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Lack of textbooks, untrained teachers highlight PH education issues, according to study
Lack of textbooks, untrained teachers highlight PH education issues, according to study
Jeck Batallones,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 19, 2024 10:25 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 20, 2024 02:35 PM PHT
Students of Pinyahan Elementary School, supervised by their respective teachers, initiate their 'Catch-up Fridays' program by reading storybooks inside their classrooms on January 12, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Students of Pinyahan Elementary School, supervised by their respective teachers, initiate their 'Catch-up Fridays' program by reading storybooks inside their classrooms on January 12, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- A Philippine commission tasked to undertake a comprehensive national assessment of the country's education sector is urging a re-evaluation of how the Philippines should educate future generations, as it released highlights of significant flaws in the country's educational systems.
MANILA -- A Philippine commission tasked to undertake a comprehensive national assessment of the country's education sector is urging a re-evaluation of how the Philippines should educate future generations, as it released highlights of significant flaws in the country's educational systems.
Quoting the EDCOM 2 Year One Report, EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Yee underscored the persistent inequality in accessing quality education, and highlighted a textbook shortage during a discussion with UK Ambassador Laure Beafils.
Quoting the EDCOM 2 Year One Report, EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Yee underscored the persistent inequality in accessing quality education, and highlighted a textbook shortage during a discussion with UK Ambassador Laure Beafils.
"We found out that between 2012 to 2022, only 27 titles have been delivered successfully to schools. Ang realidad sa mga schools natin, Grades 5 and 6 lang ang may kumpletong libro for all subjects. Yung sa iba for the past decade, wala gamit," he said.
"We found out that between 2012 to 2022, only 27 titles have been delivered successfully to schools. Ang realidad sa mga schools natin, Grades 5 and 6 lang ang may kumpletong libro for all subjects. Yung sa iba for the past decade, wala gamit," he said.
(We found out that between 2012 and 2022, only 27 titles have been successfully delivered to schools. The reality in our schools is that only Grades 5 and 6 have complete books for all subjects. For others, there have been no usable books for the past decade.)
(We found out that between 2012 and 2022, only 27 titles have been successfully delivered to schools. The reality in our schools is that only Grades 5 and 6 have complete books for all subjects. For others, there have been no usable books for the past decade.)
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The report also stressed the urgent need for teacher professional development and support, as many educators face heavy workloads and tasks beyond teaching, such as managing school canteens and libraries.
The report also stressed the urgent need for teacher professional development and support, as many educators face heavy workloads and tasks beyond teaching, such as managing school canteens and libraries.
Daycare teachers are also underpaid, averaging P5000 a month.
Daycare teachers are also underpaid, averaging P5000 a month.
Yee stressed: "In the Philippines, we have 70 thousand daycare workers and teachers. Eighty-nine percent of them are non-permanent so mga job order contractual or honorarium based."
Yee stressed: "In the Philippines, we have 70 thousand daycare workers and teachers. Eighty-nine percent of them are non-permanent so mga job order contractual or honorarium based."
Aside from being underpaid, the study showed that some daycare workers and educators are untrained or incompetent.
Aside from being underpaid, the study showed that some daycare workers and educators are untrained or incompetent.
"The irony is that this is the most important level of education because it is foundational. But it is where we are least invested in. Daycare teachers have no training, there are no pathways in TESDA or CHED to prepare them to become such," he said.
"The irony is that this is the most important level of education because it is foundational. But it is where we are least invested in. Daycare teachers have no training, there are no pathways in TESDA or CHED to prepare them to become such," he said.
UK Ambassador Laure Beafils expressed commitment to supporting the Philippines' education sector.
UK Ambassador Laure Beafils expressed commitment to supporting the Philippines' education sector.
"Education is an important priority we’ve done a lot of work on education over the years we’ve worked on technical education we worked on tertiary education. We supported lots of children and young people through scholarships and continues to be a priority," Beafils said.
"Education is an important priority we’ve done a lot of work on education over the years we’ve worked on technical education we worked on tertiary education. We supported lots of children and young people through scholarships and continues to be a priority," Beafils said.
The EDCOM 2 Year One Report calls for action from policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to address systemic failures and prioritize equity and innovation in our educational systems, aiming for a more inclusive and effective education landscape.
The EDCOM 2 Year One Report calls for action from policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to address systemic failures and prioritize equity and innovation in our educational systems, aiming for a more inclusive and effective education landscape.
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