Domain 5.

Building Connections
Building Connections, underscores the school heads’ competence in engaging stakeholders in
initiatives towards the improvement of school communities. This domain points to the school
heads’ commitment in advocating that education is everyone’s responsibility.

In this domain, school heads are expected to be responsible and accountable for inculcating a
deeper understanding of the vision, mission and core values, and directions of the school to
relevant entities. They possess skills in relating with, dealing with, and forging relationships with
people. They should be able to build relationships with individuals and organizations anchored
on mutual trust, honesty, openness, respect, and commitment towards sharing the same vision for
the attainment of institutional goals.

Strand 1- Management of diverse relationships

Strand 2- Management of school organizations

Strand 3- Inclusive practice

Strand 4- Communication

Strand 5- Community engagement

Q1. Which of the following are NOT considered rights of a public school teacher?

a. Safeguard in disciplinary procedures

b. administrative charges shall be heard by the committee
c. Enjoy academic freedom in the discharge of their professional duties, particularly with regard to
vacant period using their personal Cellphone browsing social media like facebook with their
students.
d. Equally in salary scales.

C is the answer, although social media is not an academic freedom especially in school. Deped
vows strict implementation of cellphone ban during classes. (Legal bases: DO 83,s-2003).

Q2. The marketing officer of private higher educational institution offers to give a brand new laptop to
the principal of Davao National High School in exchange of a favor. The deal was to encourage 50
students to enroll in their school. Is it legal?

a. Yes, it can be used by the principal for his own faculty and or his professional chair.
b. No, it is beyond delicadesa of a public official
c. Yes, gift of donations shall be for the improvement of the classrooms, and laboratory library
facilities.
 d. Yes, through financial assistance and other form of incentives to school, teachers, pupils, and
students.

C is the answer. Sec. 47 of DO. 24, s-2016

Q3. The father of Bea Alongsod already accept the fact that his daughter was not a class valedictorian.
During the interview of the media, its shows that the father of Bea Alongsod wants to access the grades
of the class valedictorian for comparison. It right to write a letter asking the teacher to show the
computation of the grades?

a. Yes, it is the right of the father to organize by himself and or with teachers for the purpose of
providing a forum.

b. No, it is a prerogative of a school not to act to arrogant parents.

c. Yes, it is their right to access to my official record directly relating to the children who are under their
parental responsibility.

d. No, it is against the policy of the school to show the records of other student’s grades.

The answer is c. 1. The right to organize by themselves and/or with teachers for the purpose of
providing a forum for the discussion of matters relating to the total school program, and for ensuring
the full cooperation of parents and teachers in the formulation and efficient implementation of such
programs.

2. The right to access to any official record directly relating to the children who are under their
parental responsibility.( Batas Pambansa 232).

Q4. Inobservance of the National Disaster Resilience Month, Mr. Leonardo

Alvarez, School Principal of Angeles City National Highschool, addressed the
teachers through a Zoom conference about the government’s initiatives on
natural disasters.

Here’s a part of his message:

“The Philippine government and the Department of Education recognizes the

importance of being prepared during natural disasters. That is why initiatives
have been made throughout the years to better equip Filipino people, especially
educators, with knowledge on how to better deal with these disasters.

One of these initiatives is the Disaster Preparedness Measures for Schools,

Promoting Family Earthquake Preparedness to all elementary and secondary
schools, and Guidelines on Student-Led School Watching and Hazard Mapping.
And on top of these things, fundings has also been made available for teaching
and non-teaching personnel who are affected by natural disasters through
calamity loans and Quick Response Fund.”

In this address about natural disaster preparedness, what Domain in the

Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads does Mr. Alvarez exemplifies?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand (2.5) School safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency.

Career Stage 1 (2.5.1)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of laws, policies, guidelines, and

issuance on managing school safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and
resiliency in ensuring continuous delivery of instruction.

Question #2

Here’s a part of Mr. Alvarez’s speech during a graduation ceremony at Angeles

City National Highschool.

“The Angeles City National Highschool has always dreamed of providing the best
education for its students to equip them with knowledge and skills to progress in
life.

But aside from equipping them with knowledge, we also desire to hone their
personality and spiritual aspect to help them become better citizens of this
country.
We are doing our best to be in line with the Department of Education’s goal to
help students realize their full potential, continuously improve themselves, to be
life-long learners, and above all, to be God-fearing students.”

In Mr. Alvarez’s graduation speech, what Domain in the Philippine Professional

Standards for School Heads does he exemplifies?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
c. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
d. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

Explanation:

Strand 1.1 Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Career Stage 1

Demonstrated knowledge of the DepEd vision, mission, and core values to foster
shared understanding and alignment of school policies, programs, and activities.

Question #3

St. Thomas Highschool (fictional school), a private school located in Makati, has
been improving its guidelines for teaching every year to deliver better results for
its students.

The students’ parents and the students themselves are an integral part of this
yearly improvement because the school solicits their suggestions and feedback.

This idea was spearheaded by its principal, Mrs. Eleanor M. Vasquez, because she
believes that everyone deserves to be part of improving the students’ welfare and
development.

In what Domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads does
Mrs. Vasquez’s initiative fit perfectly?
a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)
b. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
c. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
d. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

Explanation:

Strand 3.3 Teacher performance feedback

Career Stage 2

Use validated feedback obtained from learners, parents, and other stakeholders
to help teachers improve their performance.

Question #4

Video conferencing became an indispensable means for learning during the

global pandemic, and while it provided convenience for both teachers and
students, it also gave way to some new problems.

One such problem is popularly known as ‘Zoom fatigue,’ which refers to students’
burnout caused by the long use of video conferencing applications. This fatigue
results in the loss of students’ interest and attention which negatively affects their
learning.

That is why Mrs. Vasquez held a video conference meeting with the St. Thomas
Highschool’s teachers to discuss how to deal with this problem and improve their
virtual classes.

With Mrs. Vasquez’s initiative to deal with the rising problem of ‘Zoom fatigue,’
what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads do her
efforts fit?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
Explanation:

Strand 3.6 Learning environment

Career Stage 2

Manage a learner-friendly, inclusive, and healthy learning environment.

Question #5

During Mrs. Vasquez’s video conference meeting with the teachers, she also
raised another problem about the students’ lack of motivation for attending their
virtual classes on time.

That is why she suggested that a reward system must be implemented to

encourage students to become punctual in their virtual classes.

According to Mrs. Vasquez’s suggestion, the points that students will earn each
month will then be converted to additional points on their exams or other things
that are beneficial to students’ academics.

With the principal’s suggestion, what domain in the Philippine Professional

Standards for School Heads does she exemplify?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
c. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
d. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

Explanation:

Strand 4.8 Rewards and recognition mechanism

Career Stage 2 (4.8.2)

Implement a school reward system to recognize and motivate learners, school
personnel, and other stakeholders for exemplary performance and/or continued
support.

Question #6

To better prepare students for earthquake situations, Mrs. Vasquez invited two
representatives from NDRRMC during the school’s yearly earthquake drill. The
representatives taught students the proper way of protecting themselves from
the risks of this natural calamity.

With Mrs. Vasquez’s effort to further hone the students’ knowledge of protecting
themselves during earthquake situations, what domain in the Philippine
Professional Standards for School Heads does she exemplify?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 2.5 School safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resilience

Career Stage 2 (2.5.2)

Manage school safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency to

ensure continuous delivery of instruction.

Question #7

Mrs. Vasquez recognizes the importance of financial literacy, not only for
students but also for school personnel as well, because this knowledge will
enable them to manage their finances properly.
She is also aware of the risks posed by the lack of financial literacy, and to arrest
this rising problem; she decided to do her part in equipping students and school
personnel with knowledge in this area.

That is why she partnered with an NGO called ‘PinoyPesoPower’ (fictional NGO),
which aims to bring financial literacy to more Filipinos.

The NGO believes that equipping Filipinos with knowledge on how to manage
their finances properly is one of the major keys in their progress.

PinoyPesoPower has already partnered with many institutions to further spread

financial literacy to Filipinos, and St. Thomas Highschool was their latest partner
through Mrs. Vasquez’s initiative.

With the principal’s partnership with a financial-literacy-centered NGO, what

domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads does she
exemplify?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 5 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 2.6 Emerging opportunities and challenges

Career Stage 1 (2.6.1)

Identify emerging opportunities and challenges in addressing the needs of

learners, school personnel, and other stakeholders.

Question #8

Mr. Anthony Garcia, principal of St. Ignatius of Loyola Highschool (fictional

school), a private school located in Manila, decided to do something different on
the school’s 25th-anniversary celebration.
Mr. Garcia not only wants this celebration to be fun but also to be educational as
well.

That is why he decided to make a ‘business-themed celebration’ by encouraging

the school’s class sections to set up their mini businesses on the school’s
premises and have a friendly competition with each other.

On top of that, he also invited some representatives and branch managers of

nearby business establishments to share their business experiences and tips with
the students.

Mr. Garcia took this initiative to highlight the importance of business, not only in
making profits but also in serving the communities’ needs.

With the principal’s initiative to make a business-themed celebration for their

school’s anniversary, what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for
School Heads did he exemplify?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 5 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 5.5 Community Engagement

Career Stage 1 (5.5.1)

Involve the community, such as parents, alumni, authorities, industries, and other
stakeholders in school programs, projects, and activities to gain support for
learner development, as well as school and community improvement.

Question #9
Mr. Garcia has launched a campaign called ‘Voice-Out Your Voice’, which
encourages students to submit their suggestions to improve various aspects in
their school, most especially in learning.

A suggestion box was placed in the hallway to encourage students to submit

their suggestions.

But Mr. Garcia knew that students would be more encouraged to participate in
the campaign if they can do it anonymously; that is why he had set up a
dedicated email address and phone number for this campaign.

In this way, more students would not hesitate to send their suggestions, and the
steady stream of ideas from students can certainly make big improvements to the
school.

Mr. Garcia initiated this campaign because he believes that aside from teachers
and school personnel, students should also participate in the school’s continuous
improvement.

In this initiative, what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School
Heads did Mr.Garcia exemplify?

Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 1.6 Learner voice

Career Stage 1 (1.6.1)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of utilizing learner voice to inform

policy development and decision-making towards school improvement.

Question #10
Mr. Garcia is one of the founders of the Facebook group called ‘Filipino Teachers
for Philippine Progress,’ which aims to be a place where educators and school
heads can share knowledge and experiences with each other.

The Facebook group aims to hone educators’ and school officials’ knowledge and
appreciation of school management by helping one another.

The group which Mr. Gracia co-founded with Mr. Leonardo Alvarez of Angeles
City National Highschool, Mrs. Eleanor Vasquez of St. Thomas High School, and
Mr. Anthony Garcia of St. Ignatius of Loyola High school, have now grown into
20,000 strong members.

So far, the group keeps on growing, and thousands of members have been
helped in terms of improving their knowledge and skills, both in teaching and
school management.

With the four school principals’ initiative to establish a network of fellow school
heads and teachers, they’ve set an example that clearly exemplifies a certain
domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads, which is?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
d. Domain 5 Building Connections

Explanation:

Strand 4.3 Professional networks

Career Stage 1 (4.3.1)

Seek opportunities to improve one’s practice as a school leader through

professional networks.

Question #11
Here is a part of Mr. Garcia’s opening speech at the 2018 Manila School Principals
Conference (MSPC) held at SMX Convention Center (fictional conference).

“Do not let your title get into your head,” my late dad repeatedly told me when
he was still around us. And this simple yet very important advice was what guided
me in my four years as a principal of St. Ignatius of Loyola Highschool.

But I must admit, there are times when my position and authority really get into
my head, and sometimes, I tend to think that those things are enough reasons
not to check on my performance and progress.

But over time, I’ve learned the importance of being honest with myself, to see
myself in an objective way instead of viewing myself through a subjective lens.
I’ve learned that I should always seek to improve and not remain stagnant
because even with the position that I have, there are still a lot of things that I
need to learn.”

Mr. Garcia’s speech is a clear expression of what strand in Domain 4 of PPSSH?

a. Strand 4.1 Personal and Professional Development

b. Strand 4.2 Professional Reflection and Learning
c. Strand 4.3 Professional Networks
d. Strand 4.4 Performance Management

Explanation:

Career Stage 1 (4.2.1)

Demonstrate understanding of how professional reflection and learning can be

used in improving practice.

Question #12

Mrs. Olivia Reyes, a principal of St. Joseph Highschool (fictional school), a private
school in Pampanga, provided a free seminar for educators residing in Pampanga
about the appropriate disciplinary measures for students approved by the DepEd
and the government.
Mrs. Reyes decided to conduct this seminar to hone teachers’ knowledge about
the appropriate measures they need to take when they discipline their students.

With Mrs. Reyes’ initiative, what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards
for School Heads defines her effort the closest?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 3.8 Learner Discipline

Career Stage 1 (3.8.1)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of existing national and local policies

related to learner discipline.

Question #13

Students at St. Joseph Highschool are very familiar with Mrs. Olivia Reyes, not
only because she is the school’s principal, but also because she utilizes every
communication means to effectively communicate with students.

She writes articles on the school’s publication, The Academe’s Pen (TAP), that
usually covers the school’s latest policies, DepEd Orders, and other improvements
being done at St. Joseph Highschool.

These monthly articles also serve as a ‘report’ not only to students but to their
parents as well.

Mrs. Reyes also communicates with students through social media by posting
weekly advice on the school’s Facebook Page.
These advices usually covers tips on studying, time management, decision-
making, and developing one’s personality. These weekly postings were such a
huge hit on students because they can clearly resonate with the topics and
advices that Mrs. Reyes posts.

And believe it or not, she even tapped the TikTok platform because she is aware
that most youths today are using this application. In her TikTok account, she
provides daily wisdom, empowerment, and motivation for students to help them
win from the daily challenges of life.

In Mrs. Reyes’ series of efforts, which domain defines her efforts the closest?

a. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

b. Domain 5 (Building Connections)
c. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
d. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)

Explanation:

Strand 5.4 Communication

Career Stage 1 (5.4.1)

Demonstrate competent skills in speaking and writing, as well as utilizing

communication platforms in communicating with teachers, learners, parents, and
other stakeholders.

Question #14

Mrs. Reyes has received complaints about a sports committee teacher who has
allegedly misused a sports fund intended for students’ allowance and purchasing
of their uniforms.

After verifying the report and finding out that the teacher had indeed committed
a violation, Mrs. Reyes approved the teacher’s suspension in response to the
complaints of both students and parents.
With Mrs. Reyes’ actions towards the misconduct of a teacher, what domain in
the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads clearly reflects her
response?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Career Stage 2 (3.3.2)

Use validated feedback obtained from learners, parents, and other stakeholders
to help teachers improve their performance.

Question #15

Last September 2018, in celebration of Teachers’ Month, Mrs. Reyes was invited
by a local radio station to talk about the profession of teaching; here’s a part of
her interview:

Radio anchor: What’s the best part of being an educator?

Mrs. Reyes: “My top three on the list would be the opportunity to touch the lives
of the students, a chance to improve their personality, and being a second family
to them. And these three great things are what make the profession of teaching
more fulfilling.

The fourth one, of course, is the benefits given by the government to the
teachers.

There are the 13th and 14th-month pay, chalk, and clothing allowance, paid
vacation, and hardship allowance (for teachers who are assigned to places that
are not accessible by regular means of transportation).
There are also the leave privileges like maternity, paternity, and study leave, and
of course, there are the GSIS, Philhealth, and ECP benefits.”

With what Mrs. Reyes has said in her radio interview, what domain in the
Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads does she clearly reflect?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 4.7 General Welfare of Human Resources

Career Stage 1 Strand 4.7.1

Display knowledge of laws, policies, guidelines, and issuance on the rights,

privileges, and benefits of school personnel to promote general welfare

Question #16

Mr. William Agustin, principal of San Jose National Highschool in San Jose Del
Monte, Bulacan (fictional highschool), wants to improve the school’s sports
committee so they can produce skilled players on the next BulPrisa competition.

And he was informed that Sir Eman, a Mathematics teacher, and Ma’am Andrea, a
Filipino teacher, were former sports champions in their college days.

Sir Eman was a 2-time MVP player while Ma’am Andrea and her team back then
became an overall volleyball team champion. Wanting to tap their knowledge
and abilities in sports, Mr. Agustin decided to include them on the sport’s
committee to ‘beef up’ the school’s effort in improving their athletes.

With Mr. Agustin’s efforts to tap the skills of one of the school’s teachers to
improve their sports committee, what domain in the Philippine Professional
Standards for School Heads does he clearly exemplify?
a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)
b. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
c. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
d. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

Explanation:

Strand 4.6 Leadership Development in Individuals and Teams

Career Stage 1 (4.6.1)

Identify strengths, capabilities, and potentials of individuals and teams

performing leadership roles and responsibilities.

Question #17

Here’s a part of Mr. Agustin speech at the San Jose National Highschool’s
graduation ceremony last 2018:

“Right from the very start, the San Jose National High school has always wanted
to be a haven of learning and development for students. But we do also
recognize that we cannot achieve this big dream alone.

We are aware that aside from teachers, students, parents, and our stakeholders
also play a major role in developing an environment that brings holistic
development for our beloved students.

That is why we’ve always treated them as close partners all these years, and we
are grateful for their continuous cooperation. In fact, if not for them, if not for
you, we would not be where we are today, and I hope that this crucial support
would continue for the years to come.”

In Mr. Agustin’s speech, what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for
School Heads reflects his message the closest?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
c. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
d. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

Explanation:

Strand 5.1 Management of diverse relationships

Career Stage 1 (5.1.1)

Demonstrate skills in dealing with authorities, colleagues, parents, and other

stakeholders to encourage an enabling and supportive environment for learners.