Prelim

Question 1

What is the relationship between society and schools?

Answer 1

Schools reflect and transmit cultural values of society.

Question 2

What was the educational goal of primitive societies (7000 BC-5000 BC)?

Answer 2

To teach group survival skills and cultivate group cohesiveness.

Question 3

What curriculum was followed in primitive societies?

Answer 3

Practical skills of hunting, fishing, food gathering, stories, myths, songs, poems, dances.

Question 4

Who were the primary agents of education in primitive societies?

Answer 4

Parents, tribal elders, and priests.

Question 5

What was the educational goal during the Greek period (1600 BC-300 BC)?

Answer 5

To cultivate civic responsibility and identity with city-state.

Question 6

What was the curriculum in Athenian education?

Answer 6

Reading, writing, arithmetic, drama, music, physical education, literature, poetry.

Question 7

What was the curriculum in Spartan education?

Answer 7

Drill, military songs, and tactics.

Question 8

What influence did Athens have on Western education?

Answer 8

The concept of the well-rounded, liberally educated person.

Question 9

What influence did Sparta have on Western education?

Answer 9

The concept of the military state.

Question 10

What was the educational goal during the Roman period (750 BC-AD 450)?

Answer 10

To develop sense of civic responsibility and administrative/military skills.

Question 11

What was the curriculum during the Roman period?

Answer 11

Reading, writing, arithmetic, Laws of the Twelve Tables, law, philosophy.

Question 12

What were the agents of education in the Roman period?

Answer 12

Private schools and teachers; schools of rhetoric.

Question 13

What was the educational goal during the Arabic period (AD 700-AD 1350)?

Answer 13

To cultivate religious commitment to Islamic beliefs and develop expertise in mathematics, medicine, and science.

Question 14

What was the curriculum during the Arabic period?

Answer 14

Reading, writing, mathematics, religious literature, scientific studies.

Question 15

What were the agents of education in the Arabic period?

Answer 15

Mosques, court schools.

Question 16

What was the educational goal during the Medieval period (AD 500-AD 1400)?

Answer 16

To develop religious commitment, knowledge, and prepare persons for appropriate roles.

Question 17

What was the curriculum during the Medieval period?

Answer 17

Reading, writing, arithmetic, liberal arts, philosophy, theology, crafts, military tactics.

Question 18

What were the agents of education in the Medieval period?

Answer 18

Parish, chantry, and cathedral schools; universities; apprenticeship; knighthood.

Question 19

What was the educational goal during the Renaissance (AD 1350-AD 1500)?

Answer 19

To cultivate a humanist expert in the classics.

Question 20

What was the curriculum during the Renaissance?

Answer 20

Latin, Greek, classical literature, poetry, art.

Question 21

What was the educational goal during the Reformation (AD 1500-AD 1600)?

Answer 21

To cultivate a sense of commitment to a particular religious denomination and general literacy.

Question 22

What was the curriculum during the Reformation?

Answer 22

Reading, writing, arithmetic, catechism, religious concepts and ritual; Latin and Greek; theology.

Question 23

What was the nature of education during the precolonial period in the Philippines?

Answer 23

Informal, unstructured, and decentralized.

Question 24

Who were the teachers during the precolonial period in the Philippines?

Answer 24

Tribal tutors (Babaylan or Katalonan).

Question 25

What was the nature of education during the Spanish era in the Philippines?

Answer 25

Formal, organized, and authoritarian.

Question 26

Who were the teachers during the Spanish era?

Answer 26

Spanish missionaries.

Question 27

What was the focus of instruction during the Spanish era?

Answer 27

Religion-oriented education.

Question 28

What did the Educational Decree of 1863 establish?

Answer 28

A complete system of education from elementary to collegiate level.

Question 29

What subjects were included in the curriculum mandated by the Educational Decree of 1863?

Answer 29

Reading, writing, arithmetic, history, Christian doctrine, Spanish language, vocal music, agriculture for boys, needlework for girls.

Question 30

What was the educational system during the American regime (1898-1946)?

Answer 30

Free and compulsory elementary education established by the Malolos Constitution.

Question 31

What was significant about the establishment of the University of the Philippines?

Answer 31

It was the first state school of university status founded in 1908.

Question 32

What did the Education Act of 1940 provide?

Answer 32

Reduction of the elementary course to 6 years, fixing the entrance age at 7, and compulsory attendance.

Question 33

What were the aims of education during the Japanese occupation?

Answer 33

Foster a new Filipino culture and elevate moral values.

Question 34

What was the focus of education in post-colonial Philippines?

Answer 34

Fostering love of country, teaching duties of citizenship, developing moral character.

Question 35

What is the vision of the Department of Education (DepEd)?

Answer 35

To create Filipinos who love their country and can realize their full potential.

Question 36

What are the core values of the Department of Education (DepEd)?

Answer 36

* Maka-Diyos * Maka-tao * Makakalikasan * Makabansa

Question 37

What is the mission of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)?

Answer 37

To promote equitable access and ensure quality and relevance of higher education.

Question 38

What is the CHED vision?

Answer 38

A Philippine higher education system producing globally competitive graduates.

Question 39

What does RA 10533, also known as the K to 12 Program, provide?

Answer 39

Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education for mastery of concepts and skills.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The educational system during the Spanish era was _______.

Answer 40

formal and authoritarian.

Question 41

True or False: Education during the American regime was free and compulsory.

Answer 41

True.

Question 42

What historical periods are covered in the Philippine education goals?

Answer 42

* Pre-colonial * Spanish * American * Japanese * Post-Colonial

Question 43

What was a significant change in education during the Commonwealth period?

Answer 43

Emphasis on vocational education and teaching of good manners.

Question 44

What does the Magna Carta for Teachers aim to achieve?

Answer 44

To protect the rights of teachers and improve their working conditions.

Question 45

What was the main objective of the Japanese educational system?

Answer 45

To develop a love of labor among students.

Question 46

What is the importance of studying the history of education?

Answer 46

It provides perspective on current educational issues and reforms.