The Filipino teacher is expected to be technically competent and highly ethical and moral.

• A. Popular and well-connected
• B. Wealthy and influential
• C. Technically competent and highly ethical and moral
• D. Always lenient with all students

Answer: (C)

Professional teaching standards require a balance of technical competence and ethical conduct. A Filipino teacher is expected to know the subject well, plan and deliver effective lessons, use appropriate instructional methods, assess students fairly, and adapt to diverse needs—that’s technical competence. At the same time, the teacher must demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect for learners, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and a commitment to students’ welfare—ethical and moral behavior. In the Philippine context, these dual expectations come from professional codes of ethics and standards for teachers, aiming to ensure trusted, safe, and quality education. Choices that emphasize popularity, wealth, or being lenient do not reflect these professional responsibilities. Describing a teacher as technically competent and highly ethical and moral best fits the expectation.