CHAPTER VI

Community Linkages
and Professional
Engagement
LESSON 1 Establishment of Learning Environments That Are Responsive
to Community Contexts

Observation

A. Conduct a survey in school. Gather the following information.

Name of School: New Bataan National High School

Address: Purok 3A Cabinuangan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro

Date: December 6, 2023

● Provide a brief historical background and demographic profile of the

school. Complete the following information.

Date Established: January 01, 1967

Total Number of Students: 1,233

Total Number of Teachers: 81

Race/Ethnicity of Students and Teachers: Bisaya/Mandaya/Mansaka

Religion: Majority of the population are Roman Catholic

● Describe the physical and psychological environment of the school:

The physical environment of the school is upkeep, ambient noise, lighting, indoor
air quality and thermal comfort of the school’s physical building and location
within the community is good.
 ● Provide a brief historical background and demographic profile of the

community. Complete the following information:

Date Established: January 01, 1967

Estimated Total Population: 1, 300

Race/Ethnicity: Bisaya/Mandaya/Mansaka

Major Source of Income: Agricultural products

Religions: Majority of the population are Roman Catholic

● Describe the physical and psychological environment of the community:

The physical environment of the school is upkeep, ambient noise, lighting, indoor
air quality and thermal comfort of the school’s physical building and location
within the community is good.
B. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:
1. Does the school have active school-community partnership?

Yes

2. Who are involved in the school-community partnership?

Parents and business stakeholder

3. Does the school engage members of the community in school activities?

Yes

4. What are the school programs/projects supported by the community?

One of the school programs among by many is the School Health and Nutrition
Unit.

5. What are the activities conducted by the school to raise cultural sensitivity
and awareness?

The school conducted different school cultural activities one of this is that the IP
day program.

6. Does the school have community extension programs?

Yes

7. What are the programs/projects extended by the school to the community?

Human Resource Development Unit

 8. Are the teachers aware of the background of the community where the
school is located?

Yes

9. How does the school promote contextualization and localization to its

teachers?

By conducting several symposium and seminars

10. Are the lessons contextualized?

Yes

Processing

Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. How does community affect the learning environment?

It affects because they are near to the school environment, and it is not bad as
long as the community don’t have the intention to harm the students.

2. How important is curriculum contextualization and localization of lessons

and learning materials?

It is important because it serves as the guide if teachers to have goals to reach

after and before the class.

3. What strategies are you going to use in order create a culturally-responsive

learning environment?
 It is by considering the classroom setup of what is available then be innovative to
make things recyclable for the sake of the learning process of the students.

4. How will you use the data you have gathered from the preliminary activity?

I will use it by pre-planning the projects thoroughly ahead of time, many time and
resource consuming hurdles can be avoided. This includes learning objectives.

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
Learning environment is very important for the effectiveness of learning process
and objectives of the students.

2. I believe that
Innovating things that’s available in the classroom is essential and it is something
that the teachers initiative to make things good and being resourceful for a better
learning.

3. I feel that
As a future educator, it is important for me to know this kind of aspects on
teaching because it us somehow helps me to grow as I grow as a student
teacher.

4. When I become a teacher, I will

More innovative and be resourceful for the effectiveness of my journey of being a
teacher.
LESSON 2 Engagement of Parents and the Wider Community in the
Educative Process

Observation
A. Interview the principal. Ask the following questions:

1. Are teachers and parents aware of the DepEd Order No. 54, series of 2009?

Yes

2. Does the school have an active PTA?

Yes

3. How often does the PTA meet?

Four times a year

4. What are usual issues and concerns raised by stakeholders during PTA
meetings?

The safety of the students as well as their complete uniform implementation.

5. Are the issues and concerns raised during PTS meeting properly
addressed?

Yes
 6. Does the school engage parents and members of the community in the
implementation of school programs?

Yes

7. Do parents and members of the community provide full support to school

programs and activities?

Yes

8. Describe the relationship of teachers with parents and members of the

community.

Yes, the relationship of the teacher and parents are peaceful and acceptable.

B. Request permission to observe a PTA meeting. Ask permission to record the

proceedings. Prepare highlights of proceedings from the meeting using the

following format.

Name of School: New Bataan National High School

Title of the Meeting: PTA meeting

Venue of the Meeting: NBNHS covered court

 Date of the Meeting: 8:00 am

Time of the Meeting: 8:00 am

Attendees:

 Parents

 Guardians of the students

Call to Order:

Agenda Discussion Action Taken/Agreement

First Quarter payment The principal discussed about The teachers give chance to
responsibility the payment responsibilities of those parents who can’t pay in
parents for the quarterly exams the deadline of the payment
of the students, also it by giving promissory note.
discussed about the amount
that the parents going to pay.

UN canvassing The teachers discussed about They give small envelope for
the last canvassing of the UN the money.
celebration.

C. Ask help from your cooperating teacher. Identify school

programs/activities that need support from parents and community
members.

School Programs/Activities Date Venue

Intramurals November 24, 2023 NBNHS campus

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Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What are the benefits of engaging parents and members of community in

the implementation of school programs?

The benefits it will become easier to implement if the implementation is with the
agreement of the parents and the member of the community, it only means that if
the programs implementation is successful, it is because of the parents
agreement, therefore it benefits a lot.

2. Identify strategies that promote positive relationship with parents and

members of the community including mechanism to ensure their full
support to school programs.

By asking parents what is the right plan to improve the student environment in
school, and to show that you are interested in everything that the parents say.

3. What have you learned from observing a PTA meeting?

Together with the teacher relationship to the parents, the school will become
more successful and productive.
Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
The teacher relationship with parents are important, once we have this kind of
ambiance then we can achieve a school where the student could be nicer in
terms of learning.

2. I believe that
The main goal of the PTA meeting is for the good of the students since it will
serves as the foundation on making policies of the school.

3. I feel that
When we have a good relationship with the teacher and parents then we could
determine, what is the possible problem at where the parents will tell on that
regards then that is the big help for the school to enhance that particular
problem.

4. When I become a teacher, I will

Make sure nothing will change my decision to support the relationship of the
teacher and parents, that’s why it’s a great opportunity for me to have this kind of
relationship.
LESSON 3 Professional Ethics

Observation

A. Answer the following questions:

1. Does the school have a faculty manual?

Yes

2. Does the faculty manual reflect the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers?

Yes

3. Are there provisions in the manual regarding disciplinary actions or

sanctions for misbehavior, misconduct, or unethical practices of teachers?

Yes

4. Does the school provide trainings or re-orientation for teachers regarding

the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

Yes
 B. Request a copy of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Provide a

summary of each article. Write down your answer on the left column.

Articles Summary

Article II: The Teacher and The Every teacher or school official shall actively help carry out
the declared policies of the state, and shall take on oath to
State
this effect.

Article III: The Teacher and The A teacher is a facilitator of learning and the development of
the youth, he shall, therefore, render the best service by
Community
providing an environment conducive to such learning and
growth.

Article IV: A Teacher and The Every teacher shall actively insure that teaching is the
noblest profession, and shall manifest genuine enthusiasm
Profession
and pride in teaching as a noble calling.

Article V: The Teachers and The A teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political,
religious, or other partisan interest, and shall not, directly or
Profession
indirectly, solicit, collect, or receive any money or service or
other valuable material from any person or entity for such
purposes.

Article VI: The Teacher and Every teacher is intellectual leader in the community,
especially in the barangay, and shall welcome the
Higher Authorities in the
opportunity to provide such leadership when needed, to
Professions
extend counseling services, as appropriate and to actively
be involved in matters affecting the welfare for the people.
Article VII: School Officials, A teacher shall not use his position or official authority or
influence to coerce any other person to follow any political
Teachers, and Other Personnel
course of action.

Article VIII: The Teachers and A teacher has a right and duty to determine the academic
marks and the promotions of learners in the subjects or
Learners
grades he hurdles, provided that such determination shall be
in accordance with generally accepted procedures of
evaluation and measurement.

Article IX: The Teachers and Every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations
with parents, shall conduct himself to merit their confidence
Parents
and respect.

Article X: The Teacher and A teacher has the right to engage, directly or indirectly in
legitimate income generation; provided that it does not relate
Business
to or adversely affect his work as a teacher.

Article XI: The Teacher as a Every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial
relationship with parents, and shall conduct himself to merit
Person
their confidence and respect.

C. Review the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Identify which of the
ethical standards promotes the enhancement of the teachers' competency
in terms of the following:
 Knowledge A code of ethics is important because it clearly lays out the rules
for behavior and provides the groundwork for the preemptive
warning. While a code of ethics is often not required, many firms
and organizations choose to adopt one, which helps to identify
and characterize a business to stakeholder.

Skills
A code of ethics is important because it ensures that employees
behave in a way that is socially acceptable and respectful towards
colleagues. It serves an internal moral compass for all employees,
including senior management.

Attitude It provides staff with a clear outline of expected behavior, and

instructions on what is and isn’t considered good practices by the
company.

D. Observe the teachers. Describe how they act professionally within the
school premises. Write down your observation below.

I observed mostly of my cooperating teacher they very active in following the code of ethics,
that why I consider them as role model in the school. Therefore, nothing defines the code of
ethics except doing the right thing in the school.
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A. Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What is the importance of the Code of Ethics to teachers?

It offers a set or norms or guidelines that everyone in the filed must follow. It
outlines the industry’s ideal procedures. It offers a foundation for meeting the
profession’s compliance standards. It offers a legal benchmark for the
occupation.

2. How does the Code of Ethics influence the personal life of a teacher?

It influence their personal life in a way that it serves as their guide how to act as a
teacher in front of student, also to put on their limitations for the sake of their
profession.

3. How does the Code of Ethics influence a teacher's competence?

 Because in their profession as teachers, teacher can build a secure, effective,
and positive learning environment with the use of a code of ethics. Teachers are
expected to maintain high standard that will help all students reach full potential
via active participation in the classroom, school and community.

4. In what aspect does the teacher need improvement?

One of the most important life skills for teachers to have is organization. Other
essential life skills include problem-solving, engaging and caring about students.

5. How will you promote the Code of Ethics to fellow teachers?

All I can say is, be a role model and he visible. Fellow teachers look at you to
understand what behavior is acceptable.
B. Write an essay about the characteristics of an ideal teacher.

A good teacher is compassionate, understanding and enthusiastic about dealing with students.
He is well-prepared for classes and has a clear voice. He encourages children to play since this
helps them learn social skills, problem-solving techniques and improved motor abilities among
other things.

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
Code of ethics help the teacher to be guided on what actions they must do, the
code of ethics really important since it serves as guide but not as guide but it is
how we should act.
 2. I believe that
Teachers are not totally perfect, they have also lacking and imperfections, but it
doesn’t mean that if the teacher is not that good we can easily judge them,
because we don’t know the whole story behind it.

3. I feel that
Code of ethics is not just improving the teachers it also improve learning
outcomes for the students.

4. When I become a teacher, I will

Follow what is written in the code of ethics since it is the basis of being an ideal
teacher.

LESSON 4 School Policies and Procedures

Observation

A. Interview the cooperating teacher. Ask the following questions:

1. Does the school have policies and procedures?

Yes

2. When did the school establish these policies and procedures?

When the time the school started to be accept student, since it provide the idea
on how to be guided.

3. Who were involved in the crafting of the school policies and procedures?
 It is the school staff and teacher, principal.

4. Are the provisions of these policies and procedures in accordance with

DepEd policies?

Yes

5. Does the school conduct consultation with parents prior to the approval
and implementation of the school policies and procedures?

Yes

6. Does the school implement the school policies and procedures?

Yes

7. Are the teachers aware all of the school policies and procedures?

Yes

8. Do school officials, teachers, and staff adhere to the school policies and
procedures?

Yes

9. Are students and parents aware of the school policies?

Yes

10. Does the school conduct annual orientation on the school policies?
 Yes

B. Request help from your cooperating teacher. Explain the procedure on how
school policies are developed.

Policy development involves identifying need, gathering information, drafting, consulting and
interview. In response to need policy position on a government strategy may be develop in
response to a consultation before it being implemented.

C. Request a copy of the school policies and procedures. Identify the

important provisions specified in the policies.

N/A, we can’t provide information about this question.

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Read carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What is the importance of school policies and procedures to teachers and

students?

Policies and procedure are an essential part of any school organization.

Together, policies and procedure provide a roadmap for day-to-day operations.
They ensure with laws and regulations, give guidance for decision making and
streamline internal processes.

2. What is the most important aspect to consider when developing a school

policy?

It’s about giving importance on the security of the student, because it is somehow
very important since the school aims to have meaningful learning, it must secure
first the safety of the students.

3. What is the importance of stakeholders' consultation when formulating a

policy?

Stakeholder consultation involves the development of constructive, productive

relationships over the long term. It result in a relationship of mutual benefit; it
enables us to identify trends and emerging challenges which are currently or will
in the future impact on the business.

4. In the event that a problem occurs in the absence of school policy, what
should a teacher do to address the problem?
 It is about the preparation of a PTA meeting to address the problem.

5. What are the things that the school needs to improve?

The school needs to improve their facilities for the availability of the student like
TV and other technology integration.

Reflection

Complete the following:

1. I realized that
The implementation of policies and procedures is important because it is
somehow help to maintain peace in the school environment.

2. I believe that
Everything that is being proposed and implemented is with a purpose, and that is
for the good of the school and the student.

3. I feel that
The things that is being implemented in school is for the safety environment of
the student, for then to have a safe, comfortable learning environment.

4. When I become a teacher, I will

Offer my fullest support in terms of the following the rules and procedure.