1. IE – 514 CURRENT
TRENDS, PROBLEMS AND
ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Technological University of the Philippines, Manila
July 17, 2010
Maylene Antonio, Geronimo Tolosa and Aristeo Santos
2. SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE OF SCHOOL
SETTING
Higher Education System of the Philippines
Higher education lies at the apex of the
education system. The
philosophy, mission, vision and goals of
higher education in the Philippines as
cited below are embodied in a
comprehensive document of the
Commission on Higher Education entitled
"Long-Term Higher Education
Development Plan, 1996-2005."
3. PHILOSOPHY
In an environment of
freedom, excellence
and relevance, higher
education harnesses,
develops and catalyzes
the constructive and
productive use of the 1) realization of Filipino
full potentials and identity and strong sense of
capabilities of Filipino national pride
men and women into
becoming creative,
decisive, competitive,
critically thinking and
acting individuals who
contribute to the:
4. PHILOSOPHY
In an environment of
freedom, excellence
and relevance, higher
education
harnesses, develops
and catalyzes the
constructive and 2) cultivation and
productive use of the inculcation of moral and
full potentials and spiritual foundation
capabilities of Filipino
men and women into
becoming
creative, decisive, comp
etitive, critically
thinking and acting
individuals who
contribute to the:
5. PHILOSOPHY
In an environment of
freedom, excellence
and relevance, higher
education
harnesses, develops
and catalyzes the
3) attainment of political
constructive and maturity, economic stability
productive use of the and equitable social
full potentials and progress
capabilities of Filipino
men and women into
becoming
creative, decisive, comp
etitive, critically
thinking and acting
individuals who
contribute to the:
6. PHILOSOPHY
In an environment of
freedom, excellence
and relevance, higher
education
harnesses, develops
and catalyzes the and 4) preservation and
constructive and enrichment of the historical
productive use of the and cultural heritage of the
full potentials and Filipinos, as a people and a
capabilities of Filipino nation.
men and women into
becoming
creative, decisive, comp
etitive, critically
thinking and acting
individuals who
contribute to the:
7. MISSION
Higher education shall be geared towards the pursuit of better quality
of life for all Filipinos by emphasizing the acquisition of knowledge and
formation of those skills necessary to make the individual a productive
member of society
It shall accelerate the development of high-level professionals who will
search for new knowledge, and provide leadership in the various
disciplines required by a dynamic and self-sustaining economy.
Higher education shall likewise be used to harness the productive
capacity of the country's human resource base towards international
competitiveness.
8. VISION
Higher education would have
provided and expanded
opportunities for the
technologically useful knowledge
and skills development of
Filipinos, and would have
constructively advanced the
capabilities of Filipinos in society.
It would have produced in the
Filipinos the ability to critically
think, act positively and
contribute to the full development
of the family, community and the
larger society.
9. GOALS
The attainment of empowered and globally
competitive Filipinos shall be ensured
through:
1) provision of undergraduate and graduate
education which meet international
standards of quality and excellence;
2) generation and diffusion of knowledge in
the broad range of disciplines relevant and
responsive to the dynamically changing
domestic and international environment
10. GOALS
The attainment of empowered and
globally competitive Filipinos shall be
ensured through:
3) broaden the access of deserving and
qualified Filipinos to higher education
opportunities
and 4) optimization of social,
institutional, and individual returns and
benefits derived from the utilization of
higher education resources.
11. COORDINATION OF THE HIGHER
EDUCATION SYSTEM
Previously, the
administration, supervision and
regulation of higher education rests
on the Department of
Education, Culture and Sports
(DECS) through its Bureau of
Higher Education.
12. COORDINATION OF THE HIGHER
EDUCATION SYSTEM
However, in 1994, two laws were
passed in Congress:
1) Republic Act 2) Republic Act
No. 7722 No. 7796
creating the creating the
Commission on Technical
Higher Education and
Education Skills
(CHED) Development
Authority
(TESDA).
13. TYPES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTION
State U & C
8% CHED inst.
8%
Local U & C
3%
Govt Sch.
1%
Private Inst.
80%
14. INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE
The CHED oversees the higher education system.
It is an agency attached to the Office of the
President of the Philippines for administrative
purposes. CHED is responsible for administering
and supervising both public and private higher
education institutions in the Philippines.
15. TESDA
Technical
Education and
Skills
Development
Authority
16. TESDA
The Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) was established through the
enactment of Republic Act No. 7796 otherwise
known as the "Technical Education and Skills
Development Act of 1994", which was signed into
law by President Fidel V. Ramos on August 25,
1994. This Act aims to encourage the full
participation of and mobilize the industry, labor,
local government units and technical-vocational
institutions in the skills development of the
country's human resources.
17. ...TESDA...
National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC) of
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
The Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education
(BTVE) of the Department of Education, Culture and
Sports (DECS),
and The Apprenticeship Program of the Bureau of Local
Employment (BLE) of the DOLE gave birth to TESDA.
