CHAPTER 4 THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGES OF TEACHERS IN THE

PHILIPPINES
Questions:

1. Republic act 4670 otherwise known?- Remembering

A. Code of conduct & ethical standards for public officials and employees
B. The Magna Carta for public school teachers
C. Philippine Teacher
D. Centers of excellence in Teacher Education Law

2. What is the maximum number of teaching hours for teaching?- Remembering

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
3. Can a teacher go on a study leave for two years?- Analysis
A. Yes, provided given permit by the secretary of education
B. No, for 1 year only
C. Yes, with salary
D. It depends on the ranking of the teacher

4. Which of the following is NOT recognized by the Magna Carta for Public School Teacher?-
Analysis
A. Quality Education depends primarily on the quality of socio economic status of teachers.
B. Advancement in education depends on the teachers qualifications and ability.
C. Education is an essential factor in the economic growth of the nation.
D. Education is development & vice versa.

5. Which of the following provisions under the Magna Carta for public school Teachers welfare and
defend their interests?- Understanding
A. Be promoted in rank and salary
B. Regulate their social involvement
C. Undergo & participate in professional development
D. Establish, Join and, maintain professional and self regulation organizations

6. What does “Teachers are persons in authority” imply- Understanding

A. Teacher cannot be charged
B. No person can assault a teacher
C. Teachers have immunity from arrest
D. Decisions made by teachers are deemed right.
7. Who are covered by RA 4670?- Remembering
A. Teachers in all level
B. Teachers in all public elementary school
C. Teachers in all public & private school
D. Teachers in public elementary & Secondary school

8. Teacher B has been inactive service for 10 years, when he decided to pursue higher studies.
Under RA 4670, what kind of leave of absence can she/ he avail of?- Analysis
A. Indefinite Leave
B. Scholarship Leave
C. Study Leave
D. Vocation Leave

9. Teacher K teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to teacher shortage, her classroom
teaching starts from 6am and ends at 3pm. Is the assignment given her just?- Analysis
A. Yes , the situation demands that she render longer teaching hours
B. Yes, as long as as she signs a conforme letter to that effect
C. No rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.
D. No, Magna Carta for public school teachers states that in the exigencies of service, any
teacher may be required to render more than six hours and not more than eight house of
actual classroom teaching a day.

10. Teacher U was ordered by her principal to come to school on four consecutive Saturdays for the
training of students editorial staff of their school papers. Is this allowed under RA 4670?
Analysis
A. Yes, provided the teacher is compensated
B. No, because its not within the regular functions of the classroom teacher
C. Yes, because its part of the teachers other duties
D. No, because its not clearly indicated in the law

ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. D
10. C