Educational goals
to promote democratic ideals and way of life; formation of good citizens, including the rights and responsibilities of
people.
Education during the American Time
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Education Act of 1901 laid the foundation of the Philippine Public school system. In August 1901, 600 teachers are called “Thomasites” arrived.
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English was made medium of instruction.
Curricular structure and
programs were patterned from the U.S. There were 3 levels of education:
v Elementary level
v Secondary or High school level
v College or Tertiary level
New subject areas were introduced. Religion
was not included in the curriculum of the schools. Normal, vocational,
agricultural, and business schools were also opened. Schools were also built in
non- catholic areas like Sulu in Mindanao, and in Mountain Province.
Education under American colonization led to a
widespread Americanization of the Philippines. Through education, Americans had
influenced many Filipinos in terms of what they like, eat, culture, and demand
on westernized products and lifestyle.
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