PPST – PHILIPPINE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD FOR TEACHERS
Domain 1. Content Knowledge and Pedagogy Domain 1 recognizes the importance of teachers’
mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness within and across curriculum areas, coupled
with a sound and critical understanding of the application of theories and principles of teaching and
learning. This Domain encompasses teachers’ ability to apply developmentally appropriate and
meaningful pedagogy grounded on content knowledge and current research. It takes into account
teachers’ proficiency in Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in the teaching and learning process, as well
as needed skills in the use of communication strategies, teaching strategies, and technologies to
promote high quality learning outcomes.
Domain 2. Learning Environment Domain 2 highlights the role of teachers to provide learning
environments that are safe, secure, fair and supportive in order to promote learner responsibility and
achievement. This Domain centers on creating an environment that is learning-focused and in which
teachers efficiently manage learner behavior in a physical and virtual space. It highlights the need for
teachers to utilize a range of resources and provide intellectually challenging and stimulating activities to
encourage constructive classroom interactions geared towards the attainment of high standards of
learning.
Domain 3. Diversity of Learners Domain 3 emphasizes the central role of teachers in establishing
learning environments that are responsive to learner diversity. This Domain underscores the importance
of teachers’ knowledge and understanding of, as well as respect for, learners’ diverse characteristics and
experiences as inputs to the planning and design of learning opportunities. It encourages the celebration
of diversity in the classrooms and the need for teaching practices that are differentiated to encourage all
learners to be successful citizens in a changing local and global environment.
Domain 4. Curriculum and Planning Domain 4 addresses teachers’ knowledge of and interaction
with the national and local curriculum requirements. This Domain encompasses their ability to translate
curriculum content into learning activities that are relevant to learners and based on the principles of
effective teaching and learning. It expects teachers to apply their professional knowledge to plan and
design, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, well-structured and sequenced lessons. These
lesson sequences and associated learning programs should be contextually relevant, responsive to
learners’ needs and incorporate a range of teaching and learning resources. The Domain expects
teachers to communicate learning goals to support learner participation, understanding and
achievement.
Domain 5. Assessment and Reporting Domain 5 relates to processes associated with a variety of
assessment tools and strategies used by teachers in monitoring, evaluating, documenting and reporting
learners’ needs, progress and achievement. This Domain concerns the use of assessment data in a
variety of ways to inform and enhance the teaching and learning process and programs. It concerns
teachers providing learners with the necessary feedback about learning outcomes. This feedback
informs the reporting cycle and enables teachers to select, organize and use sound assessment
processes.
Domain 6. Community Linkages and Professional Engagement Domain 6 affirms the role of
teachers in establishing school-community partnerships aimed at enriching the learning environment, as
well as the community’s engagement in the educative process. This Domain expects teachers to identify
and respond to opportunities that link teaching and learning in the classroom to the experiences,
interests and aspirations of the wider school community and other key stakeholders. It concerns the
importance of teachers’ understanding and fulfilling their obligations in upholding professional ethics,
accountability and transparency to promote professional and harmonious relationships with learners,
parents, schools and the wider community.
Domain 7. Personal Growth and Professional Development Domain 7 focuses on teachers’
personal growth and professional development. It accentuates teachers’ proper and high personal
regard for the profession by maintaining qualities that uphold the dignity of teaching such as caring
attitude, respect and integrity. This Domain values personal and professional reflection and learning to
improve practice. It recognizes the importance of teachers’ assuming responsibility for personal growth
and professional development for lifelong learning.
