ONAIRA E.

DIMASANGCAY

Grade 5 and Grade 6 Adviser

1. (Quote) "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." - John Dewey
(Annotation) This quote by John Dewey encapsulates his belief in the importance of
education as a holistic, lifelong process rather than a means to an end. He believed that
education should be focused on the needs and interests of the individual, and should
foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and active participation in society.
2. (Idea) Student-centered learning (Annotation) The concept of student-centered learning
emphasizes the importance of tailoring education to the needs and interests of the
individual student. It involves creating a learning environment that is interactive,
collaborative, and inquiry-based, where students are actively engaged in their own
learning process. Student-centered learning can be contrasted with more traditional,
teacher-centered approaches that prioritize the transmission of information from teacher
to student.
3. (Philosopher) Paulo Freire (Annotation) Paulo Freire was a Brazilian philosopher and
educator who developed the concept of critical pedagogy. He believed that education
should be a transformative process that empowers individuals to become active, critical
members of society. He argued that traditional education often reinforces existing power
structures and perpetuates social inequality, and that education should instead be focused
on dialogue, reflection, and action to promote social change.
4. (Concept) Inclusive education (Annotation) Inclusive education refers to the idea that
education should be accessible to all individuals, regardless of their background or
abilities. It involves creating a learning environment that is welcoming and supportive of
diversity, and that values the unique perspectives and experiences of all students.
Inclusive education can involve accommodations for students with disabilities, culturally
responsive teaching, and other strategies to promote equity and social justice in the
classroom.