Curricula of Philippine Schools
Republic of the Philippines
Palawan State University
GRADUATE SCHOOL
S.Y. 2012 – 2013
course No. : Ed 210
Topic: The Curricula in the Philippines
Course Title: Philosophical, Historical and Legal Foundation
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss the Philippine educational ladder. 2. Explain the objectives of the two level of the educational ladder (basic/tertiary). 3. Cite and expound the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1139.
Introduction
The curriculum is the sum total of all the learners’ experiences which are in any way affected by the school.The co-curricular experiences which the school offers is definitely a part of the curricular experiences. Education in the Philippines went through several stages of development from the pre-Spanish times to the present to match the changing objectives of education. Before the coming of the Spaniards, education was informal and religion-oriented. It was for the elite, especially in the early years of Spanish colonization. Access to education by the Filipinos was later liberalized through the enactment of the Educational Decree of 1863 giving the Filipinos a complete educational system from elementary to the tertiary level. During the American Regime, the aim of education was to realize the objectives of American democracy. It changed during the Japanese Regime. Love of work and dignity of labor was emphasized. With the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, education became relevant to the goals of national development. The Philippine educational system includes three levels of instruction: elementary, secondary and tertiary levels.
PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL LADDER
Yrs. In School | Normal Age | Level | Graduate Post Graduate Studies | 87654321 | 2322212019181716 | THIRDHigher Education | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESGeneral Higher EducationVocational/Technical EducationMedicalLawOther professional courses | 4321 | 15141312 |
Palawan State University
GRADUATE SCHOOL
S.Y. 2012 – 2013
course No. : Ed 210
Topic: The Curricula in the Philippines
Course Title: Philosophical, Historical and Legal Foundation
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss the Philippine educational ladder. 2. Explain the objectives of the two level of the educational ladder (basic/tertiary). 3. Cite and expound the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1139.
Introduction
The curriculum is the sum total of all the learners’ experiences which are in any way affected by the school.The co-curricular experiences which the school offers is definitely a part of the curricular experiences. Education in the Philippines went through several stages of development from the pre-Spanish times to the present to match the changing objectives of education. Before the coming of the Spaniards, education was informal and religion-oriented. It was for the elite, especially in the early years of Spanish colonization. Access to education by the Filipinos was later liberalized through the enactment of the Educational Decree of 1863 giving the Filipinos a complete educational system from elementary to the tertiary level. During the American Regime, the aim of education was to realize the objectives of American democracy. It changed during the Japanese Regime. Love of work and dignity of labor was emphasized. With the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, education became relevant to the goals of national development. The Philippine educational system includes three levels of instruction: elementary, secondary and tertiary levels.
PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL LADDER
Yrs. In School | Normal Age | Level | Graduate Post Graduate Studies | 87654321 | 2322212019181716 | THIRDHigher Education | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESGeneral Higher EducationVocational/Technical EducationMedicalLawOther professional courses | 4321 | 15141312 |
References: Briefer on the Enhanced K to 12 Basic Education. (02 November, 2010). Available at http://www.gov.ph/2010/11/02/briefer-on-the-enhanced-k12-basic-education-program/ Robles, Chan. Presidential Decree No. 1139. Available at http://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/ presidentialdecreeno1139.htm Special Education