Course 6 Module 1 – Salaries, Wages, and Benefits of Teachers

Optional Task: Survey

How familiar are you with the following? Check the appropriate box that corresponds to your answer.
(BASED ON MY OWN ANSWER)

Required Task 1: Learning Assessment

Respond to the situation-based questions below. Write down your answer/s on the space provided and discuss
it with your mentor.
Scenario 1: Teacher Belgira is a newly hired teacher at St. Francis National High School. According to the
principal, he will receive his first monthly salary soon. Aside from his monthly salary, what other monetary
compensation is he entitled to as a teacher in a public school?

Since Teacher Belgira is a newly hired teacher and one month is service, aside from the basic salary
she is also entitled for the PERA or Personnel Economic Relief Allowance.

Scenario 2: Teacher Annie, a newly hired teacher, was assigned as a multi-grade Teacher at Sitio Pag-
asa Elementary School. What monetary compensation is she entitled to as a teacher in a public school?
The monetary compensation Teacher Annie is entitled for is the monthly basic salary, PERA or the
Personnel Economic Relief Allowance and Hardship Allowance because she is handling a multigrade class.

Session 2 – Incentives and Benefits of Teachers

Key Topic 1: Incentives and Benefits of Teachers
Required Task 1: Check your understanding
Respond to the scenarios below. Write down your answer/s on the space provided and discuss it with your mentor.
 Scenario Explanation
Scenario 1. There are three (3) newly hired Teacher Valdez is the most qualified
teachers in San Vicente Elementary School. among the three teachers to receive the
Teacher Valdez started on June 5, 2020; 2020 YearEnd Bonus because he already
Teacher De Guzman started on August 7, served 4 months in the service.
2020; and Teacher Camat started on October 8,
2020. Who among the three teachers is/are
qualified to receive a 2020 Year-End Bonus?
Explain your answer.
Scenario 2. Teacher Elegado is a teacher in San Based on the performance of the school
Antonio Senior High School. Based on the of Teacher Elegado she will receive a
assessment, her school ranked as “Better Delivery PBB of 13,500.
Unit.” How much
Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) will she
receive? (Please refer to National Budget Circular
No. 579 dated January 24, 2020, Annex “A”)

Scenario 3: Teacher Corpuz, a publicschool The principal should explain to Teacher

teacher, heard that his co-teacher Teacher Alferez Corpuz that the Loyalty Award is only
just received PhP granted to all officials and employees, in
10,000.00 Loyalty Pay. He is expecting the same; the
but according to the principal, he is not qualified. If national and local government who
you were the principal, how rendered ten (10) continuous and
satisfactory service in the government.
would you explain it to Teacher Corpuz?

Scenario 4: Teacher Tagayon is a newly hired Yes, Teacher Tagayon is entitled to

teacher in Timbao Elementary School. receive cash allowance because she is
Her first day of service was November 12, already in service on the first day of the
2019. Is she entitled to receive Cash Allowance school year of 2020, this is based on the
for the school year 2020? Explain your answer. DepEd order No. 010s. 2020 or the
Guidelines on the grant of cash
Allowance to Teachers.
Required Task 1: Check your Understanding
 Respond to the scenario below. Write down your answers on the space provided below and discuss
them with your mentor. Limit your responses to 100 words per scenario.
Scenario 1: Teacher Lani, a Senior High School Teacher, gave birth to her fifth child. Can she avail of maternity
leave? If yes, how long? Will she still receive a salary even if she is on leave for a reason already mentioned? Explain
your answer.
Yes, Teacher Lani can still avail the maternity leave even it is her fifth birth to her child. She can have the maternity
leave for one hundred five days (105 days) with an option if she will be going to extend for an additional thirty (30) days
without pay, and an additional fifteen days (15) if she is a solo parent. Aside from that. Teacher Lani will also receive
maternity benefits and the proportional vacation pay.
Scenario 2: One of the teachers in Dela Paz Elementary School was suffering from domestic violence.
Allegedly, her husband was having an affair with other women, resulting in the withdrawal of financial support for their
three (3) children. The teacher wants to take some time off to file a case against her husband, but she is worried that
she has already incurred too many absences, leaving her with no more service credits. What will you advise the
teacher?
The teacher doesn’t have to worry because she can avail the 10-day Leave under the Violence Against
Women and their Children also known as RA No. 9262 since she is a victim of violence and abandonment of support
to her children. Using this the teacher can file a case against her husband without worrying her absences.

Scenario 3: Teacher Anthony is a Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) teacher in Sto.

Tomas Senior High School. During his demonstration teaching, an accident happened due to a short circuit. He
was rushed to the hospital. The doctor advised him to leave work for 2 weeks. What benefits is he entitled to?
Teacher Anthony is entitled for the Rehabilitation Leave because the accident happened while he is performing his
duties in school. Based on the CSC DBM Joint Circular No. 01, s. 2006, the absence from work during the period of
rehabilitation privilege shall not be deducted from the accumulated sick or vacation leave credits of the employee and this
benefit will be granted to teacher Anthony. He is also entitled to reimbursement of the first aid expenses use for his medical
treatment, preferably if it is government facilities.
Required Task 2:
Match the leave benefits of teachers to their approved days of leave of absence. Write the letter that corresponds to your
answer on the line provided for before each item. Some answers can be used twice.
 I 1. Maternity Leave
A 2. Paternity Leave
A 3. Parental Leave
E 4. Sick Leave
H 5. Special Leave benefits for Women
D 6. Leave (Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004)
C 7. Special Leave Privileges
F 8. Study Leave
G 9. Rehabilitation Leave
B 10. Special Emergency leave

Required Task: Reflection Question (Portfolio Output)

The Department of Education values the vital role of teachers in nurturing the holistic being of the
learners to become productive citizens of the nation. It ensures teachers just compensation, incentives,
benefits, and rewards for them to live a decent life. As a new member of the DepEd family, how can you show
appreciation to this effort of the government?
As a new DepEd Teacher, I am very thankful to all the benefits all the teachers receive from the government.
Thankful because despite of the pandemic that we are all facing today, the government never neglected us.
They continue to give the benefits that we deserve. I do hope that time will come that all the benefits of the
teachers will all increase so that no more teachers will go to other country.

Module 2 – Continuing Professional Development

Session 1 – Republic Act No. 10912 on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016.
Preliminary Activity
As a teacher, what good qualities and assets do you have? How is it helpful in your professional practice? Input your answer here.
 Being a good teacher is extremely important, and a good teacher is someone who a student will
remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. For me the good qualities that I have as a teacher is that I am
very friendly, and I know how to treat everyone with respect and my best professional asset is my
communication skills because I believe that having strong communication skills as a teacher is an essential
quality for building teacher-student rapport and creating a trusting environment for my students.

Reflecting on your current practices, what domains of teaching practice do you want to further improve? You
may refer to specific domains or strands from the PPST.
Input your answer here.
Based on the domains on the PPST, I want to improve further my teaching practice on Content Knowledge and
Pedagogy and Curriculum Planning because I want to learn how to plan and design effective instruction and know what to
teach and how to teach it to my learners.

Required Task 1: Enumeration Activity

Read RA 10912 and give examples for each type of activity that can be considered as a CPD program.

Activity Example
1. formal learning Going on courses accredited by a professional body

2. non-formal learning Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work shadowing/secondments,

meetings, or project work

3. informal learning Professional research undertaken in the course of work

4. self-directed learning Reviewing and summarizing books and articles.

5. online learning activities Undertaking distance learning or e-learning activities

6. professional work experience Involvement in the management of a professional body – officer,

organizer, committee member, working group member.
Required Task 1: Reading
Read the CPD Operational Guidelines. Use the provided template in noting down your issues,
concerns, and new learning. Share your notes with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during your
learning discussion.

CPD Operational Guidelines

Issues or Concerns New Learning
Not all teachers are selected to attend CPD ensures that we stay relevant and up to date to the recent
seminars with CPD Accredited trends through providing seminars and workshops.

teachers are forced to attend accredited CPD It helps us to provide meaningful contribution and professional
seminars with fee just to get CPD units. service.
45 CPD units is very difficult to attain CPD provide teachers with adequate time to learn, practice,
implement and reflect upon new strategies.

Analyze each given scenario. Apply your learning on CPD Operational Guidelines and identify whether the
statements are True or False.
NOTE: If your answer id true no need to justify
Teacher Gilda has served in her school for six years. Her Professional Identification Card (PIC) expired two months
ago. She actually thought of skipping the errand for renewal because of her workloads. She changed her mind after
knowing the new system of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on renewal. Whenever there is an available
professional program offered by a certified provider online, Teacher Gilda prioritizes participation in it. This helps her a lot
in writing articles to a monthly teacher magazine. Her contribution in teaching innovations has been recognized not just in
her school but in the Schools Division as well.

STATEMENTS ANSWERS FEEDBACK

Teacher Gilda needs to present a certificate of attendance (even without the TRUE
corresponding number of hours) for approval of credit units to a program.

The published articles of Teacher Gilda in the teacher magazine may also provide TRUE
her credit units for renewal of professional license.
 Teacher Gilda shall present a duly notarized copy of certification from the awarding TRUE
body if she intends to include her recognition points as part of accumulated credit
units.

Optional Task: Reading

Read the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 10968 on Philippine Qualifications Framework
(PQF) Act. Share your new learning with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during your discussion
meeting. The template below can help you in organizing your insights. Provisions of the law that are related
with the duties and responsibilities of DepEd may also be discussed in your Learning Action Cell (LAC).
Salient Points of Issues or Concerns New Learning
the PQF Act
Basic Education High drop-out rates The chairman of PQF-
NCC is the DepEd Secretary
TESDA Lack of Facilities Provide employees specific training standards and qualifications
aligned with industry standards
HIGHER There is a large mismatch This act ensures the alignment of the PQF with the qualification
EDUCATION between educational frameworks of other countries or regions
training and actual jobs.

Optional task: Reflection

Cite your personal experience in applying for renewal of your Professional Identification Card (PIC). Identify the
hindering and facilitating factors in the process that you encountered. Be open with your mentor and co-newly hired
teachers in sharing your experience for reflective learning.

Your Personal Experience Hindering Factors Facilitating Factors

First Renewal of PIC long lanes of people who will also Complete requirements
renew their licenses.
You can add your own professional development plan
MY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for 2025
 Professional Proposed Timeline Credit Units Supporting Support Needed
Development CPD that I may Documents to
Needs Activities Earn Secure
Curriculum taking training 2022 5
Innovation courses or formal Narrative report Assists teacher
development or professional growth
Outputs
study
You can add your own professional development plan

Module 3 – Policies on Promotion and Opportunities for Progression

Session 1 – Appointment and Promotion of other Teaching, Related Teaching and Nonteaching Positions
Key Topic 1: The Need for Professional Growth
The videos in the introductory activity aim to encourage you to consider your career direction in the Department of
Education. Now that you are in the final course of the TIP, consider how you will grow your career in the Department
of Education.

PAUSE AND REFLECT: Why should you start now to consider ways for improving your skills as a teacher?
Answer:
Teaching is a noble profession that allows us to shape the future of our learners through consistent engagement with
bright, young minds. Since teacher is a demanding job, we must use a wide range of skills to perform our job well that’s
why we must improve our skills as a teacher. And also, now that we are in the 21st century, teachers should also be updated
about the latest trends in education to deliver a quality education to our learners.
Required Task: Policy Reading
The most important thing for teachers to know about promotions are the criteria and the requirements or means to verify
achievement of those criteria. These are goals tied up with your everyday teaching practice. Read the latest policy on teacher
promotions and see how you could align your teaching practices and professional development aims with the criteria and
requirements. Fill in the table on the next page with your answers.
PERSONAL BASED ANSWER
 Criteria for Requirements or means to verify Teaching practices or professional development aims
Promotion achievement of the criteria aligned with the promotion criteria
Example: Performance rating for the last 3 Focus on improving my teaching practice to meet
Performance rating periods should be at least expectations in the RPMSPPST and get Very
Rating Very Satisfactory Satisfactory rating
Example: Master’s Degree I intend to enroll in a master’s degree to further my
Education knowledge and skills in content and pedagogy
Training Specialized Training I will Participate in
Specialized Training like
Scholarship Program, Short Courses, Study Grants to
further improved and widen my professional skills.
Research CI projects/ Participate in research innovations in school.
Research Innovations
Length of at least 3 years in service Apply in DepEd ranking once reach 3 years and above in
Service the service with additional credentials for promotion.

Required Task 1: Lifelong Learning Plan/ PERSONAL BASED ANSWER

Map your lifelong learning plan. Fill in the box with the necessary information.
Type of Learning Master’s Degree / Target School Possible Challenges Means to Overcome Challenges
Diploma Course (Specialization)

Master of Arts in Education Major in La Consolacion Overlapping of Time management

Educational Management University Activities
Philippines
NEAP/SEAIETI Internet NEAP provide internet
Education In the allowance on the NEAP sim
Virtual Environment given to teachers
Required Task 2: Formative Test
Write the correct order for the procedure in applying for a scholarship for master’s degree from CSC. Number
the steps from 1 to 5.
Question Answer Feedback
The Agency Personnel 2 The Agency Personnel
Development Committee (PDC) shall conduct a Development Committee (PDC) will pre-screen the
screening and identify who will be recommended applicant and determine whether he or she meets
for nomination by the Head of Agency to the CSC the requirements sets by the
for the grant of scholarship. CSC.
Medical Test 5 The nominee shall undergo a medical test to
determine his or her physical fitness for the
graduate or diploma studies.
Applicant shall submit directly to the Head of 1 Submit the requirement form to the CSC.
Agency his or her application in the form
prescribed by the CSC.
Submission of Research Proposal 4 Nominee shall submit a research proposal to the
Head of Agency for evaluation and approval.
CSC Screening 3 Nominee will undergo First
Screening: Written
Examination and Second
Screening: Technical
Interview

Session 3 – Professional Associations for Teachers

Preliminary Activity
How did you deal with challenges on the first days of reporting in your workstation? Write your answer in the field below
and answer the questions that follow.
Like other firsts in my life, my first day as a teacher had me feeling excited and nervous in equal measure. However, I tried
not to worry too much and told myself that even the most seasoned teachers feel apprehensive about meeting new students
at the beginning. My first teaching experience taught me a lot about what it means to be a teacher and a lot
about myself. For example, I always knew that coming up with lesson plans was not easy, so I learned to
prepare it ahead of time. I also learned that I do not have a good sense of time when I am teaching, so I now
know to make sure to make a schedule of what will be done at what time.
 I also learned that the highest priority for teachers was forming relationships with students— everything else fell into
place after that.

Processing Questions:
What challenges did you encounter in your first days? Input your answer here.
The challenges that I encountered in my first day in school is first, the transportation. The distance of the school from
my house is very far that’s why I had to wake up very early plus the school is located in the mountain and the road is very
difficult. Second is the first impression of my co- teachers. I am very shy and nervous to talk to them. They assigned me to
Grade 6 pupils and what makes me more nervous is that they give me math subject that I hated the most but still I accept it
whole heartedly.
How did you overcome these challenges? Input your answer here.

On the next days, I learned to adjust my daily routine going to work. I woke up very early and arrived early in
the school. I become also confident to talked to my co-workers and everyday I always study my lesson in math so that
I can teach it confidently to my pupils.

Did you rely on a specific person or people? How did you seek help?

Answer
No, I haven’t relied on any person. I just learn to observe and adjust to my new environment.

Required Task 1: Research on Professional Associations for Teachers

Do research on professional associations for teachers. You may ask your mentor and coteachers about associations
that they are part of or familiar with. You may also do further research online. Choose three professional associations that
appeal to your interest. Take note of their activities and goals and write the things that you like in each professional
association in the boxes below.

Name of Brief Description Activities and Goals What you like most about
Association it
Philippine an organization for teacher One of its goals is to promote and It provides seminars for
Association educators which aims to maintain unity, professionalism and the holistic professional
for Teacher promote the professional excellence among Teacher Educators, growth of teacher.
Education development of teachers. Teacher Education
(PAFTE) Institutions and Professional Teachers.

Philippine It is a fice-decade strong Providing career and professional Provides life insurance
Public association of teachers advancement opportunities through plan to all members of
School and teacher educators scholarship and other competency- their organization
Teacher which has been in the building program.Providing optimum
Association forefront of teacher insurance, retirement, loans, and other
(PPST) education since its birth on financial services benefits to uplift
January 30, 1968. members standard of living;
And Providing excellent customer
service through competent, well-
motivated service personnel and
properly equipped and empowered
organization.

Reading the national affiliate of the RAP holds two major conferences per It helps students and
Association of International Reading year namely: the Midyear Demo-fest in teachers hone their
the Association (IRA) which October and the Annual Convention communication skills and
Philippines aims to improve and held every summer. The association language strategies
promote reading in the also distributes free RAP Journal to all
Philippines by helping members, featuring conference papers
and an outreach program called RAP-
students and teachers
on-Wheels
hone their communication
which plays a large
skills and language
role in the educational community.
strategies.

Optional Task 1: Sharing

Suggested modality: via LAC. But could also be done through informal meeting among teachers.
 Share you answers in Required Task 1 with co-newly hired teachers. Did you list down similar associations?
Did they list associations that you are also interested in? Share plans on the possibility of joining these associations.
You may also seek advice from your mentors and other co-teachers.
As I share my answers to my co-newly hired teachers, I notice that we had different answers about the different
organizations/associations that we want to join, still I would take into consideration on the associations that they are
interested to join. I will conduct further research about it so that I can add this to my future plans.

Optional Task 2: Survey

Ask your mentor and other co-teachers about other considerations in choosing a professional association. Write down
their tips below:
Answer:
Based on my mentor and co- teachers, the considerations that I should prioritize in choosing professional
association are the following.
1. Define your goals
2. Determine if an association can help you achieve them.
3. Research about the association
4. Identify the benefits of the association to you.

Required Task 2: Reflection

Go back to your list of professional associations that interest you. Given the tips, which association are you most likely
to join and why?
Answer:

Based on the professional associations that I listed above, I like to join on Philippine Public School Teacher Association (PPST)
because I see that their goal on their association is very organize. They have mutual benefit programs for their members, educational
Assistance Programs helping teachers achieving professional advancement. They have also PPST Annual
Search for the Outstanding Educators by giving recognition to teachers who continue to devout their lives in the development of the youth
and achievement of quality education. Their overall goals is to help the teachers achieve their goal.
How do you expect this association to help you achieve your professional development goals? (List down some
benefits and opportunities that are aligned with your goals) Input your answer here.

This organization offers this following opportunity to their members that’s why I consider them to help me in achieving
my professional development goals.
Educational Assistance Program
Search for Outstanding Educators
PPST members participated in different ACT conventions hosted by different countries Equity Application Program

Module 4 – Personal Development and Well-being

Session 1 – Health and Wellness
Preliminary Activity
What activities outside work do you enjoy doing? (Example: Watching tv series and movies, hiking, Zumba, etc.)
Answer:
When not busy at work, what I usually enjoying is that reading books. Watching fictional movies, listening to music and
most specially spending time with my son.
How often are you able to do these activities?
Answer:
I usually able to do these activities on weekends when not busy.
How do you balance your work with social life or family/me time?
Answer:
Despite of too much work, I always make sure that still I have my family/me time. I set an hour to spend time to my family to
lessen my stress, we usually go to the mall so that my son can enjoy playing outdoors.
 Required Task 1: Activity
Read the given situations which might be experienced by a teacher like you. Identify the possible stress
triggers, its effects, and your coping strategies for each situation. Discuss your initial reactions and insights from the
activity with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers.
Scenario Stress Trigger/s Effects Coping Strategies
Always prepare your
worrying about the You spend time lesson plan and
You come home exhausted after a long day scheduled visit of enhancing your Daily instructional materials
from school. You feel the need for an early the Public Schools Lesson Plan and even
night rest. District Supervisor preparing
However, you are worried about the scheduled (PSDS). instructional though no one will
visit of the Public Schools District Supervisor materials. observe you.
(PSDS) in your school to observe classes the
following day. In anticipation that you might be
chosen for observation, you spend time
enhancing your Daily Lesson Plan and
preparing instructional materials. You know that
you will end up sleeping late.

You are assigned by your principal to lead the You are assigned You did not take your Set you alarm clock so
Monday Flag Ceremony. to lead the Monday breakfast because that you are aware of
The activity is scheduled to start at 5:45 AM. Flag Ceremony by you know that you will the time to avoid being
Yet you wake up late after doing overtime work your principal. be going late in late in school.
the night before. You know how important it is school.
to have breakfast before working. If
you still take your breakfast, you might be late
going to school.
 As a pilot school in the Your co-workers You and some of your Seek the help of other
Learning and Development System, your have prior co-workers are all grade level teachers
principal received a notice that DepEd external commitments to pressured to who are good in Event
partners are set for a visit tomorrow. Your do, and he/she accomplish the tasks Management and
grade level team is incharge of the cannot help in knowing the event will encourage everyone to
preparations. While working, one of your co- preparing for the be tomorrow. help because this is for
teachers begged off to render extended time event. the welfare of their
due to prior commitments. This school.
teacher has knowledge and skills in Events
Management. You are all pressured to
accomplish the delegated task.

Answer the questions based on the scenario provided.

Teacher James is an Araling Panlipunan Teacher. He had done well in teaching. In the past year, he was designated
as Supreme Student Government (SSG) Adviser, and he volunteered as Brigada Eskwela and Learning Action Cell (LAC)
Coordinator. Due to his busy schedule, he seldom ate dinner with his family. His meals often consisted of fast food. He even
started drinking soda to boost his energy. This led to decreased immunity which makes him sick almost all the time.
What are some indicators that Teacher James is under stress?
Possible answer and explanation that could be provided by the mentor during discussion with the mentee:
Stress can be manifested both in physical and behavioral symptoms.
Physical symptoms of stress include increased sickness, cold and sweaty palm, headache, jaw pain, heartburn, and Diarrhea.
It also contributes to illnesses such as Cardiovascular and Immune System disease, Asthma, Diabetes, memory loss,
Ulcers, Psoriasis, eating disorders, and Depression Behavioral symptoms are increased use of alcohol and drugs, difficult
relationships, reduced social contract, poor judgment/indecision, loss of appetite, irritability, and tearfulness.
Due to the overlapping activities Teacher James handled, he didn’t notice that he us under stress, that he cannot have
proper food and enough energy, resulting him to get sick.
 What could be the root cause of his stress and how could he address this?

Answer:
The root cause of his stress is the overlapping activities that he handled. To address his problem, he can talk to
the principal to look for the right person to handle some of his coordinator ship to lessen his stress of too much load.
What help could Teacher James seek from the school? Input your answer here.

Request to Distribute the position of coordinator ship to other teachers who are willing and capable of handling it.

Required Task 2: Reflection

Assess whether you are practicing the following health and wellness habits that can be helpful in coping with stress. Tell the
reasons why you are doing or not doing it. Share your realization to your mentor and co-newly hired teachers in your
learning discussion.

QUESTIONS ANSWERS FEEDBACK

What kind of food do you usually eat? Fish, meat vegetables
I usually don’t have time for exercise.
How much time do you allot for exercise?
I rather spend it sleeping.
Do you regularly stretch and massage? Very Seldom
How long do you usually sleep? Usually, 5 hours
Do you take a few deep breaths every time you are under Yes, always
pressure?
What strategies do you do to motivate yourself? I always cheer myself that I can do it.

Do you express your feelings properly when at the height of No, I prefer to cry it silently rather just
anger? to disturb other people.
Do you feel good about yourself?
Sometimes
Do you talk to someone whenever you have emotional
challenges? Yes, I seek advice from my co-
teacher that I trust

Do you take meditation to attain inner peace? Yes, to attain inner peace, I listen to
worship songs

Do you have a regular time to pray or reflect spiritually?

Sometimes

Required Task 3: Activity

LEARNING THE ABCs:
Practice the ABCs in managing stress from the given Activating Events. Be able to provide your Beliefs and the
possible Consequences. Identify other stress-triggering experiences where you could apply the principles of
ABCs Formula.
ACTIVATING EVENTS BELIEFS AND FEEDBACK
CONSEQUENCES
During a teaching demonstration, your senior co-teachers I will teach them how to use this Communication Skills is
seem to be unreceptive of your suggestions in introducing technology based instructional important in building
technology-based strategies and explain to them harmonious relationship
instructional strategies. They that it is very useful in delivering at work.
still prefer to do the conventional ways of delivering lessons. the lessons.
 You notice that there is no rationalization of work in your I will seek the help of the other Communication Skills is
department. Sometimes, when the department gets busy, teachers to help me organize important in building
they overlook workload distribution. Since you are newly- the overlook workload. harmonious relationship
hired, most of the work were given to you. You extend time in at work.
school to meet deadlines. You do not have enough energy to
prepare lessons at home.
Being new in your school, you are still adjusting with the I will be the first one to approach Always take the courage
culture and practices of your co-teachers. You know how them and offer to help to make conversation to
important it is to work collaboratively with them. But they do collaboratively because maybe your workmates so that
not approach you for conversation. they are also waiting for me to everyone will feel
make the first move. comfortable to you.
Your co-teacher corrects you for your mistakes while you Say sorry for the mistake you Communication Skills is
were assigned as emcee of the school event. committed and make it as a important in building
motivation to improve your harmonious relationship
speaking skills as emcee. at work.
You forgot to do tasks that was assigned to you that’s why Make an organizational plan of Make an outline of your
your co teachers got mad. your work so that you are duties
aware of the tasks you must
do
Optional Task: Reading
Read the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11036 on The Mental Health Act. Share your new
learning with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during your discussion meeting. The template below can help
you in organizing your insights. Provisions of the law that are related with the Duties and Responsibilities of DepEd can
also be discussed in your Learning Action Cell (LAC).

Salient Points of The Mental Health Act Issues/Concerns Encountered New Learning
Importance of mental health Will the government help PhilHealth covers mental
teachers who suffered from health patients’ hospitalization as long as the event
mental health? was caused by extreme episodes of mental or
behavioral disorders

There will be an evidencebased treatment of the

 Rights of Service Users Access to psychosocial care
and clinical treatment

same standard and quality, regardless of age, sex,

socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity or sexual
orientation
Integration of Mental
Health into the Educational Schools should also conduct Mental Health is also implemented to DepEd and
System health awareness to pupils CHED institutions.

Required Task 5: Activity

Complete the given Health and Wellness Plan. Put your personal goal in ensuring positive health and wellness.
Be able also to identify your distress triggers, its effects, and the strategies or practices that you commit to start doing
to manage distress.
MY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLAN

Health and Wellness Goal:

Get adequate rest daily. Get regular physical activity. Eat more plant-based foods. Achieve/Maintain a healthy
weightMaintain a cheerful, hopeful outlook on life. Spend quality time with family or friends daily. Take time daily
for spiritual renewal
Effects (Physical, Psychological, Coping Strategies/To-Do Practices
Distress Triggers Mental, or Social)
Overloaded activities Inadequate Sleep Time management
Anger Depression/violent action Step back and think of my actions
Helplessness towards Loneliness Seek help from family members or friends
problems
Session 2 – Financial Literacy
Preliminary Activity
Find out your current financial status by accomplishing the self-assessment tool adapted from Money Management
International (2015). Tick the appropriate column in each item that describes your financial practices and habits. Interpreted results of this
assessment will provide you information on how you manage your finances at this point. Make this activity as an area of conversation with your
mentor and co-newly hired teachers.

Financial Practices Always Sometimes Never

Do you…

pay the rent/mortgage obligations and utility bills on time? /

save at least 10% of your net income?

/
keep three months net income in reserve for emergencies? /

plan ahead for large expenses? /

set and keep financial goals? /

follow a budget? /

shop for comparison? /

regularly review your credit? /

examine your checking account statements often? /

Required Task 1: Activity

MONEY MATTERS:
Read and analyze the given scenarios. Identify the main problem in each financial situation and the possible
effects that it may bring.
 Teacher Marie has a big family. She has four sons and two daughters. Her husband has no regular work. Every
month, there is an expectation from their children that they will be going to the mall to spend time dining together.
They also buy the things that their children are requesting, even unnecessary ones. Teacher Marie does not want to
disappoint them. So, upon receiving her salary, she always gives favor to them.

Main Problem Teacher Marie is the only provider on their family, every month her children expected that they
will going to the mall, Teacher Marie doesn’t want to disappoint her children about their request
about buying the things they want even it is unnecessary that’s she always give the request of
her children upon receiving her salary.
Possible Effects Their money will no longer enough to meet their needs and expenses.

Principal Santos has observed the spending pattern of the newly hired teachers in their school. Their lifestyle
includes passion for international travels, fashionable clothes, and latest gadgets. They even invest part of their
salaries to an online business that is not authorized and does not provide sure income. No wonder that they are
always hopeful for paydays.

Teachers are very luxurious to things that are not important and even invest without knowing
Main Problem first if it is a legit investment.

Teachers will end up in loans.

Possible Effects
Below is an example of a financial goal statement. Try to create your own by putting emphasis on the acronym SMART.

20 years from now, I want to have my own house and lot by setting aside 5,000 from my monthly salary for payment.

Optional Task
Provide your honest responses to the following questions that center on spending and debt. Read the feedback section for
learning inputs on financial literacy.
 QUESTIONS ANSWERS FEEDBACK
What are the sources of your income? Provide your own
feedback based on your
Government Salary own answer
In your monthly expenses, what are those that fall FOOD,
under needs? How about wants? TRANSPORTATION,
ALLOWANCE
Do you have an existing loan from a lending
YES, I bought it to pay for my Masteral
institution, an individual, or through a credit card?
Education and to buy a motorcycle as my
If yes, what was your reason from borrowing?
means of service to school.

Key Topic 3: Teacher Financial Literacy Concerns

“SANGLA-ATM”
Every payday, most of the teachers in a school would either go to work late or go home early.
They have to visit a well-known loan shark in the locality who is holding their Automated Teller
Machine (ATM) Cards due to loans. The loan shark knows the Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) as well of borrowers which
are supposed to be private. These teachers will have to get the remaining balance out of their salaries. It is automatic that their
monthly installment payment and interest value from loans are deducted in their accounts.
Optional Task
How do you feel about the financial condition of these teachers?
I felt very sad to all the teachers who approach loan sharks only because they wanted to have a good
life for their families, even though they have very little wages left to them. Even they don't want to do this, they
are forced to do so because the teacher's salary is not enough to meet our needs.

Optional Task
Suppose you are saving P12,000.00 in a bank for your first year of teaching (equivalent to P1,000.00 per month). The
interest rate is 4% per annum. Compute the value that you may get after five years of saving.
 Year Amount at the Start of the Year Interest Earned per Year Amount at the End of the Year
1 12,000.00 480.00 12480
2 12,480.00 499.2 12979.2
3 12979.2 519.2 13,498.4
4 13,498.4 539.9 14,038.3
5 14,038.3 561.5 14599.5

Optional Task
KNOW THE HABITS:
Read and reflect on the online article “10 Bad Money Habits You Need to Break Today” written by Alexa Mason. You
may access it via the link found inside the box.
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10-bad-money-habits-need-break-today/

K - nowledge(Something that C-hallenge(Something that challenges you)

confirms what you already know)

Failing to save for the Future What Challenges me is how to save money knowing that I have a very little salary
left
C - hange(Something you plan to F - eel (Something you feel on what you learn)
change) I wan to plan for my future
by avoiding spending more than I I happy now motivated knowing that it is not too late to
earn change my bad habits of spending money and plan for my
future.
Required Task 2: Financial Development Plan
Craft a Personal Financial Development Plan using the provided template. Apply the principles of financial literacy that you
learned from this session. You are encouraged to follow this plan and monitor your progress to attain financially sound living.
You may use a separate Word document for this.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

ENELITA G. AWING
Name: ________________________________________ Date: FEBRUARY 14, 2025
BUDGET AND SPENDING
Month and Year: JANUARY 2025
Total Income: 28,512
Savings/Item/Service Need/Want? Target Cost Actual Cost
Clothing Want 500 1000
Laptop Upgrade Need 2000 3500
Food and Need 2000 3000
Transportation
Total 7500

LONG-TERM AND RETIREMENT

Financial Priority Target Date Number of Required Actions to be Taken Remarks

Goal (Low; Medium; or Years Amount
High)
Health High Year 2023 30 yrs. 2000 Apply for a health Pay Monthly
Insurance insurance contribution
Educationa High Year 2024 10 yrs. 1000 Apply to private banks that
l Plan offer
educationa l plan

Module 5 – Developing a Personal Professional Improvement Plan

Optional Task
Pause & Reflect: Are there habits or activities that you do now as a teacher that do not contribute to your work
effectively? Why do you think so? Input your answer here.
 Yes, sometimes I practice the maniana habit that really affect my professional development plan, because of too
much works that need to accomplish I am easily feel less motivated to do the tasks. I was off the track of my plans because
of these.

Required Task
Make Your Own Development Plan
If you haven’t created your own development plan, now is the time that you make one. Table 1 shows the format for
the Developmental Plan (RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads, 2018). You may do this on a separate Word
document.
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Strengths Developmental Needs Action Plan Timeline Resources
(Recommended Needed
Developmental
Intervention)
A. Functional Competencies
Select, develops, organizes, and Applies knowledge of Attend Trainings and S.Y. Information’s
uses appropriate teaching and content within and seminars 2024- about trainings
learning resources, including ICT, across curriculum 2025 and seminars
to address learning goal. teaching areas.
Registration fee
Monitored and evaluated learner Use differentiated, Attend Trainings and S.Y. Information’s
progress and achievement using developmentally seminars 20222023 about trainings
learner attainment data appropriate learning and seminars
experiences to address
learner’s gender needs, Registration fee
strengths, interests, and
experiences.
B. Core Behavioral Competencies
Self-Management Teamwork Participate in S.Y. LAC sessions
collegial discussion 20222023 and Team
and strengthen Building
teamwork through
 team buildings.

Key Topic: Your Personal Professional Improvement Plan as a Newly hired teacher
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XI
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE

Teacher Skill Specific Actions Expected Results Resources Completion

Date

Communication Taking communicationa Maintained relationship with Own END of

l classes, enhance the interaction with learners and colleagues. Expenses SCHOOL
others YEAR
Professional Use of online sources to gain the Providing training about the IT Own
knowledge knowledge and attending the seminar operations. Expenses END of
SCHOOL
YEAR

Time By prior planning, scheduling, Setting organizationa l targets Own END of

management identifying, and allocating the and time bounds goals. Expenses SCHOOL
resources. YEAR

Planning By having prior knowledge about the Planned an IT project effectively School
needs of the learners. Funds END of
SCHOOL
YEAR