Teachers in the Philippines are committed to providing high-quality classroom instruction to help students achieve learning outcomes and meet performance levels, while also caring for student and community well-being and considering their diversity. The document outlines seven domains that make up the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards, which include creating a fair and safe learning environment, having high expectations, developing professionally, serving as a role model, demonstrating curriculum mastery, planning and assessing student learning, understanding student diversity, and establishing community linkages.

1. Statement
of Principle
Teachers in all Philippine
schools are committed
and accountable for
providing classroom
instruction with results
that are manifested in
high performance levels in
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 7
Personal Growth
and Professional
Development
 Ta kes pride inthe
nobilityof teaching
as a profession
 Builds professional
l inks with
colleaguesto enrich
teaching
practice
 Reflects onthe
extent of the
attainment of
learning goals
Domain 1
Social Regard for Learning
 Act a s a positive role modelfor students
Domain 4
Curriculum
 Demonstrates masteryof the subject
 Communicates clear learning goalsfor the
lessons that are appropriate for learners
 Makes good use of allottedinstructionaltime
 Selects teachingmethods, learning activities,
and instructional materialsor resources
appropriate to learners andaligned tothe
objectives of the
lesson
Domain 5
Planning, Assessing, and Reporting
 Communicates promptlyand clearlyto
learners, parents, andsuperiors about the
progress of
learners
 Develops and usesa varietyof appropriate
assessment strategies to monitor andevaluate
learning
 Monitors regularlyandprovidesfeedback
on learner’s understandingof content
Domain 3
Diversity of Learners
 Is familiar with
learner’s background
knowledge and
experiences
 Demonstrates concern
for holistic
development of
learners
Domain 6
Community
Linkages
 Establishes
learning
environments that
respond tothe
aspirations ofthe
community
SchematicRepresentation of the IntegratedDomains of the NCBTS
NATIONAL COMPETENCY BASED TEACHER STANDARDS