History of Philippine Educational System

Pre-Colonial and Spanish Eras00:01:08

Education began as an informal, decentralized system focused on vocational training by tribal tutors. The Spanish era introduced formal, religion-centric schooling, later organized by the Educational Decree of 1863 which established a structured system from elementary to collegiate levels.

American Regime and Commonwealth Period00:03:14

Americans introduced democratic ideals, secular public schooling, and the University of the Philippines. The Commonwealth era later emphasized nationalism, vocational training, and the teaching of a national language, alongside major reforms like the Education Act of 1940.

Japanese Occupation and Post-Colonial Reforms00:06:37

The Japanese occupation focused on East Asian prosperity and removing Western influence. Post-colonial education shifted toward democratic ideals, including the integration of Rizal’s works, the Magna Carta for Teachers, and the 1973 constitutional goals for citizenship and morality.

Modern Developments and Trifocalization00:08:50

The system evolved through the trifocalization of education, splitting responsibilities between DepEd (basic education), TESDA (technical training), and CHED (higher education). Further legislative milestones like RA 9155, the Kindergarten Act, and the K-12 program were introduced to improve competency and skills development.

The Value of Studying Educational History00:13:41

Concluding with John Dewey's perspective, the video emphasizes that studying history is vital for solving contemporary educational problems, shaping future reforms, and providing context for current teaching practices.