Philosophy and Objectives of

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao/
Values Education/ Good
Manners and Right Conduct
 Thecourse includes introductory concepts of what is
good manners and right conduct, values education, and
how ethics and morality differed. This module would
discuss the underlying principles and objectives of
teaching GMRC to classes in time how RA 11476
become so relevant these days. Topics to be discussed
would also encourage learner to draw his perceptions
and relevant experiences and values of life in relation to
GMRC to 21st education learning and its implication.
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Identify and discuss the guiding philosophies and objectives of
Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao/Good Manners and Right
Conduct
Reflect on the importance of values education.

 The measure restoring subjects on good manners and

right conduct as well as values education was signed
into law by President Duterte. Thus, named as Republic
Act 11476, an act that will help inculcate in the youth
basic tenets such as “caring for oneself, giving concern
for others, according to proper respect to people,
upholding discipline and order, and cultivating sincerity,
honesty, obedience, and above all, love for country.”
 Subjects on Good Manners and Right Conduct were
scrapped in 2013 and replaced with subjects on
Edukasyon sa Pagkakatao.
 Under the new law, GMRC will be integrated into daily
activities in kindergarten, and taught as a separate
subject from Grades 1 to 6.
 GMRC will be integrated into the Values Education
subject from Grades 7 to 10. Values Education will be
integrated into all subjects for Grades 11 and 12.
 The relevance of Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP)
as a subject heightened the urgent need to strengthen
the moral fiber of society.
 For national moral recovery, the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports introduced the DECS Values Education
Program in 1998 emphasizing social reform through the
inner transformation of the individual. That was in support
of President Corazon Aquino’s 1988 Moral Recovery
Program. The DECS Values Education Program had as its
centerpiece the offering of Values Education as a subject in
all Grade levels the same subject is offered in the K to 12
Curriculum with a new name Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao.
 The goals and scope of teaching Edukasyon sa
Pagpapakatao Intended Outcomes of Edukasyon sa
Pagpapakatao as a Course (subject) mandates the
effective teaching of EsP begins with a clear understanding
of the expected outcomes or the goal of teaching EsP.
 The K to 12 Curriculum Guide for EsP was developed by the
Department of Education which states: “Tunguhin (goal) nito (EsP)
ang paghubog ng kabataang nagpapasya at kumikilos nang
mapanagutan tungo sa kabutihang panlahat lilinangin at
pauunlarin ang pagkataong etikal ng bawat mag aaral. Upang
maipamalas ito, kailangang magtaglay siya ng limang pangunahing
kakayahan. (macro skills, pang unawa, pagninilay,
pagsangguni,pagpapasya at pagkilos). Nilalayon ng EsP na linangin
at paunlarin ang pagkataong etikal ng mag aaral. Ang EsP ay
naglalayong gabayan ang mga mag aaral na mahanap/matagpuan
ang kabuluhan ng kanyang buhay, ang papel niya sa lipunang Pilipino
upang makibahagi siya sa pagtatayo ng pamayanang pinaiiral ang
katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan at pagmamahal”.
The Learning Area Standard

 The teaching of EsP has cognitive, behavioral (psychomotor) and affective

dimensions. It begins with the student’s understanding of the concept of
responsibility to himself/herself, his/her family, fellowmen, country, world, and
God (pag unawa sa mga konsepto sa kanyang pananagutan) which lead to
decision-making and responsible action (nakakapagpasaya at nakakakilos ng
mapanagutan).
 Effective EsP touches the minds the hearts and the hands of the students not
just their minds. Effective EsP makes the student realize that responsibility has
a horizontal and vertical dimension. He/she must reach out to his/her
fellowmen.
Guiding Principles in the Teaching of Edukasyon sa
Pagpapakatao (EsP)

1. Values are both taught and caught.

The EsP teacher must teach the cognitive aspect of virtue intentionally and must live to

2. Values cannot be separated from understanding although values and attitudes relate
to the affective dimension.
3. At young age, a child may not yet be capable of understanding his/her true
personhood but can be taught to lead a virtuous life that early for him to develop good
character. The book of Proverbs states, “Train up a child in the way he should go, even
when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22.6
4.Values education is about developing virtues, good habits, and dispositions which had
students to responsible and mature adulthood.
 Effective value education must promote the development of virtue. Virtues are
developed through learning and through practice. As Aristotle taught, a person can
improve his or her character by practicing self-discipline, while a good can be
corrupted by repeated self-indulgence.

 The virtuous person is the ethical person. Margaret Thatcher said: “Watch your
thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch
your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become character.
Watch your character for it becomes your destiny.”

5. Values Education is concerned with relationships; personhood is rooted in

relationships. We develop our personhood in relationship with others. One’s
development is inseparably related to others. No one attains his/her personhood without
others.

6. An effective values education takes place in an atmosphere of respect, tolerance,

and genuine understanding. The EsP teacher shares and offers his/her value system
with the students or students also share their value systems in class without imposing
them on others.
 Some might argue that when you know better, you do better.
This may not apply to the individual that is not quite sure
about good manners and conduct. An excellent starting point
is understanding how to show gratitude and appreciation, as
well as taking into consideration the opinions and views of
others.
Good manners convey respect to those you interact with, and
commands respect from those you interact with. Right conduct
is living in a moral and ethical way in the absolute sense
rather than by the standards of any time or society.
The following set of questions would help you understand
better this topic, so play along and get learned.
What is good manners and right conduct?

 In the old curriculum of our basic education program, a subject

entitled “Good Manners and Right Conduct” or GMRC, is part
of the regular basic education curriculum. Subsequently, it was
scrapped as a regular subject and integrated in Social Studies
and other related subjects. Revival of Good Manners and
Right Conduct Act of 2017
What is ethics and morality?

 On the terms ‘Ethics’ and ‘Morality’ The term

‘ethics’ is technically used by philosophers to mean
a philosophical study of morality—morality
understood as a set of social rules, principles,
norms that guide or are intended to guide the
conduct of people in a society, and as beliefs about
right and wrong conduct as well as good or bad
character.
What do manners reflect?

 Manners reflect what or how you have been taught

and raised. They help you to feel good about
yourself, which is important for a healthy self-
image.
What is so important about teaching manners,
anyway?

 For one thing, having good manners meet a social

expectation – kids are expected to have good
manners, and they and their parents earn more
respect when they do. Another thing to consider is
the role good manners play in your children’s
future.
What is the difference between manner and
conduct?

 As nouns the difference between conduct and manner is that

conduct is the act or method of controlling or directing while
manner is mode of action; way of performing or affecting
anything; method; style; form; fashion.
 What are referred to as manners or etiquettes? "Etiquette" is a
code of behavior, while "manners" refer to the behaviors
themselves. In terms of usage, one who understands etiquette
and puts it into practice has good manners.
How does bad manners and good manners impact
distinguish between them?

 Good and bad manners essay good manners have

a deep effect on our minds. As bad manners
produce bad results in society, good manners
produce good results. Good manners are
unconsciously acquired in our childhood, but they
can also be cultivated later. Every human being
should be treated with due respect and dignity.
What is the difference between manners and
attitude?

 As nouns the difference between manners

and attitude is that manners are while
attitude is the position of the body or way of
carrying oneself, posture.
What is the difference between etiquette and
manners?

 Etiquette is a code of behavior or courtesy based

on rules of a polite society. Manners are socially
correct ways of acting as shown in widespread
customs.
What is the difference between social graces and
etiquette?

 Social grace refers to the general behavior and

attitude of being polite and welcoming to people. It
is society's rules for acceptable kindness. Using
social grace is how you do that. If there is one
important rule about social grace it is about self-
awareness.
Are manners important today’s society?

 In today's society, manners are a necessity

because they are beneficial to those who display
them. Being courteous towards others makes
people more likeable and it's easier to start new
relationships with others. Although education is
important, etiquette takes you much further.