History of Values education in the Philippines from the Pre-Spanish era to the present

3. K to 12
RBEC
Post-Martial Law Period
Post-Japanese & American Era
Japanese Occupation
American Era
Spanish Era
Pre-Spanish Era

4. Aeta, Indones, Malay, Hindu,
Arabian and Chinese
interpersonal and social
relationships revolve around
blood ties, marriage and
ritual kinship.

5. Some valued things:
Moral and spiritual reverence
to religion
Submissive reverence to
accepted authority figures
Refusal to submit to colonizers
and autonomy
Colonial mentality

6. Some valued things:
Freedom to choose religion
Submissive reverence to accepted
authority figures
Patriotism, loyalty, values of self-
reliance, national unity
Pres. Manuel Quezon introduced
Code of Ethics for Filipinos
Refusal to submit to colonizers
and autonomy

7. Some valued things:
Submissive reverence to
accepted authority figures
Refusal to submit to foreign
power and autonomy

8. Character and moral
education were introduced
for the purpose of moral
reconstruction.

9. Education Act of 1972 required
maximum contribution toward
the attainment of national
goals, some of which is
advancement of Philippine
economy, moral progress,
heightened national
consciousness and promotion
of desirable cultural values.

10. EDSA Revolution I inspired
many Filipinos to place a
premium on justice, liberty,
peace and respect for human
rights.

11. All Schools should inculcate
 patriotism and nationalism,
 foster love of humanity,
 for human rights,
 appreciation of the role of national heroes in the
historical development of the country,
 teach the rights and duties of citizenship,
 strengthen ethical and spiritual values,
 develop moral character and personal discipline,
 encourage critical and creative thinking,
 broaden scientific and technological knowledge,
 and promote vocational efficiency.

12. Inculcation
Moral development
Values clarification
Evocation
Action learning/problem
solving approach

13. Maka-Diyos
Makatao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
Makabayan Subjects
Emphasized Values Integration
in different subject areas

14.  At the elementary level, Character Education
is replaced by Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao
which focuses on honing an individual’s
capacity to make moral and ethical decisions
and actions. There will be less learning
competencies and more time allocated in this
subject.
 Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao at the secondary
level is based on ethics and career guidance. It
covers concepts of self and humanity, moral
values, career choices, and responsibility.

15.  Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao is expected to develop ethics
of youth to make responsible decisions and actions for the
common good. It encompass five macro-skills:
understanding, reflecting, consulting, decision-making,
and performing/acting.
Comparison of BEC & K to 12 Number of
Min./Hours
Elementary: 20-30 30 minutes (everyday)
High School: 2-3 hours 2 hours
Emphasis on Value Inculcation/Character Based Education
in the different subjects.

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