Quiz Tom Flashcards
What is education as defined by Dr. William Little?
A social institution for teaching academic knowledge, skills, and cultural norms.
What does the Latin word “educare” mean?
To train or to rear.
Who said, “The illiterate of the 21st century will be those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn”?
Alvin Toffler.
What are the two types of education in the Philippines?
Formal and nonformal education.
Which agency oversees elementary and secondary education in the Philippines?
Department of Education (DepEd).
How many years does primary education last in the Philippines?
Six years.
What does ALS stand for?
Alternative Learning System.
What is the main difference between formal and nonformal education?
Formal is structured, nonformal is flexible.
What two things does education provide according to the text?
Productive citizenry and self-actualization.
Which educational function promotes unity by teaching common values?
Social integration.
What is self-actualization?
The desire for self-fulfillment.
• Which article in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights covers the right to education?
Article 26.
• What level of education is compulsory in the Philippines?
Elementary education.
What is the function of education that teaches social norms and literacy?
Socialization.
• Why is education considered a fundamental human right?
It is non-discriminatory and promotes personal and societal development.
