ARTICLE XIV EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ARTS CULTURE AND SPORTS

Question 1

What is quality education?

Answer 1

It is defined as the appropriateness, relevance and excellence of the education given to meet the needs and aspirations of the individual and society.

Question 2

Discuss “accessibility” as an element of quality education.

Answer 2

It refers to the elimination of discrimination especially against disadvantaged groups and to the financial duty of the State for, after all, the right to education is part and parcel of social justice.

Question 3

T or F

All educational institutions shall include the study of the Constitution as part of the curricula.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

T or F

The Constitution did not specify the educational level in which Constitution, Filipino and Panitikan are to be taught.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

T or F
The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

T or F
For purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

T or F
The regional languages are the auxiliary official languages in the regions and shall serve as auxiliary media of instructions therein.

Answer 7

True.