CODE OF ETHICS
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.
Teachers have great influence in the lives of their learners. They are expected to be professionally
competent in the practice of their profession. Moreover, they need also to possess good reputation not
only in the school but in the entire community. Having this big responsibility in the learning
environment, teachers must be guided by this document which comprehensively discuss the different
expectations from a teacher.
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.
