Teacher Induction

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CORE 6
COURSE
Teachers’ Professional and Development
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 Optional Task: Survey
Please complete this short survey. This is an optional task but it will help you reflect on your current understanding of the
different remunerations you will receive relative to the performance of your duties and responsibilities as a teacher.

How familiar are you with the following? Check the appropriate box that corresponds to your answer.

Key topics Very Familiar Slightl Not Key topics Very Familiar Slight Not
familiar y Familiar familia Familia Familiar
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Basic Salary / Scholarship Grant /

PERA / Maternity Leave /

Mid-Year Bonus / Paternity Leave /

Year-End Bonus / Parental Leave /

Cash Gift / Sick Leave /

Anniversary Bonus / Indefinite Sick /

Leave

Loyalty Pay / Vacation Leave /

PEI / Special Leave /

Privileges

PBB / Study Leave /

Clothing Allowance / Rehabilitation /

Leave

Cash Allowance / Ten (10) days /

Leave

Special Hardship / Special Emergency /

Allowance Leave

Step Increment / Terminal Leave /

Proportional / Special Leave /

Vacation Pay Benefits
Session 1 – Salary and Incentives of Teachers
Key Topic 1: Salary and Allowances of Teachers

What are the salary and allowances of the teacher? How can a teacher avail these? The tables below illustrate in detail
the salary and allowances of teachers. They describe the amount, frequency, qualification, and the legal bases for further
(optional) readings.
Teachers in the public school are provided with just compensation as follows:

Required Task 1: Learning Assessment

Respond to the situation-based questions below. Write down your answer/s on the space provided and discuss it with
your mentor.
Scenario 1: Teacher Belgira is a newly hired teacher at St. Francis National High School. According to the principal, he
will receive his first monthly salary soon. Aside from his monthly salary, what other monetary compensation is he entitled
to as a teacher in a public school?

Scenario 2: Teacher Annie, a newly hired teacher, was assigned as a multi-grade Teacher at Sitio Pag-asa Elementary
School. What monetary compensation is she entitled to as a teacher in a public school?

The monetary compensation Teacher Annie is entitled for is the monthly basic salary, PERA or the Personnel Economic
Relief Allowance and Hardship Allowance because she is handling a multigrade class. Special Hardship Allowance.
Special Hardship Allowance refers to the allowance granted to qualified teachers under any of the following situations: (1)
being assigned to hardship post; (2) performing multigrade teaching; (3) carrying out mobile teaching functions; or (4)
performing functions of non-formal education (now Alternative Learning System) coordinators. The qualified teachers may
either be resident or transient having regular or temporary appointments.

Session 2 – Incentives and Benefits of Teachers

Key Topic 1: Incentives and Benefits of Teachers
The table below illustrates in detail the incentives and benefits of teachers. It provides a short description of the benefit to
be received or availed by the teacher, the amount, frequency, qualifications, and the legal bases for further (optional)
readings. Teachers in the public schools are rewarded with incentives as follow:
Required Task 1: Check your understanding
Respond to the scenarios below. Write down your answer/s on the space provided and discuss it with your mentor.

Scenario Explanation

Scenario 1. There are three (3) newly hired teachers in Only Teacher Valdez will receive a 2020 Year-endBonus.
San Vicente Elementary School. Teacher Valdez started The Year-End Bonus, equivalent to one (1) month basic
on June 5, 2020; Teacher De Guzman started on August pay as of October 31 of the year shall be granted to each
7, 2020; and Teacher Camat started on October 8, 2020. personnel who has rendered at least a total or an
Who among the three teachers is/are qualified to receive a aggregate of four (4) months of service from January 1 to
2020 Year-End Bonus? Explain your answer. October 31 of the year, including leaves of absence with
pay, and who is still in the service as of Oct. 31 of the
same year.

Scenario 2. Teacher Elegado is a teacher in San Antonio Based on the performance of the school of Teacher
Senior High School. Based on the assessment, her school Elegado she will receive a PBB of 13,500. Best Delivery
ranked as “Better Delivery Unit.” How much Performance-
 Based Bonus (PBB) will she receive? (please refer to Unit -65% Better delivery Unit -57. 5%
National Budget Circular No. 579 dated January 24, 2020
Annex “A”)

Scenario 3: Teacher Corpuz, a public school teacher, The principal should explain to Teacher Corpuz that the
heard that his coteacher Teacher Alferez just received Loyalty Award is only granted to all officials and
PhP 10,000.00 Loyalty Pay. He is expecting the same; but employees, in the national and local government who
according to the principal, he is not qualified. If you were rendered ten (10) continuous and satisfactory service in
the principal, how would you explain it to Teacher Corpuz? the government.

Scenario 4: Teacher Tagayon is a newly hired teacher in Yes, Teacher Tagayon is entitled to receive cash
Timbao Elementary School. Her first day of service was allowance because she is already in service on the first
November 12, 2019. Is she entitled to receive Cash day of the school year of 2020, this is based on the DepEd
Allowance for the school year 2020? Explain your answer. order No. 010s. 2020 or the Guidelines on the grant of
cash Allowance to Teachers.

Session 2 – Leave of Absence of Teachers

Key Topic 1: Leave of Absence of Teachers

Teachers are given leave of absence benefits to promote work- life balance. They need to restore productivity when they
return to work. Listed below are the different leaves of absence that a teacher in a public school can avail. The legal
bases are also provided for further (optional) readings.

Proportional Vacation Pay (PVP)

For SY 2019-2020, each teacher who has rendered continuous service from June 3, 2019 to April 3, 2020 shall be entitled
to 80 days total of PVP from Summer and Christmas vacation days. (DepEd Memorandum No. 049, s. 2020 dated April
30, 2020)

Maternity Leave
One hundred five (105) days for female workers with an option to extend for an additional thirty (30) days without pay, and
granting an additional fifteen (15) days for solo mothers, and for other purposes. You can avail of maternity leave in every
instance of pregnancy regardless of the frequency. You can avail yourself of this maternity leave even if the delivery or
miscarriage happens to fall during the 2-month long vacation. You can claim for both the maternity benefits and the
proportional vacation pay. (Republic Act No. 11210 dated May 1, 2019)

Paternity Leave
It refers to the privilege granted to a married male employee allowing him not to report for work for seven (7) days while
continuing to earn the compensation. Seven (7) days with full pay for the first four (4) deliveries of the legitimate spouse
with whom he is cohabiting and for other purposes. The same may be enjoyed either in a continuous or in an intermittent
manner by the employee on the days immediately before, during, and after the child birth or miscarriage of his legitimate
spouse. Said leave shall be availed of not later than sixty (60) days. after the date of the child’s delivery. (Republic Act No.
8187 or Paternity Leave Act of 1996, DO 65, S. 1996, MC No. 01, s. 2016)

Parental Leave
This refers to leave benefits granted to a solo parent to perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical
presence is required. The solo parent must have rendered government service for at least one (1) year, whether
continuous or broken, reckoned at the time of the effectiveness of RA No. 8972 on September 22, 2002 and regardless of
employment status. (Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 08, s. 2004)
Special Privilege Leave
It is a leave of absence which may be available for a maximum of three (3) days annually to mark special milestones
and/or attend to filial and domestic emergencies such as birthday, anniversary, mourning, PTA meetings, etc. Special
leave privilege may be availed of by the official/employee when the occasion is personal to him and that of his immediate
family. You are not entitled to these types of leave of absence because as a teacher, you are enjoying a 2-month long
vacation. (MC No. 06, s. 1999 dated March 9, 1999)

Sick Leave
A type of leave of absence which is granted on account of sickness or disability of the employees or any member of their
family (parents, brothers, sisters, children, spouse and even house help who are living with the employees). Teachers
who render work during the prescribed office hours and do not enjoy the 2 months’ summer vacation shall be entitled to a
15-day vacation and 15-day sick leave every year. As a teacher, you can avail of the sick leave with pay if such leave will
be charged against your accrued service credits. You earn service credits if you render services during summer,
Christmas vacation, or holidays as authorized by proper authorities. The number of days of service credits granted to a
teacher shall not exceed 15 work days in one year except in cases authorized by the Secretary upon the recommendation
of the Regional Director. (Republic Act No. 4670 dated June 18, 1966)

Indefinite Sick Leave

It is a leave of absence that shall be granted to teachers when the nature of the illness demands a long treatment that will
exceed one year at the least. Application for sick leave in excess of five (5) successive days shall be accompanied by a
proper medical certificate. (Republic Act No. 4670 dated June 18, 1966)

Vacation Leave
Teachers who render work during the prescribed office hours and do not enjoy the 2-months summer vacation shall be
entitled to 15-day vacation leave every year. (Republic Act No. 4670 dated June 18, 1966)

Study Leave
Teachers in the public schools shall be entitled to study leave not exceeding one school year after seven years of service.
Such leave shall be granted in accordance with a schedule set by the Department of Education. A teacher shall be
entitled to at least 65% of his monthly salary provided he or she takes regular study load and passes at least 75% of the
courses. Study leave of more than one year shall be permitted by the DepEd Secretary but without compensation.
(Republic Act No. 4670 dated June 18, 1966)

Rehabilitation Leave
This is granted to employees for disability on account of injuries sustained while in the performance of duty. The duration,
frequency, and terms of availing this leave shall be based on the recommendation of the medical authority i.e. maybe half
day basis, intermittent schedule or less than six (6) months, but not to exceed six (6) months and their absences shall not
be deducted from the sick and vacation leave credits. (CSC DBM Joint Circular No. 01, s. 2006 dated April 27, 2006)

Special Emergency Leave

It is a 5-day leave granted to those employees directly affected by natural calamities and disasters. (CSC Resolution No.
1200289 dated February 8, 2012)

Special Leave
Benefits for Women Special Leave Benefits are for qualified female public sector employees who have undergone surgery
caused by gynaecological disorders’ pursuant to the provision and implementing rules and regulations of the Magna Carta
of Women. A woman-employee who has rendered continuous aggregate employment service of at least six (6) months for
the last twelve (12) months shall be entitled to a special leave benefit of two (2) months with full pay based on her gross
monthly compensation following surgery caused by gynaecological disorders. Gynecological disorders refer to disorders
that would require surgical procedures such as, but not limited to dilatation and curettage and those involving female
reproductive organs such as the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, breast, adnexa and pelvic floor, as
certified by a competent physician. For purposes of the Act and these Rules and Regulations, gynaecological surgeries
shall also include hysterectomy, ovariectomy and mastectomy. (Section 18, Republic Act 9710).

Violence Against Women and their Children 10- day Leave (RA No. 9262)
Any woman-employee in the government service, regardless of employment status and/or whose child is a victim of
violence and whose age is below eighteen (18) or above eighteen (18), but unable to care of oneself, is entitled to avail of
the ten (10) days leave. It may be in a continuous or intermittent manner to cover the days they have to attend to medical
and legal concerns. (Section 43, Republic Act 9262, MC No. 15, s. 2006)

Required Task 1: Check your Understanding

Respond to the scenario below. Write down your answers on the space provided below and discuss them with your
mentor. Limit your responses to 100 words per scenario.
Scenario 1: Teacher Lani, a Senior High School Teacher, gave birth to her fifth child. Can she avail of maternity leave? If
yes, how long? Will she still receive a salary even if she is on leave for a reason already mentioned? Explain your answer.

Yes, Teacher Lani can still avail the maternity leave even it is her fifth birth to her child. She can have the maternity leave
for one hundred five days (105 days) with an option if she will be going to extend for an additional thirty (30) days without
pay, and an additional fifteen days (15) if she is a solo parent. Aside from that. Teacher Lani will also receive maternity
benefits and the proportional vacation pay. You can avail of maternity leave in every instance of pregnancy regardless of
the frequency. You can avail yourself of this maternity leave even if the delivery or miscarriage happens to fall during the
2- month long vacation. You can claim for both the maternity benefits and the proportional vacation pay. (Republic Act No.
11210 dated May 1, 2019)

Scenario 2: One of the teachers in Dela Paz Elementary School was suffering from domestic violence. Allegedly, her
husband was having an affair with other women, resulting in the withdrawal of financial support for their three (3) children.
The teache r wants to take some time off to file a case against her husband, but she is worried that she has already
incurred too many absences, leaving her with no more service credits. What will you advise the teacher?

The teacher doesn’t have to worry because she can avail the 10-day Leave under the Violence Against Women and their
Children also known as RA No. 9262 since she is a victim of violence and abandonment of support to her children. Using
this the teacher can file a case against her husband without worrying her absences. Any woman-employee in the
government service, regardless of employment status and/or whose child is a victim of violence and whose age is below
eighteen (18) or above eighteen (18), but unable to care of oneself, is entitled to avail of the ten (10) days leave. It may be
in a continuous or intermittent manner to cover the days they have to attend to medical and legal concerns. (Section 43,
Republic Act 9262, MC No. 15, s. 2006)

Scenario 3: Teacher Anthony is a Technical-VocationalLivelihood (TVL) teacher in Sto. Tomas Senior High School.
During his demonstration teaching, an accident happened due to a short circuit. He was rushed to the hospital. The doctor
advised him to leave work for 2 weeks. What benefits is he entitled to?

Teacher Anthony is entitled for the Rehabilitation Leave because the accident happened while he is performing his duties
in school. Based on the CSC DBM Joint Circular No. 01, s. 2006, the absence from work during the period of rehabilitation
privilege shall not be deducted from the accumulated sick or vacation leave credits of the employee and this benefit will be
granted to teacher Anthony. He is also entitled to reimbursement of the first aid expenses use for his medical treatment,
preferably if it is government facilities.

Required Task 2: Match the leave benefits of teachers to their approved days of leave of absence. Write the letter that
corresponds to your answer on the line provided for before each item. Some answers can be used twice.

I 1. Maternity Leave A. 7 days

A 2. Paternity Leave B. 5 days
A 3. Parental Leave C. 3 days
E 4. Sick Leave D. 10 days
H 5. Special Leave Benefits for Women E. 15 days
D 6. Leave (Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004) F. 6 months to 1 year
C 7. Special Leave Privileges G. Less than 6 months
F 8. Study Leave H. 2 months
G 9. Rehabilitation Leave I. 105 days B
10. Special Emergency Leave

Session 3: Other Benefits

Key Topic 1: Other Benefits Aside from salaries, allowances, incentives, and leaves of absence, here are other benefits
that a teacher in a public school can avail. The legal bases are also included for further (optional) readings.
1. Step Increment- An employee may progress from Step 1 to Step 8 of the salary grade allocation of his/her position in
recognition of meritorious performance based on a Performance Management System approved by the CSC and/or
through length of service, in accordance with the rules and regulations to be promulgated jointly by the DBM and the CSC.
• A one (1) step increment shall be granted to officials and employees for every 3 years of continuous satisfactory service
in their present positions.
• Two (2) Step Increments due to Meritorious Performance may be granted to a qualified official or employee who has
attained two (2) ratings of “Outstanding” during two (2) rating periods within a calendar year.
• One (1) Step Increment due to Meritorious Performance may be granted to a qualified official or employee who has
attained one (1) rating of “Outstanding” and one (1) rating of “Very Satisfactory,” or two (2) ratings of “Very Satisfactory”
during the two (2) rating periods within a calendar year.
• (CSC DBM Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2012 dated September 3, 2012)

2. Automatic Upgrading of Positions for Eligible Public School Teachers through Equivalent Records Form
(ERFs) Scheme.
Automatic position upgrading is granted to Teachers I who have rendered 20 years or more of satisfactory teaching
service without the need for filling an application for ERF upgrading. (DO 52, s. 1999 dated May 12, 1999)
3. Scholars hip Grant. The Department of Education (DepEd) fully supports the continuous development of its manpower
to improve performance through scholarship/ fellowship and training grants local and overseas among others. The
guidelines shall be observed in identifying nominees stipulated in DepEd Order No. 68, s. 2009.
4. Medical Examination and Treatment. Compulsory medical examination shall be provided free of charge for all
teachers before they take up teaching, and shall be repeated not less than once a year during the teacher’s professional
life. Where medical examinations show that medical treatment and/or hospitalization is necessary, the same shall be
provided free by the government entity paying the salary of the teachers. (Republic Act No. 4670 dated June 18, 1966)
5. Compensation for Injuries. Teachers shall be protected against the consequences of employment injuries in
accordance with existing laws. The effects of the physical and nervous strain on the teacher’s health shall be recognized
as a compensable occupational disease in accordance with existing laws. (Republic Act No. 4670 dated June 18, 1966)
6. Salary Increase upon Retirement. Public school teachers having fulfilled the age and service requirements of the
applicable retirement laws shall be given one range salary raise upon retirement, which shall be the basis of the
computation of the lump sum of the retirement pay and the monthly benefits thereafter. (Republic Act 4670 dated June 18,
1996)
7. Terminal Leave. It refers to the money value of the total accumulated leave credits of an employee based on the
highest salary rate received prior to or upon retirement date/voluntary separation. (MC No. 41, s. 1998 dated December
24, 1998)

Summary
The focus of this module is on the salaries, incentives, leaves of absence, and benefits of teachers in public schools.
Among the privileges are as follow:
• Basic Salary • Maternity Leave
• Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) • Paternity Leave
• Mid-Year Bonus • Parental Leave
• Year-End Bonus • Sick Leave
• Cash Gift • Indefinite Sick Leave
• Anniversary Bonus • Vacation Leave
• Loyalty Pay • Special Leave Privileges
• Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) • Study Leave
• Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) • Rehabilitation Leave
• Clothing Allowance • Ten (10) days Leave
• Cash Allowance • Special Emergency Leave
• Special Hardship Allowance • Special Leave Benefits for Women
• Step Increment • Terminal Leave
• Proportional Vacation Pay (PVP) • Scholarship Grant
• Salary Increase Upon Retirement • Medical Examination and Treatment
• Automatic upgrading of Positions through ERF’s scheme • Compensation for Injuries

Required Task: Reflection Question (Portfolio Output)

The Department of Education values the vital role of teachers in nurturing the holistic being of the learners to become
productive citizens of the nation. It ensures teachers just compensation, incentives, benefits, and rewards for them to live
a decent life. As a new member of the DepEd family, how can you show appreciation to this effort of the government?
As a new DepEd Teacher, I am very thankful to all the benefits all the teachers receive from the government. I will always
show respect to my co-teachers, follow my school head and coordinators. Also I will always do things according to DepEd
vision, mission and mandate. Thankful because despite of the pandemic that we are all facing today, the government
never neglected us. They continue to give the benefits that we deserve. I do hope that time will come that all the benefits
of the teachers will all increase so that no more teachers will go to other country.

Module 2 – Continuing Professional Development

Intended Module Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module you should be able to:
1. understand the guidelines on continuing professional development (CPD), career progression and promotion;
2. assess one’s credential and practice in view of the CPD requirements; and
3. craft a Professional Development Plan based on learning needs.
Module Outline
Session 1 – Republic Act 10912: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016
Session 2 – Resolution No. 11, s. 2017: Operational Guidelines in the Implementation of RA 10912 for Professional
Teachers

Session 1 – Republic Act No. 10912 on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016.

Preliminary Activity 1.
1. As a teacher, what good qualities and assets do you have? How is it helpful in your professional practice? Input your
answer here.

Being a good teacher is extremely important, and a good teacher is someone who a student will remember and cherish
for the rest of their lives. For me the good qualities that I have as a teacher is that I am very friendly, and I know how to
treat everyone with respect and my best professional asset is my communication skills because I believe that having
strong communication skills as a teacher is an essential quality for building teacherstudent rapport and creating a trusting
environment for my students

2. Reflecting on your current practices, what domains of teaching practice do you want to further improve? You may refer
to specific domains or strands from the PPST. Input your answer here.

Based on the domains on the PPST, I want to improve further my teaching practice on Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
and Curriculum Planning because I want to learn how to plan and design effective instruction and know what to teach and
how to teach it to my learners.

Key Topic 1: Teacher Professional Growth

The professional development of teachers takes place in a continuum. In order to help you keep track of your professional
growth, you are guided by ‘sign posts’ which are represented by the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
(PPST)’s career stages:
Beginning Training Exemplary Practice

The Teacher Induction Program (TIP) helps newly-hired teachers meet the expectations of Career Stage 2 – Proficient,
which is the minimum requirement for all teachers in the department. Moving across the professional development
continuum towards exemplary practice takes time and experience. However, it also depends on one’s personal motivation
and determination to improve. Number of years in the service does not solely guarantee professional growth. Therefore,
teachers are expected to engage in professional development programs or take courses which will support them towards
achieving exemplary practice.
Drawing from research on teacher effectiveness, Omrod (2008) suggested the following strategies for teachers to learn
and develop:
• Continue to take courses in teacher education.
• Learn as much as you can about the subject matter you teach.
• Learn as much as you can about specific strategies for teaching your particular subject matter.
• Believe that you can make a difference in learners’ lives.
• Continually reflect on and critically examine your assumptions, inferences, and teaching practices.
• Conduct your own research.
• Learn as much as you can about the culture(s) of the community in which you are working.
You can always improve your teaching. The amount of improvement is connected to how much improvement you believe
you need and how persistently you work at it. As a beginning teacher, you should expect to encounter some challenges in
the teaching career, but you should also learn from your experience and improve your professional skills over time. In
most schools in the country, professional development for new and seasoned teachers has similar characteristics. New
and seasoned teachers attend In-Service training before the beginning of the school year and during semestral break.

Key Topic 2: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Professional development is actually prescribed by law through Republic Act No. 10912, also known as Act Mandating the
Continuing Professional Development Program for All Regulated Professions, creating the Continuing Professional
Development Council. This Act mandates and strengthens the continuing professional development program for all
regulated professions, including the teaching profession, (Republic Act 10912). The measure will ensure the continuous
improvement of the competence of the professionals in accordance with the international standards of practice, thereby,
ensuring their contribution in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and development of the nation. RA 10912
presents some important terms that you need to know (Figure 1).
Continuing Professional Development or CPD
refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter-
or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self- directed research and/or lifelong learning.
CPD credit unit
refers to a set of learning activities accredited by the CPD Council such as seminars, workshops, technical lectures or
subject matter meetings, nondegree training learning.
RA 10912 Section 4
specifies that CPD Programs in each of the regulated professions are formulated and implemented to:
a. enhance and upgrade the competencies and qualifications of professionals for the practice of their professions
pursuant to the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) and
the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs);
b. ensure international alignment of competencies and qualifications of professionals through career progression
mechanisms leading to specialization/sub-specialization;
c. ensure the development of quality assured mechanisms for the validation, accreditation and recognition of formal, non-
formal and informal learning outcomes, including professional work experiences and prior learning;
d. ensure maintenance of core competencies and development of advanced and new competencies, in order to respond
to national, regional and international labor market needs; and
e. recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and
development of the nation.
Meanwhile, CPD Programs consist of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities, which have learning
processes and outcomes. These include, but are not limited to, the following: formal learning, non-formal learning,
informal learning, self-directed learning, online learning activities, and professional work experience.

Required Task 1: Enumeration Activity

Read RA 10912 and give examples for each type of activity that can be considered as a CPD program.

Activity Example

1. formal learning Going on courses accredited by a professional body

 2. non-formal learning Coaching, mentoring, peer review, work
shadowing/secondments, meetings, or project work

3. informal learning Professional research undertaken in the course of work

4. self-directed learning Reviewing and summarizing books and articles

5. online learning activities Undertaking distance learning or e-learning activities

6. professional work experience Involvement in the management of a professional body –

officer, organizer, committee member, working group
member.

Session 2 – Resolution No. 11, s. 2017 on Operational Guidelines in the Implementation of RA 10912 for
Professional Teachers.
The professional growth and lifelong learning of teachers are essential in ensuring the quality of basic education.
Teachers nurture a responsible and literate citizenry. The State recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation-building and
development as stipulated in Section 2 of Article I of Republic Act (RA) No. 7836 on Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994.
In order to continuously improve the competence of professional teachers, DepEd implements various professional
development initiatives. These learning experiences are intended to address teachers’ identified competency-based gaps
or development needs. The quality of CPD interventions shall be assured through an institutionalized Recognition System.
The prescribed CPD requirements and procedure are indicated under Resolution No. 11, s. 2017 issued by the
Professional Regulatory Board for Professional Teachers. This contains the operational guidelines the implementation of
RA No. 10912 on CPD Act of 2016.

Required Task 1: Reading

Read the CPD Operational Guidelines. Use the provided template in noting down your issues, concerns, and new
learning. Share your notes with your mentor and co-newly hired teachers during your learning discussion.
CPD Operational Guidelines

Issues or Concerns New Learning

Not all teachers are selected to attend seminars with CPD CPD ensures that we stay relevant and up to date to the
Accredited recent trends through providing seminars and workshops.

Teachers are forced to attend accredited CPD seminars It helps us to provide meaningful contribution and
with fee just to get CPD units. professional service.

45 CPD units is very difficult to attain CPD provide teachers with adequate time to learn,
practice, implement and reflect upon new strategies.

Analyze each given scenario. Apply your learning on CPD Operational Guidelines and identify whether the statements are
True or False.
1. Teacher Gilda has served in her school for six years. Her Professional Identification Card (PIC) expired two months
ago. She actually thought of skipping the errand for renewal because of her workloads. She changed her mind after
knowing the new system of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on renewal. Whenever there is an available
professional program offered by a certified provider online, Teacher Gilda prioritizes participation in it. This helps her a lot
in writing articles to a monthly teacher magazine. Her contribution in teaching innovations has been recognized not just in
her school but in the Schools Division as well.

STATEMENTS ANSWERS FEEDBACK

Teacher Gilda needs to present a True

certificate of attendance (even without
the corresponding number of hours) for
approval of credit units to a program.

The published articles of Teacher Gilda True

in the teacher magazine may also
provide her credit units for renewal of
professional license.

Teacher Gilda shall present a duly True

notarized copy of certification from the
awarding body if she intends to include
her recognition points as part of
 accumulated credit units.

All professional development programs and courses offered to teachers shall be aligned to the Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers (PPST) and Three year Professional Development Priorities of DepEd. The validated and
recognized CPD credit units earned by a professional shall be accumulated and transferred in accordance with the
pathways and equivalencies of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF).

Optional Task: Reading

Read the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 10968 on Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Act. Share
your new learning with your mentor and co-newly-hired teachers during your discussion meeting. The template below can
help you in organizing your insights. Provisions of the law that are related with the duties and responsibilities of DepEd
may also be discussed in your Learning Action Cell (LAC).

Salient Points of the PQF Act Issues or Concerns New Learning

Optional task: Reflection Cite your personal experience in applying for renewal of your Professional Identification Card
(PIC). Identify the hindering and facilitating factors in the process that you encountered. Be open with your mentor and co
newly-hired teachers in sharing your experience for reflective learning.

Your Personal Experience Hindering Factors Facilitating Factors

First Renewal of PIC long lanes of people who will also Complete requirements
renew their licenses.

Module 3 – Policies on Promotion and Opportunities for Progression

Session 1 – Appointment and Promotion of other Teaching, Related Teaching teaching Positions and Non-
teaching position.
Key Topic 1: The Need for Professional Growth
The videos in the introductory activity aim to encourage you to consider your career direction in the Department of
Education. Now that you are in the final course of the TIP, consider how you will grow your career in the Department of
Education. PAUSE AND REFLECT: Why should you start now to consider ways for improving your skills as a teacher?
Input your answer here. Teaching is a noble profession that allows us to shape the future of our learners through
consistent engagement with bright, young minds. Since teacher is a demanding job, we must use a wide range of skills to
perform our job well that’s why we must improve our skills as a teacher. And also, now that we are in the 21st century,
teachers should also be updated about the latest trends in education to deliver a quality education to our learners.

Teaching is a noble profession that allows us to shape the future of our learners through consistent engagement with
bright, young minds. Since teacher is a demanding job, we must use a wide range of skills to perform our job well that’s
why we must improve our skills as a teacher. And also, now that we are in the 21st century, teachers should also be
updated about the latest trends in education to deliver a quality education to our learners.

Qualify Yourself.
“Compounding is the most powerful force in the universe,” says Albert Einstein. To be able to reach career promotion, you
have to qualify yourself. QUALIFY YOURSELF. That is the common encouragement of school heads to their teachers
who aim for promotion. Probably, you are already thinking how you will grow professionally in the Department of
Education. This module will guide you on this particular track. But why do you need to know about promotion and why is it
important to be promoted?
In her book Never Work Harder Than Your Students & Other Principles of Great Teaching, Robyn Jackson stressed, “You
don’t become a master teacher by simply doing what a master teacher does. You become a master teacher by thinking
like a master teacher thinks. Any teacher can become a master teacher.” After several years in service, you will yield a lot
of experiences as a teacher. All you have to do is to nourish a productive mindset, and work in a way that will make you
one.
Since this is the last module of TIP, probably you have somewhat grasped the culture in your public school. How are you
thriving so far? Hence, this TIP hopes that you are adjusting and working well in your respective workstation. Kottler, E.,
Kottler, A., & Kottler, C. (1998) encouraged new teachers to succeed in their first year:
If you hope to have a long, distinguished career as a teacher, not as someone who does a credible job but rather as one
who strives for excellence, then the seeds for this passion must be planted now. Much depends on who you choose as
your mentors, who you surround yourself with as a support system, and how hard you are willing to work on your growth
and development. Just like an athlete who works out every day, practices skills religiously, studies new innovations, and
keeps himself or herself in peak physical shape, you too, must devote yourself to superb conditioning—not only of your
body but your mind and your spirit as well (105).

Maintain your enthusiasm to learn.

For the past several months, you have engaged yourself in a teacher induction program by the Department of Education
that orients you on what it takes not only to do well in your first year in the Department of Education, but to actually
flourish, so what happens after that? Kottler et al (1998) also advised teachers to be the kind of teacher they wish to be:
Ironically, in some ways, your first year is the easiest one in the sense that you have no worries about keeping your
excitement and enthusiasm at peak levels. Unfortunately, as some teachers gain experience, they also lose some of the
spark they once had, the innocence that led them to believe anything was possible, that they really could make a
difference. Right now, you have something very, very precious: your own strong belief that you will be different. You will
be the kind of teacher who keeps the momentum going, who continues to commit yourself to future growth, who is always
learning, always reinventing yourself. You will be the kind of teacher who learners revere and admire, not just for what you
know but for who you are as a human being. Your love and compassion and empathy are transparent, for anyone to see.
The kids know how much you care. (106)

Strive to be better.
Indeed, you need to have a promotion because you also need to improve your earning ability for your personal and
professional growth. In his book Master Your Time, Master Your Life, international best-selling author and inspirational
speaker Brian Tracy (2016) defines earning ability as “the total accumulation of all your knowledge, skills, experience,
study, hard work, and results you have acquired over the course of your life and your career. It has taken you your whole
life to develop (66).”
Tracy (2016) also pointed out that since earning ability is an asset, it can either be appreciating or depreciating over time.
Earning ability can be an asset “when you are continually upgrading yourself, making yourself become more and more
valuable, doing more of those tasks that people value highly and are willing to pay for (66).” On the other hand, your
earning ability can be depreciating if you are not continually upgrading your skills and abilities that can be done through
study and hard work. He cited Anders Ericson who stated that “most people work for the first year to learn their jobs well
enough so as not to get fired. After that, they never get any better. They never improve. Ten years after they started their
job, they’re no more productive than they were after one year (67).” Hence, as a teacher in the Department of Education
you are inspired to have an appreciating asset.

Key Topic 2: DepEd Order on the Appointment and Promotion of Teaching, Related Teaching, and Non- Teaching
Positions

In the previous module, you were oriented about your continuing professional development. In this module, you
will know different options for career progression. DepEd issues orders to facilitate the appointment and promotion of
teaching, related teaching and non-teaching positions in the department.
As of 2020, *DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2007 on Revised Guidelines on the Appointment and Promotion of Other
Teaching, Related Teaching, and Non-Teaching Positions is still in effect. These guidelines shall apply to the appointment
and promotion of Teaching and Related Teaching Group such as:
• Teacher II and III;
• Education Supervisor I, II, and III;
• Chief Education Supervisor;
• Education Program Specialist I and II;
• Senior Education Program Specialist;
• Chief Education Program Specialist;
• Guidance Counselors;
• Guidance Coordinators; and
• other teaching and related positions indicated in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, except School Heads –
Principals and Head Teachers and all Non- Teaching Groups
The guidelines in the DepEd order aim to achieve the principles of merit and fitness, objectivity and uniformity in
evaluation; and strengthening of the selection process. Moreover, these should guide teachers in planning for their career
progression in the department.

Required Task: Policy Reading

The most important thing for teachers to know about promotions are the criteria and the requirements or means to verify
achievement of those criteria. These are goals tied up with your everyday teaching practice. Read the latest policy on
teacher promotions and see how you could align your teaching practices and professional development aims with the
criteria and requirements. Fill in the table on the next page with your answers.

Criteria for Promotion Requirements or means to verify Teaching practices or professional

achievement of the criteria development aims aligned with the
promotion criteria

Example: Performance Rating Performance rating for the last 3 • Focus on improving my teaching
rating pe- riods should be at least practice to meet expectations in the
Very Satisfactory RPMS-PPST and get Very
Satisfactory rating

Example: Education Master’s Degree • I intend to enroll in a Master’s

Degree to further my knowledge and
skills in content and pedagogy

Training Specialized Training I will Participate in Specialized

Training like Scholarship Program,
Short Courses, Study Grants to
further improved and widen my
professional skills.

Research CI projects/ Research Innovations Participate in research innovations in

school.

Length of Service at least 3 years in service Apply in DepEd ranking once reach 3
years and above in the service with
additional credentials for promotion.

Session 2 – Scholarship Programs

Key Topic 1: Lifelong Learning
You can continue your education to discover your potential. Most successful people in any discipline are lifelong learners.
They are continually adding to their range of knowledge and skills. The most competitive teachers spend much more time
practicing and upgrading their skills. In her book What Keeps Teachers Going, Sonia Nietto (2003) shared her
observations about newly-hired teachers:
Excellent teachers don’t develop full-blown at graduation; nor are they just “born teachers.” Instead, teachers are always
in the process of becoming.” Given the dynamics of their work, they need to continually rediscover who they are and what
they stand for through their dialogue and collaboration with peers, through ongoing and consistent study, and through
deep reflection about their craft. They also need to understand the nature of their work and its life-and-death potential in
the lives of their students. They need to understand that teaching is neither missionary work (although it may be a
mission), nor just another job. (125)
When you become a lifelong learner, your potential has no limit. Hence, keeping up with the professional literature and
enrolling in professional course work are important in developing and maintaining teacher effectiveness. You may try
doing university course work and programs that lead to a graduate degree in a field of study. Make sure that it is relevant
to your discipline or specialization. You may also attend workshops and special courses conducted by a university or
college. If you are thinking about the expenses, you may check to see whether scholarships or grants are available.
Several cities or provinces or government agencies offer monetary incentives or financial assistance for enrolling in
teachers’ professional development programs. Some cities or municipalities offer partial or full reimbursement for
graduate work. You may consider the local scholarship program of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Key Topic 2: The Local Scholarship Program of the Civil Service Commission
CSC Resolution No. 1100824 on Local Scholarship Program (Modified) was signed on June 21, 2011 “to keep abreast of
the changing times, and to strengthen and make appropriate the Local Scholarship Program to the Strategic Priorities and
the Performance Government System (PGS) of the Commission (CSC Res. No. 1100824 page 1).” The objective of Local
Scholarship Program (Modified) is “to equip government employees with competencies in advancing their personal and
career growth as well as engaging themselves in pursuing national development goals (CSC Res. No. 1100824 page 4).”
Who can be scholars? Scholars are “deserving and qualified government employees who are expected to contribute to
the development and implementation of policies and programs of their respective agencies (CSC Res. No. 1100824 page
5).”

Key Topic 3: Recruitment, Selection, and Grant for Local Scholarship Program

Key Topic 4: Terms and Conditions of Scholarship of Local Scholarship Program

CSC Resolution No. 1100824 also specified the terms and conditions of Scholarship. According to the resolution, the
scholar shall:
• Sign a Pledge of Compliance (Annex A) containing the following obligations:
• Adhere to all the regulations and requirements of the Local Scholarship Program (Modified);
• Abide by the Civil Service Law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations;
• Exert utmost effort in completing the academic requirements within two (2) years for the Master’s Degree Course; and
actual duration which may be from ten (10) to twelve (12) months for the Diploma Programs;
• Maintain the ethical standards demanded of a government scholar;
• Be responsible for himself/herself, his/her actions and conduct;
• Obtain no failing grade nor a grade below the required General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.5 for the semester (for the
Graduate Studies: Master’s Degree Courses and Diploma Programs) with no subject below a grade of 2.0; and
• Be responsible for expenses incurred over and above those covered by the scholarship and other benefits and
entitlements provided in the Local Scholarship Program (Modified).
• Upon return to work, fulfill the service obligation as required under Sections 17 and 19 of Rule VIII of the Omnibus Rules
Implementing Book V of Executive Order No. 292.
Key Topic 5: Scholarship Provided in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
Meanwhile, House Bill 8384 on An Act Strengthening And Expanding The Professional Rights And Work Incentives Of
Public School Teachers, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 4670, To Be Known As The Expanded Magna
Carta For Public School Teachers, And For Other Purposes is also providing continuing education benefits for teachers.
According to Section 13, “Public School Teachers shall be given free continuing education units as required by the
Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) and for promotion purposes as required by the Civil Service Commission in
any State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nearest to their place of assignment or any school deemed qualified by the
Department. For this purpose, the Department shall coordinate with the Commission on Higher Education for the effective
implementation of this provision.”

Key Topic 6: Other Scholarships for Public School Teachers

There are other opportunities for scholarship for public school teachers. You may check your municipal, city, or provincial
government. You may also search foreign and local or national scholarships in DepEd, NEAP, and Regional Educational
Learning Center (RELC) websites. Also, there are private institutions, including private colleges and universities that
provide scholarships, discounts, and financial aid

Required Task 1: Lifelong Learning Plan

Map your lifelong learning plan. Fill in the box with the necessary information.

Type of Learning Master’s Target School Possible Challenges Means to Overcome

Degree / Diploma Course Challenges
(Specialization)

Master in Arts in Education Easter Visayas State  Overlapping of Activities Time management
in Advance Science University
Education  workloads and
 conflict in schedule

Required Task 2: Formative Test

Write the correct order for the procedure in applying for a scholarship for master’s degree from CSC. Number the steps
from 1 to 5.

Question Answer Feedback

1. The Agency Personnel 2 The Agency Personnel Development

Development Committee (PDC) shall Committee (PDC) will pre-screen the
conduct a screening and identify who applicant and determine whether he
will be recommended for nomination or she meets the requirements sets
by the Head of Agency to the CSC for by the CSC.
the grant of scholarship.

2. Medical Test 5 The nominee shall undergo a medical

test to determine his or her physical
fitness for the graduate or diploma
studies.

3. Applicant shall submit directly to 1 Submit the requirement form to the

the Head of Agency his or her CSC.
application in the form pre- scribed by
the CSC.

4. Submission of Research Proposal 4 Nominee shall submit a research

proposal to the Head of Agency for
evaluation and approval

5. CSC Screening 3 Nominee will undergo First

Screening: Written Examination and
Second Screening: Technical
 Interview

Session 3 – Professional Associations for Teachers

Preliminary Activity
How did you deal with challenges on the first days of reporting in your workstation? Write your answer in the field below
and answer the questions that follow.

Processing Questions:
1. What challenges did you encounter in your first days? Input your answer here.

The challenges that I encountered in my first day in school is first, the pressure and expectations of my co-teachers on my
performance in school. Second is the first impression of my co- teachers. I am very shy and nervous to talk to them. They
assigned me to Grade 1 pupils on the first limited face to-face and luckily, it went smooth and well. However, the
challenges that comes my way are ways of God to strengthen me and continue my profession because this is what I’ve
been praying for.
My first day in teaching was like the usual routine I did during in my substitute teaching in other school but there is also a
feeling of excitement and nervous in equal measure. However, I tried not to worry too much and told myself that even the
most seasoned teachers feel apprehensive about meeting new students at the beginning. My first teaching experience
taught me a lot about what it means to be a teacher and a lot about myself. For example, I always knew that coming up
with lesson plans was not easy, so I learned to prepare it ahead of time. I also learned that I do not have a good sense of
time when I am teaching, so I now know to make sure to make a schedule of what will be done at what time

2. How did you overcome these challenges? Input your answer here.

I always listen to my mentors and co teachers on how to deal with challenges in a positive way.

3. Did you rely on a specific person or people? How did you seek help? Input your answer here.

No, I haven’t relied on any person. I just learn to observe and adjust to my new environment.

Key Topic 1: Professional Association for Teachers

Mentors and a supportive working environment help newly-hired teachers in their early year in teaching in DepEd. They
also continue to provide guidance as new teachers become more independent. Equally significant to in-school mentoring
is networking with others in the professional or academic community to provide teachers with opportunities to learn more.
According to the University of Sydney, professional associations are organizations that serve as a governing body for
professionals working in the same or comparable professions. These organizations can help to define the profession and
help members advance it via continuous learning, quality control, and research. They also strive to maintain standards
within a profession, provide continuous professional development to members, and advocate their members’ interests to
the government and community.
Below are some benefits that professional associations for teachers may offer to you:
1. provide expert knowledge on how to address specific concerns on classroom management, content and pedagogy, and
other teaching domains
2. direct you to people who can provide you the resources you need
3. a support system with other teachers who may share similar concerns and challenges
4. an avenue to keep yourself up-to-date on latest innovations in teaching
5. opportunities for fellowships, grants, scholarships and awards

Required Task 1: Research on Professional Associations for Teachers

Do research on professional associations for teachers. You may ask your mentor and co-teachers about associations that
they are part of or familiar with. You may also do further research online. Choose three professional associations that
appeal to your interest. Take note of their activities and goals, and write the things that you like in each professional
association in the boxes below.

Name of Association Brief Description Activities and Goals What you like most
 about it

Philippine an organization for teacher One of its goals is to promote and It provides seminars for
Association for educators which aims to maintain unity, professionalism the holistic professional
Teacher Education promote the professional and excellence among Teacher growth of teacher.
(PAFTE) development of teachers. Educators, Teacher Education
Institutions and Professional
Teachers.

P hilippine Public It is a fice-decade strong  Providing career and Provides life insurance
School Teacher association of teachers and professional advancement plan to all members of
Association (PPST) teacher educators which has opportunities through scholarship their organization
been in the forefront of teacher and other competency-building
education since its birth on program.
January 30, 1968.
 Providing optimum insurance,
retirement, loans, and other
financial services benefits to uplift
members standard of living; and
 Providing excellent customer
service through competent, well-
motivated service personnel and
properly equipped and
empowered organization.

Reading Association the national affiliate of the RAP holds two major conferences It helps students and
of the Philippines International Reading per year namely: the Midyear teachers hone their
Association (IRA) which aims to Demo-fest in October and the communication skills
improve and promote reading in Annual Convention held every and language strategies
the Philippines by helping summer. The association also
students and teachers hone distributes free RAP Journal to all
their communication skills and members, featuring conference
language strategies. papers and an outreach program
called RAP-on-Wheels which
plays a large role in the
educational community.

Optional Task 1: Sharing

Suggested modality: via LAC. But could also be done through informal meeting among teachers. Share you answers in
Required Task 1 with co-newly hired teachers. Did you list down similar associations? Did they list associations that you
are also interested in? Share plans on the possibility of joining these associations. You may also seek advice from your
mentors and other co-teacher.

As I share my answers to my co- newly hired teachers, I notice that we had different answers about the different
organizations/associations that we want to join, still I would take into consideration on the associations that they are
interested to join. I will conduct further research about it so that I can add this to my future plans.

Optional Task 2: Survey

Ask your mentor and other co-teachers about other considerations in choosing a professional association. Write down
their tips below: Input your answer here.

Based on my mentor and co- teachers, the considerations that I should prioritize in choosing professional association are
the following.
1. Define your goals
2. Determine if an association can help you achieve them.
3. Research about the association
4. Identify the benefits of the association to you.

Required Task 2: Reflection

Go back to your list of professional associations that interest you. Given the tips, which association are you most likely to
join and why? Input your answer here.
Based on the professional associations that I listed above, I like to join on Philippine Public School Teacher Association
(PPST) because I see that their goal on their association is very organize. They have mutual benefit programs for their
members, educational Assistance Programs helping teachers achieving professional advancement. They have also PPST
Annual Search for the Outstanding Educators by giving recognition to teachers who continue to devout their lives in the
development of the youth and achievement of quality education. Their overall goals is to help the teachers achieve their
goal.

How do you expect this association to help you achieve your professional development goals? (List down some benefits
and opportunities that are aligned with your goals) Input your answer here.

This organization offers this following opportunity to their members that’s why I consider them to help me in achieving my
professional development goals.
1. Educational Assistance Program
2. Search for Outstanding Educators
3. PPST members participated in different ACT conventions hosted by different countries
4. Equity Application Program

Module 4 – Personal Development and Well being

Session 1 – Health and Wellness

Preliminary Activity
What activities outside work do you enjoy doing? (Example: Watching tv series and movies, hiking, Zumba, etc.) Input
your answer here.

When not busy at work, what I usually enjoying is that watching documentaries on YouTube. Watching fictional movies,
listening to music and most specially spending time with my family. I also have Saturday class in church.

How often are you able to do these activities? Input your answer here.

I usually able to do these activities on weekends when not busy.

How do you balance your work with social life or family/me time? Input your answer here.

Despite of too much work, I always make sure that still I have my family/me time. I set an hour to spend time to my family
to lessen my stress.

Key Topic 1: Maintaining Work-Life Balance

Teachers’ commitment with their profession sometimes lead to stereotyping teachers as always busy, spending time at
school to teach and spending the rest of their time to plan what to teach. As someone new to the profession, you may not
be new to these assumptions about the life of teachers. Although teaching requires a lot of dedication and hard work, it is
possible for teachers to have work-life balance.
First, you need to know more about something which may hinder having this balance. Most of the time, you may lose time
to do activities outside work because your work may overwhelm you. This feeling is often described as ‘stress’. According
to the Mental Health Foundation, stress is defined as the degree to which you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope as a
result of pressures that are unmanageable.
The nature and severity of stress could be attributed to various factors. Some reasons include daily pressures, workloads,
new assignments, learner behavior, or professional conflicts in the workplace. It is important to identify which of these
factors you could control so that you could help yourself relieve some of the work pressures.

Required Task 1: Activity

Read the given situations which might be experienced by a teacher like you. Identify the possible stress triggers, its
effects, and your coping strategies for each situation. Discuss your initial reactions and insights from the activity with your
mentor and co-newly-hired teachers.

Scenario Stress Trigger/s Effects Coping Strategies

1. You come home exhausted after a long worrying about the You spend time Always prepare your
day from school. You feel the need for an scheduled visit of the enhancing your Daily lesson plan and
early night rest. However, you are worried Public Schools Lesson Plan and instructional materials
 about the scheduled visit of the Public District Supervisor preparing instructional even though no one
Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) in (PSDS). materials. will observe you.
your school to observe classes the
following day. In anticipation that you
might be chosen for observation, you
spend time enhancing your Daily Lesson
Plan and preparing instructional materials.
You kno w that you will end up sleeping
late.

2.You are assigned by your principal to You are assigned to You did not take your Set you alarm clock so
lead the Monday Flag Ceremony. The lead the Monday breakfast because you that you are aware of
activity is scheduled to start at 5:45 AM. Flag Ceremony by know that you will be the time to avoid being
Yet you wake up late after doing overtime your principal. going late in school. late in school.
work the night before. You know how
important it is to have breakfast before
working. If you still take your breakfast,
you might be late going to school.

3. As a pilot school in the Learning and Your co-workers You and some of your Seek the help of other
Development System, your principal have prior co-workers are all grade level teachers
received a notice that DepEd external commitments to do, pressured to accomplish who are good in Event
partners are set for a visit tomorrow. Your and he/she cannot the tasks knowing the Management and
grade level team is in-charge of the help in preparing for event will be tomorrow. encourage everyone to
preparations. While working, one of your the event. help because this is for
co teachers begged off to render the welfare of their
extended time due to prior commitments. school.
This teacher has knowledge and skills in
Events Management. You are all
pressured to accomplish the delegated
task.

In the above scenarios, you will see how managing work-life balance may be tricky especially if there are sudden changes
in the schedule, and unexpected events. Even routine tasks (like the Flag Ceremony) may cause stress due to several
factors. Below are some tips on how to cope with possible stress triggers:

1. Since stress is caused by being overwhelmed or unprepared, setting and sticking to your routines and schedules
will be helpful.
2. Learn to say “No” to sudden invitations. This does not mean that you can’t have fun. Instead, schedule a time for
you to have fun and do your leisure activities. Doing leisure activities ‘only when you have the time’ will not help you
achieve work-life balance. Do not feel guilty to schedule a whole weekend day or one full hour every day to unwind.
3. Make best practice your everyday practice. Sudden visitors and changes in observation schedule could cause
anxiety because you may feel like you need to do something beyond the usual. That is why it is important to make best
practices as your normal practice. This way, you just have to remind yourself in time of unexpected situations that you are
always doing your best.
4. Build supportive work environments. Be there for your colleagues to provide moral support and guidance. Not only
because you expect them to do the same for you, but because helping out a colleague should remind you of how to treat
yourself as well when you are going through a bad day. It will help you go easy on yourself.
Key Topic 2: Stress and Stress Factor

It is important to take note that stress is the body’s response to situational changes that require challenging adjustments.
Stress is not always a negative experience. There is a difference between positive and negative stress.
Positive stress is labelled as eustress. It is observable in difficult situations when a person chooses to take a positive view
of things rather than get affected negatively. Eustress is also characterized as a short term coping mechanism that
provides enthusiasm, motivation, and passion to a person in improving performance.
On the other hand, negative stress or distress involves the formation of discomfort and anxiety to various uncontrollable
events. It is related to one’s perception that negative outcomes can possibly happen in the existing situations. Distress
can either be short or long term depending on the person’s flexibility for acceptance.
The following are the major categories of stress:
• Daily Life Hassles - These are stressors that are considered minor and short-term in nature including traffic hassles,
relation conflicts, and time pressures. It can cause feelings of sickness and lack of sleep and concentration (Serido et.al.,
2004, p. 17-33);
• Major Life Events - This is a by-product of major emotional adjustments due to personal crisis like health or financial
problems, as well as other circumstances like career advancement or retirement (Depression NZ, 2021); and
• Internal Stressors - It basically involves lifestyle choices, self-thinking, expectations, and personality traits.
Required Task 2: Reflection?
Assess whether you are practicing the following health and wellness habits that can be helpful in coping with stress. Tell
the reasons why you are doing or not doing it. Share your realization to your mentor and co-newly-hired teachers in your
learning discussion.

QUESTIONS ANSWERS FEEDBACK

1. What kind of food do you usually Vegetable, fruits, Meat, Fish

eat?

2. How much time do you allot for 10-15 mins

exercise?

3. Do you Regularly stretch and Yes

massage?

4. How long do you usually sleep? 6 to 7 hours

5. Do you take a few deep breaths Yes

every time you are under pressure?

6. What strategies do you do to I think of my family they are the

motivate yourself? reason why I am doing this.

7. Do you express your feelings Yes, I think of the better way where I
properly when at the height of anger? could calm myself in silent and reflect
the situation.

8. Do you feel good about yourself? Yes

9. Do you talk to someone whenever If I can’t manage it myself

you have emotional challenges?

10. Do you take meditation to attain in Yes, to attain inner peace, I listen to
ner peace? worship songs

11. Do you have a regular time to Yes!

pray or reflect spiritually?

Key Topic 3: Managing Stress

ABCs of Managing Stress
When challenging situations arise, it is important for you to analyze the events, determine the right feelings, and create
realistic beliefs that are based on facts. For this purpose, the formula below will better help you in coping with stress:
A (Activating Event) + B (Belief) = C (Consequence)

Required Task 3: Activity

LEARNING THE ABCs:
Practice the ABCs in managing stress from the given Activating Events. Be able to provide your Beliefs and the possible
Consequences. Identify other stress-triggering experiences where you could apply the principles of ABCs Formula.

ACTIVATING EVENTS BELIEFS AND CONSEQUENCES FEEDBACK

During a teaching demonstration, I will teach them how to use this Communication Skills is important in
your senior co-teachers seem to be technology based instructional building harmonious relationship at
unreceptive of your suggestions in strategies and explain to them that it work.
introducing technology-based is very useful in delivering the
instructional strategies. They still lessons.
prefer to do the conventional ways of
delivering lessons.

You notice that there is no I will seek the help of the other Communication Skills is important in
rationalization of work in your teachers to help me organize the building harmonious relationship at
Department. Sometimes, when the overlook workload. work.
department gets busy, they overlook
workload distribution. Since you are
new ly-hired, most of the work were
given to you. You extend time in
school to meet deadlines. You do not
 have enough energy to prepare
lessons at home.

Being new in your school, you are still I will be the first one to approach them Always take the courage to make
ad- justing with the culture and and offer to help collaboratively conversation to your workmates so
practices of your co-teachers. You because maybe they are also waiting that everyone will feel comfortable to
know how important it is to work col la for me to make the first move. you.
boratively with them. But they do not
approach you for conversation.

Your own event Say sorry for the mistake you Communication Skills is important in
committed and make it as a building harmonious relationship at
motivation to improve your speaking work.
skills as emcee.

Your own event Make an organizational plan of your Make an outline of your duties
work so that you are aware of the
tasks you must do

The following are additional strategies that can help you in managing stress:
1. Avoid unnecessary stress (person, responsibility, environment, or topic);
2. Manage your time better;
3. Kno w your priorities;
4. Accept the things you cannot change; and
5. Make yourself resilient.

Key Topic 4: Mental Health

Emotional, psychological, and social well-being all contribute to our mental health. It has an impact on our thoughts,
feelings, and actions. It also affects how we deal with stress, interact with others, and make decisions. From childhood
and adolescence through maturity, mental health is critical at all stages of life. Mental health is not only attributed to
teachers alone. Everybody can go through stress and mental health stigma. One of the most pressing concerns that
DepEd seeks to address is the mental health of teachers. Teachers always do their best to show a smile, be happy and
be their best in front of their learners. This may sometimes seem like they do not have problems, but teachers do a lot of
crucial decision making (from what activities to do to how to help learners in difficult circumstances) that may be taxing to
their mental health.
Below are some ways on how to manage mental health:
1. Talk openly about mental health.
2. Get professional help if you need it.
3. Connect with others.
4. Get physically active.
5. Help others.
6. Get enough sleep.
7. Develop coping skills.

Optional Task: Reading

Read the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11036 on The Mental Health ActI. Share your new
learning with your mentor and co-newly-hired teachers during your discussion meeting. The template below can help you
in organizing your insights. Provisions of the law that are related with the Duties and Responsibilities of DepEd can also
be discussed in your Learning Action Cell (LAC).

Salient Points of The Mental Issues/Concerns Encountered New Learning

Health Act

 Importance of mental  Will the government help  PhilHealth covers mental health patients’
health teachers who suffered from hospitalization as long as the event was caused by
mental health? extreme episodes of mental or behavioral disorders
 Rights of Service Users
 Access to psychosocial care
  Integration of Mental Health and clinical treatment  There will be an evidence-based treatment of the
into the Educational System same standard and quality, regardless of age, sex,
 Schools should also conduct socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity or sexual
health awareness to pupils orientation  Mental Health is also implemented to
DepEd and CHED institutions.

Required Task 5: Activity

Complete the given Health and Wellness Plan. Put your personal goal in ensuring positive health and wellness. Be able
also to identify your distress triggers, its effects, and the strategies or practices that you commit to start doing to manage
distress.

MY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLAN

Health and Wellness Goal:

1. Get adequate rest daily
2. Get regular physical activity
3. Eat more plant-based foods
4. Achieve/Maintain a healthy weight
5. Maintain a cheerful, hopeful outlook on life
6. Spend quality time with family or friends daily
7. Take time daily for spiritual renewal

Distress Triggers Effects (Physical, Coping Strategies/To-Do Practices

Psychological, Mental, or
Social)

Overloaded activities Inadequate Sleep Time management

Anger Depression/violent action Step back and think of my actions

Helplessness towards problems Loneliness Seek help from family members or friends

Session 2 – Financial Literacy

Preliminary Activity
Find out your current financial status by accomplishing the self-assessment tool adapted from Money Management
International (2015). Tick the appropriate column in each item that describes your financial practices and habits.
Interpreted results of this assessment will provide you information on how you manage your finances at this point. Make
this activity as an area of conversation with your mentor and co newly-hired teachers.

Financial Practices Always Sometimes Never

pay the rent/mortgage

obligations and utility bills
on time? /

save at least 10% of your /

net income?

keep three months net

income in reserve for
emergencies? /

plan ahead for large /

expenses?

set and keep financial /

goals?

follow a budget? /

shop for comparison? /

regularly review your /

credit?
 examine your checking
account statements often?
/

continue your financial /

education?

Key Topic 1: Managing Personal Finances

As a steward of financial resources, there is a need for you to become financially literate (Liuson 2015). Managing your
personal finances effectively will bring you a lot of advantages, particularly on attaining financially sound living. You have
to make appropriate decisions on spending, budgeting, saving, investing, and planning. Financial literacy will enable you
to avoid chronic debts and other financial issues. Falling short of budget will definitely contribute to stress that affects a
teacher’s well-being.

Required Task 1: Activity

MONEY MATTERS:
Read and analyze the given scenarios. Identify the main problem in each financial situation and the possible effects that it
may bring.
1. Teacher Marie has a big family. She has four sons and two daughters. Her husband has no regular work. Every month,
there is an expectation from their children that they will be going to the mall to spend time dining together. They also buy
the things that their children are requesting, even unnecessary ones. Teacher Marie does not want to disappoint them.
So, upon receiving her salary, she always gives favor to them.

Main Problem Teacher Marie is the only provider on their family, every
month her children expected that they will going to the
mall, Teacher Marie doesn’t want to disappoint her
children about their request about buying the things they
want even it is unnecessary that’s she always give the
request of her children upon receiving her salary

Possible effects Their money will no longer enough to meet their needs
and expenses.

2. Principal Santos has observed the spending pattern of the newly-hired teachers in their school. Their lifestyle includes
passion for international travels, fashionable clothes, and latest gadgets. They even invest part of their salaries to an
online business that is not authorized and does not provide sure income. No wonder that they are always hopeful for
paydays.

Main Problem Teachers are very luxurious to things that are not
important and even invest without knowing first if it is a
legit investment.

Possible effects Teachers will end up in loans.

Key Topic 2: Budgeting

Budgeting is a foundational step in achieving financial literacy. It involves the crafting of a plan to wisely spend your
income in meeting your personal and financial goals in life. Living beyond your means is an unhealthy financial habit.
Basically, your expenses should not be more than your income. Savings are important for emergency situations and other
financial goals. You may use the 5-10-85 Rule for keeping control of your finances. This budgeting model was introduced
by Mr. Mariel Vincent A. Rapisura, a well-known financial trainer. It is suited for those who earn up to PhP250,000 a year.

• 5% of your monthly income should be allocated to insurance. You must protect your most valuable asset which is
yourself. This is more appropriate if you are the sole breadwinner of your family. Prioritize getting affordable health
insurance that covers emergency care to augment PhilHealth insurance benefits.
• 10% is considered as a decent percentage to be set aside for savings, especially for those who are new to the
workforce. Use your savings for needed situations only. Once annual income increases to greater than PhP250,000, this
should increase to 15%.
• 85% is your monthly ceiling for expenses including food, clothing, rentals, bills and other expenditures. It is best that you
do not access loans, especially when used for non productive purposes. Be forewarned that when you access a loan
early, this will eat up in your budget for daily living expenses. Once your income reaches PhP250,000, strive to maintain
your lifestyle such that you gradually reduce expenses to 60% of your salary. At the same time, gradually allocate a
portion of your salary for secure investments until it reaches 20% of your salary.
Prompt

Look at your budgeting or spending pattern. Share with your mentor and co-newly-hired teachers if you are closely
applying or not applying the principles of 5-10-85 Rule. You may start practicing it to improve your financial

According to the Institute for Financial Literacy, it is imperative for you to set personal financial goals. It can be short-term
or long- term depending on your priorities and life situation. Your financial goals reflect your values and the things you
care about. This will keep you on track in the proper management of your financial resources. Based on these goals, you
can create specific plans. Your goals have to follow the acronym SMART, to wit:
• S - pecific: It clearly states what will you do and how will you do it;
• M - easurable: It can measure progress for corrective actions if necessary;
• A - ttainable and
• R - ealistic: It is based on your current financial status and can discipline you to stick with the plan; and
• T - ime-bound It has a target timeframe.
Below is an example of a financial goal statement. Try to create your own by putting emphasis on the acronym SMART.

I want to completely pay off my personal loan in 3 years by setting aside P3,000.00 from my monthly salary for payment.

20 years from now, I want to have my own house and lot by setting aside 5,000 from my monthly salary for payment.

Key Topic 3: Teacher Financial Literacy Concerns

“SANGLA-ATM”
Every payday, most of the teachers in a school would either go to work late or go home early. They have to visit a well-
known loan shark in the locality who is holding their Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards due to loans. The loan shark
knows as well the Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) of borrowers which are supposed to be private. These teachers
will have to get the remaining balance out of their salaries. It is automatic that their monthly installment payment and
interest value from loans are deducted in their accounts.
Optional Task
How do you feel about the financial condition of these teachers?

I felt very sad to all the teachers who approach loan sharks only because they wanted to have a good life for their families,
even though they have very little wages left to them. Even they don't want to do this, they are forced to do so because the
teacher's salary is not enough to meet our needs.

Optional Task
Suppose you are saving P12,000.00 in a bank for your first year of teaching (equivalent to P1,000.00 per month). The
interest rate is 4% per annum. Compute the value that you may get after five years of saving.
Key Topic 4: Savings

Developing savings and planning for your retirement will financially secure you in the future. Saving is regarded as the
postponement of one’s pleasure for spending. It takes discipline to prioritize savings over expenses (Income - Savings =
Expenses). Ideally, emergency savings should be equivalent to nine times of your monthly expenses or six times of your
monthly income. This will make you recover from any uncertain situations. In order to increase savings, you have to
reduce your expenses and increase your income (Rapisura 2016).

Optional Task
KNOW THE HABITS:
Read and reflect on the online article “10 Bad Money Habits You Need to Break Today” written by Alexa Mason. You may
access it via the link found inside the box.

K – knowledge C – hallenge
(Something that confirms what you already know) (Something that challenges you)
Failing to save for the Future What Challenges me is how to save money knowing that I
have a very little salary left

C – hange F – eel
(Something you plan to change) (Something you feel on what you learn)
I want to plan for my future by avoiding spending more I happy now motivated knowing that it is not too late to
than I earn change my bad habits of spending money and plan for my
future.

Required Task 2: Financial Development Plan

Craft a Personal Financial Development Plan using the provided template. Apply the principles of financial literacy that
you learned from this session. You are encouraged to follow this plan and monitor your progress to attain financially
sound living. You may use a separate Word document for this.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Name: Rossana B. Ronda Date: January 24, 2024

BUDGET AND SPENDING

Month and Year:
Total Income:

Savings/Item/Service Need/Want? Target Cost Actual Cost

Clothing Want 500 1000

Laptop Upgrade Need 2000 3500

Food and Transportation Need 2000 3000

Insurance Need 1000 1000

 Travel Want 1000 2000

Saving Account Need 2000 2000

Grocery Need 3000 3500

Total 11,500 16,000

LONG-TERM RETIREMENT

Financial goal Priority Target Number of Required Actions to Remarks

(Low;Medium; Date years Amount be Taken
or High)

Health Insurance High Year 30 yrs. 2,000 Apply for a Pay Monthly contribution
2025 health
insurance

Educational Plan High Year 10 yrs. 1000 Apply to Having savings will benefit
2024 private you in the future, whether
banks that you're avoiding hardship
offer or going after the things
educational you want. Saving money
plan may also be easier if you
have a clear goal or
purpose for it.

Business Medium 2025 5 years 100, 000 Earn

Module 5 – Developing a Personal Professional Improvement Plan

Session 1 – Developing an Individual Development Plan
Preliminary Activity
Pick one object in your bag that you can connect to the word “planning.” Draw the image of that object below, and explain
how it relates with planning. Answer the questions that follow.

Key Topic 1: Making a Personal Professional Improvement Plan

It is not enough to just say that you want to become a better teacher. Hence, you have to develop an Individual
Development Plan that will guide you to reach your objective. When we plan our lesson, we set goals, develop a
procedure to reach those goals, get feedback and do some adjustments, and monitor progress. In crafting a personal
professional improvement plan, we must also perform the same things for us to have our own professional improvement.
The personal professional improvement plan will serve that purpose. Your personal professional improvement plan
requires commitment. You could prepare one during this teacher induction program and then save it on your computer
and never ever use it. Next quarters or school years later, you remain the same teacher you used to be.
Indeed, the personal professional improvement plan simply helps you to be more deliberate as you work on your goals.
You have to make a commitment that whatever you indicate here will be executed in due time. Making a personal
professional improvement plan provides something that you should start doing. But equally important are the things that
you should stop doing. In other words, you should stop doing anything that does not align with your personal professional
development plan. Consider also what you need to stop doing. If we quit doing all the things that are not working and
focus our efforts on those that are, our work would not only be efficient, but much more productive and fulfilling.
Optional Task

Pause & Reflect: Are there habits or activities that you do now as a teacher that do not contribute to your work effectively?
Why do you think so? Input your answer.

Yes, sometimes I practice the maniana habit that really affect my professional development plan, because of too much
works that need to accomplish I am easily feel less motivated to do the tasks. I was off the track of my plans because of
these.
Key Topic 2: Development Plans
The Results-based Performance Management System Manual for Teachers and School Heads (2018).
Management System (RPMS) in the Department of Education following Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular
No. 06, s. 2012 on Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) to warrant efficient, timely and quality
performance among personnel (RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads, 2018).

Required Task
Make Your Own Development Plan
If you haven’t created your own development plan, now is the time that you make one. Table 1 shows the format for the
Developmental Plan (RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads, 2018). You may do this on a separate Word
document.

Strengths Developmental Action Plan Timeline Resources Needed

Needs
(Recommended
Developmental
Intervention)

A. Functional Competencies

Select, develops, Applies knowledge of Attend Trainings and S.Y. 2024-2025 Information’s about
organizes, and uses content within and seminars trainings and
appropriate teaching across curriculum seminars S.Y. 2022-
and learning teaching areas. 2023 Registration fee
resources, including
ICT, to address
learning goal.

Monitored and Use differentiated, Attend Trainings and S.Y. 2024-2025 Information’s about
evaluated learner developmentally seminars trainings and
progress and appropriate learning seminars
achievement using experiences to
learner attainment address learner’s Registration
data gender needs,
strengths, interests,
and experiences.

B. Core Behavioral Competencies

Self-Management Teamwork Participate in collegial S.Y. 2024-2025 LAC sessions and

discussion and Team Building
strengthen teamwork
through team
buildings.

Key Topic: Your Personal Professional Improvement Plan as a Newly-hired teacher

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
DIVISION OF LEYTE
CARIGARA III DISTRICT
HIRA-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teacher Skill Specific Actions Expected Results Resources Completion Date

Mastery of content Mastery of content Mastery of content Mastery of content Mastery of content
 knowledge knowledge knowledge knowledge knowledge

Professional Use of online Providing training Own Expenses END of SCHOOL

knowledge sources to gain the about the IT YEAR
knowledge and operations.
attending the
seminar

Time management By prior planning, Setting Own Expenses END of SCHOOL

scheduling, organizational YEAR
identifying, and targets and time
allocating the bounds goals.
resources.