the implication of philippine education

Implications for Philippine Education

<-Historical Perspective->

Pre-Hispanic Era

Integration of individuals into tribe

Customs and Traditions

Oral Immersion None Not formal; community based; no educational system

Spanish Era Spread of Christianity

Religion Catechetical instruction; use of corporal punishment; rote memorization

Not prescribed; flexible; not centralized

No grade level; Church- based; no educational system

American Era Spread of democracy

Academic English Language and Literature

Democratic English as medium of instruction

Prescribed; uniform; centralized

Formal; structured; existence of an educational system

Japanese Era Spread of the New Asian Order

Principles of the New Order

Rote memorization; use of threat and punishment

Prescribed; uniform; centralized

Propaganda tool; repressively anti-American and anti- British; military- backed existence of an educational system

- Since 1946

Education AFTER 1946

New sets of objectives ( R.A. No.1124) 1.To inculate moral and spiritual values inspired by an abiding faith in

God 2. To develop an enlightened, patriotic, useful and upright citizenry in a

democratic society; 3. To instill habits of industry and thrift, an to prepare individuals to

contribute to the economic development and wise conservation of the nation’s national resources;

4. To maintain family solidarity, to improve community life, to perpetuate all that is desirable in our national heritage, and to serve the cause of world peace; and

5. To promote the sciences, arts and letters for the enrichment of life and the recognition of the dignity of the human person

- Since 1953

• Republic Act. No.896

restoration of grade 7restoration of grade 7

revisions IN elementary Education

restoration the full day session

Two-classes: 3 teachers

Three-classes: 5 teachers

restoration the full day session

Two-classes: 3 teachers

Three-classes: 5 teachers

Grade 5 & 6

Increase the duration of the schooling for basic education – 7 years

Increase the duration of the schooling for basic education – 7 years

- Since 1953


Integrated Activities ( Social studies and Citizenship)

Language & spelling

Reading & Phonics

Character Education, Music & Writing

Arithmetic, Filipino, language

REVISED

ELEMENTARY

CURRICULUM

Work Education (Industrial arts & Home economics)

Physical Education ( Health & scouting)

- Since 1953

Revised elementary curriculum Objectives

1. To offer adequate education for our children to prepare them for democratic citizenship;2. To give instruction in basic knowledge;3. To develop basic skills and attitudes to inculcate ideals necessary for the promotion of national solidarity and for the development of an enlightened, patriotic, useful and upright citizenry;4. To give emphasis to the culture, desirable traditions and virtues of the Filipino people;5. To prepare the child for effective participation in his/her community and for a better understanding of an expanded society.

- Since 1953

• Department order No.1, Series of 1957

Class size decreased from 60 to a maximum of 40 pupils

Class size decreased from 60 to a maximum of 40 pupils


Made elementary education compulsory for all children ages 7-13Made elementary education compulsory for all children ages 7-13

Mandated the use of native languages as medium of instruction in grades 1 & 2Mandated the use of native languages as medium of instruction in grades 1 & 2

- Since 1953

• February 7, 1970

The board of National Education approved the implementation of the Revised Elementary Program

The board of National Education approved the implementation of the Revised Elementary Program


The revised curriculum included the following subjects:The revised curriculum included the following subjects:

- Since 1953

The vernacular- medium of instruction in grades 1&2 with Pilipino and English as subjects

The vernacular- medium of instruction in grades 1&2 with Pilipino and English as subjects


English- medium of instruction in grades 3 with Pilipino as subjectEnglish- medium of instruction in grades 3 with Pilipino as subject

Health & Science , Music & Arts, Physical Education & Health Education– integrated subject beginning in grade 4

Health & Science , Music & Arts, Physical Education & Health Education– integrated subject beginning in grade 4

Work Education – separate subject starting in grade 3Work Education – separate subject starting in grade 3

- Since 1953

1957 Revised Elementary Education Curriculum

1970 Revised Elementary Education Curriculum

Character Education was a component of Social Studies along with Geography, History, Civics, Community problem, Good Moral & Right Conduct as well as customs and traditions

Character Education was a component of Social Studies along with Geography, History, Civics, Community problem, Good Moral & Right Conduct as well as customs and traditions


Character Education became a separate, independent subjectCharacter Education became a separate, independent subject

- Since 1970

Program for Decentralized Educational Development ( PRODED)


A major curricular reform in elementary education A four year development program ( 1982-1986) Conceptualized to reduce the disparities in the different

regions in terms of delivery of services and allocation of resources

The primary objectives: To insure overall quality To increase the efficiency of elementary education