This document discusses continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers. It begins by stating that CPD is the lifeblood of the teaching profession and is a responsibility and necessity for professional teachers. It then provides the definition of CPD as the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities throughout their career. The document outlines the historical, legal, and philosophical bases for CPD in the Philippines according to various laws and statutes. It emphasizes that CPD is mandatory and important for improving teaching skills, student outcomes, motivation, and preparing students for the future.

1. BOHOL ISLAND STATE
UNIVERSITY
CANDIJAY CAMPUS
Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol
COLLEGE OF ADVANCED
STUDIES
EdMA- 503 Philosophy & Psycho-
Sociological Foundation of Education
CARMEN A. MUTIA
Masterand
LEANDRO C. TORREON,
PhD
Professor

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3. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE TEACHING
PROFESSION
• Sec. 7 of RA 4670 – Responsibility is
something expected of a Professional
Teacher. The work of the Teacher in the
development and guidance of the young
is a tremendous responsibility for which
he is accountable to God, to his country,
and to posterity. It is a trust of which
every teacher should strive to be worthy.

4. CPD stands for Continuing
Professional Development and is
the term used to describe the
learning activities professionals
engage in to develop and enhance
their abilities. CPD is a holistic
approach toward the enhancement
of personal skills and proficiency
throughout a professional’s career.

5. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• All Professional Teachers owe it to
themselves and to the clientele they serve
to go through CPD
• The Philippine Professional Standards for
Teachers PPST (the revised National
Competency-Based Teacher Standards)
includes PERSONAL GROWTH AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT as the
7th Domain.

6. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• Enactment of RA 10912 or the CPD Law of
2016 - CPD for all professions regulated by
PRC is now MANDATORY.
• CPD is NOT an OPTION. It is a
NECESSITY
• CPD for Professional Teachers sharpen the
professional teacher’s competitive edge in a
highly competitive global world

7. PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF CPD
• Growth is an evidence of life.
• Man and woman is an unfinished
project

8. • Sec. 5 Para 4 of 1987 Philippine Constitution –
The State shall enhance the right of teachers to
professional advancement.
• BP 232 or “Education Act of 1982” Chapter 3
on Duties and Obligations Section 16 (4) One of
the Teacher’s Obligation is to assume the
responsibility to maintain and sustain his
professional growth and advancement and
maintain professionalism in his behavior at all
times.
HISTORICAL and LEGAL BASES OF
CPD

9. • RA 9155 or “Governance of Basic Education Act
of 2001.” An act instituting a framework of
governance for basic education, establishing
authority and accountability, renaming the DECS
as the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and for
other purposes – enacted on August 11, 2001
Section 7 (A) on powers, duties, and functions. In
addition to his/her powers under existing laws, the
Secretary of Education shall have authority,
accountability and responsibility for the following:
(6) Enhancing the employment status, professional
competence, welfare and working conditions of all
personnel of the Department
HISTORICAL and LEGAL BASES OF
CPD

10. Section 7 (E) - Consistent with the national
educational policies, plans and standards, the
school heads shall have authority, accountability
and responsibility for the following:
(9)Encouraging staff development;
HISTORICAL and LEGAL BASES OF
CPD

11. • RA 7836 or "Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of
1994.“
Art 3 Sec 19. Periodic Merit Examination of Teachers. — To encourage
continuing professional growth and development and to provide
additional basis for merit promotion, in addition to their performance
rating, teachers may take an oral and written examination at least once
in five (5) years as basis for merit promotion. In taking this examination,
no fee shall be required.
Sec 23. Revocation of the Certificate of Registration, Suspension from
the Practice of the Teaching Profession, and Cancellation of Temporary
or Special Permit.
Sec 23. h. Unjustified or willful failure to attend seminars, workshops,
conferences and the like or the continuing education program
prescribed by the Board and the Commission.
HISTORICAL and LEGAL BASES OF
CPD

12. • Executive Order No. 266, s. 1995
 Signed by President Fidel V Ramos and issued on July
25, 1995
 Institutionalization of the CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) programs of the
various Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) under
the supervision of the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC)
SECTION 1. The completion by professional licensees
of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
programs adopted by all Boards is hereby imposed as a
mandatory requirement for the renewal of professional
licenses.
HISTORICAL and LEGAL BASES OF
CPD

13. Why is continuous professional development
important?
It's a way of planning your development that
links learning directly to practice. CPD can
help you keep your skills and knowledge up
to date and prepare you for greater
responsibilities. It can boost your confidence,
strengthen your professional credibility and
help you become more creative in tackling
new challenges.

14. IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
1.DEVELOP SUPERIOR SKILLS IN ORGANIZING
AND TIME MANAGEMENT
2.FIND NEW TEACHING STRATEGIES
3.CONTRIBUTE TO BETTER STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
4.REMAIN MOTIVATED AND IMPROVE THEIR
LEARNING CURVE
5.SET SMART, PROFESSIONAL GOALS
6.GET KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT INTO THEIR
SUBJECTS
7.EQUIP THEIR STUDENTS FOR FUTURE

15. IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
CPD has been shown to increase
teacher motivation, confidence,
and commitment to teaching.
Learning new skills and applying
them in the classroom can lead
to a more stimulating and
effective teaching environment.

16. IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS
THE ONGOING PROCESS OF DEVELOPING AND
MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. A
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM MIGHT BE CONDUCTED AS FORMAL
COURSES, OR IN A MORE INFORMAL MANNER,
THROUGH COACHING, MENTORING, OR ON-THE-
JOB OBSERVATION. EVERY PROFESSIONAL
SHOULD BE GIVEN ACCESS TO ONGOING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, BOTH
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND
FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE EMPLOYEE.

17. References:
• https://cpduk.co.uk/explained
• https://www.scribd.com/presentat
ion/517544346/Continuing-Prof-
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