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Summary
TLDRThe video tells the inspiring story of Pedro Theora Dyer, born in 1899 in Barangay Bata, Pangasinan. Despite growing up in poverty, Pedro pursued education, selling vegetables to pay school fees and later working multiple jobs in the U.S. to fund his studies. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois and completed a doctorate at Ohio University. Returning to the Philippines, he became a pioneering educator, founding barrio high schools and community colleges, including Ordaneta City University. He was recognized with the 1971 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his 44 years of educational service.
Takeaways
- 👶 Pedro Theora Dyer was born on February 27, 1899, in Barangay Bata, Pangasinan, and grew up in a poor family.
- 🥬 As a child, he sold vegetables to pay for his school fees, showing his determination to pursue education despite hardships.
- 👟 His father bought him a pair of shoes that were too big, but he found a creative way to wear them, symbolizing resilience.
- 🚶 Pedro often walked long distances, such as from Ordinator to Binmalana and back, to attend school and visit home.
- 🎓 Despite financial difficulties, he graduated as valedictorian from high school and dreamt of studying abroad.
- 🇺🇸 His sister Victorina helped him move to the United States by secretly saving money, allowing him to pursue his education.
- 📚 He worked multiple jobs in the U.S., including dishwashing and fixing rails, and eventually graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in 1924.
- 🎓 Pedro earned a master's degree in 1925 and later completed his doctorate in philosophy at Ohio University in 1927.
- 🏫 Upon returning to the Philippines, he worked as a teacher and became the youngest division superintendent, establishing numerous barrio high schools and community colleges.
- 🏆 In 1971, Pedro Theora Dyer received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his 44 years of contributions to education, particularly for promoting education in rural areas.
Q & A
Who is the pioneer of Barrio High Schools mentioned in the script?
-Pedro Theora Dyer is the pioneer of Barrio High Schools mentioned in the script.
Where and when was Pedro Theora Dyer born?
-Pedro Theora Dyer was born on February 27, 1899, in Barangay Bata, Pangasinan, Philippines.
What challenges did Pedro Theora Dyer face during his early education?
-Pedro faced financial difficulties during his early education, selling vegetables to pay school fees. He also wore shoes that were too large, with his father suggesting that he wear them on the opposite feet to make them feel better.
How did Pedro Theora Dyer’s sister, Victorina, help him pursue education in the United States?
-Victorina secretly saved coins from her laundry work and taking in boarders. She used these savings to help Pedro travel to the United States to pursue his college education.
What jobs did Pedro Theora Dyer do while studying in the United States?
-Pedro worked several jobs, including dishwashing and fixing rails, to earn money while pursuing his studies.
What degrees did Pedro Theora Dyer earn during his time in the United States?
-Pedro earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education in 1924, a master's degree in 1925, both from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate in philosophy from Ohio University in 1927.
What was Pedro Theora Dyer’s first job upon returning to the Philippines?
-Pedro's first job upon returning to the Philippines was as a teacher at Bambang Normal School and Philippine Normal School.
What educational initiative did Pedro Theora Dyer introduce in the Philippines?
-Pedro Theora Dyer introduced Barrio High Schools and community colleges in the Philippines to provide education to rural Filipino youth.
Which educational institution did Pedro Theora Dyer establish that later became a university?
-Pedro established the Ordinator Community College, which later became City Colleges of Ordinator and is now known as Ordinator City University.
What recognition did Pedro Theora Dyer receive for his contributions to education in the Philippines?
-Pedro Theora Dyer received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in 1971, recognizing his 44 years of creative work in education, particularly his promotion of Barrio High Schools.
Outlines
👶 Early Life and Challenges
Pedro Theora Dyer was born on February 27, 1899, in Barangay Bata, Pangasinan. Growing up in a poor family, he had to sell vegetables to afford school fees during his elementary years. One memorable moment from his childhood was when his father gifted him a pair of shoes that were two sizes too large, but he made do with them by switching the shoes on his feet. Pedro would walk long distances to and from school each week, demonstrating his dedication to education despite the challenges.
🎓 Educational Pursuits and Hard Work
During his high school years, Pedro faced numerous difficulties but managed to graduate as valedictorian. With limited financial support, he dreamed of studying abroad. His sister Victorina helped by secretly saving money from her laundry work and boarding services, which allowed Pedro to journey to the United States. Once there, he worked various jobs, such as dishwashing and fixing rails, to fund his education. Pedro enrolled at the University of Illinois, where he graduated with honors, earning his bachelor's in secondary education in 1924, his master's in 1925, and eventually a doctorate in philosophy from Ohio University in 1927.
👨🏫 Return to the Philippines and Educational Contributions
After earning his degrees, Pedro returned to the Philippines and began teaching at Bambang Normal School and the Philippine Normal School. He became the youngest division superintendent and was inspired by the American educational system, leading him to consider how he could implement similar ideas back home. Pedro aimed to provide education for rural Filipino youth, especially those with limited access to schools, by establishing barrio high schools and community colleges across the country. One of these institutions, Ordinator Community College, later became the City Colleges of Ordinator and is now known as Ordinator City University.
🏆 Recognized Legacy in Public Service
Pedro Theora Dyer received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in 1971 in recognition of his 44 years of dedication to education. The award highlighted his creative efforts in establishing barrio high schools for rural Filipino youth, offering them greater access to education. Despite the many challenges he faced, Pedro used his difficulties as stepping stones to create a lasting impact on the country. His work has left a legacy that continues to inspire, and his life story serves as a reminder that determination and service can overcome even the most significant obstacles.
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Keywords
💡Barrio High Schools
💡Pangasinan
💡University of Illinois
💡Ramon Magsaysay Award
💡Illinois
💡Rural Filipino Youth
💡Philosophy Doctorate
💡Ordinate City University
💡Victorina
💡Education Reform
Highlights
Pedro Theora Dyer, the pioneer of barrio high school, was born on February 27, 1899, in Barangay Bata, Pangasinan.
He grew up in a poor family and sold vegetables to pay for his elementary school fees.
His father bought him shoes that were two sizes larger, and he was told to switch the shoes on his feet, which surprisingly felt all right.
He walked from Ordinator to Binmalana on Sundays and returned home on Fridays to attend school.
Despite facing many difficulties in high school, he graduated as the valedictorian.
With no funds to study abroad, his sister Victorina saved coins from laundry work and boarding to send him to the United States.
In the United States, Pedro worked multiple jobs, including dishwashing and fixing rails, to support his education.
He earned his bachelor's degree in secondary education in 1924 and a master's degree in 1925 from the University of Illinois.
In 1927, Pedro completed his doctorate in philosophy at Ohio University.
He returned to the Philippines in 1927 and became a teacher at Bambang Normal School and Philippine Normal School.
Pedro was honored as the youngest division superintendent in the Philippines.
Inspired by the U.S. school system, he established barrio high schools and community colleges in the Philippines.
One of his notable achievements was founding Ordinator Community College, which later became Ordinator City University.
In 1971, Pedro Theora Dyer received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service for his 44 years of creative work in education.
He left a legacy by promoting barrio high schools, helping rural Filipino youth gain access to education.
Transcripts
on the 27th of February year 1899 the
pioneer of barrio highschool was born in
barangay bata coordinate a city
Pangasinan he grew up in a poor family
in his early age in elementary he had to
sell vegetables so he can pay the school
fees one day his father bought him a
pair of shoes that was two sizes larger
his father told him to wear the right
shoe on the left foot and the left shoe
on the right and it felt all right he
also walked from ordinator to been Alana
on Sundays and went back home walking
again on Fridays
Highschool king where he encountered
many difficulties but still graduated
valedictorian England a.m. with no funds
to speak of Bharata could only dream of
going abroad his sister Victorina
proposed that he go to the United States
she brought out her al-khansa full of
coins she secretly saved from doing
laundry work in taking in some boarders
the amount was enough for a spirit in
the United States
he went to Illinois to pursue his
college degree and still he had to work
several jobs like dishwashing and fixing
rails to earn money for it
when he earned enough money he enrolled
in the University of Illinois and
graduated with final honors he finished
his bachelor's degree in secondary
education in 1924 as well as his
master's degree in 1925 in Illinois also
he finished his doctorate in philosophy
at Ohio University in 1927
that same year Arata returned to the
Philippines and got his first job as a
teacher in Bambang Normal School and
Philippine Normal School and he was
honored to be the youngest division
superintendent during his stay in
America he was inspired by the schools
of the country so he thought why not in
the Philippines too
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established barrio high schools and
community colleges in the Philippines
one of these is the ordinate a community
college that later on became City
Colleges of coordinator and is now known
as or the Napa City University
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Pedro Theora Dyer received the 1971
ramon magsaysay award for public service
the Board of Trustees recognized his 44
years of creative work in education
particularly his conception and
promotion of barrio high schools for
rural Filipino youth Pedro rata was once
like you life used to throw rocks at him
until he made those as his stepping
stones and left a legacy that will
forever remain if he can you can once
again my life and work mostly work as
long as I live to serve our country and
people
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