Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (e). Article 11, of R. A.. No. 7836.

otherwise known as the Philippines Professionalization Act of 1994 and

Paragraph (a), section 6. P.D. No. 223. as amended, the Board for
Professional Teachers hereby adopt the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers.

What do we mean by Code of Ethics?

Code of Ethics a guide of principles designed to help professionals act with honesty and
integrity. A written set of rules and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with
its primary values and standards. (Oxford English Dictionary).

What is the Professional Code of Ethics

for Teachers?

As mandated in the Code of Ethics for professional teachers, you have the responsibility to
interact positively with parents, community members, and other stakeholders of the school.
Contact with parents must be conducted regularly and be kept professional and free from
arguments. If you have an issue with parents, community members, or stakeholders it must be
presented during meetings and conferences. Being a teacher you must recognize that
education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the programs, projects
and activities.

In the school you are expected to collaborate with your school administrators, co-teachers,
and other personnel in order to provide a safe, friendly learning experiences for the learners.
As part of the DepEd organization, you are further expected to follow the directions and
instructions of your school administrator and higher DepEd officials. Being a teacher, you
should consider your co-teachers and other personnel in achieving the goals of education.
They must be treated with courtesy, consideration, and mutual respect. You should also be
punctual in the submission of office reports and other tasks to facilitate the completion of the
work by the support personnel.
 In everyday life, you are confronted with the challenges to do the right thing.
When you are faced with professional decisions that seem to have ethical
implications, there are conditions and provisions of the Code of Ethics that will
guide you to determine the best actions. Teachers have the responsibility to
push their learners to their full potential and to develop their
personality.

References:

https://depedtambayan.net/the-code-of-ethics-for-professional-teachers/