Timeline of the Philippine Education

System
Prepared by: Ghiecel S. Alacre
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HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
FROM THE PRE-SPANISH TO THE PRESENT.


History of philippine educational system from the
pre-spanish to the present.
The educational system of the philippines has
undergone several stages of development.
Education during the pre-spanish period aims for
survival and conformitys

FOR ENCULTURATION TRAINING TEACHING
METHODS TEACHING CONTENT Evidences
Domestic chores and practical honing
Theoretical/ moral and spiritual awakening
"TELL ME" AND "SHOW" ME OBSERVATION AND
IMITATION INDOCTRATION
Broad, indefinite, unwritten


Unstructured/ incidental EDUCATION DURING THE SPANISH ERA AIMS AGENCIES
The Royal decree of 1555 mandated these goals of Spanish education in the country;
Indoctrination of Christianity Promotion of the Spanish language Imposition of
Spanish Culture of the education of the Filipino was focused mainly on the learning of
the Christian Doctrine. It was a simple catechism, the doctrina, not the same as
Christian education in Europe of the Augustinians, Franciscans, Dominicans, and
Jesuits introduced the parochial school concept practiced in Europe during the Dark
Ages. o Colegio de San Ignacio by the Jesuits in 1598 in Manila was the first colegio
of the Dominicans put up the Colegio de San Rosario which later became Colegio de
Santo Tomas now the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas.

EDUCATION DURING THE AMERICAN ERA AIM
To promote democratic ideals and way of life AGENCIES METHOD
Outstanding contributions of the Americans to the Philippine Education
Legal Mandate
A system of free and compulsory elementary education (Malolos
Constitution) Training was done through schools (private and secular)
Thomasites
The University of the Philippines first state school of university
status
Philippine education was influenced by the philosophy of John Dewey
Democratic way of teaching
Religious freedom Development of intelligence, right attitudes and
habits of children Citizenship Democratic ideal as a philosophy
Guidance and consultancy Benevolent Policy of Assimilation Taft
Commission organize a civil government

Educational Act of 1901 First level four-year primary and three-year
intermediate (seven-year elementary School) Second level
four year high school Third level first two-year junior college ;
later a four year program
1925 Monroe Survey Commission Act No. 3162 and 3196 Educational
reforms Evaluation of teaching and learning
1927 American Director of the Bureau of Education ; aims for education
1.Training for self-government
2. Provision of English as a common language
In 1632
the Beaterio de San Isabel was founded and became the oldest existing school for
girls.

In 1594

The Beatrio de San Potenciana was the first beatrio for girls TEACHING METHODS
Dictation Memorization Other techniques such as : techniques such as moro-moro,
cenaculo and other theatrical performances THE MEDIA OF INSTRUCTIONS Spanish
Latin Types of Education Authoritarian Teacher-dominated Subject centered Imposition
of severe discipline Outstanding Contributions if the Spanish Friars to Philippine
Education.
November 3, 1936
November 3, 1936
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS ONE, THREE, SEVEN, EIGHT, TEN, SEVENTEEN, AND
TWENTY-ONE OF ACT NUMBERED TWENTY-EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE AS
AMENDED BY ACTS NUMBERED TWENTY-NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX, THIRTY
HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX, THIRTY-SIX HUNDRED AND FIVE, AND THIRTY-SEVEN
HUNDRED AND SIXTY-ONE, REGARDING INCOME TAX.
October 26, 1936
Commonwealth Act 80-
AN ACT CREATING THE OFFICE OF ADULT EDUCATION, ENUMERATING ITS DUTIES,
DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ITS OPERATION.
established the Office of Adult Education (vocational training in an effort to eliminate
illiteracy

EDUCATION DURING COMMONWEALTH PERIOD
In 1940,
AIMS Legal Mandate To develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience and
vocational efficiency To teach the duties of citizenship
Executive Order no.17 Quezon Code of Ethics ; foundation of the emerging philosophy of
Philippine education
Executive Order no. 134 in 1940 Tagalog as the basis of a national language
Executive order no. 263 in 1940 - required teaching of the Filipino national language Education
during the Japanese Era Educational Aims - Making people understand the position of the Phil as a
member of the East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.
Education act 1940

Known as the Educational Act of 1940, that provides the legal basis
of the present six-year elementary course, the school entrance ages, and
national support of elementary education. The same Act fixed the school
entrance age at seven years and required compulsory attendance in the
primary grades for all children enrolling in grade 1, adoption of the
single-session, one class in the morning and another in the afternoon
under one teacher to accommodate more children, and the support of
public elementary education by the national government.

-Establishment of agricultural schools and colleges

-Curricular content was centered on values rooted on love for labor; emphasizing
vocational education. Legal Mandate -Proclamation No.1
informed the people that authority of the US over the Phil was over and that the Martial
Law was to rule.
Made the Phil a member of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. Education during
the Republic Educational Aims -Democracy is predicted upon the inner worth of the
individual.
-Realize capacities best in social contract
-Society is not separated from the individual
-Democracy thrives on change.
Content -Training for occupation
-Promotion of democratic nation building
June 14, 1947

-A new thrust on community development Legal Mandates - Board of
Textbooks was created according to R.A. 139 was enacted.
- Civil service eligibility of teachers was made permanent pursuant to R.A.
1079.
- Board of National Education (BNE) was formulating educational policies
to give direction to Phil education.
- Flag ceremony was made compulsory in all schools including the singing
of the National Anthem.


July 1, 1949

AN ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVERTING THE PRESENT
PHILIPPINE NORMAL SCHOOL INTO THE PHILIPPINE NORMAL COLLEGE,
CONFERRING THE DEGREES OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION AND MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, PROVIDING FOR A
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DEFINING THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND
DUTIES, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.



June 16, 1954

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1124 AN ACT CREATING A BOARD OF NATIONAL EDUCATION
CHARGED WITH THE DUTY OF FORMULATING GENERAL EDUCATION POLICIES AND
DIRECTING THE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE NATION

June 18, 1964
Republic act no. 4007
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION SIXTEEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX OF THE REVISED
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED TWELVE
HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN.




The life, the works and writings of Jose Rizal shall be included in all levels.
- Elementary education was nationalized. - Promote the socio-economic
status of the public school teachers.

As mandated by R.A. 6132.
- President Ferdinand Marcos created the Constitutional Convention to be
presided over by President Macapagal Arroyo.

June 18, 1966
Republic act 4670

THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Its purpose is to provide programs for the promotion and improvement of the well-
being and economic status of public school teachers.
August 4, 1969
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6054 - AN ACT TO INSTITUTE A CHARTER FOR BARRIO HIGH
SCHOOLS



In 1969,
President Marcos created the Presidential Commission to Study the Philippine
Education (PCSPE). Education during the New Society Educational Aims - Provision
for a broad education.

- Manpower training in middle-level skills.
- Development of the high-level professions and evaluation. Aims of Education in
the 1973 Constitution - To foster love for country
- Teach the duties of citizenship
- Develop moral character. Agencies - Curricular changes in elementary education
- Integration of values in all learning areas
- Emphasis on mastery learning
- Curricular changes in secondary education
- Increased in time allotment


September 29, 1972
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 6-A

AUTHORIZING THE UNDERTAKING OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS, PROVIDING FOR THE MECHANICS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND
FINANCING THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1973 Constitution
To foster love for country
- Teach the duties of citizenship
- Develop moral character.
Agencies - Curricular changes in elementary education
- Integration of values in all learning areas
- Emphasis on mastery learning
- Curricular changes in secondary education
- Increased in time allotment
- Elective offerings as part of curriculum Media of Instruction - Bilingual Education
Policy: use of English and Filipino as media of instruction in specific learning areas.
Educational Programs Initiated - Project IMPACT- Instructional Management by
Parents, Community, and Teachers.


September 11, 1982
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 232

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF
EDUCATION


On June 2, 1994

Congress repealed the National College Entrance Examination. Along the
professionalization of teachers started by P.D. 1001 R.A. 7836 was signed into law on
December 16, 1994. It has 3 important provisions:

-Creation of the Board for Professional Teachers composed of 5 commissioners
under PRC;
-Replacement of PBET by LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers);
-Transfer of authority of administering the LET from CSC and DECS to the Board of
Professional Teachers under PRC, and
The formulation, adoption, and promulgation of the Code of Ethical and Professional
standards for Professional Teachers.

In August 2001
Republic Act 9155

Otherwise called the Governance of Basic Education Act, was passed. This
act changed the name of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports
(DECS) to the Department of Education and redefined the role of field offices
(regional offices, division offices, district offices and schools). The act provided
the overall framework for school empowerment by strengthening the
leadership roles of headmasters and fostering transparency and local
accountability for school administrations. The goal of basic education was to
provide the school age population and young adults with skills, knowledge, and
values to become caring, self-reliant, productive, and patriotic citizens.

In 2005
the Philippines spent about US$138 per pupil compared to US$3,728
in Japan, US$1,582 in Singapore and US$852 in Thailand.

In January 2009
the Department of Education signed a memorandum of agreement with
the United States Agency for International Development to seal $86 million
assistance to Philippine education, particularly the access to quality education in
the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), and
the Western and Central Mindanao regions.