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What was established by the Educational Decree of 1863 during the Spanish period?
What was established by the Educational Decree of 1863 during the Spanish period?
- Normal schools for women
- A free public school system (correct)
- Training centers for teachers
- Private schools for wealthy families
Who were considered the first teachers during the American regime?
Who were considered the first teachers during the American regime?
- Local government officials
- Normal school graduates
- Spanish missionaries
- American soldiers (correct)
What does the philosophy of Essentialism emphasize in education?
What does the philosophy of Essentialism emphasize in education?
- Individual student choice
- Core knowledge and skills (correct)
- Universal truths only
- Learning through collaboration
In what year was Act 74 enacted, creating the Department of Public Instruction?
In what year was Act 74 enacted, creating the Department of Public Instruction?
What role do teachers play according to the demands of society mentioned?
What role do teachers play according to the demands of society mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the philosophies of education listed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the philosophies of education listed?
What is one responsibility teachers have in relation to students and parents?
What is one responsibility teachers have in relation to students and parents?
When were normal schools for women established in the Philippines?
When were normal schools for women established in the Philippines?
What is the minimum time period a person must not have any affiliation with a university or review center prior to being appointed to the Board?
What is the minimum time period a person must not have any affiliation with a university or review center prior to being appointed to the Board?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for removing a Board member?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for removing a Board member?
How are the Board's compensation levels determined?
How are the Board's compensation levels determined?
Who has the authority to remove a chairman or member of the Board?
Who has the authority to remove a chairman or member of the Board?
How often must applicants for registration as professional teachers undergo an examination?
How often must applicants for registration as professional teachers undergo an examination?
What records does the Commission keep regarding professional teachers?
What records does the Commission keep regarding professional teachers?
What role does the Professional Regulation Commission's chairman play?
What role does the Professional Regulation Commission's chairman play?
Under what condition can the President preventively suspend a Board member?
Under what condition can the President preventively suspend a Board member?
What is issued to every registrant who has satisfactorily met all requirements and paid the registration fee?
What is issued to every registrant who has satisfactorily met all requirements and paid the registration fee?
What condition must be fulfilled before practicing as a professional teacher?
What condition must be fulfilled before practicing as a professional teacher?
How often can teachers take the periodic merit examination?
How often can teachers take the periodic merit examination?
What happens if a teacher fails the merit examination twice?
What happens if a teacher fails the merit examination twice?
What document is issued as evidence of a registrant's ability to lawfully practice after paying annual registration fees for three consecutive years?
What document is issued as evidence of a registrant's ability to lawfully practice after paying annual registration fees for three consecutive years?
What incentive is NOT awarded to teachers who pass the merit examination?
What incentive is NOT awarded to teachers who pass the merit examination?
What is the purpose of the merit examination for teachers?
What is the purpose of the merit examination for teachers?
Which of these statements about the certificate of registration is accurate?
Which of these statements about the certificate of registration is accurate?
What is a requirement for a qualified applicant to receive a certificate of registration as a professional teacher without examination?
What is a requirement for a qualified applicant to receive a certificate of registration as a professional teacher without examination?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for an applicant seeking registration without examination?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for an applicant seeking registration without examination?
What happens to teachers who fail the licensure examination for professional teachers?
What happens to teachers who fail the licensure examination for professional teachers?
How long do incumbent teachers have to register after the organization of the Board for professional teachers?
How long do incumbent teachers have to register after the organization of the Board for professional teachers?
Who issues the professional license to qualified applicants under this Act?
Who issues the professional license to qualified applicants under this Act?
What is required from teachers who do not qualify for registration without examination?
What is required from teachers who do not qualify for registration without examination?
Which of the following statements regarding the temporary permit is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding the temporary permit is accurate?
Under what condition can teachers still register after failing the licensure exam?
Under what condition can teachers still register after failing the licensure exam?
What is the minimum passing general average rating a candidate must achieve to avoid eligibility as a para-teacher?
What is the minimum passing general average rating a candidate must achieve to avoid eligibility as a para-teacher?
How long is the validity of the special permit issued to para-teachers?
How long is the validity of the special permit issued to para-teachers?
What is the primary purpose of assigning para-teachers?
What is the primary purpose of assigning para-teachers?
Which department is responsible for identifying areas for para-teacher assignment?
Which department is responsible for identifying areas for para-teacher assignment?
What happens to special permits with a validity of three years after the expiration period?
What happens to special permits with a validity of three years after the expiration period?
What change does the Act make to the references of 'Department of Education, Culture and Sports'?
What change does the Act make to the references of 'Department of Education, Culture and Sports'?
What is the consequence if a provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid?
What is the consequence if a provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid?
When does this Act take effect?
When does this Act take effect?
Study Notes
Historical Development of Teaching in the Philippines
- The Philippines has no established formal schooling system during the pre-Hispanic period
- Free public school system was established during the Spanish period by virtue of the Educational Decree of 1863
- During the American regime, American soldiers served as the first teachers
- In 1901, the Philippine Commission created the Department of Public Instruction
- Act 74 of 1901, provided for the establishment of Philippine Normal School (PNS) in Manila
- Normal schools for women weren't established until 1875
Key Philosophies of Education
- Essentialism: Focus on core knowledge and skills.
- Progressivism: Learning through experiences and problem-solving.
- Perennialism: Emphasis on enduring ideas and universal truths.
- Existentialism: Focus on individual student choice and self-direction.
- Behaviorism: Learning shaped by environment and reinforcement.
- Linguistic Philosophy: Emphasis on language's role in learning.
- Constructivism: Learners construct knowledge through experiences.
The Teacher as a Professional
- Teachers are expected to spend at least 6 hours a day, 5 days a week for 10 months.
- Teachers spend more time with students than parents
- They have a great influence on their students
- Teachers work with different groups and play different roles – tutor, nurse, guidance counselor, community leader, resource speaker, consultant, etc.
- Schools are expected to work with and for the communities and so are teachers
- The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers cites the state, the community, the teaching community, school officials, non-teaching personnel and learners as groups of people with and for whom a teacher works.
Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 (R.A. 7836)
- The law professionalizes teaching in the Philippines
- It provides for the creation of a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) – a regulatory body for all professions
- It created the Board for Professional Teachers, which regulates and licenses teachers
- It established qualifications for teacher applicants, including licensure requirements
- It established qualifications to be a member of the Board
- It regulates compensation of the Board, with compensation comparable to existing regulatory boards
- It mandates that the Board be under the supervision and control of the Commission
- It mandates that the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) provides secretariat and support services
- It lays out the process for removing a Board member
- It states that applicants must be required to undergo a written examination, which is provided at least once a year
- It states that the registration of a professional teacher commences from the date his name is enrolled in the roster of professional teachers.
- It mandates that a certificate of registration as a professional teacher be issued upon payment of the registration fee.
- It mandates that every registrant who has paid the annual registration fees for three (3) consecutive years be issued a professional license
- It states that every registrant shall be required to take his professional oath before practicing as a professional teacher.
- It encourages continuing professional growth and development through a period merit examination
- It states that those who have failed the licensure examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage points from the passing general average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon issuance by the Board of a two-year special permit, renewable for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.
- It states that the para-teachers shall be assigned to areas where there is a shortage or absence of a professional teacher, as identified and provided by the Department of Education and the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) education department to the Board for professional teachers and to the Commission.
- It allows for a special permit to be issued by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of specialization.
Provisions of Act:
- It repealed Presidential Decree No. 1006, which was known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.
- It amended Section 31 of RA 7836, regarding special permits issued to para-teachers.
- It amended the terms “Department of Education, Culture and Sports”, to “Department of Education” and “DECS” to “DepEd”
- It includes a separability clause, and a repealing clause
- It dictates that the act shall take effect upon approval.
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Explore the historical development of the teaching system in the Philippines, from the pre-Hispanic period to contemporary educational philosophies. This quiz covers essential milestones such as the establishment of free public schooling and key educational philosophies impacting teaching methods. Test your knowledge on these significant developments in Philippine education.
