Article XIV of The 1987 Philippine Constitution
Article XIV of The 1987 Philippine Constitution
Article XIV of The 1987 Philippine Constitution
C. Cite current practices in our country that promotes the law. Provide
comprehension discussion.
The Code sets out the key principles of good conduct and practice for teachers in
the Philippines. It is intended to guide teachers practice judgments and decisions and
inform parents, and the community of these standards. It also informs members of the
community of the standards expected of teachers. It is not, however, a definitive or
exhaustive guide. Neither should it be read as a blueprint to be followed unreflectively
by teachers. As professionals, teachers are to constantly engage with the principles
outlined in a critical manner, taking into account the educational value of the particular
relationships with persons within particular teaching and learning situations and
processes. The Code is intended to encourage teachers to adopt an informed approach
to their teaching and its contexts and to reflect on the good and correct practices as
professional teachers. A teacher shall Endeavour to be a role model and shall act within
the community in a manner which enhances the prestige of the profession.
D. Cite a current practice/s that is/are NOT consistent with the law. Provide
comprehensive discussion.
However good a Code of Ethics is, it can only act as a guide to help childcare workers
and their managers to find solutions to the problems they face, when it is implemented
in practice. Every problem one faces is slightly different from others one has dealt with
before, and they cannot be solved by treating the Code as a rule book.
Sometimes there may be a conflict between two principles which are both important.
The needs of children in the care of childcare workers may need to be balanced against
the needs of other children in their families, for instance. Again, it may not be possible to
resolve some problems without sharing confidences and thus breaching confidentiality.
Or again, judgements may sometimes have to be made about the comparative needs of
colleagues and those for whom they care; a mischievous complaint by a child, for
example, can destroy a childcare worker's career.
it is often when there are serious conflicts between principles that Codes of Ethics
address the key questions facing society, and resolving such dilemmas can be very
difficult, demanding clear thinking and honesty in facing the issues. This may be seen
when people working with children feel that they have to challenge the law.
On this point there are differences between countries, depending upon their cultures,
legal and political circumstances and the stage of development of the profession. In
some countries, it is felt that the Code should be consistent with or based upon the law
of the land. In other countries, the Code may be seen as a way of asserting the
responsibilities taken on by an independent profession for its own standards, separate
from the powers of the law and the views of the government. In some countries, people
may feel that they have to oppose bad law-making or the injurious application of the
law, in order to retain their professional integrity and to meet the needs of children and
young people. In such circumstances, a Code of Ethics can strengthen the resolve of
workers to face difficult situations.
At times it is also possible that childcare workers may feel that they need to challenge
aspects of established or traditional culture because of the harm that they feel is done to
children. Examples in recent times in which such challenges have been made include
campaigns to abolish corporal punishment and female circumcision and to control child
labour. Such issues may be highly contentious, and childcare workers need to ensure
that they are working from a sound and carefully considered ethical basis in challenging
the community's traditions.
However, by contrast, perhaps the greatest problem which a Code of Ethics may face is
that it may be put on a shelf and forgotten. The issues it contains are of real importance
in setting high standards, and the contents of a Code of Ethics should be reviewed at
regular intervals to ensure that they continue to reflect good practice, and that they
inform the training which staff receive.