Philosophical Foundations of The Philippine Education.

Prepared: MAY JOY C.
CALCABEN – MEE
Date of Submission: March 8, 2021
Submitted to: Dr. Joji T. Recamara
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Independent Study
IS 1: Read articles about philosophical foundations of the Philippine Education.

Learning Output:
Write a reflection paper from the article read emphasizing your realizations in the educational
setting of today.
Marquez, L. (2017). Philosophy in basic education: Towards the strengthening of the
foundations of Philippine education. Policy Futures in Education, 147821031774365.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1478210317743650
From the readings made in this journal article, the quality of education in the Philippines is
not something one can be truly proud of. Though the current system in the basic education
department is in line with the K to 12 Curriculum which accordingly provides sufficient time for
mastery of concepts and skills and allows students to prepare for tertiary learning, these do not
solve the many underlying issues of the educational system as a whole. Looking back to our
history, “current affairs will show how regressive the state of progress in our nation is”.
Leaders being elected do not deserve the position they hold – only put in place because of
popularity, and not based on qualifications or of moral ascendency. This is no surprise as a
result of the kind of education we have which directly affect the citizens.
Thus, as determined by Marquez (2017), Philosophy should be included in the basic
education of the Philippines. Being an educator, I continuously hope that time will come that
this country’s education will be at par with other progressive countries. As opined in his article,
“The study of philosophy trains students to be analytical, attentive, and critical of ideas
presented to them, and at the same time educates them in expressing their opinions in a clear,
precise, and consistent way both in verbal and written forms…” With this clear vision in mind, it
is then our obligation to train students and allow them to develop and/or enhance their
analytical and critical thinking skills. However, up to this day, this seems not to be the case
because education, viewed in general, is about equipping one’s self with essential skills for
lifelong learning and employment. Because of this, students were programmed to spend years of
their life to study, land a stable and/or in demand job(s) and earn, and this holds true up to this
day.
As an educator, I believe it is not only my duty to fill their vessel of knowledge but also to
facilitate in the generation of ideas and create an environment of multifaceted thinking. As a
citizen of this country, I cannot help but ask: if people were only taught to think critically; if
people were only trained to make reasoned arguments and counterarguments; if people were
only given the chance to educate themselves properly, then will all these what ifs be present
now? Or will we gladly find ourselves asking what about?
IS 2: What is the relationship between education and philosophy?
Philosophy and education are very closely related in a way that each of them are
essential to one another. Philosophy is the idea that education follows through. It serves as the
guideline of how education should be delivered and on what will be the contents of it. Education,
on the other hand, is the dynamic embodiment of the said philosophy. It is the actualization of an
idea that a certain group or institution is following. Through education, a philosophy or certain
philosophies can then be acted on in real life and practiced by the community that believes in the
said philosophy. Philosophy now becomes a transcendent idea through education.
IS 3: What is the impact of philosophical thoughts to education?

The existence of philosophy gives a venue in where education does not only have an idea
to follow to but also the means to look deeply into it. Deeply means to be able to examine the
methods, visions, goals, meaning, purpose, and other aspects of education essential for its
function. Philosophy helps education see through itself, enabling progress and betterment. This
happens because philosophy brings out critical thinking, communication, cultural
transcendence, value, reality, and logical reasoning involved in practicing education. Without
these things, education would just remain as words and numbers in a book without real life
application.
IS 4: Develop a narrative essay focusing on the theme, “My Teaching Philosophy”.

Illustrate your journey towards becoming an effective 21st century teacher. Align your best
thoughts of teaching as your mission, vocation and profession. Include treasured experiences –
the pains, the struggles, sacrifices, rewarding moments and all that you have gone through
believing that effective teaching unclogs the barriers for student’s meaningful learning
experiences. Your vision should give you the direction to the completion of this Independent
Study.
Throughout my teaching career, I have not really thought of my “teaching philosophy”.
As soon as I graduated college, I immediately applied for a teaching position to teach and earn.
There wasn’t much thinking because I thought that’s the cycle of life – finish college, find a
stable job, earn, and so on. Every day was just a battle of class discussions and beating
deadlines with mounts of paper works. But, as I encountered students of diverse backgrounds,
there was a shift in how I saw myself as a teacher. I realized I did not want to enter the
classroom and just be the teacher that tells. I wanted to be the teacher whom they would get
excited to meet. I wanted to be the teacher whom they would like to share their stories with. I
wanted to be the teacher whom they can freely express themselves without feeling judged. I
wanted to be the teacher who gives laughter while they learn. I wanted to be the teacher who
motivates, who inspires.
Becoming an effective 21st century teacher does not only mean being able to adapt to
different teaching trends and/or teach using today’s tools and technology but also being able to
contribute to lifelong learning. As a classroom teacher, my mantra is always to “have fun while
learning”. It may sound simple but achieving this statement in every class I enter to is
continuously a challenge. Diverse students also means differentiated activities to cater to each of
their needs or references while keeping learning at hand. I was once a student and I felt how it
was sitting inside a boring class and keeping at bay just to pass. Based on what I know and have
experienced, it is important that the teacher is enthusiastic in what she teaches even when the
students are not. A teacher should encourage students and not humiliate. A teacher should be
open to ideas other than hers and learn from students as well. A teacher should establish
rapport among students, accepting differences so that students respect and trust one another. A
teacher should also listen and compromise but be firm in his/her decisions. And as a teacher, I
did all of these knowing its impact contributed significantly to my teaching journey.
Learning is a continuous process, they say, and I believe it is so. Changing times demand
teachers to be more creative and resourceful in presenting fundamental truths and knowledge to
students. As a young educator, I also give importance to my professional growth and that is what
motivated me to take up a master’s degree course. There are so many ideas to learn from, so
much things to improve on, and more to opportunities to meet ahead.

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Prepared: MAY JOY C.

IS 1: Read articles about philosophical foundations of the Philippine Education.

IS 3: What is the impact of philosophical thoughts to education?

IS 4: Develop a narrative essay focusing on the theme, “My Teaching Philosophy”.

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