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TeacherInduction Program(TIP) •http://www. gbooksdownloader. com/ 6 CORECOURSE Teachers’ProfessionalandPersonalDevelopment incollaborationwith PhilippineNational ResearchCenterforTeacherQuality
Course6: Teachers’Professional andPersonalDevelopment Introduction TItwillhelpyoubetterunderstandtheimportance HISCOURSEEMPHASIZESthevalueof teachers’professionalandpersonaldevelopment. ofcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment andparticipating inprofessionalnetworkstoshareandenhanceyour knowledgeandpractices.Itpresentsthepolicieson promotionandopportunitiesforprogressionavailable forteachersinthedepartment.Youwillalsoknowabout howtomaintainyourpersonaldevelopmentandwell- being.AsthelastcourseintheTIP,itwillhelpyouadopt practicesthatwillsustainyourprofessionalandpersonal development.
IntendedCourseLearningOutcomes Attheendofthiscourse,youshouldbeableto: befamiliar,andeventuallycomplywiththeguidelinesoncontinuingprofessional development,careerprogression,and promotion, participateinprofessionalnetworksto shareknowledgeandtoenhancepractice towardscontinuingprofessionaldevelopment(7.3.2),and adoptpracticesthatupholdthedignityofteachingasaprofessionthrough professionaland personaldevelopment(7.2.2). CourseOutline: Module1:Salaries, Wages,andBenefitsofTeachers Module2:ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment Module3:PoliciesonPromotionandOpportunitiesforProgression Module4:Personal DevelopmentandWell-being Module 5:DevelopingaPersonalProfessionalImprovementPlan Estimatedtimerequired:5hours PortfolioOutput:ProfessionalDevelopmentPlan
Required Resources GovernmentofthePhilippines,DepartmentofEducation. StatementontheAppealtoProvideLeaveBenefitsfor TeachersduringtheSchoolYear. Module1–Salaries,Wages,andBenefitsof Teachers Intended Module LearningOutcomes Attheendofthismodule,youshouldbeableto: AccessedAugust25,2020.https://www.deped.gov.ph/2018/10/03/statement-on-the-appeal-to-provide- leave-benefits-for-teachers-during-the-school-year/ 1.becomeawareofexistinglawsand regulationsthatapply totheteachingprofession; GovernmentofthePhilippines, DepEdOrder No.64,s.1996on ImplementingRulesandRegulationsofRepublicActno. 8187(ThePaternityLeaveActof1996). 2.becomefamiliarwiththeresponsibilitiesspecifiedinthe CodeofEthicsforProfessionalTeachers,(6.3.1);and GovernmentofthePhilippines,DepartmentofBudgetand Management,NBCNo. 514, s. 2007,Guidelines on Grant ofHardshipAllowance.Manila,2007. 3.regularlyreviewpersonalteachingpracticesusingexisting laws and regulations thatapplytothe teachingprofession andtheresponsibilitiesspecifiedintheCodeofEthicsfor ProfessionalTeachers.(6.3.2) GovernmentofthePhilippines,Official GazetteoftheRepublic of thePhilippines.Performance-BasedIncentiveSystem: FrequentlyAsked Questions: GOVPH.AccessedAugust 25,2020.https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/pbb/faqs/ ModuleOutline Session1:SalaryandAllowances ofTeachers GovernmentofthePhilippines,Official GazetteoftheRepublic ofthePhilippines.CSCMemorandumCircularNo. 2,2012:GOVPH.February16,2012.https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2012/02/16/csc-memorandum- circular-no-2-2012/ Session2:IncentivesandBenefitsofTeachers Session3:LeaveofAbsence ofTeachers Session4:OtherBenefits GovernmentofthePhilippines,CivilServiceCommission,MC No.41,s.1998.AmendmentstoRulesIandXVIofthe OmnibusRules Implementing EstimatedTimeRequired:1hour BookVoftheAdministrativeCodeof1987(ExecutiveOrder 292);ManilaCity,1998. • RequiredTasks • Developmentalactivities:Learningassessmentsand testingpriorknowledge • Scenarioandcaseanalysis • Documentreading TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 4
OptionalTask: Survey Pleasecompletethisshortsurvey.Thisisanoptionaltaskbutit willhelpyoureflectonyourcurrentunderstandingofthedifferent remunerationsyouwillreceiverelativetotheperformanceofyour dutiesandresponsibilitiesasateacher. Howfamiliarareyouwiththefollowing?Checktheappropriateboxthatcorrespondstoyouranswer. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 5
Session 1–Salary andIncentivesofTeachers KeyTopic1:SalaryandAllowancesofTeachers Whatarethesalaryandallowancesoftheteacher?Howcanateacheravailthese?Thetablesbelowillustrateindetailthesalaryand allowancesofteachers.Theydescribetheamount, frequency, qualification,andthelegalbasesforfurther(optional) readings. Teachersinthepublicschoolareprovidedwithjustcompensationasfollows: TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 6
RequiredTask1:Learning Assessment Respondtothesituation-basedquestionsbelow.Writedown youranswer/sonthespaceprovidedanddiscussitwithyour mentor. Scenario2:TeacherAnnie,anewlyhiredteacher,wasassignedasamulti-gradeTeacheratSitioPag-asaElementarySchool.Whatmonetarycompensationissheentitledtoasateacherinapublicschool? Scenario1:Teacher Belgira is anewly hired teacheratSt.FrancisNationalHighSchool.Accordingtotheprincipal,hewillreceivehisfirstmonthlysalarysoon.Asidefromhismonthlysalary,whatothermonetarycompensationisheentitledtoasateacherinapublic school? TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 8
Session 2–IncentivesandBenefitsofTeachers KeyTopic1:IncentivesandBenefitsofTeachers Thetablebelowillustrates indetailtheincentives andbenefitsofteachers.Itprovides ashort description ofthebenefittobereceivedoravailedbytheteacher,the amount, frequency,qualifications, andthelegal bases for further (optional)readings.Teachersinthepublicschoolsarerewardedwith incentivesas follow: GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 9
RequiredTask1: Checkyourunderstanding Respondtothescenariosbelow.Writedownyouranswer/son thespaceprovidedanddiscussitwithyourmentor. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 12
Session 2–Leave ofAbsenceofTeachers afterthedateofthechild’sdelivery.(RepublicActNo.8187 or Paternity LeaveActof1996,DO 65,S.1996,MCNo.01, s.2016) KeyTopic1: Leaveof Absence ofTeachers Teachersaregivenleaveofabsencebenefitstopromotework- lifebalance.Theyneedtorestoreproductivitywhentheyreturn towork.Listedbelowarethedifferentleavesofabsencethat ateacherinapublicschoolcanavail.Thelegalbasesarealso providedforfurther(optional)readings. ParentalLeave Thisreferstoleavebenefitsgrantedtoasoloparenttoperformparentaldutiesandresponsibilitieswherephysicalpresenceisrequired.Thesoloparentmusthaverenderedgovernmentserviceforatleastone(1)year,whethercontinuousorbroken,reckonedatthetimeoftheeffectivenessofRANo.8972onSeptember22,2002andregardlessofemploymentstatus.(CivilServiceCommissionMemorandumCircularNo.08,s.2004) ProportionalVacationPay(PVP) ForSY2019-2020,eachteacherwhohasrenderedcontinuous servicefromJune3,2019toApril3,2020shallbeentitled to 80daystotalofPVPfromSummerandChristmasvacation days.(DepEdMemorandumNo.049,s.2020datedApril30, 2020) SpecialPrivilegeLeave Itis a leaveofabsencewhichmaybeavailablefor a maximumofthree(3)daysannuallytomarkspecialmilestonesand/or attendtofilialanddomesticemergenciessuchasbirthday,anniversary,mourning,PTAmeetings,etc.Specialleaveprivilegemaybeavailedofbytheofficial/employeewhentheoccasionispersonaltohimandthatofhisimmediatefamily.Youarenotentitledtothesetypesofleaveofabsencebecauseasateacher,youareenjoyinga2-monthlongvacation.(MC No.06,s.1999datedMarch9,1999) MaternityLeave Onehundredfive(105)daysforfemale workerswithanoption toextendforanadditionalthirty(30)dayswithoutpay,and grantinganadditionalfifteen(15)daysforsolomothers, andforotherpurposes.Youcanavailofmaternityleavein every instanceofpregnancyregardlessofthefrequency.You canavailyourselfofthismaternityleaveevenifthedelivery ormiscarriagehappenstofallduringthe2-monthlong vacation.Youcanclaimforboththematernitybenefitsand theproportionalvacationpay.(RepublicActNo.11210dated May1,2019) SickLeave Atypeofleaveofabsencewhichisgrantedonaccountof sicknessordisabilityoftheemployees or anymemberoftheir family(parents,brothers,sisters,children,spouseandeven househelpwho are livingwiththeemployees).Teachers who renderworkduringtheprescribedofficehoursanddonotenjoy the2 months’summer vacation shallbe entitled toa 15-day vacationand15-daysickleaveeveryyear.Asateacher,you canavailofthesickleavewithpayifsuchleavewillbecharged againstyouraccruedservicecredits.Youearnservicecredits ifyourenderservicesduringsummer,Christmas vacation,or holidaysasauthorizedbyproperauthorities.Thenumberof daysofservice creditsgrantedtoa teachershallnot exceed 15workdaysinoneyearexceptincasesauthorizedbythe PaternityLeave It referstotheprivilegegranted toamarriedmaleemployee allowinghimnottoreportforworkforseven(7)dayswhile continuingtoearnthe compensation. Seven(7)days withfull payforthefirstfour(4)deliveriesofthelegitimatespouse with whomhe iscohabitingandforotherpurposes.Thesamemay beenjoyedeitherinacontinuousorinanintermittentmanner bythe employee onthedaysimmediatelybefore,during, and afterthechildbirthormiscarriageofhislegitimatespouse. Saidleaveshallbeavailedofnotlaterthansixty(60)days GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 13
SecretaryupontherecommendationoftheRegionalDirector. (RepublicActNo.4670datedJune18,1966) SpecialEmergencyLeave Itisa5-dayleavegrantedtothoseemployeesdirectlyaffectedbynaturalcalamitiesanddisasters.(CSCResolutionNo.1200289datedFebruary8,2012) IndefiniteSick Leave Itisaleaveofabsencethatshallbegrantedtoteacherswhen thenatureoftheillnessdemandsalongtreatmentthatwill exceedoneyearattheleast.Applicationforsickleaveinexcess of five(5)successivedaysshallbeaccompaniedbyapropermedicalcertificate.(RepublicAct No. 4670 datedJune18,1966) Special Leave Benefits forWomen SpecialLeaveBenefitsareforqualifiedfemalepublic sectoremployeeswhohaveundergonesurgerycausedby gynaecologicaldisorders’pursuanttotheprovisionand implementingrulesandregulationsoftheMagnaCartaof Women.Awoman-employeewhohasrenderedcontinuous aggregateemploymentserviceofatleastsix(6)months forthelasttwelve(12)monthsshallbeentitledtoaspecial leavebenefitoftwo(2)monthswithfullpaybasedonher grossmonthlycompensationfollowingsurgerycausedby gynaecologicaldisorders.Gynecologicaldisordersreferto disordersthatwouldrequiresurgicalproceduressuchas, butnotlimitedtodilatationandcurettageandthoseinvolving female reproductive organssuchasthe vagina, cervix,uterus, fallopiantubes,ovaries,breast,adnexaandpelvicfloor,as certifiedbyacompetentphysician.ForpurposesoftheAct andtheseRulesandRegulations,gynaecologicalsurgeries shallalsoincludehysterectomy,ovariectomy,andmastectomy. (Section18,Republic Act9710) VacationLeave Teacherswhorenderworkduringtheprescribedofficehours anddonotenjoythe2-monthssummervacationshallbe entitledto15-dayvacationleaveeveryyear.(RepublicAct No.4670datedJune18,1966) StudyLeave Teachersinthepublicschoolsshallbeentitledtostudyleavenotexceedingoneschoolyearaftersevenyearsofservice.Suchleaveshallbegrantedinaccordancewithascheduleset bythe Department ofEducation.Ateacher shall beentitledto atleast65%ofhismonthlysalaryprovidedheorshetakesregularstudyloadandpassesatleast75%ofthecourses.StudyleaveofmorethanoneyearshallbepermittedbytheDepEdSecretarybutwithoutcompensation.(RepublicAct No.4670datedJune18,1966) ViolenceAgainstWomenandtheirChildren10-dayLeave (RANo.9262) Anywoman-employeeinthegovernmentservice,regardlessofemploymentstatusand/orwhosechildisavictimofviolenceandwhoseageisbeloweighteen(18)oraboveeighteen(18),butunabletocareofoneself,is entitled toavailof the ten (10)daysleave.Itmaybeinacontinuousorintermittentmannertocoverthedaystheyhavetoattendtomedicalandlegal concerns.(Section43,RepublicAct9262,MCNo.15,s.2006) RehabilitationLeave Thisisgrantedtoemployeesfordisabilityonaccountof injuriessustainedwhileintheperformanceofduty.The duration,frequency,andtermsof availingthis leaveshallbe basedontherecommendationofthemedicalauthorityi.e. maybe halfday basis,intermittent schedule orlessthansix (6) months, butnottoexceed six(6)monthsandtheirabsences shallnot be deductedfromthesick and vacationleavecredits. (CSCDBMJointCircular No.01,s.2006datedApril27,2006) TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 14
RequiredTask1: CheckyourUnderstanding Respondtothescenariobelow.Writedownyouranswersonthe spaceprovidedbelowanddiscussthemwithyourmentor.Limit yourresponsesto100wordsperscenario. Scenario2:OneoftheteachersinDelaPazElementarySchool wassufferingfromdomesticviolence.Allegedly,her husbandwashavinganaffairwithotherwomen, resultinginthewithdrawaloffinancialsupportfor theirthree(3)children.Theteacherwantstotake sometimeofftofileacaseagainstherhusband, butshe is worriedthatshehasalreadyincurredtoo many absences,leavingherwithnomoreservice credits.Whatwillyouadvisetheteacher? Scenario1:TeacherLani,aSeniorHighSchoolTeacher,gavebirth toherfifthchild.Cansheavailofmaternityleave?Ifyes,howlong?Willshestillreceiveasalaryevenifsheisonleaveforareasonalreadymentioned?Explainyouranswer. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 15
Scenario3:TeacherAnthonyisaTechnical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL)teacherinSto.TomasSeniorHighSchool. Duringhis demonstrationteaching, an accident happenedduetoashortcircuit.Hewasrushed to thehospital.Thedoctoradvisedhimtoleave work for2weeks.Whatbenefitsisheentitledto? TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 16
RequiredTask2: Matchtheleavebenefitsofteacherstotheir approved days ofleaveof absence. Writetheletterthatcorresponds toyour answeronthelineprovidedforbeforeeachitem. Someanswers canbeusedtwice. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 17
Session 3:OtherBenefits 3.ScholarshipGrant.TheDepartmentofEducation (DepEd)fullysupportsthecontinuousdevelopmentof its manpowertoimproveperformancethroughscholarship/ fellowshipandtraininggrantslocalandoverseasamong others.Theguidelinesshallbeobservedinidentifying nomineesstipulatedinDepEd Order No.68,s.2009. KeyTopic1: OtherBenefits Asidefromsalaries,allowances,incentives,andleaves of absence,hereareotherbenefitsthatateacherinapublicschool canavail.Thelegalbases arealsoincludedforfurther(optional) readings. 4.MedicalExaminationandTreatment.Compulsory medicalexaminationshallbeprovidedfreeofchargefor allteachersbeforetheytakeupteaching,andshallbe repeatednotlessthanonceayearduringtheteacher’s professional life.Wheremedicalexaminationsshowthat medicaltreatmentand/orhospitalizationisnecessary, the same shall beprovidedfree bythegovernment entity payingthe salary oftheteachers. (RepublicActNo. 4670 datedJune18,1966) 1.StepIncrement-Anemployeemay progress from Step1 toStep8ofthesalarygrade allocationof his/her position inrecognitionofmeritoriousperformancebasedona PerformanceManagementSystemapprovedbytheCSC and/or throughlengthofservice,inaccordancewiththe rulesandregulationstobepromulgatedjointlybythe DBMandtheCSC. • Aone(1)stepincrementshallbegrantedtoofficials andemployeesforevery3yearsofcontinuous satisfactoryserviceintheirpresentpositions. • Two(2)StepIncrementsduetoMeritoriousPerformancemay be grantedtoa qualified officialoremployeewhohasattainedtwo(2)ratingsof“Outstanding”duringtwo • (2)ratingperiodswithinacalendaryear. • One(1)StepIncrementduetoMeritoriousPerformance maybegrantedtoaqualifiedofficialoremployee whohasattainedone(1)ratingof“Outstanding” andone(1)ratingof“VerySatisfactory,”ortwo(2) ratingsof“VerySatisfactory”during thetwo(2)rating periodswithinacalendaryear. • (CSCDBMJointCircularNo.1,s.2012dated September3,2012) 5.CompensationforInjuries.Teachersshallbeprotected againsttheconsequencesofemploymentinjuriesin accordancewithexistinglaws.Theeffectsofthephysical andnervousstrainontheteacher’shealthshallbe recognizedasacompensableoccupationaldiseasein accordancewithexistinglaws.(RepublicActNo.4670 datedJune18,1966) 6.SalaryIncreaseuponRetirement.Publicschool teachershavingfulfilledtheageandservicerequirements oftheapplicableretirementlawsshallbegivenonerange salaryraise upon retirement, whichshallbethebasisof thecomputationofthelumpsumoftheretirementpay andthemonthlybenefitsthereafter.(RepublicAct4670 datedJune18,1996) 7.TerminalLeave. It referstothemoneyvalue ofthetotal accumulated leavecreditsof an employeebasedonthe highestsalary rate receivedpriortooruponretirement date/voluntaryseparation.(MCNo. 41,s.1998 dated December24,1998) 2.AutomaticUpgradingofPositionsforEligiblePublic School Teachers through EquivalentRecords Form (ERFs)Scheme.Automaticposition upgradingis granted toTeachersIwhohaverendered20yearsormoreof satisfactoryteachingservicewithouttheneedforfilling anapplicationforERFupgrading. (DO52,s.1999 dated May12,1999) TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 18
Summary Thefocusofthismoduleisonthesalaries,incentives,leavesof absence,andbenefitsofteachersinpublicschools.Amongthe privilegesareasfollow: GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 19
RequiredTask:ReflectionQuestion (Portfolio Output) The Departmentof Education values thevital role of teachersin nurturing theholisticbeingofthelearnerstobecome productive citizensofthenation.Itensuresteachersjustcompensation, incentives,benefits,andrewardsforthemtoliveadecentlife. AsanewmemberoftheDepEdfamily,howcanyoushow appreciationtothiseffortofthegovernment? TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 20
Required Resources DepEdOrderNo.001,s.2020onGuidelinesforNEAP Recognition ofProfessionalDevelopmentPrograms andCoursesforTeachersandSchoolLeaders.(https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DO_s2020_001.pdf) Module2–ContinuingProfessional Development Intended Module LearningOutcomes Attheendofthismoduleyoushouldbeableto: 1.understandtheguidelineson continuingprofessional development(CPD),careerprogressionand promotion; ImplementingRulesandRegulationsofRepublic ActNo.10968 onAnActInstitutionalizingthePhilippineQualifications Framework(PQF),Establishing thePQF-National CoordinatingCouncil(NCC)andAppropriatingFunds Therefor.(https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2019/01/15/implementing-rules-and-regulations-of-republic-act-no-10968/) 2.assess one’s credentialandpracticeinviewof the CPDrequirements;and 3.craftaProfessionalDevelopment Planbased on learningneeds. ResolutionNo.11,s.2017onOperational Guidelines in the ImplementationofRA10912,Otherwise Knownas “ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment(CPD)Actof2016” forProfessionalTeachers.(https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/resoProfTeachers 2017-11.pdf) ModuleOutline Session1–RepublicAct 10912:ContinuingProfessional Development(CPD) Actof 2016 Session2–ResolutionNo.11,s. 2017: OperationalGuidelinesin theImplementationofRA10912forProfessional Teachers RepublicActNo.7836onAnActtoStrengthentheRegulation andSupervisionofthePracticeofTeachinginthe PhilippinesandPrescribingaLicensureExaminationfor TeachersandforOther Purposes.(https://www.pcw.gov. ph/law/republic-act-7836) Estimated TimeRequired:1hour RepublicActNo.10912onActMandatingtheContinuing ProfessionalDevelopmentProgramforAllRegulated Professions,creatingtheContinuingProfessional DevelopmentCouncil.(https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/07/21/republic-act-no-10912/) RequiredTasks Thefollowingarethetasksinthismodule: Reflection EnumerationActivity Reading PreparingaProfessionalDevelopmentPlan GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 21
Session 1–RepublicActNo.10912on ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment(CPD)Actof2016. 2.Reflecting onyourcurrentpractices,whatdomains of teachingpracticedoyouwantto further improve?You mayrefertospecificdomainsorstrandsfromthePPST. Inputyouranswerhere. PreliminaryActivity 1.Asateacher,whatgoodqualities and assets doyou have? Howisithelpfulinyour professional practice? Inputyouranswerhere. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 22
KeyTopic1:TeacherProfessional Growth Theprofessionaldevelopmentofteacherstakesplaceina continuum.Inordertohelpyoukeeptrackofyourprofessional growth,youareguidedby‘signposts’whichare representedby thePhilippineProfessionalStandardsforTeachers(PPST)’scareer stages: Beginning Training Exemplary Practice BEGINNING (CareerStage1) PROFICIENT (CareerStage2) HIGHLYPROFICIENT (CareerStage3) DISTINGUISHED (CareerStage4) • Believethatyoucanmakeadifferenceinlearners’lives. • Continuallyreflectonandcriticallyexamineyour • assumptions,inferences,andteachingpractices. • Conductyourownresearch. • Learnasmuchasyoucanabouttheculture(s) ofthe communityinwhichyouareworking. TheTeacherInductionProgram(TIP) helpsnewly-hiredteachers meettheexpectationsofCareerStage2–Proficient,whichis theminimumrequirementforallteachersinthedepartment. Movingacrosstheprofessionaldevelopmentcontinuumtowards exemplarypracticetakestimeandexperience.However,italso dependsonone’spersonalmotivationanddeterminationto improve.Numberof years intheservicedoesnotsolelyguarantee professional growth. Therefore,teachersare expected to engage in professionaldevelopmentprogramsortakecourseswhichwill supportthemtowardsachievingexemplary practice. Youcanalwaysimproveyourteaching.Theamountofimprovementisconnectedtohowmuchimprovementyoubelieveyouneedandhowpersistentlyyouworkatit.Asabeginningteacher,youshould expecttoencountersomechallengesintheteachingcareer,but youshouldalsolearnfromyourexperienceandimproveyourprofessionalskillsovertime. Drawingfromresearchonteachereffectiveness,Omrod(2008) suggestedthefollowingstrategiesforteacherstolearnand develop: • Continuetotake coursesinteacher education. • Learnasmuchasyoucanaboutthesubjectmatteryou teach. • Learnasmuchasyoucanaboutspecificstrategiesfor • teachingyour particularsubjectmatter. Inmostschoolsinthecountry,professionaldevelopmentfor newand seasoned teachers has similar characteristics.Newand seasonedteachersattendIn-Service training beforethebeginning oftheschoolyearandduringsemestralbreak. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 23
KeyTopic2:ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) Professionaldevelopmentisactuallyprescribedbylawthrough RepublicActNo.10912,alsoknownasActMandatingthe ContinuingProfessionalDevelopmentProgramforAllRegulated Professions,creatingtheContinuingProfessionalDevelopment Council.ThisActmandatesandstrengthensthecontinuing professionaldevelopmentprogramforallregulatedprofessions, includingtheteachingprofession,(RepublicAct10912).The measurewillensurethecontinuousimprovementofthecompetence oftheprofessionals inaccordancewiththeinternationalstandards ofpractice,thereby,ensuringtheircontributioninupliftingthe generalwelfare,economic growthand developmentofthenation. RA10912 presents someimportanttermsthatyouneedto know (Figure1). ContinuingProfessional DevelopmentorCPD CPDcreditunit CPDProgram referstothevalueofanamountoflearning thatcanbetransferredtoaqualification achievedfromformal,informalor nonformallearningsetting,whereincredits canbeaccumulatedto predetermined levelsfortheawardofaqualification. referstoasetoflearningactivities accreditedbytheCPDCouncilsuchas seminars,workshops,technicallectures orsubjectmattermeetings,nondegree traininglecturesandscientificmeetings, modules,toursandvisits,whichequipthe professionalswithadvancedknowledge, skillsandvaluesinspecializedorinan inter-ormultidisciplinaryfieldofstudy, self-directedresearchand/or lifelong learning referstotheinculcationofadvanced knowledge,skillsandethicalvaluesin apost-licensurespecializationorinan inter-ormultidisciplinaryfieldofstudy,for assimilationintoprofessionalpractice,self- directedresearchand/orlifelonglearning. Figure1. Definitions ofImportant Terms TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 24
RA10912Section4 specifiesthatCPDProgramsin eachofthe regulatedprofessionsareformulatedandimplementedto: enhanceandupgradethecompetenciesandqualifications ofprofessionalsforthepracticeoftheirprofessions pursuanttothePhilippineQualificationsFramework(PQF), theASEANQualificationsReferenceFramework(AQRF) andtheASEANMutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs); ensureinternationalalignmentofcompetenciesand qualificationsofprofessionalsthroughcareerprogression mechanismsleadingtospecialization/sub-specialization; ensurethedevelopmentofqualityassuredmechanisms forthevalidation,accreditationandrecognitionofformal, non-formalandinformallearningoutcomes,including professional work experiences andpriorlearning; ensuremaintenanceofcorecompetenciesanddevelopment of advancedand new competencies, in order torespondto national,regionalandinternationallabormarketneeds;and recognizeandensurethecontributionsofprofessionals inupliftingthegeneralwelfare,economicgrowthand developmentofthenation. Meanwhile,CPDProgramsconsistofactivitiesthatrange fromstructuredtounstructuredactivities,whichhavelearning processesand outcomes. Theseinclude,butarenotlimited to,the following:formallearning, non-formallearning,informallearning, self-directedlearning,onlinelearningactivities,andprofessional workexperience. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 25
RequiredTask1:EnumerationActivity ReadRA10912andgiveexamplesforeachtypeofactivitythatcanbeconsideredasaCPDprogram. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 26
Summary • Becominganoutstanding publicschoolteachertakestime andexperience.Continuingprofessionaldevelopment canhelpteachersprogress. • Continuingprofessionaldevelopmentisprescribedby lawthroughRepublicActNo.10912,alsoknownasAct MandatingtheContinuingProfessionalDevelopment ProgramforAllRegulatedProfessions,creatingthe ContinuingProfessionalDevelopmentCouncil. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 27
Session 2–ResolutionNo.11,s.2017on Operational GuidelinesintheImplementationofRA 10912 forProfessionalTeachers. Theprofessionalgrowthandlifelonglearningofteachersare essentialinensuringthequalityofbasiceducation.Teachersnurturearesponsibleandliteratecitizenry.TheStaterecognizes thevitalroleofteachersinnation-buildinganddevelopmentasstipulatedinSection2ofArticleIofRepublicAct(RA)No.7836onPhilippineTeachersProfessionalizationActof1994. requirementsandprocedureareindicatedunderResolutionNo. 11,s. 2017issuedbytheProfessionalRegulatoryBoardfor ProfessionalTeachers.This contains theoperational guidelinesin theimplementationofRANo.10912 onCPDActof2016. RequiredTask1:Reading In order tocontinuouslyimprovethe competence ofprofessional teachers,DepEdimplementsvariousprofessionaldevelopment initiatives.Theselearningexperiencesareintendedtoaddress teachers’identifiedcompetency-basedgapsordevelopment needs.The qualityofCPD interventions shallbe assuredthrough aninstitutionalizedRecognitionSystem.TheprescribedCPD Read theCPDOperationalGuidelines. Usetheprovidedtemplate innotingdownyourissues,concerns,andnewlearning.Share yournoteswithyourmentorandco-newlyhiredteachersduring your learningdiscussion. CPDOperationalGuidelines TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 28
Analyzeeachgivenscenario. Applyyour learningon CPD OperationalGuidelinesandidentifywhetherthestatementsare TrueorFalse. isanavailableprofessionalprogramofferedbyacertifiedprovideronline,TeacherGildaprioritizesparticipationinit. Thishelpsheralotinwritingarticlestoamonthlyteachermagazine.HercontributioninteachinginnovationshasbeenrecognizednotjustinherschoolbutintheSchoolsDivisionaswell. 1.TeacherGildahasservedinherschoolforsixyears. HerProfessionalIdentificationCard(PIC)expiredtwo monthsago.Sheactuallythoughtofskippingtheerrand forrenewalbecauseofherworkloads.Shechangedher mindafterknowingthenewsystemoftheProfessional RegulationCommission(PRC)onrenewal.Wheneverthere Allprofessionaldevelopmentprogramsandcoursesofferedto teachersshallbe alignedtothePhilippineProfessional Standards forTeachers(PPST)andThree-yearProfessionalDevelopment Priorities ofDepEd.ThevalidatedandrecognizedCPDcredit units earnedbyaprofessional shallbe accumulatedandtransferredin accordancewiththe pathwaysandequivalenciesofthe Philippine QualificationsFramework(PQF). GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 29
OptionalTask: Reading Read theImplementing Rulesand RegulationsofRANo.10968 onPhilippineQualificationsFramework(PQF)Act.Shareyour newlearningwithyourmentorandco-newly-hiredteachers duringyourdiscussionmeeting. Thetemplatebelowcanhelp youinorganizingyourinsights. Provisionsofthelawthat are relatedwiththedutiesandresponsibilitiesofDepEd may alsobe discussedinyourLearningActionCell(LAC). Optionaltask:Reflection facilitatingfactorsintheprocessthatyouencountered. Beopen withyourmentorandco-newly-hiredteachersinsharingyour experienceforreflective learning. Citeyourpersonalexperienceinapplyingforrenewalofyour ProfessionalIdentificationCard(PIC).Identifythehinderingand TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 30
RequiredTask2:PreparingaProfessionalDevelopmentPlan Identifyand prioritize yourprofessional development needswith the help of your mentor.Fill inthenecessary detailsinthetemplatebelow.Thiswillguideyouon the activitiestobeundertakeninordertomeettherequirementsprescribedin CPDpolicies. MYPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTPLAN for (School Year) GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 31
Summary Withthegovernment’scommitmenttoadvocatefar-reaching reformsinHumanResourceDevelopment,RANo.10912on ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment(CPD)Actof2016has beenimplemented.Thisprovidedthepurposefortheissuance ofResolutionNo.11s.2017,whichcontainstheOperational GuidelinesforTeachersintheImplementationofRA10912 otherwiseknownas“ContinuingProfessionalActof2016”for teachers.Theconductofrelevantprofessionaldevelopment interventionsforteachershasbeenmadetoaddressexisting learningneeds.Theseinterventionshavetobedeliveredby accredited learning serviceproviders forqualityassurance. TheStateshallensurethepromotionofqualityeducationbypropersupervisionandprofessionalizationoftheteachingpractice. Thus,itismandatedforDepEdtoinstitutemeasuresthatwill continuouslyimprovethecompetenceofteachersinaccordancewiththe international standards ofpractice.TheCPDfor LicensedProfessionalTeachers(LPTs)hasbecomeamandatoryrequirement bytheProfessionalRegulationCommission(PRC)intherenewaloftheprofessionallicense.Currently,allprofessionalteachersare requiredtocompletetherequirednumberofcreditunitseverythree(3)years. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 32
Module3–Policieson Promotionand OpportunitiesforProgression RequiredTasks 1.Viewing Intended Module Learning Outcomes 2.FormativeQuizzes 3.ReflectionActivity Required Resources Printed/Online Copyof: Attheendofthismoduleyoushouldbeableto: 1.befamiliar,and eventually complywiththeguidelines oncontinuingprofessionaldevelopment,career progression andpromotion; 2.participateinprofessionalnetworkstoshare knowledgeandtoenhancepracticetowards continuingprofessionaldevelopment(7.3.2);and • DepEdOrderNo.66,s.2007onRevisedGuidelines ontheAppointmentandPromotionofotherTeaching, RelatedTeachingand Non-teachingPositions • CSC ResolutionNo.1100824 Title? (http://www.csc.gov.ph/phocadownload/PolicyReso/polresR1100824LSP.pdf) • RepublicActNo.4670onTheMagnaCartaForPublic 3.adoptpracticesthatupholdthedignityofteaching asaprofessionthroughprofessionalandpersonal development(7.2.2). SchoolTeachers.(http://docshare01.docshare.tips/ ModuleOutline Session1:Appointment and Promotionof other Teaching,Related Teachingand Non-teachingPositions files/6716/67163834.pdf) Session2:Scholarships Session3:ProfessionalAssociationsforTeachers Estimated TimeRequired:1hour GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 33
QualifyYourself. “Compoundingisthemostpowerfulforceintheuniverse,”says AlbertEinstein.Tobeabletoreachcareerpromotion,youhave toqualifyyourself.QUALIFYYOURSELF.Thatisthecommon encouragementof school headsto their teacherswho aim for promotion.Probably,youarealreadythinkinghowyouwillgrow professionallyintheDepartmentofEducation.Thismodulewill guide youonthisparticulartrack. But why doyouneedto know aboutpromotionandwhyisitimportanttobepromoted? Session1–AppointmentandPromotionofotherTeaching,RelatedTeachingand Non-teachingPositions KeyTopic1:TheNeedforProfessionalGrowth Thevideosintheintroductoryactivityaimtoencourageyouto consideryourcareerdirectionintheDepartmentofEducation. Nowthatyouareinthefinal courseoftheTIP,consider howyou willgrowyour career intheDepartmentofEducation. InherbookNeverWorkHarderThanYourStudents&OtherPrinciplesofGreatTeaching,RobynJacksonstressed,“Youdon’tbecomeamasterteacherbysimplydoing what amasterteacherdoes.Youbecomeamasterteacherbythinkinglikeamasterteacherthinks.Anyteachercanbecomeamasterteacher.”Afterseveralyearsinservice,youwillyieldalotof experiencesasateacher.Allyouhavetodoistonourishaproductivemindset,andworkina way thatwillmakeyou one. PAUSEANDREFLECT:Whyshouldyoustartnowtoconsider waysforimprovingyourskillsasateacher? Inputyouranswerhere. SincethisisthelastmoduleofTIP,probablyyouhavesomewhat graspedthecultureinyourpublicschool.Howareyouthriving sofar?Hence,thisTIPhopesthatyouareadjustingandworkingwellinyourrespectiveworkstation.Kottler,E.,Kottler,A.,&Kottler,C.(1998)encouragednewteachersto succeed in theirfirstyear: Ifyouhopetohavealong,distinguishedcareerasateacher,notassomeonewhodoesacrediblejobbutratherasonewhostrivesforexcellence,thentheseedsforthispassionmustbeplanted now.Muchdependsonwhoyouchooseasyourmentors,whoyousurroundyourselfwithasasupportsystem,andhowhardyouarewillingto workonyourgrowthanddevelopment.Justlikeanathletewhoworksouteveryday,practicesskillsreligiously,studiesnewinnovations,andkeepshimselforherselfinpeakphysicalshape,youtoo, mustdevoteyourselftosuperbconditioning—not onlyofyourbodybutyourmindandyourspiritaswell(105). TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 34
Maintainyourenthusiasmtolearn. Forthepastseveral months,youhaveengagedyourselfina teacher induction program by the Department of Education thatorientsyouonwhatittakesnotonlytodowellinyour firstyearintheDepartmentofEducation,buttoactually flourish,sowhathappensafterthat?Kottleretal(1998) also advisedteachers tobethekindofteachertheywishto be: Strivetobebetter. Indeed,youneedtohaveapromotionbecauseyoualso needtoimproveyourearningabilityforyourpersonaland professionalgrowth.InhisbookMasterYourTime,Master YourLife,internationalbest-sellingauthorandinspirational speakerBrianTracy(2016)definesearningability as“the total accumulationofallyourknowledge,skills,experience,study, hardwork,andresultsyouhaveacquiredoverthecourseof yourlifeandyourcareer.Ithastakenyouyourwholelifeto develop(66).” Ironically,insomeways,yourfirstyearisthe easiestonein thesense thatyou haveno worries aboutkeepingyourexcitementandenthusiasmat peaklevels. Unfortunately, assometeachers gain experience,theyalsolosesomeofthesparkthey oncehad,theinnocencethatledthemtobelieve anythingwaspossible,thatthey really couldmake adifference. Tracy(2016)alsopointedoutthatsinceearningabilityisan asset,itcaneitherbeappreciatingordepreciatingover time. Earningabilitycanbeanasset“whenyouarecontinually upgradingyourself,makingyourselfbecomemoreandmore valuable, doing moreofthosetasksthatpeople valuehighly andarewillingtopayfor(66).”Onthe other hand, your earning abilitycanbedepreciatingifyouarenotcontinuallyupgrading yourskillsandabilitiesthatcanbedonethroughstudyand hardwork.HecitedAndersEricsonwhostatedthat“most peopleworkforthefirstyeartolearntheirjobswellenoughso asnottogetfired.Afterthat,theynever getanybetter.They neverimprove.Tenyearsafter theystartedtheir job, they’reno moreproductivethantheywereafteroneyear(67).”Hence,as ateacherintheDepartmentofEducationyouareinspired to have anappreciatingasset. Rightnow,youhavesomethingvery,very precious:yourownstrongbeliefthatyouwillbe different.Youwillbethekindofteacherwhokeeps themomentumgoing,whocontinuestocommit yourselftofuturegrowth,whoisalwayslearning, always reinventingyourself.Youwillbethekindof teacherwholearnersrevereandadmire,notjust forwhatyouknowbutforwhoyouareasahuman being.Yourloveandcompassionandempathyare transparent,for anyone tosee. Thekidsknowhow muchyoucare.(106) GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 35
KeyTopic2:DepEd Order ontheAppointmentand PromotionofTeaching, RelatedTeaching,andNon- TeachingPositions Inthepreviousmodule,youwereorientedaboutyour continuingprofessionaldevelopment.Inthismodule,you willknowdifferentoptionsforcareerprogression.DepEd issuesorderstofacilitatetheappointmentandpromotion ofteaching,relatedteachingandnon-teachingpositionsin thedepartment. TheguidelinesintheDepEdorderaimtoachievetheprinciples of merit andfitness, objectivityand uniformityin evaluation;and strengtheningoftheselectionprocess.Moreover,theseshould guideteachersinplanningfortheircareerprogressioninthe department. RequiredTask:PolicyReading Themost importantthingforteacherstoknowaboutpromotionsare thecriteria and therequirementsormeansto verify achievement of thosecriteria.Thesearegoalstiedupwithyoureverydayteaching practice.Readthelatestpolicyonteacherpromotionsandsee howyoucouldalignyourteachingpracticesandprofessional developmentaimswiththecriteriaandrequirements.Fillinthe tableonthenextpagewithyouranswers. Asof2020,*DepEdOrderNo.66,s.2007onRevised GuidelinesontheAppointmentandPromotionofOther Teaching, RelatedTeaching,and Non-TeachingPositionsis stillin effect.These guidelinesshallapplytotheappointment andpromotionofTeachingandRelatedTeachingGroup such as: • TeacherIIandIII; • EducationSupervisorI,II,andIII; • ChiefEducation Supervisor; • EducationProgramSpecialist IandII; • Senior Education ProgramSpecialist; • Chief EducationProgramSpecialist; • GuidanceCounselors; • GuidanceCoordinators;and • otherteachingandrelatedpositionsindicatedinthe MagnaCartaforPublicSchoolTeachers,exceptSchool Heads–PrincipalsandHeadTeachersandallNon- TeachingGroups. • *ThisDepEd Order maybeupdatedtoaddresstheneeds ofthesystem.Checkwithyourmentorifthere aremore recent DepEdOrders. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 36
Summary • Theteaching profession demandscontinual professional growth.Theclassroomoffersexperienceforteachersto improvetheirpracticeswiththehelpofmentors,butit alsoneedstobecoupledwithcontinuousenthusiasmtolearnthroughconsciousplanningofprofessional developmentgoals. • DepEdacknowledgestheneedtoaligntheguidelines onpromotionwithwhattheteachersneedinorderto improvetheirteaching.Itisimportantforteachers be mindfulofthecriteriaand meanstoverifyachievement notonlyforcareerprogressionbut also towards professionaldevelopment. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 38
Session2–ScholarshipPrograms KeyTopic2:TheLocalScholarshipProgram of the CivilServiceCommission KeyTopic1:LifelongLearning Youcancontinueyoureducationtodiscoveryourpotential.Most successfulpeopleinanydisciplinearelifelonglearners.They are continuallyaddingtotheirrangeofknowledgeandskills.The mostcompetitiveteachersspendmuchmoretimepracticing and upgradingtheirskills.InherbookWhatKeepsTeachersGoing, SoniaNietto(2003)sharedherobservationsaboutnewly-hired teachers: CSCResolutionNo.1100824onLocalScholarshipProgram (Modified)wassignedonJune21,2011“tokeepabreastofthe changingtimes,andtostrengthenandmakeappropriatethe LocalScholarshipProgramtotheStrategicPrioritiesandthe PerformanceGovernmentSystem(PGS)oftheCommission(CSC Res.No.1100824page1).” TheobjectiveofLocalScholarshipProgram(Modified)is“to equipgovernmentemployeeswithcompetenciesinadvancing theirpersonalandcareergrowthaswellasengagingthemselves inpursuingnationaldevelopment goals(CSCRes. No.1100824 page4).” Excellentteachersdon’tdevelopfull-blownat graduation;noraretheyjust“bornteachers.”Instead, teachers arealwaysinthe process ofbecoming.” Given thedynamicsoftheirwork,theyneedtocontinually rediscover who theyareandwhattheystandforthrough theirdialogueandcollaborationwithpeers,through ongoingandconsistentstudy,andthroughdeep reflectionabouttheircraft.Theyalsoneedtounderstand thenatureoftheir work and its life-and-death potentialin thelivesoftheirstudents.Theyneedtounderstandthat teachingisneithermissionary work (althoughitmaybea mission), norjustanotherjob.(125) Whocanbescholars?Scholarsare“deservingandqualified governmentemployeeswhoareexpectedtocontributetothe development and implementationof policiesand programsoftheir respectiveagencies(CSCRes. No. 1100824page5).” When youbecomea lifelonglearner,your potentialhasno limit. Hence,keepingupwiththeprofessionalliteratureandenrolling inprofessionalcourseworkareimportantindevelopingand maintainingteachereffectiveness.Youmaytrydoinguniversity courseworkandprogramsthatleadtoagraduatedegreeina fieldofstudy.Makesurethatitisrelevanttoyourdisciplineor specialization.Youmayalsoattendworkshopsandspecialcourses conductedbyauniversityorcollege.Ifyouarethinkingaboutthe expenses,you may checkto see whetherscholarshipsor grants areavailable.Severalcitiesorprovinces orgovernment agencies offermonetaryincentivesorfinancialassistanceforenrollingin teachers’professionaldevelopmentprograms.Somecitiesor municipalitiesofferpartial orfullreimbursement for graduatework. YoumayconsiderthelocalscholarshipprogramoftheCivil Service Commission(CSC). GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 39
KeyTopic3:Recruitment,Selection,andGrantfor LocalScholarshipProgram CSCResolutionNo.1100824spelledouttheguidelinesfor recruitment,selection,andgrantforlocalscholarshipprogramas statedinTable2aand2b. Table2a.GuidelinesforMaster’sDegree Course TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 40
Table2b. GuidelinesforDiploma Programme GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 41
KeyTopic4:TermsandConditionsofScholarship ofLocalScholarshipProgram KeyTopic5:ScholarshipProvidedintheMagna CartaforPublic SchoolTeachers Meanwhile,HouseBill8384onAnActStrengtheningAnd Expanding TheProfessional Rights AndWorkIncentivesOfPublic SchoolTeachers,AmendingForThePurposeRepublicActNo. 4670,ToBeKnownAsTheExpandedMagnaCartaForPublic SchoolTeachers,AndForOtherPurposesisalsoproviding continuingeducationbenefitsforteachers. CSCResolutionNo.1100824alsospecifiedthetermsand conditionsofScholarship.Accordingtotheresolution,thescholar shall: • SignaPledgeofCompliance(AnnexA)containingthe followingobligations: • Adheretoalltheregulationsandrequirementsofthe • Local ScholarshipProgram(Modified); • AbidebytheCivilServiceLawanditsImplementingRules andRegulations; • Exertutmosteffortincompletingtheacademic requirementswithintwo(2)yearsfortheMaster’sDegree Course;andactualdurationwhichmaybefromten(10) totwelve(12)monthsfortheDiplomaPrograms; • Maintaintheethicalstandardsdemandedofagovernmentscholar; • Beresponsibleforhimself/herself,his/heractionsand conduct; • Obtainnofailinggradenoragradebelowtherequired General WeightedAverage(GWA)of1.5forthe semester (fortheGraduate Studies:Master’sDegree Courses and Diploma Programs)withnosubjectbelowagradeof2.0; and • Beresponsibleforexpensesincurredoverandabove thosecoveredbythe scholarshipandotherbenefits and entitlementsprovidedintheLocalScholarshipProgram (Modified). • Uponreturntowork,fulfilltheserviceobligationasrequiredunderSections17and19ofRuleVIIIoftheOmnibusRulesImplementingBookV of ExecutiveOrderNo.292. According toSection13,“Public SchoolTeachersshallbe given freecontinuingeducationunitsasrequiredbytheProfessional RegulatoryCommission(PRC)andforpromotionpurposesas requiredbytheCivilService Commission inanyStateUniversities andColleges(SUCs)nearesttotheirplaceofassignmentorany schooldeemedqualifiedbytheDepartment.Forthispurpose, theDepartmentshall coordinatewith theCommissionon Higher Educationfortheeffectiveimplementationofthis provision.” Key Topic6:OtherScholarshipsforPublicSchool Teachers Thereareotheropportunitiesforscholarshipforpublicschool teachers.Youmaycheckyourmunicipal,city,orprovincial government.Youmayalsosearchforeignandlocalornational scholarships inDepEd,NEAP,and RegionalEducationalLearning Center(RELC)websites.Also,thereareprivateinstitutions, includingprivatecollegesanduniversitiesthatprovidescholarships, discounts,andfinancialaid. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 42
RequiredTask1:LifelongLearningPlan Mapyourlifelonglearningplan.Fillintheboxwiththe necessaryinformation. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 43
RequiredTask2:FormativeTest Writethecorrectorderfortheprocedureinapplyingfor a scholarshipfor master’sdegreefrom CSC.Number thestepsfrom1to5. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 44
Summary • Mostsuccessfulpeopleinanydisciplinearelifelong learners. • *CSCResolutionNo.1100824onLocalScholarship Program(Modified)wassignedJuly21,2021toprovide localscholarshipprogramsforpublicservants. • *CSCResolutionNo.1100824 spelledouttheguidelines forrecruitment, selection,andgrantforlocalscholarship programs. • *HouseBill8384onAnAct Strengthening andExpanding TheProfessionalRightsAndWorkIncentivesOfPublic SchoolTeachers, Amending For The Purpose Republic ActNo.4670,ToBeKnownAsTheExpandedMagna CartaForPublicSchoolTeachers,AndForOther Purposeshighlighted scholarships forteachers. • Thereareotheropportunitiesforscholarshipforpublic schoolteachers. • *Note:Always check for possible recentissuances.Youmayask yourmentor, co-teachers,andschoolhead. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 45
Session3–ProfessionalAssociationsfor Teachers ProcessingQuestions: 1.Whatchallengesdidyouencounterinyourfirstdays? Inputyouranswerhere. PreliminaryActivity Howdidyoudealwithchallengesonthefirstdaysofreporting inyourworkstation?Writeyouranswerinthefieldbelowand answerthequestionsthatfollow. TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 46
2.Howdidyouovercomethesechallenges? Inputyouranswerhere. 3.Didyourely onaspecificpersonorpeople?Howdidyou seekhelp?Inputyouranswerhere. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 47
KeyTopic1:ProfessionalAssociationforTeachers Mentors and asupportive working environmenthelp newly-hired teachersintheirearlyyearinteachinginDepEd.Theyalsocontinue toprovideguidanceasnew teachers become moreindependent. Equallysignificanttoin-schoolmentoringisnetworking withothers intheprofessionaloracademiccommunitytoprovideteachers withopportunitiesto learnmore. Youmaystartoffwithbyjoiningandparticipatinginteacher organizationsinyourschoolordivisionandeventuallymaygive youmoreopportunitiestobepartofregionalandevennational levelorganizations. Yourmembershipinprofessionalorganizationsandparticipation inmeetings,research,andadvancedstudycancontributeto professional growthandhelp improve yourpersonal skills. AccordingtotheUniversityofSydney,professionalassociationsareorganizationsthatserveasagoverningbodyforprofessionals workinginthesameorcomparableprofessions.These organizations can helptodefinetheprofessionandhelpmembersadvanceitviacontinuouslearning,qualitycontrol,andresearch.They also striveto maintain standardswithinaprofession,providecontinuousprofessionaldevelopmenttomembers,andadvocatetheirmembers’intereststo the governmentandcommunity. Beloware some benefitsthatprofessional associations for teachersmayofferto you: provideexpertknowledgeonhowtoaddressspecific concernsonclassroommanagement,contentand pedagogy,andotherteachingdomains directyoutopeoplewhocanprovideyoutheresources youneed asupportsystemwithotherteacherswhomayshare similar concerns andchallenges anavenueto keep yourselfup-to-dateonlatest innovationsinteaching opportunitiesfor fellowships,grants,scholarshipsand awards TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 48
RequiredTask1:ResearchonProfessional AssociationsforTeachers Doresearchonprofessionalassociationsforteachers.Youmayask your mentor andco-teachers aboutassociationsthat theyare part oforfamiliarwith.Youmayalsodo furtherresearch online. Choose three professionalassociations that appealto your interest.Take noteoftheiractivitiesandgoals,andwritethethingsthatyoulike ineachprofessionalassociationintheboxesbelow. GuideforMentorsandNewlyHiredTeachers 49
OptionalTask1:Sharing Key Topic2:ChoosinganAssociationtoJoin Suggestedmodality:viaLAC.Butcouldalsobedonethrough informal meetingamongteachers. Beingpartofanassociationrequiresresources,timeand commitment.Therefore,ifyou’rechoosinganassociationto join,youhavetochoosewelltoensurethatit willbeworthwhile, beneficialandfun. ShareyouanswersinRequiredTask1withco-newly-hired teachers.Didyoulistdownsimilarassociations?Didtheylist associationsthatyouarealsointerestedin?Shareplansonthe possibilityofjoiningtheseassociations.Youmayalsoseek advice fromyourmentorsandotherco-teachers. Herearesome tipsinchoosingaprofessional association tojoin: 1.Chooseanorganizationthatinterestsyou Find outwhatorganizations othershavejoined Joinan organization thatwillhelpyou achieve your professionaldevelopmentgoals Doresearch TheTeacherInductionProgram-CoreCourse6 50