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Chapter-1 1
THE SCHOOL AS
AN AGENT OF
SOCIAL CHANGE
GROUP 1
BSED 2- ENGLISH
CHAPTER 1: THE SCHOOL AS AN AGENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE
Introduction
At the national level, the DepEd Secretary acts as the head of the whole
bureaucracy supported by Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries. The
Central Office is composed of 4 Bureaus namely
(1) Bureau of Curriculum,
(2) Bureau of Learning Delivery,
(3) Bureau of Learning Resources, and
(4) Bureau of Educational Assessment.
The Regional Offices are headed by Regional Directors supported different
education supervisors. The Division Offices are headed by the Superintendent
and also supported by educational supervisors. The District Offices are headed by
the District Supervisor and supported by educational supervisors. Lastly, at the
school level, the principal serves as the chief administrative and academic officer
of the school. Master teachers and classroom teachers support the principal in
accomplishing various tasks.
CHAPTER 1 THE SCHOOL AS AN AGENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE
9. New subjects and courses must be developed to respond to the needs of the
society
10. Old disciplines must evolve to embrace new research and developments in the
field
11. Critical thinking, creativity, and innovation must be developed among students