1. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES, METHODS, & STRATEGIES IN CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR ELEMENTARY VALUES EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
Greg Tabios Pawilen, M.A.
Lecturer
College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, DISP 2009

2. Legal Basis for Values Education in the Philippines

3. Article XIV Sec. 3 (2)

4. They shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect 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.

5. Article XIV Sec. 3(3)

6. At the option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools within the regular class hours by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children or wards belong, without additional cost to the Government.

7. Objectives of Elementary Education
Article III, Sec. 21 of the Education Act of 1982 states the objectives of elementary education. These are to:

8. provide the knowledge and develop the skills, attitudes, and values essential to personal development and necessary for living in and contributing to a developing and changing social milieu;

9. provide learning experiences which increase the child’s awareness of and responsiveness to the changes in and just demands of society; and to prepare him for constructive and effective involvement;

10. promote and intensify the child’s knowledge of identification with, and love for the nation and the people to which he belongs; and

11. promote work experiences which develop the child’s orientation to the work of work and creativity and prepare himself to engage in honest and gainful work.

12. Objectives of the Elementary Education Curriculum

13. Elementary Education shall aim to develop the spiritual, moral, mental and physical capabilities of the child, provide him with experiences in the democratic way of life, and inculcate ideas and attitudes necessary for enlightened, patriotic, upright and useful citizenship.

14. To achieve these objectives, Elementary Education Curriculum shall provide for the:
Inculcation of spiritual and civic values and the development of a good Filipino based on an abiding faith in God and genuine love of country;

15. Training of the young citizen in his right, duties and responsibilities in a democratic society for active participation, in a progressive and productive home and community life;

16. Development of basic understanding about Philippine culture, the desirable tradition and virtues of our people as essential requisites in attaining national consciousness and solidarity;

17. Goals of the Values Education Curriculum

18. At the Basic Education level, the goal of Values Education across the curriculum is to provide the Filipino adolescent learners with the appropriate knowledge base necessary in developing a value system which will guide them in dealing with the self, relating with their family and peer group, serving others, country and God and dealing with issues and problems posed by the environment.

19. Characteristics of the Values Education Curriculum in the Philippines

20. It provides the explanation for the thinking which forms the basis for and leads to behavior, thus developing in the learners skills of rational thinking and value judgment.

21. Issues and moral dilemmas are discussed vis-à-vis a universal frame of reference.

22. It involves the formation of the will-the faculty which moves a person to spend his/her energies on possessing the goods he/she needs for physical and spiritual maturity.

23. It addresses the goal of the Revitalized Homeroom Guidance Program (RHGP)-guiding students in the choice of a career or vocation that match their interests and aptitude.

24. What alternative curriculum designs can be use to improve Values Education in the Philippines?
(Murray Print, 1988)

25. Subject-centered Subject design Academic disciplines design
Integrated design
Broad fields design

26. Learner-centered Designs
Activity/Experience design
Humanistic design

27. Problem-centered Designs
thematic design
problem design

28. Core Learning Design

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