Philippine Educational System in Transition

Which of the following characterizes Philippine education during the ancient period?

• It was for the elite, especially in the early years of Spanish colonization.

• Education was religion-oriented.

• Children were provided more vocational training and less academics (3 Rs) by their parents and in the houses of tribal tutors.

• Education was informal, unstructured, and devoid of methods.

Which of the following characterizes Philippine education during the Spanish period?

• It was for the elite, especially in the early years of Spanish colonization.

• Education was religion-oriented.

• Children were provided more vocational training and less academics (3 Rs) by their parents and in the houses of tribal tutors.

• Education was informal, unstructured, and devoid of methods.

Which of the following characterizes Philippine education during the American period before the Commonwealth era?

• Thomasites heralded the institution of English as the new medium of instruction.

• Education was religion-oriented.

• Required courses included General science, Algebra, Geometry, Physics, US history and government

• President Quezon designated Tagalog as the basis of a national language

Which of the following characterizes Philippine education during the Japanese period?

• Social sciences and literature were de-emphasized while vocational education and service to the country were given focus.

• Education was religion-oriented.

• Required courses included General science, Algebra, Geometry, Physics, US history and government

• The use of Tagalog was encouraged, especially in literature.

Which of the following characterizes Philippine education during the beginning of the Third Republic?

• Social sciences and literature were de-emphasized while vocational education and service to the country were given focus.

• Daily flag ceremony and singing of the National Anthem were required in schools

• English and Mathematics dominated the curriculum and the teaching of religion was prohibited.

• Elementary education was nationalized and matriculation fees were abolished in public schools.

In which period was Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 promulgated?

• New Society Era

• Commonwealth Era

• Post EDSA Era

• Current Era

When did the tri-focalization of the educational system happen?

• 1982

• 1987

• 1994

• 2001

When did the Basic Education department become Department of Education?

• 1982

• 1987

• 1994

• 2001

Why was the K to 12 curriculum implemented?

• ensure seamless of basic education and higher education competencies

• Improve teaching through the use of enhanced pedagogies (e.g. spiral progression in Science & Math) and the mother tongue as the medium of instruction

• provide better preparation for higher learning

• keep up with the rest of the world

• generate government revenues

Which is under the domain of CHED?

• technical-vocation schools

• state colleges and universities

• recognized local colleges and universities

• private higher education institutions

• basic education schools