Prof Ed | The Teaching Profession | LET Reviewer Part 1

Summary

This video is part one of a professional education review series designed for aspiring teachers. It tackles 15 essential questions about the history and development of education in the Philippines, covering the pre-Spanish, Spanish, American, Commonwealth, Japanese, New Society, and modern periods. Each question is explained with rationales, highlighting key laws, educational reforms, and policies such as RA 4670, RA 7731, TESDA law, the Education Act of 1982, and the Kindergarten Education Act. The content aims to help viewers understand historical objectives, teaching methods, and legal frameworks, equipping them with the knowledge to succeed in teacher licensing exams and professional practice.

Takeaways

• 😀 The primary aim of education during the Spanish period in the Philippines was to propagate Christianity, making it the correct answer to the question about the educational objectives of that time.
• 😀 Education during the pre-Spanish period was informal and relied heavily on trial and error, focusing on practical survival skills and cultural knowledge.
• 😀 The American period in Philippine education focused on preparing Filipinos for self-government through subjects like civics, English, and democratic principles.
• 😀 RA 7731, enacted in 1994, abolished the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), previously required for college entry.
• 😀 The New Society period (1972-1986) introduced bilingual education, using both English and Filipino as mediums of instruction in specific learning areas.
• 😀 The Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945) used education as a tool for promoting the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, including learning Japanese and vocational training.
• 😀 RA 4670, also known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, aimed to improve teachers' welfare by providing benefits such as health coverage and sabbatical leaves.
• 😀 RA 7796, also known as the TESDA Law, created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to oversee vocational and technical education in the Philippines.
• 😀 The Education Act of 1901 (Act No. 74) established a centralized public school system in the Philippines during the American period, improving the quality of education.
• 😀 The Education Act of 1982 (RA 232) aimed to promote equality of access to education, ensuring that all students had equal opportunities regardless of their socio-economic background.

Q & A

What was the primary aim of education during the Spanish period in the Philippines?

The primary aim was to propagate Christianity. During the Spanish colonization, education was primarily a tool for spreading Christian beliefs, with schools focusing on religious teachings alongside basic subjects like arithmetic and arts.

Which method of education was primarily used during the pre-Spanish period in the Philippines?

The method primarily used was trial and error. Education was informal, focusing on survival skills and practical training through methods like trial and error, observation, and hands-on learning.

What was the purpose of education during the American period in the Philippines?

The purpose was to train Filipinos for self-government. The American period focused on preparing Filipinos for democratic governance, emphasizing subjects like civics, English, and the development of democratic values.

Which act abolished the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE)?

RA 7731, enacted in 1994, abolished the NCEE, which was previously required for entry into colleges.

What educational policy was introduced during the New Society period (1972-1986)?

The implementation of bilingual education was the key policy introduced during the New Society period. It mandated the use of both English and Filipino as media of instruction in specific learning areas.

What was the primary focus of education during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945)?

The primary focus was promoting the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. Education during this period emphasized propaganda, vocational training, and the promotion of the Japanese language and culture.

What was the main objective of RA 4670, also known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers?

RA 4670 aimed to improve the welfare and working conditions of public school teachers by providing benefits like health coverage, sabbatical leaves, and better living standards.

Which law created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)?

RA 7796 created TESDA. It oversees and manages technical and vocational education and skills development in the Philippines.

What educational reform did the Education Act of 1901 (Act No. 74) introduce?

The Education Act of 1901 introduced the creation of a centralized public school system. It established the Department of Public Instruction and brought in American teachers to improve education quality.

What did RA 10157, the Kindergarten Education Act, aim to accomplish?

RA 10157 made kindergarten education mandatory and integrated it as the first level of the K-12 basic education system in the Philippines.