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: Six (6) 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
Assaulting a teacher in the line of duty is treated as a minor offense.
False
Explanation: Since teachers are persons in authority, assaulting them is a serious crime under the Penal Code.
What do you think guarantees that teachers can’t be easily fired from their jobs?
a. Job promotion
b. Security of tenure
c. Temporary appointment
d. Voluntary service
b. Security of tenure
Explanation: The Magna Carta ensures stability of employment once teachers serve faithfully and meet qualifications.
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 law do you think recognizes teachers as persons of authority?
c. Commonwealth Act No. 578
Explanation: This law protects teachers by giving them the legal status of “persons in authority,” meaning assaulting a teacher is a serious offense.
The year Commonwealth Act No. 578 was approved, giving teachers the title of “persons in authority.”
June 8, 1940