The United States is a country polarized down partisan lines in the question
of what direction education reform should go. Democrats are more equity-
and access-focused, with an emphasis on reducing achievement gaps and
making sure all students-regardless of socioeconomic status-receive a high-
quality education. They typically call for increased funding to public schools,
smaller class sizes, and investments in early childhood education.
Although the Philippines somehow shares similarities with the US in terms of
being an archipelago and regarding struggles with teacher quality,
standardized testing, and the fear that students are not receiving a well-
rounded education, it can be claimed that the situation is particularly
different with regard to infrastructure and resource crises, overcrowding, and
shortage of equipment-cases of which prevail in a few areas.
What is needed to enhance Philippine education is an all-inclusive approach.
Investment in the training and development of teachers can have a long
impact on the quality of education. This calls for giving the teachers the
chance to participate in continuous professional training and updating them
with the latest and changing teaching methodologies as well as changing
trends in education.
Besides, reform is really in need of the hour to be brought about in
curriculum building so that the education system would be able to prepare
students for the 21st century. In this regard, the curriculum has to be so
chalked out that it develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity
along with the acquisition of knowledge and essential skills. Inclusion of
technology in the classroom can further facilitate learning experiences and
offer students a large volume of information and resources.
Secondly, parental involvement is very significant in ensuring that students
succeed. A school should therefore be more actively engaged with the
parents through informing them of the progress of their children, holding
parent-teacher association meetings, and also encouraging them to
participate in the activities of the school.
Lastly, equity should be duly considered. Equal-quality education for all
people of every social class and place can only be achieved by creating a
more just and fair society. This may be done by giving scholarships, building
more schools in less privileged areas, and equitably distributing educational
resources.
Thus, with these approaches in place, the Philippines will be well on its way
toward a more robust and equitable education system that equips the
populace to contribute to the development of the entire nation.
