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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
TEACHING PROFESSION
1. Pia took the LET last March 2015. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination. Is she qualified
for the position of para-teachers?
A. No. C. Yes, if her LET rating is below 75.
B.Yes, if her LET rating is 71-74. D. Yes, if her LET rating is 70-74.
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure examination for
professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage points from the passing general
average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon issuance by the Board of a two-year special
permit, renewable for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.
2. Can Lea Salonga be given a special permit to teach Music in high school?
A. No, she cannot. In the very first place, she is not an education graduate.
B. No, she has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, she is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, she has excelled and gained international recognition.
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued by the Board to a
person who has excelled and gained international recognition and is a widely acknowledged expert
in his or her respective field of specialization.”
3. Cirilo is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He wants to proceed the

teaching profession by earning units in professional education. Now, how many units in professional
education does the law require for a non-education graduate to earn before he can take the LET?
A. 10 units C. 32 units
B. 12 units D. 18 units
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, an individual with a bachelor’s degree in education or
its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least
eighteen (18) units in professional education is qualified to take the LET.
4. This Act is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293
Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for teachers. It is also
known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”
5. This Republic Act is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers".
Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers". It applies
to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff of state colleges and universities.
6. Which among the following refers to the Republic Act that enhances the Philippine Basic
Education System by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic
education?
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Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”. The
enhanced basic education program encompasses at least one (1) year of kindergarten education,
six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary education, in that sequence.
7. According to Republic Act 10533, secondary education includes _____.

A. Four (4) years of senior high school and two (2) years of junior high school education.
B. Four (4) years of junior high school and two (2) years of senior high school education.
C. Three (3) years of junior high school and three (3) years of senior high school education.
D. Five (5) years of junior high school and one (1) year of senior high school education.
Answer: B. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”. In this
curriculum, secondary education includes four (4) years of junior high school and two (2) years of
senior high school education.
8. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in ____.
A. attendance, character, merit and quality of academic performance
B. attendance, beauty, merit and quality of academic performance
C. attendance, merit and quality of academic performance
D. merit and quality of academic performance
Answer: D. According to Article VIII, Section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, a
teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit and quality of academic
performance.
9. What does the TEDP require for pre-service teachers before they can be employed as a
professional teacher?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
Answer: D. The Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP) requires all pre-service teachers
to earn their license as professional teachers before they can be employed as a professional
teacher. With that, pre-service teachers should therefore take and pass the Licensure Examination
for Teachers (LET).
10. According to the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, the term teacher includes the
following EXCEPT for:
A. Full-time Preschool Teacher C. Part-time Elementary Teacher
B. Full-time High Shool Teacher D. Full-time College Teacher
Answer: D. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers all public and private school
teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels
whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The term “teacher” shall include
industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and /or
administrative functions in all school at the aforesaid levels, whether on full-time or part-time basis.
11. The acronym NCBTS means _____.

A. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards
B. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
C. National Competence-Based Teaching Standards
D. National Competence-Based Teacher Standards
Answer: B. NCBTS means National Competency-Based Teacher Standards. It is an integrated

theoretical framework that defines the different dimensions of effective teaching.
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12. What is at the heart of the Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP)?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the heart of the
Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP). It is the key element of the TEDP. It defines
effective teaching as being able to help all types of students learn the different learning goals in the
curriculum.
13. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is composed of how many
domains?
A. 5 C. 7
B. 6 D. 8
Answer: C. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) has seven domains.
These are the following:
a. Social Regard for Learning
b. Learning Environment
c. Diversity of Learners
d. Curriculum
e. Planning, Assessing, and Reporting
f. Community Linkages
g. Personal Growth and Professional Development
14. Who among the following Philippine presidents approved a Republic Act that professionalizes
teaching and that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the
Philippines?
A. Marcos C. Estrada
B. Ramos D. Arroyo
Answer: B. President Fidel V. Ramos was the president who approved Republic Act 7836 on
December 16, 1994. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and supervision of
the practice of teaching in the Philippines. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994.”
15. This law makes some amendments of certain sections of Republic Act 7836 such as the
Qualification Requirements of Teacher Applicants, Registration and Exception.
Answer: D. Republic Act 9293 amends specific sections of Republic Act 7836 such as Section 15,
Section 26, and Section 31.
16. The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) comes to existence because of what
Republic Act?
Answer: C. Republic Act 7836 is the Republic Act that prescribes the Licensure Examination for
Teachers and strengthens the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the
Philippines. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”
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17. The following are some of the features of the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013” EXCEPT
for _____.
A. Junior High School C. Bilingual Education
B. Senior High School D. MTB-MLE
Answer: C. Bilingual Education is NOT a feature of the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”.
Instead of Bilingual Education, this curriculum adheres to the principles and framework of Mother
Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) which starts from where the learners are and from
what they already knew proceeding from the known to the unknown.
18. Mr. Jhoejhoe Binoy, a private high school teacher is being hired by a certain senatorial candidate
to serve as one of the UNA Party poll watchers for the 2016 elections. Is this allowed?
A. Yes, it is one his rights as a Filipino citizen to support a political party that he wants.
B. No, unless his principal allows him to do so.
C. Yes, he is a private school teacher, not a public school teacher.
D. No, it is not allowed regardless if he is a public or private school teacher.
Answer: D. According to Article II, Section 5 of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, a
teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political, religious, or other partisan interest, and
shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, require, collect, or receive any money or service or other
valuable material from any person or entity for such purposes. This applies to all public and private
school teachers, from preschool up to high school, on full-time or part-time basis.
19. Teacher Toni is in a relationship with his own student. Is this allowed?
A. Yes, they should be proud of their relationship by announcing in the class how strong
their relationship is.
B. No at all times.
C. Yes, provided that Teacher Toni should exercise utmost professionalism to avoid
scandal, gossip and preferential treatment of the learner.
D. No, unless the principal allows.
Answer: C. According to Article VIII, Section 7 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, in
a situation where mutual attraction and subsequent love develop between teacher and learner, the
teacher shall exercise utmost professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential
treatment of the learner.
20. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers _____.

A. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool,
primary, elementary, secondary and tertiary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical,
or non-formal, whether on full-time or part-time basis.
B. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool,
primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-
formal, whether on full-time or part-time basis.
C. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool,
primary, elementary, secondary and tertiary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical,
or non-formal, on full-time basis.
D. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool,
primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-
formal, on full-time basis.
Answer: B. According to Article I, Section 2 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, this
Code covers all licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational, special,
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technical, or non-formal. The term “teacher” shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and
all other persons performing supervisory and /or administrative functions in all school at the
aforesaid levels, whether on full time or part-time basis.
21. The following are the domains of NCBTS EXCEPT for _____.
A. Tenure of Office C. Curriculum
B. Learning Environment D. Community Linkages
Answer: A. Tenure of Office is not a domain of NCBTS. The complete domains of NCBTS are the
following:
a. Social Regard for Learning
b. Learning Environment
c. Diversity of Learners
d. Curriculum
e. Planning, Assessing, and Reporting
f. Community Linkages
g. Personal Growth and Professional Development
22. According to Republic Act 4670, the term “teacher” includes _____.
I. Full time teachers
II. Vocational teachers
III. Guidance counselors
IV. Librarians
A. I, II and III C. I and II
B. I, II, III and IV D. III and IV
Answer: B. As used in Republic Act 4670, the term "teacher" shall mean all persons engaged in
classroom teaching, in any level of instruction, on full-time basis, including guidance counselors,
school librarians, industrial arts or vocational instructors, and all other persons performing
supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the
Government or its political subdivisions; but shall not include school nurses, school physicians,
school dentists, and other school employees.
23. During conferences and meetings, Teacher Miguel often introduced himself by saying “I am only
a teacher.” This line implies that ____.
A. The teaching profession is insignificant.
B. Teachers receive the lowest salaries.
C. The speaker is a reluctant teacher.
D. The speaker is not proud to be a teacher.
Answer: D. The line that says “I am only a teacher”, especially because of the word “only”, implies
that Teacher Miguel is not proud of his profession as a teacher. According to Article IV, Section 1 of
the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, every teacher shall actively insure that teaching is
the noblest profession, and shall manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a noble
calling.
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24. Teacher Randy, a Grade-8 Teacher is socially detached from his learners’ parents so as not to
be perceived as biased and unfair by other parents especially in selecting the deserving honor
students of the class. Is Teacher Randy’s behavior correct?
A. No, a teacher should maintain cordial relations with parents.
B. Yes, it is his personal choice and right as a teacher.
C. Yes, Teacher Randy’s behavior of being socially detached is a good example in order to avoid
inequalities and being partial to his learners.
D. Yes, provided that such behavior receives approval from the school head.
Answer: A. According to Article IX, Section 1 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”,
every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents, and shall conduct himself to
merit their confidence and respect.
25. Republic Act 4670 is commonly known as the _____.

A. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
B. Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
C. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
D. Commision on Higher Education Act
Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers". It applies
to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff of state colleges and universities.
26. Is the Continuing Professional Education for every teacher compulsory?

A. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
B. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
C. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in Republic Act 9293.
D. No, it is optional. A professional has the choice whether to proceed CPE or not.
Answer: A. According to Article IV, Section 3 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”,
every teacher shall participate in the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program of the
Professional Regulation Commission, and shall pursue such other studies as will improve his
efficiency, enhance the prestige of the profession, and strengthen his competence, virtues, and
productivity in order to be nationally and internationally competitive.
27. Republic Act 10533 is widely known as the _____.

A. Kindergarten Law
B. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Act
Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”. This
Republic Act enhances the Philippine Basic Education System by strengthening its curriculum and
increasing the number of years for basic education.
28. Republic Act 7722 was approved during the year 1994. This Act is commonly known as the___.
A. Kindergarten Law
Answer: D. Also known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, the Republic Act 7722 created the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) whose main task is to regulate and develop tertiary
education in the Philippines.
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29. What Republic Act that punishes any person who practices the teaching profession in the
Philippines without having first a license as a professional teacher?
Answer: C. According to Article IV, Section 27 of the Republic Act 7836, except as otherwise
allowed under this Act, no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in the
Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a teaching position without having
previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license from the
Commission.
30. Mr. Anton Garcia and Mr. Jheremy Lopez are vocational teachers. Are they required to earn first
a professional license before they can teach?
A. No, unless if they apply in the public school.
B. Yes.
C. No, unless if they have less than 5 years of teaching experience.
D. No, vocational teachers are not part of the scope of Republic Act 7836.
Answer: B. According to Article I, Section 4 of the Republic Act 7836, the term teacher refers to all
persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, whether on full-time or part-
time basis, in the private or public schools, including industrial arts or vocational teachers and all
other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools in the aforesaid
levels and qualified to practice teaching under this Act.
Therefore, vocational teachers, as stated above, are part of the scope of Republic Act 7836
and shall therefore earn a license as a professional teacher before they can practice the teaching
profession.
31. Can Nonito Donaire be given a special permit to teach boxing in a school?
A. No, he cannot. In the very first place, he is not an education graduate.
B. No, he has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, he is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, he has excelled and gained international recognition.
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued by the Board to a
person who has excelled and gained international recognition and is a widely acknowledged expert
in his or her respective field of specialization.”
32. Tina took the LET last September 2015. However, she failed in the examination. Is she qualified
for the position of para-teachers?
A. No.
B. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 15 percentage points from the passing general average rating.
C. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 10 percentage points from the passing general average rating.
D. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 5 percentage points from the passing general average rating.
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure examination for
33. Josephine took the LET last year. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination and got an overall
rating of 69. Now, is she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No. C. Maybe.
B. Yes. D. Yes, provided that she is a first-taker.
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Answer: A. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure examination for
34. What Republic Act that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in
the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for teachers?
Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for teachers. It is also
known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”
35. Which among the following refers to the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”?
Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”. This
Republic Act enhances the Philippine Basic Education System by strengthening its curriculum and
increasing the number of years for basic education.
36. Republic Act 7796 was approved during the year 1994. This Act is widely known as the___.
A. Kindergarten Law
Answer: B. Also known as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Act (TESDA)
of 1994, Republic Act 7796 has the objective of providing relevant and quality technical education
that is accessible to all and to create the agency that will manage technical education and skills
development in the Philippines.
37. Which decree that provided for the establishment of primary school for boys and girls in each
town of the country?
A. Educational Decree of 1863 C. Presidential Decree 1006
B. Educational Decree of 1853 D. Presidential Decree 1009
Answer: A. Educational Decree of 1863 provided for the establishment of primary school for boys
and girls in each town of the Philippines.
38. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.

A. Educational Decree of 1863 C. Presidential Decree 1006
B. Educational Decree of 1853 D. Presidential Decree 1009
Answer: C. President Ferdinand Marcos was the president who approved the Presidential Decree
1006. As stated, this Decree shall be known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.
39. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

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Answer: B. Republic Act 10157 is an act institutionalizing the Kindergarten Education into the Basic
Education System of the Philippines and appropriating funds therefore.
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40. “When I grow up, I cannot imagine doing anything else but to be an elementary teacher,” says
Ana, a 6-year old child.
A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Occupation
Answer: A. Teaching as a vocation means an individual has the noble calling, deep love and inner
motivation to be a teacher. Dreaming to become a teacher even at an early age demonstrates
vocation, a passion for teaching.
41. Teachers should go through continuing professional education.

B. Mission D. Calling
Answer: C. Teaching as a profession means an individual has to undergo formal training and
education, and meet all the necessary qualifications of a professional teacher as required by the law
before he/she can practice the teaching profession. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”
mandates every teacher to go through continuing professional education. With that, the correct
answer is LETTER C, Teaching as a Profession.
42. Teacher Jess targets to reach a Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of 90% in the coming National
Achievement Test.
B. Mission D. Occupation
Answer: B. Teaching as a mission means an individual sees teaching as a specific task to be

accomplished. That task is a specific goal, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bounded.
43. Only licensed teachers are hired in the public school.

before he/she can practice the teaching profession. Earning a license as a professional teacher is a
concrete example of teaching as a profession.
44. Submitting school forms and daily lesson plans are examples of teaching as _____.
before he can practice the teaching profession. Not only that, teaching as a profession also means
an individual meets the expectations of his job and that he fulfills his roles, duties and responsibilities
as an employee. Such responsibilities include submitting school forms and daily lesson plans.
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45. “K-to-12 Act” is otherwise known as _____.
Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013” or the “K-
to-12 Act”. The enhanced basic education program encompasses at least one (1) year of
kindergarten education, six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary
education, in that sequence.
46. An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated System of Education.
A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 C. Education Act of 1972
B. Batas Pambansa Blg.262 D. Education Act of 1962
Answer: A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 is also known as the Education Act of 1982. It is an Act
providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated System of Education. This Act
shall apply to and govern both formal and non-formal systems in public and private schools in all
levels of the entire educational system.
47. According to Education Act of 1982, the following are the objectives of elementary education
EXCEPT for _____.
A. To discover and enhance the different aptitudes and interests of the learners so as to equip him
with skills for productive endeavour.
B. To provide learning experiences which increase the learner's awareness of and responsiveness
to the changes in and just demands of society and to prepare him for constructive and effective
involvement.
C. To provide the knowledge and develop the skills, attitudes, and values essential to personal
development and necessary for living in and contributing to a developing and changing social milieu.
D. To promote work experiences which develop the learner's orientation to the world of work and
creativity and prepare himself to engage in honest and gainful work.
Answer: A. Based on Education Act of 1982, Option A is an objective of secondary education, not
an objective of elementary education.
48. Among the special rights of teachers, which is NOT provided by law?
A. Right to to be free from compulsory assignments not related to their duties as defined in their
appointments or contracts, unless compensated therefor, conformably to existing law
B. Right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in line with
national goals and conducive to their full development as person with human dignity
C. Right to be accorded due respect
D. Right to be accorded due protection
Answer: B. Based on Education Act of 1982, Option B is a right of the students, not of the teachers.
49. The Enhanced Basic Education Program encompasses the following EXCEPT_____.
A. Alternative Learning System C. Senior High School
B. Tertiary Education D. Junior High School
Answer: B. Tertiary Education is not part of the Enhanced Basic Education Program. The Enhanced
Basic Education Program only encompasses Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary Education as
well as Alternative Learning Systems for out-of-school learners and those with special needs.
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50. Any person who practices the teaching profession in the Philippines without having previously
obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license is punishable by ___.
A. A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty thousand pesos
(P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more than five (5) years, or both, at
the discretion of the court.
B. A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty thousand pesos
(P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years, or both, at
C. A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more than Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more than five (5) years, or both, at
D.A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more than Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years, or both, at
Answer: A. According to Article IV, Section 28 of the Republic Act 7836, any person who practices
the teaching profession in the Philippines without having previously obtained a valid certificate of
registration and a valid professional license is punishable by a fine of not less than Five thousand
pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less
than six (6) months nor more than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

3. Cirilo is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He wants to proceed the

7. According to Republic Act 10533, secondary education includes _____.

11. The acronym NCBTS means _____.

Answer: B. NCBTS means National Competency-Based Teacher Standards. It is an integrated

20. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers _____.

25. Republic Act 4670 is commonly known as the _____.

26. Is the Continuing Professional Education for every teacher compulsory?

27. Republic Act 10533 is widely known as the _____.

38. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.

39. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

41. Teachers should go through continuing professional education.

Answer: B. Teaching as a mission means an individual sees teaching as a specific task to be

43. Only licensed teachers are hired in the public school.

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