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Answer : C
The government permits religious instruction in public schools with written
parental consent provided there is no cost to the government. Based on a
traditional policy of promoting moral education, local public schools give
religious groups the opportunity to teach moral values during school hours.
Attendance is not mandatory and the various groups share classroom space.
The government also allows interested groups to distribute religious literature in
public schools.
By law, public schools must ensure that the religious rights of students are
protected. Muslim students may wear hijab (head coverings) and Muslim girls
are not required to wear shorts during physical education classes. In many parts
of Mindanao, Muslim students routinely attend Catholic schools from elementary
to university level and are not required to receive religious instruction
Q: Can we request Filipino Muslim teachers to remove their veil inside the
classroom?
a. Yes, This is to promote better teacher-pupil relationship and to support
effective
language teaching since seeing the teachers lips helps in the correct
production of
letter sounds
b. Yes, if the DepEd secretary issued a memorandum circular
c. No! It only applies to those teaching the Arabic language.
d. No! Muslim teachers were not allowed to remove their veil during lessons
Answer: A
having the students see their face is particularly important in language class,
and is especially effective when teaching younger students.
What the order actually states is that teachers handling Arabic Language and
Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) are requested to remove the veil covering the
face (niqab) when teaching in the classroom,
Answer: B
The principal or school head shall fix the schedule of the religion class hours
taking into account the number of the religion teachers/instructors that can be
fielded by the different denominations at one time.
On Size and Scheduling of Religious Classes The optional religious instruction
shall be taught during regular class hours only and not before and after class
time, nor during recess time. Religious classes should not number more than forty
students of the same level and of the same religion, except where the religious
authority certifies that his teacher/instructor can allow for a bigger number due
to its practicality, availability of time slot/schedule, instructors/teachers,
classroom materials and related matters.
Sec. 19. Declaration of Policy. The State recognizes that formal education, or
the school system, in society's primary learning system, and therefore the main
instrument for the achievement of the country's educational goals and
objectives.
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(4) Developing the school education program and school improvement plan;
(5) Offering educational programs, projects and services which provide
equitable opportunities for all learners in the community;
(6) Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction to achieve higher
learning outcomes;
(7) Administering and managing all personnel, physical and fiscal resources of
the school;
(8) Recommending the staffing complement of the school based on its needs;
(9) Encouraging staff development;
(10) Establishing school and community networks and encouraging the active
participation of teachers organizations, nonacademic personnel of public
schools, and parents-teachers-community associations;
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CHAPTER 3
ABOLITION OF THE BUREAU OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORTS
Section 9. Abolition of BPESS. - All functions, programs and activities of the
Department of Education related to sports competition shall be transferred to
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