The document outlines 7 domains that make up the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards for teachers in Philippine schools. The domains cover: 1) social regard for learning and being a positive role model for students, 2) creating a safe and fair learning environment, 3) understanding learner diversity, 4) effective curriculum planning and communication of learning goals, 5) proper assessment, monitoring, and reporting of student progress, 6) establishing community linkages, and 7) personal growth and professional development. The standards are meant to provide guidelines for teachers to be committed, accountable, and ensure high student learning outcomes and well-being.

1. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
Domain 1
Social Regard for Learning
 Act as a positive role modelfor students
Statement of
Principle
Teachers in all Philippine
schools are committed and
accountable for providing
classroom instruction with
results that are manifested
in high performancelevelsin
terms of student learning
outcomes. Teachers are
dedicated to the well-being
of the students and
communities they serve,
taking into account their
cultural diversity, group
aspirations, and what is
valued in education.
Domain 2
The Learning
Environment
 Creates an
environment that
promotes fairness
 Makes the physical
environment safe and
conducive to learning
 Communicates higher
learning expectations
to each learner
 Establishes and
maintains consistent
standards of learner’s
behavior
Domain 3
Diversity of Learners
 Is familiar withlearner’s
background knowledge
and experiences
 Demonstrates concern
for holistic development
of learners
Domain 7
Personal Growth and
Professional
Development
 Takes pride in the
nobilityof teaching as
a profession
 Builds professional
links withcolleagues
to enrich teaching
practice
 Reflects onthe extent
of the attainment of
learning goals
Domain 6
Community Linkages
 Establishes learning
environments that
respondto the
aspirations ofthe
community
Domain 5
Planning, Assessing, and Reporting
 Communicates promptlyand clearlyto learners,
parents, andsuperiors about the progress of
learners
 Develops andusesa varietyof appropriate
assessment strategies to monitor andevaluate
learning
 Monitors regularlyand providesfeedback on
learner’s understandingof content
Domain 4
Curriculum
 Demonstrates masteryof the subject
 Communicates clear learning goals for the lessons
that are appropriate for learners
 Makes gooduse of allotted instructionaltime
 Selects teaching methods, learning activities, and
instructionalmaterialsor resources appropriate
to learners andalignedto the objectives of the
lesson
Schematic Representation of the Integrated Domains of the NCBTS