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Quality of Education is Getting Worse in the Philippines

Posted on June 10, 2008
Filed Under Education, Philippines |

Television and print news imply that the quality of education in the Philippines is getting worse every year. Statistics also support the growing number of students every school year but the number of classrooms remain almost the same. This means that there is a lopsided student-teacher ratio which is supposed to be 1:40 (the ideal ratio). However, this doesn’t seem to be the case.

Just a moment ago, GMA News interviewed teachers and students in Paranaque High School and the school’s report says that there are 18,905 students enrolled in their school this year (today is the opening of classes). With an average of 70 students per class, what type of education can students get especially now that teachers are all complaining about their low salaries and unclaimed benefits from the government? Some teachers even claimed having handled more than one hundred students in a small classroom.

It seems the grassroots are not prioritized in this present administration, others observed. Teachers and farmers are on the streets rallying and their dissatisfaction with the Philippine government continues to grow even more. In education, the students have suffered more than enough. A separate study also reveals that fourth year high school students cannot even spell correctly. OMG!

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2 Responses to “Quality of Education is Getting Worse in the Philippines”

  1. Education in the Philippines Forum 4Avatars on June 11th, 2008 7:16 am

    There is really a need for us education stakeholders to organize. The time is now. We hope you can join us.

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  2. Jena Isle 4Avatars on June 14th, 2008 9:33 am

    I agree with your observations. One thing I have observed is that schools are increasing their tuition fees annually but the teacher’s salaries remain at a standstill.

    Teaching is a noble profession and teachers should teach competently no matter how meager their paycheck is; but teachers could only make the best of what is provided by the institution.

    Just like in the public schools, how can teachers maximize the learning process of students when instructional materials are sadly unavailable.

    I rest my case.

    Thanks for sharing, a well expressed post.

    Jena Isle’s last blog post..CHAPTER IV - UMMA AYAM SINSANA (WHERE ARE YOU NOW?)

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