Foundations of Philosophy
Teaching Approaches
Philippine Education System
Historical Foundations
Legal Foundations
100

This philosophy believes that reality is based on ideas and the mind, not material objects.

What is Idealism?

100

A teacher using this philosophy may lecture about timeless truths and great works of literature.

What is Perennialism?

100

This law, enacted in 1982, established the framework for the Philippine education system.

What is Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 or the Education Act of 1982?

100

During this period, education was focused on teaching the natives Christianity, reading, writing, and the arts.

What is the Spanish Colonial Period?)

100

Aims to decongest the curriculum while maintaining quality education.

What is DepEd’s MATATAG Curriculum 

200

This philosophy emphasizes learning through experience and problem-solving.

What is Pragmatism?

200

A classroom using this philosophy might engage in hands-on experiments and real-world applications.

What is Pragmatism?

200

This constitutional article guarantees the right to education for all Filipinos.

What is Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

200

This system introduced the Thomasites, free public schools, and English as the medium of instruction.

What is the American Period?

200

Added Senior High School (Grades 11 & 12) to align the Philippine education system with international standards.

What is Republic Act 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 – K-12 Program)

300

This philosophy promotes self-discovery and personal choice in learning.

What is Existentialism?

300

This philosophy supports structured, teacher-centered instruction with a focus on fundamental skills

What is Essentialism?

300

The agency responsible for overseeing basic education in the Philippines.

What is the Department of Education (DepEd)?

300

During this period, education was heavily centered on vocational training aligning with wartime needs.


What is the Japanese Occupation?)

300

Defines the roles of DepEd, schools, and local government units in managing education.

What is Republic Act 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001)

400

This philosophy believes in transmitting universal truths and great works of literature.

What is Perennialism?

400

A teacher who allows students to explore their personal interests and develop self-awareness follows this philosophy

What is Existentialism?

400

The government agency that regulates higher education institutions in the Philippines.

What is the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)?

400

The first university in the Philippines and Asia, established in 1611.

What is the University of Santo Tomas?

400

Provides free tuition for students in state universities and colleges (SUCs).

What is Republic Act 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017)

500

This philosophy views education as a tool to transform society and address social injustices.

What is Reconstructionism?

500

This philosophy encourages student-led discussions on social justice and ways to improve society.

What is Reconstructionism?

500

The agency responsible for technical-vocational education and skills development.

What is the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)?

500

This educational decree issued by the Spanish government in 1863 established free public education in the Philippines

What is the Education Decree of 1863?

500

To provide relevant, accessible, high-quality, and efficient technical education and skills development to support the development of a high-quality Filipino middle-level workforce.

What is  Republic Act No. 7796 or Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994?