Pursuant to Planning Standards, the guidelines in the identification of excess master teachers and teachers in the schools are as follows:
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Guidelines in the Identification of Excess Teachers and Master Teachers in the School
| Level/Class | Standards | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 learners or maximum of 30 learners per session | 1 teacher per 2 sessions |
| Multigrade classes (MG) | Maximum of 25 learners consisting of 2 consecutive grade levels (Grade 1&2, Grades 3&4, Grades 5&6) | 1 teacher per class consisting of 2 consecutive grade levels or 3 teachers for every MG school |
| Grades 1&2 | 30 learners per class, maximum of 35 learners | Double shifts or 1 teacher for 2 sessions |
| Grade 3 | 30 learners per class, maximum of 35 learners | 1 teacher per class |
| Grade 4 | 40 learners per class, maximum of 45 learners | 1 teacher per class |
| Grades 5-10 | 40 learners per class, maximum of 45 learners | 5 teachers in every 3 classes or 5:3 as specialization factor |
| Grades 11-12 | Maximum of 40 learners per class | 9 teachers in every 6 classes (9:6) as specialization factor |
Master Teachers
| Level | Standards |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 10% of the total number of teachers |
| Secondary | 10% of the Total No. of Teachers with Same Area of Specialization |
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