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G. Lesson 7

The lecture on 'Education and Knowledge System in Pre-Colonial Philippines' explores informal education practices, emphasizing the roles of oral traditions, Baybayin script, and apprenticeships in knowledge transmission. It highlights the educational contributions of Babaylan and Datu in shaping community learning and cultural preservation. Students engage in discussions, writing exercises, and role-playing to compare historical education with modern systems.

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G. Lesson 7

The lecture on 'Education and Knowledge System in Pre-Colonial Philippines' explores informal education practices, emphasizing the roles of oral traditions, Baybayin script, and apprenticeships in knowledge transmission. It highlights the educational contributions of Babaylan and Datu in shaping community learning and cultural preservation. Students engage in discussions, writing exercises, and role-playing to compare historical education with modern systems.

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Lecture Title: Education and Knowledge System in Pre-Colonial Philippines

Course: Philippine History


Duration: 2 hours
Instructional Approach: Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture, students should be able to:

1. Explain the nature of informal education in pre-colonial Philippine society.

2. Analyze the role of oral traditions, Baybayin script, and apprenticeships in knowledge
transmission.

3. Discuss the educational roles of the Babaylan and Datu in shaping community learning.

Lecture Outline

I. Informal Education: Family and Community-Based Learning (40 minutes)

1. Characteristics of Informal Education

 Learning was not institutionalized (no schools or universities).

 Knowledge was passed orally and through practical experience.

 Education was communal and familial, ensuring survival and societal continuity.

2. Types of Informal Education

 Household-based learning: Parents and elders taught skills such as farming, fishing, and
weaving.

 Community training: Datus trained warriors, Babaylans taught spirituality, and skilled artisans
mentored apprentices.

 Morality and customs: Proverbs, myths, and legends were used to teach values.

Activity:

 Group discussion: Compare informal education in pre-colonial times with modern Philippine
education.

II. Role of Oral Traditions, Baybayin Script, and Apprenticeships (50 minutes)

1. Oral Traditions as a Learning Tool

 Epics, folk tales, and riddles preserved history, ethics, and social norms.

 Examples: Hinilawod (Visayas), Biag ni Lam-ang (Ilocos), Darangan (Mindanao).


 Proverbs (salawikain) taught moral lessons and everyday wisdom.

2. Baybayin Script and Literacy

 Baybayin was the pre-colonial writing system (17 characters: 3 vowels, 14 consonants).

 Used for personal communication, poetry, and record-keeping but not for systematic education.

 Limited to the nobility and skilled scribes (not widely used for public instruction).

3. Apprenticeships and Specialized Learning

 Skills were passed down through mentorship (e.g., boat-building, goldsmithing).

 Young men trained as warriors under the Datu.

 Young women learned herbal medicine, midwifery, and healing under Babaylans.

Activity:

 Writing Exercise: Students write their name using Baybayin characters.

III. Babaylan and Datu as Educators (30 minutes)

1. Babaylan (Spiritual and Cultural Educators)

 Women or men who served as healers, spiritual leaders, and historians.

 Taught herbal medicine, astronomy, agriculture, and religious rituals.

 Preserved cultural knowledge through chants, songs, and storytelling.

2. Datu (Political and Military Educators)

 Led communities and trained young men in leadership, warfare, and governance.

 Instructed warriors in battle strategies, diplomacy, and lawmaking.

Activity:

 Role-Playing Exercise: Students act as a Babaylan or Datu, teaching a lesson to their community.

Summary & Reflection (10 minutes)

 Recap: Discuss key points from the lecture.

 Reflection Question: How does informal education in pre-colonial Philippines compare to


modern education today?

 Assignment: Write a 500-word essay on the role of the Babaylan and Datu as educators.
This lecture engages students in interactive learning, role-playing, and historical analysis, ensuring they
understand the importance of education in pre-colonial society.

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