Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2466

House Bill

0.

Introduced by Hon. Nelson L. Dayanghirang

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to institute a training program for college teachers in both
private and public universities and colleges for the purpose of improving the quality of
tertiary education in the country by means of increasing the capability and competence
of teachers. It specifically seeks to expand the existing Republic Act No. 7784, also
known as "An Act To Strengthen Teacher Education In The Philippines By Establishing
Centers of Excellence, Creating A Teacher Education Council For the Purpose,
Appropriating Funds Therefore, And For Other Purposes" to include in said Program
teachers in the tertiary level

In its efforts to improve the quality of education, government often institutes
changes in the curricula and course offerings of educational institutions and allocates
funding for research and school facilities. It also provides fiscal incentives and other non-
monetary benefits to teachers in order to improve their morale and motivate them to
improve their perfgrmance. At present, teachers in the primary and secondary levels
undergo continuing education through Teacher Education Centers of Excellence
mandated under Republic Act No. 7784. They also undergo periodic merit
examinations to test their knowledge in professional education, general education and in
their fields of specialization

However, it is submitted that education cannot be upgraded through the above-
mentioned measures alone, In view of the pivotal role of teachers in the learning process
the success of any educational system depends largely on the ability of teachers to
communicate effectively with students. College teachers may have sufficient grasp or
even mastery of their fields of study but if they do not employ the proper teaching
methods, the quality of tertiary education will continue to deteriorate

To remedy the problem, it is therefore necessary to institute a program for the
continuing education of college teachers similar to that required of teachers in the
primary and secondary levels so as to complete the reform of our educational system


Such program must focus on training on the proper teaching methodologies but it may
also cover other areas of study where continuing education is necessary. The purpose
of the program is to revitalize the human resource component of the government's
education program by enhancing the skills of our college teachers. Thus, this Bill

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cit
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bitl No, 2466

Introduced by Hon, Nelson L. Dayanghirang

AN ACT

INSTITUTING A PROGRAM FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF
COLLEGE TEACHERS, AMENDING FOR SUCH PURPOSE REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 7784, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO STRENGTHENING
TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY ESTABLISHING
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, EATING A TEACHER EDUCATION
COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
bled:

SE

ION 1. Section 2 (a) of Republic Act 7784 is hereby amended to read as follows-,

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms, - As used in this Act:

(a) "Teacher" shall mean all persons engaged in the classroom teaching of any
subject, including practical/vocational arts at [the elementary and secondary] ALL
levels of instruction including persons performing guidance and counseling, instructional
supervision in all private or public education institutions, but shall not include school
nurses, school physicians, school dentists, school administrators, and other school
administrative support employees. Graduates of education who have passed the
government examination for teachers although not actually employed as such, are
hereby included in this definition.

(b) XXXXXX

(©) XXXXX


(4) XXXXX

SEC. 2. Section 7 (f) is hereby amended to read as
follows

"Section 7, Powers and Functions. - The Council shall have the following
powers and functions,

(@ XXXXXX
b) XXXXX
() XXXXX "
( XXXXX
() XXXXX

() Design collaborative programs or projects that will enhance pre-service
teacher training, in-service training, retraining, orientation, and teacher development.

PROVIDED, THAT ALL, PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND COLLEGE
ACHERS SHALL, UNDERGO TRAINING IN PROFESSIONAL.
EDUCATION, GENERAL. EDUCATION AND TEACHING METHODS IN THEIR
FIELDS OF SPFCIALIZATION AT LEAST ONCE EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS TO BE
HELD DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. ANY TEACHER WHO FAILS TO UNDERGO
OR COMPLETE THE SAID TRAINING SHALL NOT BE GIVEN ANY TEACHING
LOAD FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (1) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF
COMPLETION OF THE NEXT TRAINING. THE RESULTS OF THE TRAINING
PROGRAM SHALL ALSO BE THE BASIS FOR THE PROMOTION OF TEACHERS
AND THE AMOUNT OF ‘TEACHING LOADS TO BE ALLOCATED.

(© XXXXXX
(0 XXXXX
@ XXXXX

(i) XXXXX


SEC. 3 The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act next following its approval

SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or
contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afier its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,