Curriculum needs

Title

Curriculum needs

Language

English

Year

1947

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In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

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~·i•• .· .. ~ < ::. .. l FROM THOSE WHO, KNOW (Being summaries from the last educational conf~rence of the Philippine Association of Coileges and Universities.) CURRICULUM NEEDS D R . CF.~ILIO PUTONG Asst. Diicector of Education I · 1. That our schools continu.: to st.ress the <(evelopment of sane nationalism but at the same time. should include p~ovision for qualities of contributions vilization. an appreciation of the fine other peoples and th~ir to world progress and ci2 That our children be given some familiarity with the customs and tradi: tions of other peoples through a series of supplementary readers and through ternational friendship and goodwill be deleted and that the point of view be changed, whenever necessary, to conform to the principles enunciated in the preamble of the -uNESCO constitu- " tion. -~ l books for general reading. 3. That a book or pamphlet on the 'United Nations, the UNESCO, and other world org~nizations be placed in the schools for general reading of the students and that efforts be made through 6. That the parents, through the parent-teacher associations, be asked to cooperate in the promotion of international friendship and goodwill. To this end, a list of vital topics for discussion should be prepared and sent to different parent-teacher associations for discussion during .their regular meetings. J.:.l. <' .-. ·--·" ~. ':!· ;r :-:.:·: our delegates to succeeding UNESCO conferences to haYe ~his publication used in schools of other countries ot the world. 4. That steps be t:.ken to prepare an international anthem which would serve to unite the peoples of the wprld in a common feeling of brotherhood. 5. That in future revisions of text· books and supplementary materials all statements or portions which may be considered inimical to the cause of in7. That since the general adoption of the ways of democ~acy by the peoples of the world \\·ould be the strougest guarantee for a lasting \YOrld peace and international amity, steps be taken to put democracy into action in our schools by providing our children and youth from the first grade to the university with opportuuities for ' its practice in school, at home, and in the community. Needless to say, the principles of democracy must be infused into our school system, including its administration and super,·ision, classroom manag-ement, and procedures. TEACHER EDUCATION VENANCIO TRINIDAD Superintendent of City Schools, Manila The rapid expansion of ou,· ~chool fystem a~d the radical changes in the soda!, . political, and economic scene, ne· cessitate a revision of ovr prog ram of teacher education and an increase of fa· rilities for· the preparation of teachers. In the preparation of teacher-education curriculum, . due cognizance must J I 38 be taken of the educa tiona! provisions in the Constitution of the Ph ilippines and of the statement of purpose · of the UNESCO to the end that a happy balance between internationalism and nationalism may be insured. The curriculum should likewise pro,·irle a closer integration of professional .. .. ' .. ,.;; ADULT EDUCATION 39 and cultural courses "lnd should minimize the tendency' toward specialization. Integration and correlation are especially needed in the courses in education as well as in the prescription of major and minor subjects. j; In addition to broad general education, the curriculum s~1ould provide ample opportunities for an informal study . and discussion of special problems and for investigations ..:>f community agen,. cies and conditions outside the· schools as well a~ for actual participations in a variety of socio-economic activities. The purpose is to develop a teacher who is competent both as a teacher and as an effective member of the community. In line with the democratic theory of education, prospective teachers should be given opportunities for active partici· pation in such activities as planning and ' evaluating the details of instruction, making adaptations and modifications in the coursf:~ c.f study, faculty meetings, etc. For tre purpose of insuring for the teaching service the availability of the most promising young men and women, extreme care should be exercised in the selection of students for admission to our teacher-training institutions. To cope with the needs arising from the rapid expansion of the school system, the plan of the Bureau of Education for the establishment of ten regional normal schools should be carried out without delay. The facilities for teacher education in private institutions of lea_ rning should likewise be increased. With an overwheltping majority of teachers now in the service unprofessionally trained and in realization of the fact that teacher education is a continuous process, a vigorous program of in-ser~ice - educati~n of teachers should be launched. ADULT EDUCATION SEGUNDO INFANTADO Director, Office of Adult Education During this period of nation building for the Republic of the Philippines, adult education is of paramount impol·tance, for in a democratic mass society only the diversity and intelligence of free individual.:; will make representative government work. Self-government demands maturity of mind and heart which rarely grows up but in the long cultivation of the individual for tolerance and freedom, Liberty and progress are fragile and have to be carefully cultivated. They are the product of continuous educational growth. It is surprising that the Government in its efforts to restore peace and order has forgotten past experiences about the effects of making martyrs of small groups which are assumed to be disaffected. Nor has the lesson been learned that a better method of counteracting bad ideas is to emphasiz<:: go(\d ideas as emphatically and as vigorously as possible. "You can not make men sober by law, neither you can make men loyal by law or • by police m-ethods," are statements which would have been· well to remember by tho.:;e who are now engaged in suppressing the disaffected elements. Suppression creates martyrs, and martyrs may win sympathy in the most unexpected quarters. A great statesman FOR MODERN OI-TlCAl NEEDS-SEE KEF.PSAKE OPTICAL-80 Escolta

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