A group of teachers on Monday, March 18, urged caution in response to the viral video showing a teacher scolding her "undisciplined" students.
“We appeal not to quickly judge the teacher based solely on the two-minute video,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) National Chairperson Benjo Basas in a statement.
Basas was referring to the teacher in a TikTok video who was seen reprimanding her students for "disrespecting" her and crossing their boundaries.
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"We need to understand the full context, and the appropriate authorities, especially the Department of Education (DepEd), should investigate," Basas emphasized.
Qualities of a teacher
TDC pointed out that being loving, understanding, caring, and having compassion for children comes naturally for teachers.
"No person can be a teacher without possessing these essential qualities," Basas asserted.
"Therefore, it pains us when some of our colleagues face accusations of abuse due to their passionate teaching of both lessons and necessary discipline," he added.
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The woman in the video, later confirmed by DepEd to be a public school teacher, faced criticism from netizens for using harsh language, which is "unbecoming" of a person in a teaching position.
DepEd confirmed that the Regional Office has initiated an administrative investigation into the matter.
Additionally, a show cause order against the concerned teacher has been issued, according to DepEd officials.
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