Technological University of the Philippines Manila

Ayala Blvd., Ermita Manila, 1000, Philippines

College of Industrial Education

Professional Industrial Education

Name: Christian Anthony T. Lapidez Professor: Dr. Apollo Portez

YEAR/COURSE/SECTION: BTVTEd – Compro 1A

LESSON 1.2.2: THE HISTORICAL EVENT OF TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL

EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

LESSON OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Know the historical event of education in the Philippines

2. Discuss the importance of historical event of education; and
3. Acquire the importance of historical foundation and event of education to their
studies.

LESSON 1.2.2 TITLE: THE HISTORICAL EVENT OF TECHNICAL-

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES, SPANISH COLONIZATION
I. Lesson Content:
 The Spanish period 1521-1896

The Spanish period 1521-1896

• The coming of the Spaniards to the Philippines marked the Christianization of the
country and the introduction of western thought and culture as well as technology.
• As early 1550 decrees were issued ordering the missionaries to build schools
and to teach the Spanish language and culture, and the Christian values.
• Between 1585 and 1660, colleges were opened, including The university of
Santo Tomas to offer secondary and collegiate education.
• But such teaching was for the Spanish, not for the natives, Educational programs
were largely the concern of the missionaries until the promulgation of the
Education Decree of 1863.
• Decree of 1863, the established of a complete education system comprising of
Elementary, secondary and collegiate education.
• The colleges were actually specialized vocational institutions in the sense that
they prepared people for vocations.
• The first vocational schools that were opened include the Artillery School in
1754, the Naval Academy in 1812, and the Marine School in 1820.
• These schools were opened to train Filipinos* to serve in the Spanish forces and
the merchant marines service of Spain.
• A commercial school was also opened in 1840, followed by the establishment of
a School of Fine Arts in 1849 where Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and
Engraving were taught.
• The first school of Arts and Trades was established in 1861 at Bacolor,
Pampanga, through the initiative of Father Juan Zita and Filipino Gil, who were
both Filipinos.
• School had to be closed when the school building burned down for the second
time in 1894.
• The agricultural school, however, was organized only in 1889, following a royal
decree in 1887 authorizing its established.
• Established in the city of manila. The city’s botanical garden was given to the
school and building rented for instructions. Two kinds of three-years course were
offered, namely “agricultural Expert” and “overseer of Farm”
• In 1890, the government established a trade school in Manila known as the
“Escuela de Artes y Officios”
this school is the forerunner of the Philippines School of Arts and Trades which
is presently known as the
Technological University of the Philippines.
 Technology came from the root words “Techni” means Arts and Crafts, and
“Logia” means Subject interest
 These trade schools offered such courses as general course, Mechanical
Engineering, electricity, Building construction, and commerce.
 In the final analysis, in the Spanish authorities failed to recognize the importance
of vocational education in the development of the country until later part of their
colonial rule.
 But even in this late attempt to provide this program, it did not receive the same
emphasis given to the other areas of education. Evidently, the imbalance in the
educational programs during this period of Philippines history left some
undesirable outcomes.
 The over-emphasis on religious instruction and their reluctance to provide mass
education in high school and in higher education may have left the impression
among the youth that education prepared on for office or a “white collar” job.

II. Pre-Test
Q1. What are the Historical Event in Spanish Colonization?
Q2. How education was started in Spanish Colonization?
Q3. Why education was developed?
Q4. What are the importance of historical event of education in Spanish
Colonization?
Q5. Why it is important to study the historical event of education in Spanish
Colonization?

III. Key Terms to Study:

 Escuela de Artes y Officios this school is the forerunner of the Philippines
School of Arts and Trades which is presently known as the Technological
University of the Philippines.
 Technology came from the root words “Techni” means Arts and Crafts, and
“Logia” means Subject interest
 IV. Summary of the Lesson

The main focus of the Spaniards in our Country is to spread the Christianity. They are
not focusing on academics. The only person can study in the time of Spanish
Colonization is the Spaniards only and the rich people in the country. The Vocational
Education arise and many people train in the Military school of Spaniards to make them
servant. They failed to improve or give emphasize the importance of Vocational
Education because they are focusing in Christianity.

V. References
Test:
I. Multiple Choice
1. What is the focus of Spaniards?
a. Military Education
b. Christianity
c. Vocational Education
d. None of the above
2. “Escuela de Artes y Officios” is now
a. University of the Philippines Diliman
b. Sto. Tomas University of the Philippines
c. Philippines Normal University
d. Technological University of the Philippines
3. Two kinds of three-years course were offered, namely
a. Agricultural Expert and Overseer of Farm
b. Agricultural education and Farming Education
c. Agri-Farming expert
d. None of the above
4. School of Fine Arts in 1849 were taught.
a. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Engraving
b. Fishing and Farming
c. Drafting, fashion, and designing
d. All of the above
5. The first school of Arts and Trades was established in
a. 1961
b. 1861
c. 1916
d. 1891

Key to correction:
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B