
fairness, humor, respect, courtesy, openness, and
active listening. Modeling these characteristics to
learners. also positively reinforces good learner-to-
learner relationships.

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 Congratulations! You’ve come to the end
of Teacher Induction Program Course
I: The DepEd Teacher. Please go to this
link for the summative assessment:

Don’t forget to take a screenshot of your

score. It will be submitted to your mentor for
verification and recording purposes.

Once you’re done, kindly input your score

here: [11/11]

Additional reminder: Compile your portfolio

output/s and make sure that your mentor
has checked your coursebook.

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 Glossary

Central Office The Governance Level that focuses on policy making, standards-setting, and
overall leadership of the department.
Class Adviser is a teacher assigned to manage a particular class throughout the school year.

Curriculum and Instruction The strand that focuses on the delivery of a relevant, responsive, and effective
basic education curriculum around which all other strands and offices provide
support.
DepEd School Calendar contains implementing guidelines and list of activities to be followed throughout
the school year.
Discipline The practice of teaching or training a person to obey rules or a code of behavior
in both the short and long terms.
Elementary School The first part of the educational system that includes the first six years of compulsory
education after compulsory pre-school education called Kindergarten.
Junior High School The first part of the secondary level of education that covers four years from
Grades 7 to 10. This level is compulsory and free to all learners attending public
schools.
Learner Behavior This refers to the learner’s manner of conducting himself/herself involving action
and response to stimulation. It emphasizes the crucial link between the way in
which learners learn and their social knowledge and behavior.
Learning-Focused Environment This refers to a classroom atmosphere that encourages maximum learner
participation free from disruptions by unpleasant learners’ behavior.
Learning Center (LC) A physical space to house learning resources and facilities of a learning program
for out-of-school youth and adults. It is a venue for face-to-face learning activities
and other learning opportunities for community development and improvement
of the people’s quality of life.

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Mandate an obligation enforced by law.

Mission a declaration of an organization’s core purpose and focus that is normally

unchanged over time.

Office of the Secretary (OSec) The office that provides overall leadership and direction at the national level.
Positive and Non-Violent Discipline This involves constructive discipline through non-violent, respectful and
diplomatic means. It is a way of disciplining a learner or managing learner
behavior through dialogue and counseling. It avoids the use of punishment such
as spanking, verbal abuse and humiliation.
Punishment An action (penalty) that is imposed on a person for breaking a rule or showing
improper conduct.
Rationalization a move to transform the Executive Branch into a more effective and efficient
government that aims to focus government efforts on its vital functions and
channel government resources to these core public services and improve the
efficiency of government services, within affordable levels, and in the most
accountable manner.
School an educational institution, private and public, undertaking educational operation
with a specific age-group of pupils or learners pursuing defined studies at
defined levels, receiving instruction from teachers, usually located in a building
or a group of buildings in a particular physical or cyber site.
Strategic Direction a course of action that leads to the achievement of organizational goals.

Strategic Management The strand that enables the organization to focus on long-term directions and
interface with the internal and external environment and stakeholders.
Values are the principles the Department adheres to in pushing the programs into action.
Vision an aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or
accomplish. It is intended to serve as a clear guide for choosing current and
future courses of action.

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 Department of Education
National Educators Academy
of the Philippines
Dir. John Arnold S. Siena
Teacher Education Council
Ms. Anna Marie San Diego Dir. Runvi V. Manguerra
Officer-in-charge, Professional
Development Division (PDD)
Ms. Donnabel Bihasa
Senior Education Program Specialist,
Ms. Ana-Sol Reyes TEC Secretariat
Senior Education Program
Specialist, NEAP-PDD
Mr. Jayson Peñafiel
Education Program Specialist,
Mr. Jerson Capuyan TEC Secretariat
Education Program Specialist II,
NEAP-PDD
 Acknowledgments

Philippine National Research Center for Teacher Quality

Dir. Gina O. Gonong
Dr. Levi E. Elipane Ma. Izella D. Lampos Jeanny S. Burce
Senior Program Manager II Project Officer Research Officer

UNE-SiMERR
Dr. Joy Hardy
Deputy Director

Technical Working Group

Ricardo Ador Dionisio Warren Quisada Angelo Uy

Marie Flo M. Aysip Jeanette Alvarez Jeaz DC Campano

Ian Harvey Claros Alfredo G. Desamparo, Jr. Jerome Hilario

Charito N. Laggui Gayle Malibiran Khristian Ross Pimentel

Josefino C. Pogoy, Jr. Chinita Tolentino Jennifer F. Vivas

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Ricky Agbay Zenylou Frias Marie Eugenie Soriano
Ma. Agie Amar Clarivil S. Layug Marina Tagsip
Jonathan Baniaga Carlos B. Llamas III Ma. Sonia A. Tomalabcad
Ms. Noemi Baysa Jeanrick Deuna Nuñez Reggie Tuazon
Alma Belarmino Maribel Perez Gladys Uy
Rageene Vera Dueñas Beverlyn Ramirez Maria Lourie Victor
Nerio Benito Eseo Frankie Delos Santos
Support Team

Ruth Mae Ellorin Aris L. Solis Roy Benson

Layout Artist Layout Artist NEAP ICT Technical Support

Pilot Testing Participants

Region IV-A Region VI Region VII
Division of Cavite Division of Iloilo Division of Bohol
Division of Quezon Division of Negros Occidental Division of Cebu
Division of Batangas Division of Antique Division of Negros Oriental

National Capital Region

Region X
(NCR)
Division of Bukidnon
Division of Quezon City
Division of Misamis Oriental
Division of Caloocan
Division of Misamis Occidental
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