On the Teacher Protection Policy, Why It Matters on the Teacher-Pupil/Parent Relationships?

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the Philippines, through the ACT Teachers Party-List Representative Antonio L. Tinio, a lawmaker pushed to institutionalize a measure to protect teachers and school personnel in cases related to student discipline and classroom management. "While child protection is indispensable, teacher protection is also a must," Representative Tinio stressed. House Bill 5735, otherwise known as the Student Discipline and Teacher Protection Act, requires the Department of Education (DepEd) to issue policies and principles on student discipline and classroom management. With some problem children, teachers are sometimes victims of children and parents nowadays. This is the primary reason for producing this kind of research.

METHODS

The researchers used a qualitative research design. A checklist was also prepared.The observation was considered. Questionnaire on the parent-teacher relationship was administered to the selected teachers as respondents. On the other hand, the selected pupils were interviewed and observed on their dealing with their respective teachers.

RESULTS

Figure 1. There are three interventions to be used to develop a harmonious teacher-parent relationship. Constant communication between parents and teachers that obtains 14 respondents ranks first. The development of a good social attitude with 4 respondents is second in rank. Teachers' regular meeting/conference with the parents gets only 2 respondents, the last in the rank.To have a positive teacher-pupil relationship, there are four interventions to be utilized. Lessons from the Word of God focusing on good behavior get 45%, followed by lessons on good manners and right conduct from the books with 30%. About 20% comes from counseling and home visitation with 5%.

DISCUSSIONS

Because of the limited time, the focus was on the protection against the pupils and parents only. The respondents favor the existence of the Teacher Policy. Developing a positive relationship between the parents and the teachers requires constant communication. Building good social attitude among parents and teachers is an acceptable way of maintaining a harmonious relationship. Lessons about good manners and right conduct and stories based on the Word of God are believed to have a great impact on the teachers-pupils’ relationships. Most action research are focused on children as the victims of teachers. Here, the teachers are the victims of students and parents as well.