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Legal and Ethical Issues in Education Flashcards

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  1. Which act requires all public and private schools in the Philippines to maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment through a Child Protection Policy?

    Answer: RA 10627

    RA 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013) requires all schools to adopt anti-bullying policies as part of their Child Protection Policy.

  2. A teacher gives significantly lower grades to students from a particular ethnic group without academic justification. This violates which principle?

    Answer: Non-discrimination and equal protection

    Grading based on ethnicity rather than academic performance violates the principle of non-discrimination and equal protection guaranteed by the Philippine Constitution and DepEd policies.

  3. Under DepEd's Learner Information System, what is the primary purpose of collecting student data?

    Answer: To facilitate efficient school administration, track enrollment, and improve educational planning

    The Learner Information System (LIS) collects student data primarily to manage enrollment, track academic progress, and support evidence-based educational planning.

  4. Which ethical principle requires teachers to maintain confidentiality about student information shared in private or professional contexts?

    Answer: Confidentiality

    Confidentiality requires that personal information shared by students or parents be kept private and used only for legitimate educational purposes.

  5. What is 'academic freedom' in the Philippine educational context?

    Answer: The freedom of teachers and institutions to pursue knowledge, teach, and express academic views without undue censorship

    Academic freedom protects educators' and institutions' right to pursue, teach, and disseminate knowledge without undue interference or censorship.

  6. A public school teacher uses class time to campaign for a political candidate. This is MOST likely a violation of:

    Answer: Civil Service laws and the Code of Conduct for Government Employees (RA 6713)

    RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) prohibits government employees, including public school teachers, from engaging in partisan political activities during work hours.