RACHELLE MAE O.

MENDEZ

BSED FILIPINO 2B

ACTIVITY 1

1. What is your stand on the "Education For All" program of the Department of Education?
-The Philippine education system has evolved over hundreds of years of colonial occupation,
first by Spain and then by the US, through martial law and the people’s power revolution that
brought democracy to the sprawling archipelago. The education sector’s development has
mirrored the changes in the country’s administration. Today the focus is on expanding access
and ensuring more Filipinos receive a decent basic education, as a means of reducing poverty
and improving national competitiveness. The World Bank notes that in other countries such
initiatives have brought “large economic benefits”. The K-12 reform was introduced in 2016 and
funding was increased, easing concerns that its implementation would be hindered by limited
resources and winning over new President Rodrigo Duterte, who was initially sceptical about the
plan. Despite these successes and President Duterte’s commitment to socio-economic issues as
his policy priorities, the education system continues to struggle with deep inequalities. Quality
also remains a concern. Addressing these problems will require a continued commitment to
increased funding for education, and an efficient mechanism to ensure the money is spent in the
most effective manner.

2. As a future educator, what do you believe are the barriers in attaining the goals of Inclusive education
here in the Philippines?

- as a future educator we need to Access to quality education is the basic right of every individual.
However, it’s not the case for a lot of people. Some of them have to fight hard just to get the education
that they deserve. These are the marginalized people of our society and persons with disabilities are
included in this group. In this article, we will discuss the barriers and challenges that students with
disabilities in the Philippines face in obtaining a quality education. In the Philippines, we have the
Republic Act 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, and for Other Purposes), a law that ensures
persons with disabilities have the access to education. Despite this, getting a quality education is still an
uphill battle for someone who has a disability. Quality education doesn’t only mean accepting students
in schools, accommodation, true inclusion, and support must be given to the student for them to thrive.

3. Develop your own concept of Inclusive education by means of a poster?