5 Questions
What is a possible reason for teachers seeking better opportunities abroad?
Due to being overworked and underpaid
What is the consequence of the culture of mass promotion of students?
There is an association between learner outcomes and teachers' bonuses and promotions
What is the purpose of accurate, timely, and consistent assessments?
To determine learning levels and inform remediation interventions
What is a priority area that needs to be pursued according to the Brookings Institution?
Enhancing education governance
What is a consequence of the lack of basic values in students?
Students are more likely to lack essential life skills
Study Notes
State of Philippine Education
- In 2017, 57% of low and middle-income countries had a literacy rate of 70% in 2019, while the Philippines had a literacy rate of 90.9% in 2019.
- In PISA 2018, the Philippines ranked last in reading and second to last in science and mathematics among 79 participating countries, with scores of 340, 353, and 357 respectively.
- In TIMSS 2019, the Philippines ranked last in both math and science among 58 participating countries, with scores of 297, 288, and 288 respectively.
- In SEA-PLM 2019, the Philippines ranked at the bottom half among 6 participating ASEAN countries, with scores of 288, 288, and 288 respectively.
Malnutrition and Learning
- 1 out of 3 Filipino children under 5 are undernourished and not ready to learn, according to FNRI 2019.
- Malnutrition hinders children from learning.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Over 1 million students did not go to school, according to DepEd, 2021.
- 1 out of 4 parents say their children are not learning, according to Pulse Asia, 2021.
- The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the education system over the edge.
Unemployment and Education Governance
- 17.7% of the workforce was unemployed in 2020, according to PSA, Apr 2020 LFS.
- EDCOM 2 lapsed into law in 2022, highlighting the need to address education governance issues.
Priority Areas for Education Reform
- Education Governance
- Teacher Quality
- Data and Assessment
- Per Student Spending
- Early Childhood Care and Development
- Government-Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Public-Private Complementarity
Regional Consultations and Stakeholder Input
- Regional consultations were held in Manila, Cebu, Baguio, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro.
- Approximately 300 stakeholders were consulted.
Most Pressing Issues in Education
- Declining Mental Health of Students
- Lack of Teacher Support
- Culture of Mass Promotion of Students
- Lack of Basic Fundamentals
- Lack of Proper Assessment
This quiz assesses knowledge on the current state of education in the Philippines, including statistics and learning outcomes. It covers data on low and middle-income countries and compares the Philippines' performance. Useful for students of education and sociology.
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