This document defines what a teacher is and outlines the qualifications to become a teacher in the Philippines. It states that a teacher provides education to pupils and students. It also lists the legal requirements to be a teacher according to RA 7836, including being a citizen or having reciprocity, being at least 18 years old, having the minimum educational qualifications depending on the level being taught, and having enthusiasm towards teaching, students, and their subject matter. The document encourages writing an essay about a special teacher and creating a slogan for teachers using art supplies.

1.  Prepared by:
 Orlando A. Pistan, MAEd
 Psychology Instructor

2. A Teacher or school
teacher is a person
who provides
education for pupils
(children) and
students (adults).

3. n., one that teaches;
especially: one whose
occupation is to
instruct.

4. R.A. 7836
Teacher refers to all persons
engaged in teaching at the
elementary and secondary
levels, whether on full-time or
part-time basis, including
industrial arts or vocational
teachers and all other persons
performing supervisory and/or
administrative functions in all
schools in the aforesaid levels
and qualified to practice
teaching.

5. Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of
1994.
An act to strengthen the
Regulation and
supervision of the practice
of teaching in the
Philippines and
prescribing a licensure
examination for teachers
and for other purposes.

6. Teaching refers to the
profession concerned
with classroom
instruction at the
elementary and
secondary levels in
accordance with the
curriculum prescribed by
the DepEd in private and
public schools.

7. Qualification
requirements:
Article III, Section 15
of RA 7836

8. 1. A citizen of the
Philippines or an alien
whose country has
reciprocity with the
Philippines in the
practice of the
teaching profession.

9. 2. At least 18 years of
age.

10. 3. In good health and
of good reputation
with high moral
values.

11. 4. Has not been
convicted by final
judgment by a court
for an offense
involving moral
turpitude.

12. 5. A graduate of a
school, college or
university recognized
by the government
and possesses the
minimum educational
qualifications, as
follows:

13. 5.1. For preschool
teachers,
A bachelor’s degree in
early childhood
education.

14. 5.2. For
primary/elementary
teachers,
A bachelor’s degree in
early elementary
education (BEED).

15. 5.3. For secondary/high school
teachers,
A bachelor’s degree in
education with a major or
minor;
A bachelor’s degree in arts and
sciences with at least 18 units
in professional education.

16. 5.4. For tertiary/college
teachers,
A bachelor’s degree in
the field of specification
with at least 18 units of
professional education.

17. Enthusiasm towards
teaching.
Enthusiasm towards
students.
Enthusiasm towards the
subject.

18. A teacher must enjoy
teaching. If they do
not enjoy what they
are doing, the
students will be able
to tell.

19. Teachers must also
enjoy being around
the learners. A teacher
who cares for their
students is going to
help that individual
succeed in their life in
the future.

20. A teacher needs to enjoy
the subject matter they
are teaching.
An enthusiastic teacher
has the ability to be very
influential in the young
students life.

21. In a ½ sheet of yellow
paper, write a short
essay entitled:
“A Special Teacher”

22. Slogan for a teacher:
Bring the following:
Long bond paper
Pencil, marker, pen,
coloring materials

23. Thank you for
paying attention.