Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan Philippines

Graduate School
MAE Chemistry

Submitted by: Corina P. Lansang

Date: June 7, 2015

Submitted to: Prof. Alma Politano

Science Education in the Philippines

Year
Period
1940

Objectives of Science Education

Commonwealth Period

The revision of the curricula in the

elementary and secondary levels;

Introduction of adult education to

eliminate illiteracy as well as vocational
and;

Citizenship training to adult citizens in

the country.

Highlights

o Memorization
o C.A.T.
o Recitation
o Socialized recitation

Educational Aims

Role of Teachers
o Promote nationalism

o Develop moral character

o (values, moral
character, personal
discipline)

o Civic conscience
o Vocational efficiency

Methods of Education

o Preparation for incoming

independence

Medium of Instruction
o Filipino language

Japanese Period

Educational Aims
o Eradicate old idea of reliance on
western nations
o Love of labor

Education Types
o Nihongo language
o Vocational training
o Health education

o Military training

1950

Fundamental Objectives
o Citizenship
o Morality
o Democracy
o Industry
o Family Responsibility
o Use of leisure
o Helping the community
o Cultural heritage for youth
o Understanding of other nations

agriculture
Methods of Education
o Stressed dignity of
manual labor
o Emphasis voc. Ed.
Medium of Instruction
o Nihongo language

Educational Program
o The concept of
academic freedom
o Only universities
established by the
State
o Religious instruction
in the public schools
o Optional and its
implementation would
have to be in
accordance with what
was already
authorized by the
existing law
o The creation of
scholarships in the
arts, sciences and
letters was for
specially gifted
citizens
o For those who possess
as certain level of
capability for
academic studies and
are unable to afford
the cost of college
education
Educational Practices
o Moral Character
o The quality of a
person that guides his

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1960

A commitment to an asset of
fundamental values
Theory of society
Program of Action

1970

Educational Aims
o Love of country
o Teaches duties of citizenship
o Develops moral character
o Self discipline science and
technology and vocational
efficiency

thinking, behavior,
and relationships with
others social concern
and involvement
Vocational Efficiency
Productivity
Complete and
adequate system of
public education
Changes with the
changing time and the
changing needs of
changing human
beings

Provide for a broad and

general education
Attain his potential as human
being.
Enhance the range and
quality of individual.
Acquire the essential
educational foundation.
Train the nations manpower
in the middle level skills.
Develop the high level
professions for leadership of
nation.
Respond effectively to
changing needs
Education Types
o For national
development
Pledges
o Peace & order,
o Land reform
o Economic
development
o Development of
moral values
o Government
reorganization
o Employment and

manpower
development
o Social services
1980

1990

2000

Quality education at all levels,

accessible education
Free, complete education
o Scholarship grants, student loans
o Indigenous, OSY, Non-formal
o Adult citizens, PWD
Constitution as a subject; patriotism and
nationalism
Educational Institution as supervised by
the state
Regional and sectorial needs (academic
freedom, choosing of courses, teachertraining)

Freedom constitution

Ensuring full and unimpeded access by

all to both primary and secondary
schools is the most effective way of
empowering ordinary people.
Education reform must also develop a
curriculum strong in science,
mathematics, and languages. It must
include the enhancement of the
conditions of teachersin both their
livelihood and their work.

Vocational education and

technical training should keep
to their basic purpose, which
is to prepare young people for
worthwhile jobs, and to teach
new technologies that our
economy needs

Curricula, teaching methods,

instructional media, education
technologies, textbooks, language
policy and school calendar in use at the
elementary and secondary levels, using
international benchmarks.
Modernization of science laboratories,
improvement of science and
mathematics education and the
feasibility of establishing regional
centers of excellence in science
education
Upgrading of computer classrooms,
computing facilities and internet access
in all schools that meet eligibility
standards for administering such

Restoring English as Medium

of Instruction
Constructing More School
Buildings
Easing the Textbook Backlog
Implementing the Basic
Education Curriculum (BEC)
Improving Teacher Welfare
Sparing Public School
Teachers from the vagaries
of politics
Mainstreaming Distance
Learning
Launching the Internet-based
Education Program

programs.
Expansion, modernization and
standardization of our vocational and
technical institutions, especially
polytechnic colleges and universities.
Distance learning and continuing
education programs, especially for
adults and out-of-school youth, with a
view towards possible eventual
accreditation.
Upgrading of computer classrooms,
computing facilities and internet access
in all schools that meet eligibility
standards for administering such
programs.
Expansion, modernization and
standardization of our vocational and
technical institutions, especially
polytechnic colleges and universities.
Distance learning and continuing
education programs, especially for
adults and out-of-school youth, with a
view towards possible eventual
accreditation.

K-12, June 4, 2011

(Implementation)