Lesson 6: Principles and Philosophy of Philippine Education

Question 1

provides clear and direct provisions along education as compared to the previous constitution of the country. For the first time in history, a separate article on education is provided in the fundamental law of the land (Article XIV – Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports).

Answer 1

1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Question 2

education is protected and guaranteed in the three (3) articles making it an education- centered constitution. These articles are

Answer 2

1. ARTICLE II - DECLARATION OF POLICIES
2. ARTICLE XIV - EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE ANF SPORTS
3. ARTICLE XV - THE FAMILY

Question 3

Declares that the state shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports with the following goals:
1. To foster patriotism
2. To accelerate social progress
3. To promote total human liberation and development

Answer 3

SECTION 17 OF ARTICLE II OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Question 4

In the Philippines, it is a primarily a state function.

Answer 4

EDUCATION

Question 5

served to restore democracy in our country

Answer 5

THE EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION

Question 6

As stated in ___________, all education institutions shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity,
respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country, teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral
character, and personal discipline, encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge and provide vocational efficiency.

Answer 6

ARTICLE XIV SECTION 3(2)

Question 7

This guarantees that “The State shall protect and promote the right of all Citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Answer 7

SECTION 1 OF ARTICLE XIV

Question 8

Declares that “The State shall accord to a free public elementary and secondary education by providing scholarship grants, earner loan programs, subsidies and other incentives to deserving and poor learners and by other means of enhancing the rights of citizens to education. It shall also manage and regulate, reasonably, all educational institutions taking into account regional and sectoral needs.

Answer 8

SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE XIV

Question 9

The Constitution mandates under _______ that all educational institutions shall include the study of the constitution as part of the curricula. The intent of the provision is to make all citizens of the country
become aware of the provisions of the fundamental law and the principles if upholds. It is from these concepts that the citizens learn the Bill of Rights, social justice, citizenship and national patrimony.

Answer 9

SECTION 3(1)

Question 10

He believed in the importance of the school as a social organization.

Answer 10

JOSE RIZAL

Question 11

For him, the mission of education is to elevate the country to the highest seat of
glory and to develop the people’s mentality. His philosophy of education centers on the provision of proper motivation in order to bolster the great social forces that make education a success, to create in the youth an innate desire to cultivate his intelligence and give him life eternal.

Answer 11

JOSE RIZAL

Question 12

He also lambasted the superstitious beliefs propagated by the priests in the church and in the schools.

Answer 12

JOSE RIZAL

Question 13

His guiding political philosophy proved to be the study and application of reforms, the extension of human rights, the training for self-government and the arousing of spirit discontent over oppression, brutality, inhumanity, sensitiveness and self -love.

Answer 13

JOSE RIZAL

Question 14

The study of human behavior as to whether it is good or bad or whether it is right or wrong id that science upon which his ethical philosophy was based.

Answer 14

JOSE RIZAL

Question 15

“Show me people composed of vigorous, study individuals, of men and women
healthy in mind and body, courteous, industrious, self-reliant, purposeful in thought as well as in action, imbued with sound patriotism and profound sense of
righteousness, with high social ideals and a strong moral fiber, and I will show you a
great nation, nation that will not submerged, a nation that will emerge victorious from the trials and bitter strife of a distracted world, a nation that will live forever, sharing the common task of advancing the welfare and promoting the happiness of mankind.

Answer 15

MANUEL LUIS QUEZON

Question 16

“Thou shalt cultivate the special gifts which had been granted thee, working and
studying according to thy ability, never leaving the path of righteousness and justice in order to attain thine own perfection.”

Answer 16

APOLINARIO MABINI

Question 17

“School has an important role in the development of dynamic nationalism and
internationalism in relation to democracy in the education of the youth.”

Answer 17

CAMILO OSIAS

Question 18

“High educational institutions should do more to turn out graduates who can think
logically, scientifically and creatively”

Answer 18

CAMILO OSIAS

Question 19

“After peace is established, all our efforts will be directed to Americanizing ourselves, to cause a knowledge of the English language to be extended and
generalized in the Philippines, in order that through its agency the American spirit
may take possessions of us, and that may so adopt its principles, its political customs,
and its peculiar civilization that our redemption may be complete and radical:(excerpt from the letter of T.H. Pardo de Tavera).

Answer 19

CAMILO OSIAS

Question 20

“Our education should instill love for work, spirit of tolerance, respect for law, love for peace and practice of thrift.”

Answer 20

CAMILO OSIAS

Question 21

Delighted and inspired his brother Masons with a large number of articles and masses with a large number of articles and messages. Onn January 30, 1931, for example, as Grand Orator, he delivered lengthy but moving message, in which he showed mainly the place of Masonry in the world of ideas.

Answer 21

RAFAEL PALMA

Question 22

A scholar par excellence, ______ was advanced in his ideas. He believed that, despite our imperfections, we should attain a degree of perfection, i.e. find the selves we were meant to be, and that this quest or search should start with an open and tough mind.

Answer 22

RAFAEL PALMA

Question 23

“To my humble way of thinking education (college) has for its supreme and
overshadowing aim the formulation of a sound and noble outlook of life.”

Answer 23

JORGE BOCOBO

Question 24

“The qualities that should distinguish the educated Filipinos of today are power to do, knowledge of the past and current events, and possession of the elements of conduct that are the accomplishments of
culture and morality.”

Answer 24

FRANCISCO BENITEZ

Question 25

“The functions of our school is neither to fit the individual for the past which is dead and gone, nor to prepare him for a remote future which is problematical, rather it is to train the individual so that he will
be a member of the world as it is.”

Answer 25

FRANCISCO BENITEZ

Question 26

Believes that education must strengthen the dignity of the learner as a human
person. As such, the various dimensions of man’s personhood has to be fully developed by the school system through the effective and systematized values education.

Answer 26

DR. LOURDES QUISUMBING