Secondary Reform in the Philippines

• In Event: Hilton Roundtable Session 11
  In Roundtable Session: Comparative Educational Reform: Lessons From the Philippines, Ireland, Australia, Chile, China, and the EU

Abstract

This study examines how secondary teachers have implemented educational reforms in the Philippines. Major sources of data used were surveys for sample teachers and students in twenty schools. Surveys asked questions on how often a teaching or evaluation strategy was used. Teachers were also asked to describe the major changes in the Philippines secondary education. The study concluded that although some teachers struggled with transitioning, most were able to make the necessary changes to adopt most of the reforms. Even though teacher-directed lessons still dominated, there were sufficient student-centered and activity-based learnings. Tests, classwork, homework, exams and performance tasks were used for student evaluations. However, classroom management and integration of technology needs increased. More resources and professional developments are needed.

Authors

• Glen Rodriguez Mangali, Colegio De San Juan De Letran Manila

• Peter Yee Han Joong, University of Western Ontario