Easy (True or False)
Teachers may be entitled to a study leave of more than two years provided permitted by the Secretary of education but without compensation
True – Teachers may be granted a study leave of more than one year if permitted by the Secretary of Education but without compensation.
What do you think gives teachers the
freedom to choose classroom methods?
a. Freedom of Speech
b. Academic Freedom
c. Job Liberty
d. Teaching License
b. Academic Freedom
Explanation: Teachers have academic freedom, allowing them to decide how to teach lessons effectively and creatively.
Under the Magna Carta, teachers are only required to teach a maximum of how many classroom hours per day?
Answer: Eight (8) hours
Teachers are entitled to an additional compensation of at least twenty five percent of his regular remuneration after the teacher has completed at least six hours of actual classroom teaching a day
True – Teachers receive at least 25% additional compensation after completing 6 hours of classroom teaching a day.
What benefit do you think helps
teachers keep up with rising prices?
a. Bonus pay
b. Cost of living allowance
c. Overtime pay
d. Free meals
b. Cost of living allowance
Explanation: Teachers’ pay should increase with inflation through a cost-of-living allowance to maintain purchasing power.
The benefit that allows teachers to study for up to one year after seven years of service.
Answer: Study Leave
Teachers enjoy equal remuneration, regardless of qualifications.
False – Salaries depend on qualifications and responsibilities; equal pay regardless of qualification is not stated in the REPUBLIC ACT No. 4670
Who do you think writes the
Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers?
a. Principal
b. Secretary of Education
c. Regional Director
d. Division Supervisor
b. Secretary of Education
Explanation: The Secretary of Education is tasked to create and distribute the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers.
This law is known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
Republic Act No. 4670
Teachers are entitled to a study leave for one year after a minimum ten years of teaching.
False – Teachers are entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after seven years of service.
Which law do you think punishes assault against teachers?
a. RA 4670
b. Commonwealth Act 578
c. PD 1006
d. RA 7836
b. Commonwealth Act 578
Explanation: Assaulting a teacher is punished under Commonwealth Act 578 because teachers are “persons in authority.”
It is the law that recognizes teachers, professors, and school supervisors as persons in authority under the Revised Penal Code.
Commonwealth Act No. 578
Teachers may have more than 6 hours of teaching but not exceeding 9 hours
False - Teachers may teach more than 6 hours but not exceeding 8 hours, with additional compensation.
Which group of teachers do you
think is not covered by the Magna Carta?
a. Professorial Staff
b. Elementary teachers
c. Professors
d. Public high school teachers
a. Professorial Staff
Explanation: The Magna Carta applies to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff of SUCs.
The date when Commonwealth Act No. 578 was approved, giving teachers the title of “persons in authority.”
June 8, 1940