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Study Guide in (Prof Ed 101 Teaching Profession) Module No. 6

STUDY GUIDE FOR MODULE NO. 6

Module 6 – Other Laws Relevant to the Teaching Profession

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Instructor: Ma'am Annie Calicdan

MODULE OVERVIEW

Laws help us grow in our ability to do good to become ethical and moral. There are a number of
laws promulgated to help us in our desire to become truly professional teachers. When you become
part of the educational system, you will guided by several related laws. Among the other laws
relevant to the teaching profession are on government assistance to students and teachers in
private schools; ethical laws; appointment of teachers; and basic and tertiary education laws.
In this Module you will study other laws which are relevant to the teaching profession.
Lesson I discusses the legal bases for government assistance to students and teachers in the private
schools. Lesson II deals on various ethical laws. The lesson refers us to more ethical standards to be
upheld by professional teachers. Lesson III provides guidelines on the appointment of teachers as
stipulated in the localization law. Lastly, Lesson IV dwells on the laws supporting the basic and
tertiary education.

Lesson I. Government Assistance to Private Education

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, explain the:
a) "Study Now, Pay Later Plan" program.

REFLECTION

Five-minute non-stop writing activity. From the Module on RA 6728, I realized that . . . . .

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B. R.A. 8545 - Expanded Government Assistance To Students And Teachers in Private

Education Act
TS (the sub
ion LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Complete the table below by giving a brief description of the different amendments made in
Republic Act 8545.
Section Description
Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences each, explain:
a) The Voucher System of Private Education Student· Financial Assistance (PESFA) Program.
b) Education Service Contracting (ESC)

REFLECTION

1. Make a reflection. From the Module on Republic Act 8545, I realized that . . . . .

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Lesson II. Laws Protecting the Rights of Women and ChildrenCONTENTS (the sub

ion LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Complete the table below by giving a brief explanation how sexual harassment is committed in
the following situations.
Situation Explanation
In education and
training environment
Work-related or
employment
environment

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, explain:

a) What is sexual harassment?

REFLECTION

1. Make a reflection. From the Module on Republic Act 7877, I realized that . . . . .

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B. R.A. 9262 – Anti Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004
CONTENTS (t sub
ion LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Complete the table below by giving a brief explanation how violence against women is
committed in the following forms.
Situation Explanation
Physical

Sexual

Psychological

Economic

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words explain substantially:

a) What is the meaning of Battered Woman Syndrome

REFLECTION

1. Make a reflection. From the Module on Republic Act 9262, I realized that . . . . .

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C. R.A. 9710 - Magna Carta of Women

CONTENTS (t
ion LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Complete the table below by giving a brief explanation how violence against women is
committed in the following forms.
Form of Violence Explanation
Physical

Sexual

Psychological

Economic

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words explain substantially:

a) What is the meaning of Battered Woman Syndrome

REFLECTION

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1. Make a reflection. From the Module on Republic Act 9262, I realized that . . . . .

LEARNING CONTENTS (title of the subsection)

Lesson III. Laws on Recruitment and Employment Policies

and Conduct of School Activities
A. R.A. 8190 – An Act Granting Priority to Residents of the Barangay, Municipality or City where the
School is Located, in the Appointment or Assignment of Classroom Public School Teachers

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. Do you think the provisions in this Law are observed in the appointment or assignment of
classroom public school teachers?

2. What are the positive and negative effects on the educational system of RA 8190?

3. Interview a public school teacher who is a resident of the barangay (through chat). What are the
benefits that he/she enjoys when he/she was assigned in his/her barangay?

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ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, explain the relevance of the Law on the
teachers and the educational system.

REFLECTION

1. Make a reflection. From the Module on Republic Act 9262, I realized that . . . . .

B. R.A. 8491 – Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. From your own experiences, what are the common violations on the rules on the Philippine flag
as prescribed in the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines?

2. What is your stand on the issue of some religious sects refraining from attending or participating
in the flag raising activity?

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ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, explain the importance of the Flag and
Heraldic Code of the Philippines in the task of developing patriotic citizen of the country.

REFLECTION

Self-Reflect
As a future teacher, how would you, as embodied in the Constitution, inculcate nationalism
and patriotism in our youth?

Lesson IV. Laws on Identified Educational Programs

A. R.A. 10157 – The Kindergarten Education Act

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Answer the following questions.

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1. What is the primary aim of the Kindergarten Education Act?

2. What is the relevance of the program to the development and preparation of the child for
higher level of schooling?

3. Interview parents in the neighborhood (observe proper health protocol). Do the parents support
the program?

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, explain the relevance of the
Kindergarten Education Act to RA 10533.

REFLECTION

Self-Reflect
Reflect on the statement, “The schools are the nurseries of the citizens of the state.”

B. R.A. 10533 – Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013

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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. What is the primary feature of RA 10533, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013?

2. What are the legal basis of teaching and learning the mother tongue?

3. What is the most important reason why the K to 12 Program was implemented?

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, explain the role of the CHED in the
K to 12 Program?

REFLECTION

Self-Reflect
Reflect on the ”significance of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 to Philippine
education.

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C. R.A. 10931 – Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

ion LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

1. Complete the table below by giving a brief description of the salient features of the R.A. 10931 –
Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

Salient Feature Description

Free tuition
Free miscellaneous
and other school
fees
Affirmative action
programs for
minorities.
Opt-out mechanism.
Student voluntary
contribution
mechanism.
Tertiary Education
Subsidy (TES)
Student Loan
Program for Tertiary
Education

ASSESSMENT TASK

1. In your own words and in not less than 5 sentences, of the law on the educational
opportunities of poor but deserving Filipino students.

REFLECTION

Self-Reflect
Reflect on the ”significance of R.A. 10931 – Universal Access to Quality Tertiary
Education Act on underprivileged Filipino students.

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