The Historical Foundation of Education in the Philippines Timeline (Selected Events)
Summary
TLDRThis presentation traces the evolution of education in the Philippines from pre-colonial times to modern reforms. It highlights the shift from vocational training to academic focus, the Spanish influence on education with a focus on Christian doctrines, the American period's introduction of democratic ideals and English language, the Japanese period's promotion of a new Filipino culture, and post-independence developments like the K-12 system aimed at enhancing global competitiveness. Key legislations like the Free Public Secondary Education Act and the Governance of Basic Education Act are also discussed.
Takeaways
- 🏡 Pre-colonial Philippine education focused on vocational training within the family and tribal structures.
- 📚 Spanish colonization introduced a formal education system prioritizing Spanish elites and religious teachings.
- 🌐 American period education emphasized democratic values and introduced English as the medium of instruction.
- 📈 Japanese occupation aimed to instill a new Filipino culture based on an oriental identity, using education as a tool for cultural assimilation.
- 🏛️ Executive Order No. 94 in 1947 restructured the Department of Instruction into the Department of Education, centralizing school supervision.
- 💼 Executive Order No. 189 in 1987 placed public secondary school teachers under the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports, with national funding for their salaries.
- 📖 Republic Act 6655 in 1988 mandated free public secondary education, enhancing accessibility for Filipino students.
- 🛠️ Republic Act 7323 in 1992 allowed students aged 15 to 25 to work during holidays, with a combined wage from employers and the government.
- 🔄 Republic Act 9155 in 2001 rebranded the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports to the Department of Education, streamlining its focus.
- 🎓 The K-12 system introduced in 2013 aimed to enhance Filipino students' skills in math, science, and language to better compete in the global job market.
Q & A
What was the primary form of education before 1521 in the Philippines?
-Before 1521, during the pre-colonial period, children in the Philippines were provided more vocational training and less academics in their houses by their parents and tribal tutors.
What was the unique system of education operating in the pre-colonial Philippines?
-The unique system of education operating in the pre-colonial Philippines was known as the 'bali-bali' system.
How did the Spanish period influence the education system in the Philippines?
-During the Spanish period, a complete system of education was founded, comprising elementary, secondary, and college levels, with a priority on Spanish elites. Education was mostly carried out by religious orders, focusing on Christian doctrines.
What significant changes were introduced during the American period of Philippine education?
-During the American period, democratic ideas and the English language were promoted. New subject areas were introduced, including reading, writing, arithmetic, language, good manners, civics, hygiene, sanitation, gardening, domestic science, American history, and Philippine history.
What was the aim of education during the Japanese period in the Philippines?
-During the Japanese period, the aim of education was to foster a new Filipino culture based on the self-consciousness of the people as orientals, serving as another oppressing language on the Filipinos.
What was the main change in the education department as per Executive Order No. 94 in 1947?
-By Executive Order No. 94 in 1947, the Department of Instruction was changed to the Department of Education, and the regulation and supervision of public and private schools were assigned to the Bureau of Public and Private Schools.
What was the impact of Executive Order No. 189 in 1987 on public secondary school teachers?
-Executive Order No. 189 in 1987 placed all public secondary school teachers under the administrative supervision and control of the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports. Their basic salaries and cost of living allowances were to be paid by the national government.
What did Republic Act 6655 mandate in 1988?
-Republic Act 6655, the Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988, mandated free public secondary education, commencing in the school year 1988-1989.
What provision did Republic Act 7323 make for students aged 15 to 25?
-Republic Act 7323 provided that students aged 15 to 25 may be employed during Christmas and summer vacation with a salary not lower than the minimum wage, with 60 percent of the wage paid by the employer and 40 percent by the government.
How did Republic Act 9155 change the education system in the Philippines in 2001?
-Republic Act 9155, passed in 2001, transformed the name of the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports to the Department of Education, aiming to improve governance of basic education.
What is the goal of the K-12 system introduced in the Philippines in 2013?
-The K-12 system, introduced in 2013, aims to improve Filipino students' skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics to further exhibit competence in the global job market. The new curriculum promises higher quality education through the strengths of the Department of Education.
Outlines
📚 Historical Overview of Philippine Education
The script provides a timeline of the historical development of education in the Philippines. Before 1521, during the pre-colonial period, children received vocational training at home or from tribal tutors using a unique system known as 'by buying.' In 1521, the Spanish introduced a complete system of education, initially prioritizing Spanish elites and later establishing girls' education. Education during this period was mostly religious, focusing on Christian doctrines. The American period, starting in 1898, promoted democratic ideals and used English as the medium of instruction, introducing new subjects like hygiene and civics. The Japanese period, from 1943, aimed to foster a new Filipino culture based on oriental consciousness. In 1947, the Department of Instruction was renamed the Department of Education, which regulated public and private schools. In 1987, Executive Order 189 placed public secondary school teachers under the Department of Education, with the national government paying their salaries. Republic Act 6655 in 1988 mandated free public secondary education. Republic Act 7323 in 1992 allowed students aged 15 to 25 to work during vacations with government-subsidized wages. In 2001, the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports was renamed the Department of Education. The K-12 system introduced in 2013 aimed to enhance students' skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics to compete in the global job market, promising higher quality education.
👋 Closing Remarks on Philippine Education History
This paragraph serves as the conclusion to the video script, where the presenter, Russell Rocco, reiterates the topic of the historical foundation of education in the Philippines and bids farewell to the audience, wishing them a good day.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Vocational Training
💡Pre-Colonial Period
💡Spanish Period
💡American Period
💡Japanese Period
💡Department of Education
💡K-12 System
💡Republic Act 6655
💡Republic Act 7323
💡Governance of Basic Education Act
💡Civics
Highlights
Before 1521, children in the Philippines received vocational training at home and from tribal tutors.
The unique system of education known as 'biling' was in operation during the pre-colonial period.
In 1521, the Spanish period marked the founding of a complete system of education in the Philippines.
Spanish elites were prioritized in education during the Spanish period.
Girls' education was slow to be established during the Spanish period.
Religious orders dominated education during the Spanish period, focusing on Christian doctrines.
In 1898, the American period introduced democratic ideas and the English language as a medium of instruction.
New subject areas were introduced during the American period, including hygiene, gardening, and history.
The Japanese period in 1943 aimed to foster a new Filipino culture based on oriental consciousness.
Executive Order No. 94 in 1947 changed the Department of Instruction to the Department of Education.
In 1987, Executive Order No. 189 placed public secondary school teachers under the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports.
Republic Act 6655 in 1988 mandated free public secondary education starting in the 1988-1989 school year.
Republic Act 7323 in 1992 allowed students aged 15 to 25 to be employed during holidays with government support.
In 2001, the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports was renamed to the Department of Education.
The K-12 system introduced in 2013 aimed to improve Filipino students' skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics.
The new curriculum under the K-12 system promised higher quality education through the strengths of the Department of Education.
Transcripts
hello everyone i
am rosilyn rocco and this is my timeline
about the historical foundation of
education
in the philippines
before 1521 during
pre-colonial period children were
provided
more vocational training but less
academics in their houses
by their parents and in the houses of
their tribal tutors
they were using a unique system
operating
known as the by buying in 1521
during spanish period founding of a
complete
system of education in the country
comprising elementary secondary
and college levels priority of education
was on spanish elites
it took time for girls education to be
established
also during the spanish period most
education was carried out by the
religious orders
the school focused on the christian
doctrines
[Music]
in 1898 during american period
they promote democratic ideas and way of
life
english language was used as a medium of
instruction
new subject areas were introduced
reading
writing arithmetic language
good manners and right kind of civics
hygiene and sanitation
gardening domestic science american
history and philippine history
[Music]
in 1943 during japanese period
the education aimed to foster a new
filipino culture
based on the self-consciousness of the
people as orientals
serve as another oppressing language on
the filipinos
[Music]
1947 by the virtue of executive order
number 94
the department of instruction was
changed to the department of
education during this period the
regulation and supervision of public and
private schools
belonged to the bureau of public and
private schools
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in 1987 vibrato
of executive order number 189
placing all public secondary school
teachers
are hereby placed under the
administrative supervision
and control of the department of
education
culture and sports henceforth
basic salaries and cost of living
allowances
of said teachers shall be paid by the
national
government
[Music]
[Music]
on may 26 1988 the congress of the
philippines enacted republic
act 6655 the free
public scandal education act of 1988
which mandated free public secondary
education
commencing in the school year 1988-1989
on february 3 1992
the congress of the philippines enacted
republic
act 7323 which provided that students
age 15 to 25 may be employed during
christmas
and summer vacation with a salary not
lower than minimum wage
of 60 percent of the wage paid by the
employer
and 40 is by the government
[Music]
in august 2001 republic
act of 9155 otherwise called the
governance of basic education act
was passed transforming the name of the
department of education
culture and sports to the department of
[Music]
education
[Music]
in 2013 the k-12 system
aims to improve filipino students skills
in mathematics
science and linguistics to further
exhibit competence in the global job
market
with the new curriculum the department
of education
promises to offer higher quality
education
through the strengths
[Music]
so that's the end of my presentation
about the historical foundation
of education in the philippines once
again
i am russell and rocco goodbye and have
a good day
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