Manila Trade School Opening and Student Enrollment Difficulties
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When was the University of the Philippines established?

  • 1911
  • 1908 (correct)
  • 1916
  • 1918
  • Which college was opened in Los Baños, Laguna in 1909?

  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Agriculture (correct)
  • College of Law
  • College of Engineering
  • In what year was the College of Education opened at the University of the Philippines?

  • 1908
  • 1918 (correct)
  • 1916
  • 1911
  • Which unit at the University of the Philippines was established in 1911?

    <p>College of Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Filipinos gradually replace foreign faculty members at the University of the Philippines?

    <p>By sending qualified individuals for advanced training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were most of the early instructors and professors in science and engineering at the University of the Philippines?

    <p>Americans and other foreigners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Manila Trade School authorities find it difficult to enroll students in their courses initially?

    <p>Filipinos had a general preference for prestigious professions like law and medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the early years, what percentage of faculty members at the University of the Philippines were Filipinos?

    <p>14%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant reason why students were reluctant to enroll in science-related courses at the University of the Philippines?

    <p>Social pressure to pursue prestigious professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it challenging for the University of the Philippines to attract students to courses like agriculture and engineering?

    <p>Cultural attitudes favored other professions over manual work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurred in the composition of the University of the Philippines faculty between 1911 and 1925?

    <p>Filipino faculty members increased significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one main reason behind the lack of Filipino students enrolling in agricultural courses initially?

    <p>Desire to improve social status through prestigious professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 1913, how many Filipino engineers were there out of a total of 145 engineers in the Bureau of Public Works?

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By the end of 1925, how many engineers in the Bureau were Americans?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the establishment of the University of the Philippines fulfill?

    <p>Short-run needs for professionally trained Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the extensive public school system at elementary and secondary levels have on professional education demand?

    <p>Increased social demand for professional education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the University of the Philippines being unable to meet the increasing social demand for universities?

    <p>Private education became an alternative for professional education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were many existing private nonsectarian universities established during the early American regime?

    <p>To help meet the increasing demand for professional education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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