Republic Period

PHILIPPINE EDUCATION DURING THE REPUBLIC

(1945-1972)

AIMS:

•To foster faith in democracy as a way of life

•To provide the proper climate that would bring about the full realization of this democratic ideal.

•To preserve and advance the cause of democracy in the country

TYPES AND CONTENTS:

1. Pres. Roxas – rehabilitation of school system

2. Pres. Quirino – Social Orientation

                             - conservation of Filipino Heritage

                             - training for occupation

                             - promoting democratic nation- building and new thrust on      community development

3. Pres. Magsaysay – social and economic development

4. Pres. Garcia – Non-formal education

                           - vocational training

5. Pres. Macapagal – Society’s cultural identity

6. Pres. Marcos – Manpower development and needs of industries

AGENCIES:

1. All educational institutions

-          Primary instructions

-          Citizenship training for adults citizens

2. Universities – academic freedom

3. State – create scholarships in arts, science, and letters for especially gifted citizens

METHODS:

• Ability to think and act rationally

• Expression of thought clearly

• Read and listen with understanding

Curricular Content:

• Social Orientation

• Training for occupation

• Promotion of democratic nation building

• A new thrust on community development

Legal Mandates:

R.A. 139

June 14, 1947

• Board of textbooks

Public School

 Screens and approve textbooks (6yrs)

Private School

Book of choice with no objection from board

R.A 1079

June 15, 1954

• Civil Service Eligibility of Teachers

R.A.1124

June 16, 1954

• Board of National Education (BNE)

R.A. 7722

• BNE to National Board of Education (NBE)

• Board’s function is now under CHED

R.A. 1265

June 11, 1955

• Daily flag ceremony

• Singing of National Anthem

R.A. 1425

June 12, 1956

- Life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal

- Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Executive Order No. 94

·         Department of Instruction to Department of Education.

·         Bureau of Public and Private Schools.

- Regulation and supervision of public and private schools.

R.A. 4007

• Elementary education was nationalized

• Abolition of matriculation fees

R.A. 4670

June 18, 1966

The Magna Carta for Public School Teacher

• Recruitment Qualification

• Code of Professional Conduct

• Teaching load of 6hours and additional compensation for overtime

• GSIS

• Sabbatical leave with 60% of monthly salary

• One-range salary increase upon retirement

• Freedom to form organization

R.A. 5447

1968

- Special Education Fund and local school board

R.A. 6054

 

• Rise of barrio high schools

• Dr. Pedro T. Orata

- - Father of barrio high schools movement.

R.A. 6132

Constitutional Convention

- Created by President Ferdinand Marcos presided over by President Macapagal

Executive Order No. 202

1969

- Issued by President Marcos created Presidential Commission to Survey the Philippine Education (PCSPE).

PD 6A

·         Educational Decree of 1972

·         National development goals and aims of the educational system.

Proclamation 1081 of 1972

·         Department of Education became the Department of Education and Culture.