1.

5 current issues/probles in the Phillippine basic/higher educational system

and how will you address these issues/problems?
A. Shortage of school buildings, textbooks and equipment - The shortages of
classrooms and textbooks are particularly severe. The nationwide classroom
shortage is estimated to be 40,000 and the DECS (now DepEd) operates two
shifts in many schools. The textbook problem is even more serious. Other
teaching tools, such as science materials, teaching devices and audio-visual
aids, are also in short supply. Perennial graft and corruption in the acquisition
of books and in the construction of school buildings has often been reported.
This situation handicaps the teaching staff in their work
One of the most effective ways to address the classroom shortage crisis is to
increase funding for education. Governments can allocate more resources to
build and maintain schools, hire enough teachers, and provide students with
the necessary learning materials.

B. Overworked and underpaid teaching staff- Teaching has often been referred
to as the “most notable of all professions.” To many teachers, however, the
noble image of their profession has been transformed into an illusion. Over
the last three decades, we have come to think of the Filipino teachers as
overworked and underpaid professionals.The fact that teachers are paid
subsistence wages is only half of their sad story. Their daily bout with
dilapidated classrooms, overcrowded classes, and lack of teaching materials,
among others, make the teachers hardly rewarded work even more
difficult.Aside from classroom instructions, teachers perform a host of
backbreaking and time-consuming jobs unrelated to the teaching function.
New study offers a straightforward solution: give bonuses or provide loan
forgiveness to teachers in positions that are hard to staff.Upgrade teachers
salaries, ease teachers workload, provide laptop and monthly internet
allowance, increase cash allowance and double the education budget.

C. Mismatch- The major problem of the tertiary level is the large proportion of
the so called “mismatch” between training and actual jobs, as well as the
existence of a large group of educated unemployed or underemployed. The
literature points out that this could be the result of a rational response to a
dual labor market where one sector is import-substituting and highly-protected
with low wages. Graduates may choose to “wait it out” until a job opportunity
in the high paying sector comes.

To address this problem, it is suggested that leaders in business and industry

should be actively involved in higher education. Furthermore, a selective
admission policy should be carried out; that is, mechanisms should be
installed to reduce enrolment in oversubscribed programs and promote
enrolment in undersubscribed ones.
D. The culture of “mass promotion” of learners,
What we really need to address is that our learners are really learning, to teach them
basic literacy, numeracy, focus on the basics and really make sure that they are able
to read, they are able to write so that when they go to upper levels, they are able to
comprehend and this would lead to better learning outcomes and employability
outcomes in the future.
E. Deteriorating quality of education- It is uncommon to hear college teachers decry
the quality of students that come to them. They lament the students’ inability to
construct a correct sentence, much less a paragraph. Private schools have been
assailed as profit-making institutions turning out half- baked graduates who later
become part of the nation’s educated unemployed. All these are indications of
the poor quality of education.
 To address this problem ,focus on improving teacher quality. Global
evidence has shown that teacher quality can be a strong predictor of
student learning. In the Philippines, students have been shown to perform
better when they feel supported by motivated teachers and where a higher
proportion of master teachers are present.

2. Strategies

o Improve teacher training and education- Teacher education is essential to

good teaching and student learning. However, teachers are in short supply,
isolated, and not given enough support to provide effective teaching and
learning in many countries. There is a need to increase the number of well-
trained and motivated teachers.
o Develop relevant curriculum - High-quality education requires a curriculum
that provides depth of learning. It is also necessary to bridge the gap between
what the curriculum teachers deliver and what students actually learn.
Developing relevant curricula involves highlighting 21st century skills, such as
critical thinking, creativity, and communication. This can be done by
integrating “soft skills” into the curriculum and adding grade 12 to secondary
education to meet the international standard. Curriculum reforms can also be
achieved by focusing on secondary education curriculum, pedagogy, and
student assessment to meet the country’s labor force needs.
o Enhance collaboration with stakeholders - Meeting the goals and targets
of SDG 4 does not rest solely on teachers. While they play a critical role in
providing high-quality instruction, high-performing school systems need
collaboration between effective school leadership and local communities, local
governments, education authorities, parents, and other stakeholders.
o Develop resilient infrastructure - Disasters triggered by natural hazards can
restrict access to education. Thus, there should be a focus on the
development of critical education infrastructure and disaster-preparedness.
Electricity network, internet connection, and school buildings damaged by
cyclones need to be reconstructed. At the same time, these school facilities
need to be rebuilt to make them more resilient to disasters and climate
change risks.Expanding access to education also involves improving the
overall school environment. This can include upgrading dormitories and
training dormitory staff to enhance the school experience and encourage
families in remote areas to send their children to school.
3. 5 points agenda

Education technology. Promote technology for online learning. The COVID-19

crisis has shown the importance of EdTech as it helps teachers effectively deliver the
curriculum, monitor learning levels of students, and give students the necessary
support.

Teacher quality. Get the best secondary school graduates into pre-service teacher
education managed by universities and retain them as teachers. Teacher education
programs should match the rigor of university education and include the development
of basic research skills. In-service teacher training must also be prioritized.

Financial resources mobilization. Find or develop innovative ways to finance

education programs to improve learning outcomes, such as results-based lending,
public–private partnerships, and partnerships with high-quality universities and
centers of excellence.

Improving instruction - Effective principals work relentlessly to improve

achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction. They help define and promote
high expectations; they attack teacher isolation and fragmented effort; and they
connect directly with teachers and the classroom.

Stakeholders involvement in school - Stakeholders in education include both those

who are directly involved (such as parents, teachers, and students) and those indirectly
impacted (such as government officials and local business leaders) by the success or
failure of an educational system.

4. 3 problems in schools

 Student discipline. Maintaining a safe and orderly environment is

essential for any school. However, disciplinary issues can be complex and
challenging to resolve. As a school leader soon I must be able to handle
these situations effectively in order to maintain a positive learning
environment for all students.
  Evaluating Student’s Outcomes- One of the biggest areas of responsibility –
as well as a major challenge – is definitely influencing the performance of the
students. As a principal, I would obviously want to promote learning and make
sure that the students are performing as well as they possibly can. For this,
we need to use academic planning tools that are cutting edge. They would
help create learning plans that are personalized in nature. This way, I would
be able to create definite tasks and goals that are connected to the lessons
that are offering. This way, it can ensure that the students would be successful
as well.
 Evaluating Faculty Performance- We need to understand the simple fact
that teachers are pretty vulnerable themselves as well. They are always
finding it hard to create a bridge between learning contexts and assessments
& instructions. This is especially true when the student population is a diverse
one in terms of skill. As a principal, I can create the instructions in an
innovative manner and make the curriculum a flexible one. This way, it is
always easier for the students to gel with the teachers. We can always use a
faculty evaluation system for such a purpose. In such a system you can
create a component of peer evaluation.

5. Programs
Advocacy
Generally aims to increase people’s sensitivity to the implications of gender
inequality and demanding that problems of gender discrimination be identified and
overcome.
 Women’s Month Celebration
 GAD IEC Materials Development
Men, Women and Children’s Welfare
Aims to address issues of men and women on Health and Wellness, Parenting &
Family Relations, Sexuality, Victims of Harassment, Abuse and Violence so
employees and students can effectively and efficiently perform their functions at
home and in the university.
 GAD Daycare
 Gender’s Desk
Capability Building
Concerned with addressing the academic, technical /vocational and professional
skills and capabilities of students and employees to better address key gender
issues.
Seminars/ Trainings:
 Gender Sensitivity
 Integration of Gender Principles in Subject Content
 Gender-Fair Language
 Gender-Responsive Teaching Techniques and Classroom Management