NAVOTAS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

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ETHICS WORKSHEET # 2

Historical Foundation of Education

Objectives:
1. To make a timeline of the historical Foundation of education
2. To discuss the new piloted DepEd “Matatag Curriculum” in detail.
Instruction:
I. Answer/Respond to all questions or statements below. This worksheet is worth up to thirty-
five (35) points, leaving unaddressed questions will result in the loss of points; so, at least try!
All responses are to be typed directly on this form and start your responses on a new line, not
on the same line as the question. Failure to follow these directions could result in an
unacceptable submission. Your response must be submitted o or before 12:00 midnight.
1. Make a timeline of the historical foundation of Education until the present Philippine
curriculum. Include also all the important features of the said education. (20 points)
Timeline
Before 1521- Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, education in the Philippines was mostly
informal and based on indigenous traditions.
1521- 1896- Under Spanish influence, the educational system underwent significant alterations,
including the incorporation of the Spanish language.
1896- 1899- The educational system during the Philippine Revolution opens the opportunity to
the Filipinos to open an underground school also known as “eskwelahan ng mga katipunan”
that focuses on nationalism, Philippine history, culture, and the independence war.

1898- 1935- The American colonial rule created a new educational system, which resulted in
curriculum changes, changes in the language of instruction, and the construction of new
institutions.

1935- 1941- Before the full independence of the Philippines from America, the education
system underwent significant changes, including educational reforms to expand schools and the
promotion of one language policy, Filipino.

1941-1944- During World War II, the educational system underwent another change under
Japanese control that emphasized the teaching of the Japanese language.

1944- 1946- After the World War II the Philippines underwent considerable improvements an
inclusive and vibrant educational environment has emerged.
1946-Present- In the present day, the educational system in the Philippines continues to evolve
and improve as it complies with the needs of society. Some of the significant changes were the
implementation of the K–12 program.

2. Discuss the newly piloted DepEd “Matatag Curriculum” in detail. (10 points)
- The Matatag Curriculum seeks to streamline the current curriculum by decreasing study areas
and emphasizing core skills. It anticipates students developing higher-order thinking skills
through balanced cognitive demands. The curriculum aims to improve material and applied
learning proficiency while addressing overselection in the current educational system.

3. It was reported that in the Philippine workforce there is job-skills mismatch. What does hob-
skills mismatch imply about the relevance of schools to present society? Are schools effective
agents of socialization in preparing Filipino graduates for their job roles? (5 points)
-A "job mismatch" refers to a mismatch between the abilities and qualifications of the job
seeker. It is possible that schools are not fully linked with societal demands or requirements.
For example, schools primarily provide chances for education students, but society's
expectations were nurses. It may also imply that schools are not adequately educating pupils
for the specific career roles and industries into which they are entering. One of the factors
would be the curriculum's relevancy. Because curriculum alignment does not effectively
address industry expectations, it might contribute to the skills gap.

“A good education is a foundation for a better future”. -Unknown