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Bsed (Bachelor of Secondary Education) in The Philippines: Subjects and Curriculum
Bsed (Bachelor of Secondary Education) in The Philippines: Subjects and Curriculum
the Philippines
Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) is a four year degree program designed to
prepare students for becoming high school teachers. The program combines both
theory and practice in order to teach students the necessary knowledge and skills a
high school teacher needs. The BSEd program trains students to teach one of the
different learning areas such as English, Mathematics, General Science, Filipino, Social
Studies, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Music, Arts, Physical Education and
Health (MAPEH) and Home Economics and Livelihood Education.
The first three years of the Bachelor of Secondary Education program are spent in
classroom discussions, oral recitations and role plays. In addition, there is a Majors
Forum, which is a weekly session, wherein students are given opportunities to review
and communicate what they have learned/experienced, be aware of current issues and
trends in education and to discuss matters relevant to teacher education and the
teaching profession.
During the fourth year, students undergo teaching internships in secondary schools
where they are able to act like professional teachers and experience the life in actual
classroom work. This is done under the supervision of the class adviser who will also
conduct periodic evaluation on the assigned student teacher.
Depending on the field of specialization a student chooses, an undergraduate research
paper may be required as a prerequisite for graduation. This is done under the guidance
of a faculty and ends when the student faces a committee to defend his/her work.
Is teaching a profession?
Teaching is a profession.
A graduate of BSEd who passes the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is
called a Licensed Teacher. The responsibilities of a teacher include planning, preparing
and delivering effective teaching and learning programs for students in allocated
classes and/or groups, establishing and maintaining a supportive school environment,
monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress, implementing strategies to
achieve targets related to student learning outcomes, maintaining records of class
attendance and recording student progress and supervising a range of student activities
including support and welfare programs.
High school QPA: some schools require a high school QPA of 80% and above with no
grade less than 75% in all subjects.
Teachers Aptitude Test: there are schools that will require students to take a
separate Teachers Aptitude Test.
Interview: must pass the interview conducted by the college / university admission
officer
Qualifying Exam for Math or Science: for students who choose Math and Science
as their specialization, some schools will require them to take a qualifying exam upon
enrollment. In addition to this, they might also be required to have an average grade of
80 to 85 percent in the two subjects.
Being a good communicator the ability to proficiently speak and write English
and convey information to students that is easy to understand.
Patience understands student behavior, avoids temper flares and finds possible
solutions to unpleasant situations.
different types of students as well. These students will have varied personalities and
values; often they may be difficult to understand. Being open minded, extending ones
patience and avoiding biases among students will be the challenging part of the job.
Fields of Concentration
The most common fields of concentration in the BSED program are as follows:
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General Science a course of study that includes introductory material for earth
science, biology, physics and chemistry.
Social Studies covers Philippine History and Government, Asian History, Ancient
Civilization, World History and economics; it also includes Philippine geography, political
structure, culture, and even problems and issues concerning the country
Biology a course concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including
their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy; the program
includes laboratory exercises in a duly recognized laboratory facility
Physics a course where the field of study involves the study of matter and its
motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force;
includes the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the
universe behaves
Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) studies Filipino culture
and traditions including foreign influences; concentrates on Filipino music and arts,
customary dances and historic traditions
Home Economics and Livelihood Education one of the learning areas of the
Secondary Education Curriculum; its component areas are: Home Economics, AgriFishery Arts, Industrial Arts, and Information and Communication Technology
To pass the examination an examinee must obtain an average rating of not less than
75% and must have no rating lower than 50% in any of the tests. You can view the
passing rates in the Licensure Exam for Secondary Teachers here.
skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful
instruction for assigned classrooms in the absence of the regular classroom
teacher
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Subject Teacher teachers who have no advisory class and who have
one field of expertise; delivers lessons in one subject area, does not act as full
time teacher
staff, students, parents and representatives from local districts and community
agencies; responsible for coordination, development and implementation of
instructional programs within assigned areas
Senior Administrator in the Department of Education, CHED or
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TESDA
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Most high school teachers in the Philippines are employed in the public sector. Teaching
in a public school gives more security of employment than teaching in a private school.
You become an employee of the government, thus, you are entitled to security of
tenure. Barring any legal actions or unfortunate circumstances that may cause you to be
removed or retired from teaching, you are likely to be a public school teacher until your
retirement. When it comes to the salary, the public system offers more benefits than the
private schools system, except for a few large private schools.
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Salary Levels
Salary levels for graduates of Bachelor of Secondary Education will vary depending on
the years of experience and ones rank in the school that he/she is affiliated.
In the Philippines, a teacher who has 1 to 4 years of teaching experience has an average
salary of P10,000 to P15,000 per month. (see source)