Pagkakaisa sa Pagkakaiba-iba: Kalidad na Edukasyon para sa Lahat (Unity in Diversity: Quality

Education for All)

Unity in diversity revolves around the principle that unity can be achieved in spite of the differences of people.
These differences are likewise considered as both physical and psychological barriers. These differences may
be physically, mentally, culturally, economically, and socially. Diversity may cause segregation and resentment.
Unification regardless of any grouping or boundary stems from similar goals and aspirations. Unity in diversity
comes into the picture when the diverse characteristics of students and teachers are unified and utilized in the
achievement of learning. Adjustments, compromises and understanding should be emphasized in the process
of unification.

When we only focus on collective similarities as a means of achieving unity within diversity, we
not only homogenize one another and thus sabotage a genuine solidarity of diversity, but we also
undercut the beauty of our individual humanity––that we were not all created to be exact
replicas of each other, but to be our own unique persons. This uniqueness is inherent to the
exercise of our own autonomy. This is what we should celebrate. This is how we attain unity
within diversity.

“Unity in Diversity.” This expression speaks about a balance between wholeness and difference,
between integrity and variety.

It can illustrate that things or people don’t have to look, walk, talk, and think exactly alike in
order to be in union with each other.

Outline

1. Talk about the essence of graduation day/moving up ceremony

2. Introduce the theme, talk about its relevance to today’s educational system

3. Insert a quotation and talk about it,

“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” The spirit of
this quote by William James

Quality Education it is a system designed to help all children reach their full potential and
enter society as full and productive citizens.

A quality education is one that focuses on the whole child—the social, emotional,
mental, physical, and cognitive development of each student regardless of
gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or geographic location. It prepares the
child for life, not just for testing. An education that is inclusive and is structured to
realize the potential of each child regardless of location or economic status.