EDUC
213 – The Teaching Profession
Presentation Summary Part 07
Part
7 Historical Development of Philippine Education
7. 1 The significant developments in
Philippine educational system
7.1.1
In 1901, a highly centralized public school system was installed by the
Philippine Commission by virtue of Act No. 74.
7.1.2
In November 1, 1902, Bureau of Public Instruction was changed to Bureau of
Education under Act No. 477 was passed.
7.1.3
Act No. 74 created a shortage of teachers so the Philippine Commission
authorized the Secretary of Public Instruction to bring to the Philippines 600
teachers from the U.S.A. and they were known as the Thomasites.
7.1.4
In 1902, the Philippine Commission established the high school system, schools
of arts and trade, agricultural schools, and commerce and marine institutes.
7.1.5
In 1908, the Philippine Legislature approved act no. 1870 which created the
University of the Philippines.
7.1.6
In October 14, 1943, the Japanese sponsored Republic created the Ministry of
Education.
7.1.7
Under the Japanese regime Tagalog, Philippine history, and character education
was reserved for Filipinos.
7.1.
8 In 1947, the Department of Instruction was changed to Department of
education, through Executive Order No. 94.
7.1.9
In 1972, the Department of Education became Department of Education and Culture
through Proclamation 1081.
7.1.10
In 1978, Department of Education and Culture (DEC), became Ministry of
Education and Culture (MEC) through P.D. 1397.
7.1.11
In 1982, Ministry of Education and Culture became Ministry of Education and
Culture and Sports (MECS) through Education Act of 1982.
7.1.12
In 1987, Ministry of education, culture and Sports became Department of
education culture and sports (DECS) through executive order no. 117.
7.1.13
In 1994, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was initiated through R.A.
7722.
7.1.14
In 1994, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) was
initiated through R.A. 7796.
7.1.15
DECS focused on basic education which covers, elementary, secondary, and
non-formal education including culture and sports.
7.1.16
TESDA administers the post-secondary, middle-level manpower training
development.
7.1.17
CHED is responsible for higher education which means college and higher.
7.1.18
In August 2001, Department of Education, Culture and Sports became Department
of Education (DepEd) through R.A. 9155.
7.2 The significant features of the
General Education Curriculum from 1946 to 1956.
7.2.1
During this period there was the reorientation of plans and policies to conform
to the requirements of the government established by the Commonwealth.
7.2.2
There was the shortening of the elementary curriculum from seven years to six
years.
7.2.3
The Educational Act of 1940, also known as “Educational Magna Carta of the
Philippines” provided the system of public elementary education.
7.2.4
Commonwealth Act. No. 586 was passed. It provides for the revision of public
elementary education.
7.2.5
Commonwealth Act. No. 589 was passed. It established school rituals in all
public and private schools in elementary and secondary schools.
7.2.6
Republic Act. No. 896 was passed. It declares the policy of Elementary
education in the Philippines.
7.3 The significant features of the
Elementary Education Curriculum from 1957 to 2012. 7.3.1
The revised elementary education curriculum was started in the school year 1957
– 1958.
7.3.2
The New Elementary Education Curriculum (NEEC) became imperative when the
results of the Survey of Outcomes in the Elementary Education (SOUTELE) came
out.
7.3.3
The Experimental Elementary Education Program (EEEP) was initiated to implement
the recommendations of SOUTELE.
7.3.4
The 10-year (1980-1990) Program for Comprehensive Elementary Education
(PROCEED) was developed.
7.3.5
The Program for Decentralized Educational Development (PRODED) was installed,
which covers the first four years of PROCEED.
7.3.6
In 2002, the NESC was replaced by the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC).
7.3.7
DepEd Order No. 25 of 2002, dated June 17, 2002 ordered the implementation of
the 2002 BEC during the school year 2002-2003.
7.3.8
R.A. 10157 entitled An Act Institutionalizing the Kindergarten Education System
and Appropriating Funds was approved on January 20, 2012. Kindergarten became
mandatory and compulsory for entrance of Grade 1.
7.4 The significant features of the
Secondary Education Curriculum from 1957 to 2011.
7.4.1
The 1957-1972 Curriculum includes Good Manners and Right Conduct as a separate
subject for all schools.
7.4.2
The 1957-1972 Curriculum has a 2-2 Plan that includes college preparation and
vocational components.
7.4.3
The 2-2 Plan was replaced in 1973 by the Revised Secondary Education Curriculum
(RSEP), which focused on making the students acquire skills, knowledge, and
information for employment.
7.4.4
In 1982, the conceptualization of the New Secondary School Curriculum (NSEC)
began its preparation for the graduates of the New Elementary School Curriculum
(NESC) implemented in school year 1982-1983 in grade 1.
7.4.5
DepEd Order No. 76 series of 2010 dated June 4, 2010, implemented the 2010
Secondary Education Curriculum (SEC) for the first year level only.
7.5 The significant features of the K
to 12 Curriculum that started in school year 2012.
7.5.1
The Philippine Basic Education was expanded into a 13-year program that begins
in Kindergarten and ends in grade 12.
7.5.2
Kindergarten became compulsory and mandatory as a requirement for grade 1.
7.5.3
Values education is incorporated in all core subjects and not taught as a
separate subject.
7.5.4
Technical-Vocational education is intensified in grade 11 and grade 12.
7.5.5
The K-12 Curriculum requires that every child should be a reader by grade 1.
7.5.6
The K-12 Curriculum requires proficiency in Mathematics and Science.
7.5.7
The K-12 Curriculum provides assistance to Private Schools.
7.5.8
The K-12 Curriculum is a multi-lingual education.
7.5.9
The K-12 Curriculum emphasizes the quality of textbooks.
7.5.10
In implementing the K-12 Curriculum there is a need for linking with local
government units (LGU) to build more schools.
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