LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Many countries, including the Philippines, are witnessing changes in school roles and expectations of teachers and school leaders. Teachers are encouraged to educate in increasingly multicultural classrooms, to integrate children with special needs, to use ICTs more effectively, to plan within evaluative and accountability frameworks, and to involve parents more in schools (OECD, 2009). Also, good school leaders are essential for large-scale, long-term educational reform.

Aware of the value of professional standards in advancing teachers and school leaders, the Department of Education recognizes the importance of professional standards in advancing teachers and school leaders. DepEd said great student learning depends on quality instructors and school administrators (DO 24, s. 2020). Thus, the Philippine Professional Requirements for Teachers (PPST), Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH), Philippine Professional Standards for Supervisors (PPSS), and Results-based Performance Management System standards for non-teaching professionals.