Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University
(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Tel/Fax No.: (047) 811-1683
College of Teacher Education

Name: Loiweza C. Abaga BEED 3A Date: ______________

Application – Let’s Apply 

1. Teacher observes that when students submit report, the more ornate and
artistic the folder is, the less substantial the report. Which weakness in the
Filipino character is pointed to? If you were the teacher how do you
counteract such?

Answer:
First, what the teacher might assume does not match my experience: Students who put
a lot of effort into their reports or activities and also put effort into the covers or folders
they use to turn in paper reports. But my experience might not be representative.
Filipinos do not have a weakness of character. On the whole, they are an amazing
people who have withstood invasions, dictators, and foreign wars. They have a beautiful
language. They are resilient, as we see every time the islands experience a devastating
typhoon or earthquake. Filipinos in the diaspora celebrate their culture and remain
proud of their heritage, even though they no longer live on those islands. If the teacher
can prove that there is an inverse correlation between the quality of content in the report
and the quality of the artistry of the folder then that teacher needs to look into what is
causing this to happen. 

2. In line with the government's austerity program, DepEd reiterates the following
policies:

a. Graduation rates should be simple but meaningful to encourage civil rights, a

sense of community, and personal responsibility. While these rites mark a
milestone in the life of the learners, these should be conducted without excessive
spending, extravagant attire or extraordinary venue,
 b. Moving Up or Completion Ceremonies should be simple, involving only the
learners, their parents and the school, and

c. Non-academic projects such as attendance to field trips, film showing, Junior-

Senior promenade, and other school events should not be imposed as
requirements for graduation or completion. (D.O. # 02, s. 2019)

Which of the weaknesses of the Filipino does this DepEd Order wish to
help eliminate? Explain.

Answer:
In line with the government’s austerity program, the DepEd reiterates the following policies:
Graduation rates should be simple but meaningful affairs which encourage civil rights, a sense
of community, and personal responsibility. While these rites mark a milestone in the life of the
learners, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attire, or
extraordinary venue; Moving Up or Closing ceremonies should be simple, involving only the
learners, their parents and the school; and Nonacademic projects such as attendance to field
trips, film showing, junior-senior promenade and other school events should not be imposed as
requirements for graduation or completion. Public Schools only Expenses relative to the activity
should be charged to the school Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses under the 2016
Budget; Any DepEd personnel should not be allowed to collect any graduation/moving
up/closing ceremony fees or any kind of contribution; Parent-Teachers Association may give
donations in cash or in kind; and Contribution for the annual yearbook, if any, should be on a
voluntary basis. Being a student and Filipino, I Have this own opinion, Filipinos Will have
weaknesses that cause of lack of knowledge and poverty and that's it's about learning matter

3. In a post-observation conference, school head cites points for improvement for

the teacher observed. It happens that there are more points for improvement than
positive points. Teacher concludes the school head is biased against her.

Which Filipino weakness is revealed? What should be done? 

Answer:
Comparing to others training evaluators on objective ways to collect evidence from multiple
sources on uniform, research- based performance standard will help overcome this bias.
When evaluators let their own judgement get their way of accurately evaluating teachers,
training can help them be more objective.

4. What should be done in the Philippine basic education system so that it is

more substance than form?
Answer:
These are just some examples on what should be done in the Philippine education system so
that it is more substance than form
 Supporting K to 12.
 Giving Free College Education.
 Building more Public Math and Science School.
 Instituting a National Feeding Program.
 Higher Teacher's Salary.
 Continuous Teacher Education.
  Pushing for Alternative Education.

5. Cite instances where 1) extreme family centeredness; 2) lack of discipline, 3)

passivity and lack of initiative, 41 colonial mentality, 5) kanya-kanya syndrome, talangka
mentality, 6) lack of self-analysis and self-reflection are manifested in Philippine society.

Explain how schools can help counteract such negative traits. 

Answer:
We are capable of much caring and concern for others. On the other hand, in the extreme our
person orientation leads to lack of objectivity and a disregard for universal rules and procedures
so that everyone, regardless of our relationship with them, is treated equally. Our person
orientation leads us to be concerned for people, and yet unfair to some. Our family orientation is
both a strength and a weakness, giving us a sense of rootedness and security, both very
essential to any form of reaching out to others. At the same time, it develops in us an in-group
orientation that prevents us from reaching out beyond the family to the larger community and
the nation. Our flexibility, adaptability and creativity is a strength that allows us to adjust to any
set of circumstances and to make the best of the situation. But this ability to "play things by ear"
leads us to compromise on the precision and discipline necessary to accomplish many work-
oriented goals. Our sense of joy and humor serves us well in difficult times. it makes life more
pleasant, but serious problems do need serious analysis, and humor can also be destructive.
Our faith in God and our religiosity are sources of strength and courage, but they also lead to an
external orientation that keeps us passive and dependent on forces outside ourselves. There
are other contradictions in the many faces of the Filipino. We find pakikipagkapwa-tao and
the kanya-kanya mentality living comfortably together in us. We are other-oriented and capable
of great empathy; and yet we are self-serving, envious of others, and unconstructively critical of
one another. We also find the Filipino described alternately as hardworking and lazy. Indeed we
see that we are capable of working long and hard at any job. However, our casual work ethic as
well as our basic passivity in the work setting also is apparent as we wait for orders and
instructions rather than taking the initiative

6. Based on Sen. Shahani's Report, Chapter IV as written by Patricia B.

Licuanan, once Chair of the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines,
schools have contributed to the development of Filipino passivity and lack of critical
thinking Aside from the influences of the formal curriculum, there are the influences of
the hidden curriculum, ie. the values taught informally by the Philippine school system.
Schools are highly authoritarian with the teachers as central focus. The Filipino student
is taught to be dependent on the teacher, so he attempts to record verbatim what the
teacher says and to give this back in its original form with little processing during
examination.

Teachers reward well-behaved and obedient students and are uncomfortable

with those who ask questions and express different viewpoints.... Critical thinking is not
learned in school

Does this picture still hold true today? Why or why not?
Answer:
Yes, because the teacher it simply follow on the curriculum. The goal of teaching is to promote
learning. For the most part, learning takes place in many different circumstances and contexts.
Although everyone is capable of learning, a student's desire to learn is a vital to mastering new
concepts, principles and skills. Continuous improvement and innovation is one of the key steps
for education in the 21st century, so last but not least, I hope to impart to students that learning
is an everlasting process. To me, it includes improving oneself professionally.