Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, Iba, Zambales)

GRADUATE SCHOOL
EDMA 606- Comparative Education
2nd Trimester 2023-2024

FELINA A. TING, EdD Student

Dr. Lorna Acuavera, Professor

Comparative Analysis of Education: United Kingdom vs. Philippines

Element United Kingdom Philippines

Objectives of - Develop well-rounded - Develop holistically competent
Education individuals with critical thinking individuals with strong moral character.
skills.
- Equip students with life and work
- Prepare students for higher skills.
education and/or the workforce.
- Nurture love for country and cultural
- Foster a sense of social identity.
responsibility and global
citizenship.
Ideologies and - Emphasis on individual - Blend of child-centered and teacher-
Philosophies development, creativity, and centered approaches.
problem-solving.
- Influenced by Confucian values like
- Influenced by humanist and respect for authority and social harmony.
progressive ideologies.
- Aims to develop strong work ethic and
- Focus on social mobility and academic discipline.
preparing students for a
knowledge-based economy.
The Structure - Early Years Foundation Stage - Kindergarten (age 5)
of Education (EYFS) (ages 0-5)
- Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
- Primary Education (ages 5-11)
- Junior High School (Grades 7-10)
- Secondary Education (ages 11-
16/18) - Senior High School (Grades 11-12)

- Higher Education (Universities - Higher Education (Universities and

and Colleges) Colleges)
Curriculum - Core subjects like English, - Standardized curriculum with core
Math, Science, History, subjects like Languages, Math, Science,
Geography. Social Studies, and Values Education.
- Flexibility for schools to choose
additional subjects. - Focus on rote learning and content
mastery.
UNIVERSITY VISION UNIVERSITY MISSION QUALITY POLICY
PRMSU shall be a premier learner- The PRMSU shall primarily provide advance and higher The PRMSU is committed to continually strive for
centered and proactive university in a professional, technical, and special instructions in various excellence in instruction, research, extension and
digital and global society. disciplines; undertake research, extension and income production to strengthen global competitiveness
generation programs for the sustainable development of adhering to quality standards for the utmost satisfaction
Zambales, the region of the country. of its valued customer.
 Republic of the Philippines
President Ramon Magsaysay State University
(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, Iba, Zambales)

GRADUATE SCHOOL
- Emphasis on developing
transferable skills and critical - Recent reforms aim for more holistic
thinking. and competency-based curriculum.
Teaching - Mix of teacher-centered and - Traditionally teacher-centered with
Methodologies student-centered approaches. emphasis on lectures and memorization.

- Encouragement of active - Shift towards more interactive and

learning, group work, and student-centered methods is ongoing.
independent study.
- Limited use of technology in many
- Use of technology for teaching schools due to resource constraints.
and learning.
Assessment - Standardized testing at various - Standardized national exams at key
and stages (e.g., SATs, GCSEs). stages (e.g., National Achievement Test,
Evaluation NCAE).
- Continuous formative
assessment used for feedback and - Teacher evaluations based on a
improvement. combination of tests and classroom
performance.
- Emphasis on developing self-
assessment skills. - Less emphasis on self-assessment
compared to UK.
Educational - Diverse range of educational - Limited variety of educational
Programs programs at all levels, including programs, with a focus on traditional
vocational training. academic subjects.

- Growing emphasis on STEM - Growing emphasis on technical-

(Science, Technology, vocational skills training.
Engineering, Math) education.
- Special Education programs are present
- Special programs for students but may lack resources.
with learning difficulties.

UNIVERSITY VISION UNIVERSITY MISSION QUALITY POLICY

PRMSU shall be a premier learner- The PRMSU shall primarily provide advance and higher The PRMSU is committed to continually strive for
centered and proactive university in a professional, technical, and special instructions in various excellence in instruction, research, extension and
digital and global society. disciplines; undertake research, extension and income production to strengthen global competitiveness
generation programs for the sustainable development of adhering to quality standards for the utmost satisfaction
Zambales, the region of the country. of its valued customer.