Jolie Fair Casipong
The goals of education in the different periods of Philippine history were as follows:
a.) Pre-colonial - The goal was to teach practical skills for survival, such as hunting for boys and
household chores for girls. The aim was for them to live harmoniously within their community. Their
teacher was a Babaylan. During that period, they are nature lover, meaning all their needs in medicine
and food are come from the nature.
b.) Spanish Period - The Spanish introduced formal education with the primary goal of spreading
Christianity among the natives. The education system was largely religious, with Spanish friars teaching
Christian doctrines.
c.) American Regime - The Americans introduced a public education system with English as the medium
of instruction. The goal was to establish a common language and to promote democratic ideals. Their
teacher called as Thomasites.
d.) Japanese Regime - The Japanese aimed to incorporate love for work and dignity of labor in the
education system. They also promoted the use of the national language, Tagalog.
e.) Post-Colonial Period - The goal of education shifted towards national development and progress. The
focus was on creating a globally competitive education system that would equip Filipinos with the
necessary skills for the modern world.
As for equal access to quality education:
a.) Pre-colonial - Education was accessible to all, but it was more of practical and survival skills rather
than formal education.
b.) Spanish Period - Education was largely limited to the ruling class and Spanish friars, with the masses
having little access to education.
c.) American Regime - The Americans established a public education system, which was more accessible
to the majority of the population. However, there were still challenges in terms of quality and inclusivity.
During this stage, their teacher
d.) Japanese Regime - The Japanese continued the public education system, but the disruptions caused
by World War II greatly affected the quality and accessibility of education.
e.) Post-Colonial Period - While efforts have been made to improve access to quality education,
challenges still persist. The gap between urban and rural areas in terms of access to quality education is
one of the main issues. The government has been working on various initiatives to address these
challenges
