How To Become A Teacher In The Philippines

Preparing for a teaching profession starts before you step foot in college. First things first, you need to decide which education-related course to take. Different teaching jobs require different degrees.

1. Get a Bachelor Degree

2. Licensure Examination For Teachers ( LET )

3. The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is a standardized exam in the Philippines that measures the competencies and qualifications of individuals who want to become licensed professional teachers.

4. September and March

5. General Education Professional Education  General Education Professional Education Specialization The LET has two levels; Elementary High School

6. Who can take the LET?

7. The Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 requires all persons engaged in teaching, supervision, and administration of all elementary and secondary schools in the country to pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

8. The applicant should have; good moral character good moral reputation with moral values has not been convicted by final judgment by the court for an offense involving moral turpitude.

9. For teachers in the secondary grades, a bachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor degree in arts and sciences with at least eighteen (18) units in professional education

10. Curriculum It is the expectation s for what will be taught and what students will do in a program of study.

11. Cluster 1 CLUSTER SUBJECT DESCRIPTION GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH The Child and Adolescent Learner and Learning Principles The Child and Adolescent Development Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education

12. Cluster 2 CLUSTER SUBJECT DESCRIPTION THE SCIENCE AND METHODS OF TEACHING Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching Principles of Teaching Facilitation Learning Teaching Principles and Methods in the Major/Specialized Field

13. Cluster 3 CLUSTER SUBJECT DESCRIPTION THE TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT The Teaching Profession The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and Leadership Social Dimension of Education

14. Cluster 4 CLUSTER SUBJECT DESCRIPTION DETERMINING THE INDICATORS OF THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTOMES Assessment of Learning 1 Assessment of Learning 2 Tests and Measurement

15. Cluster 5 CLUSTER SUBJECT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION OF THEORIES Technology for Teaching and Learning Education Technology Educational Research and Evaluation Field Study 1 Field Study 2 Teaching Internship/Practice Teaching

16. Criteria for Applying as a Teacher 1 in Public Education = 10 pts. Training = 10 pts. Experience = 10 pts. Board of Examination = 10 pts. Demonstration teaching = 35 pts. Teacher Refection Forms = 25 pts. 100 pts.

17. RA 7836 RA 9293 Also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994” It is an act amending certain section of the republic act numbered seventy-eight hundred and thirty six (RA. NO. 7836).

18. SECTION 15, (e) 3 OF RA 9293 For teachers in the secondary grades, a bachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor degree in arts and sciences with at least eighteen (18) units in professional education

19. SECTION 15, (e) 3 OF RA 7836 For teachers in the secondary grades, a bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences with at least ten (10) units in professional education

20. SECTION 26 OF RA 9293 “SEC. 26.  Registration and Exception.  – No person shall engage in teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether in the preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless the person is a duly registered professional teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license or a holder of a valid special/temporary permit.

21. SECTION 26 OF RA 7836 Section 26.   Registration and Exception.  - Two (2) years after the effectivity of this Act, no person shall engage in teaching and/ or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether in the preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered professional teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license or a holder of a valid special/temporary permit.

22. SECTION 3, SECTION 31 OF RA 9293 “SEC. 31.  Transitory Provision.  – Special permits, with a validity of three (3) and five (5) years, issued to para-teachers by the Board for Professional Teachers before the effectivity of this Act shall be allowed to expire based on the period granted therein: Provided, That only special permits with a validity of three (3) years may be renewed upon expiration for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.”

23. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 31 OF RA 7836 Section 31.   Transitory Provision.  - All incumbent teachers in both the public and private sector not otherwise certified as professional teachers by virtue of this Act, shall be given five (5) years temporary certificates from the time the Board for Professional Teachers is organized within which to qualify as required by this Act and be included in the roster of professionals.

24. SECTION 4 OF RA 9293 SEC 4. References to the term “Department of Education, Culture and Sports”, in section 4 (a) and section 25, and the term “DECS” in section 20, of the same Act, are hereby amended to read as “Department of Education” and “DepEd”, respectively.

25. SECTION 7 OF RA 9293 SEC 7.  Effectivity . – This Act shall take effect upon approval.

26. SECTION 34 OF RA 7836 Section 34.   Effectivity Clause.  - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in the  Official Gazette  or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

27. Article III Section 15 (e) of RA 7836 Article III Section 26 of RA 7836 Section 4 of RA 7836 Article IV Section 31 of RA 7836 Article IV Section 33 of RA 7836 Article IV Section 32 of RA 7836 Article IV Section 34 of RA 7836 CLASS FEUD

28. POST TEST

29. SPIN

30. POST TEST 1 . This act shall be known as the "Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994". A.RA 4670 B. Teacher C. RA 7836 D. Teaching Profession

31. 2. It is an act amending certain secs of republic act numbered seventy-eight hundred and thirty six (RA. NO. 7836) Otherwise known as the " Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994". A. RA 4670 B. PD 1006 C. RA 7836 D. RA 9293

32. 3. Which is the most appropriate characteristics of a globally competent individual? A. open-mindedness to a new culture B. foreign-language policy C. adaptability to a new work environment D. familiarity with the new culture

33. 4 .Teacher M suffers from hypertension and experiences difficulty in speech. Which would be affected if he continues teaching? A. Punctuality C. Personality B . Devotion to duty D. Effectiveness

34. 5.To whom does the word TEACHER refer? I. Full-time teachers II. Part-time teachers III. Guidance counselors IV. Librarians A. I, II, and III C. I, II, III, and IV B. I and III D. III and IV

35. 6.The most important part of the process of education. Its f unction is to impart knowledge, develop understanding and skills. Teaching B. RA 4670 C. Profession D. RA 9993

36. 7. Teacher Rochelle affirms that being a teacher is a task entrusted by this world. Does she, therefore, believe that teaching is a _______? A. Profession B. Mission C. Bread butter D. Vocation

37. 8 .What norm of conduct is manifested by being loyal to the republic and the Filipino people? A. Professionalism B. Honesty C. Nationalism and Patriotism D. Responsiveness to the public

38. 9. Angela is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and would like to become a teacher. Which of the following requirements she need to comply? A bachelor’s degree in arts and science with at least 10 units in professional education A bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least 12 units in professional education A bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least 18 units in professional education d. A bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least 24 units in professional education

39. 10 . It is a qualifying exam for all the aspiring teachers . A. Police Commission B. Licensure Examination for Teachers C. Civil Service Commission D. National Achievement Test

40. Answer Key 1 . c 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. a 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. c 10. b