Lesson 8: Education and Its Functions

I. Target Competencies:
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Examine the functions and importance of education in the society

II. Learning Process:

A. Explore
Review

Simple Recall: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise. Write
you answer
on the line provided before the number.
________ 1. In Philippine context, marriage is between a man and a man.
________ 2. Polygamous marriage are illegal in some countries.
________ 3. Filipino families are mostly extended families.
________ 4. Nepotism is one of issues faced by Filipinos because of close familial ties.
________ 5. Political dynasty is prohibited according to our constitution.

Now let us look at this quote:

Education serves as a ladder in reaching one’s

goal or dreams in life. Our parents would always
tell us that education is the treasure that cannot
be taken away from us. It serves as a stepping
stone in achieving what we dreamt of when we
were still young.

What is your idea on this?

B. Engage
Right to quality education is a basic human right that every Filipino citizen must enjoy. It is
stipulated in the Article XIV of 1987 Constitution that the state should make education accessible to
everyone. Read the constitutional basis of education laws in our country.
Since we were already introduced with the constitutional basis of education laws in our country, let us
understand the concept of education.

This refers to the wealth of

knowledge, skills and
attitude acquired by an
individual after studying
particular subject matters
or experiencing life lessons
that provide an
understanding of something.

Education leads to a change in behavior. It does not only happen in the four walls of the
classroom. Experience itself is considered an education. Therefore, it occurs anytime and
anywhere. It is a life-long process.

Processed Questions: Why do you want to be educated in the first place? How important is education
for you?

Functions of Education
There are different functions of education but most of them shared the same end goals and
these are to become productive citizens and to achieve self-actualization.

1. Produce productive citizens

One function of education is to produce
citizens who are productive, responsible
and socially active. These citizens will
contribute to the community’s growth
and development which also would affect
the people’s lifestyle and living. It
elevates people’s standard of living and
empowers them to live a secure life. A
country’s workface is heavily correlated
with its citizen’s educational
achievement.
P.S Whatever job or profession, each has a function and a
role to play in the society’s growth. Let us stop the Buknoy
mentality of shaming jobs. Remember every job has a value.
#NoToJobShaming

2. To achieve self-actualization
Education aids individuals to achieve
and realize their full potentials. It
trains young people to unravel their
talents, interests and skills. After
unraveling, activities are given to
practice their skills and to achieve
mastery. It also empowers students to
make decisions and weigh in situations,
immersing themselves in real-life
scenario which eventually develop
their thinking capacity, skills acquired
and a change in behavior or
perspective as well.

Remember:
According to Abraham Maslow, self-actualization is the complete realization
of one’s potential and the full development of abilities. Therefore, remember
that education does not only happen inside the four walls of the classroom,
thus, achieving self-actualization might achieve once you are already working
in the real world and you were able to apply the learnings you have acquired
in your schooling. It is still a life-long process.

C. Evaluation: Scaffold 2
Activity 3: Free Tertiary Education Act was signed by President Duterte to answer the student’s needs in
tertiary level. This law provided government subsidies to SUCs (state universities and
colleges)
and vouchers to private colleges and universities. This boosted student’s confidence in
attaining
a degree especially those who are indeed struggling to push for higher education.

Read the summarized excerpt of RA 10931 or Free Tertiary Education Act and answer what
is
asked.
 RA 10931, or Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education, ensures government full subsidy to
students who intend to earn tertiary or technical-vocational education.

The landmark law is scheduled to be fully implemented starting this school year 2018–2019 in state
universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs), and technical-vocational
institutions (TVIs) across the Philippines.

President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law on August 3, 2017 as part of his administration’s commitment
to provide quality and affordable education for all. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
launched the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) seven months after on March 26, 2018.

The following are important highlights of the law:

 ELIGIBLE TO FREE EDUCATION. All Filipino students who are either currently enrolled or
shall enroll in any SUCs in the Philippines as long as they qualify the admissions and retention
requirements of the school.
 NOT ELIGIBLE TO FREE TUITION. The following are ineligible to free education:
o Students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate
degree from any public or private higher education institutions (HEIs).
o Students who fail to comply with the admission and/or retention policies of the SUCs.
o Students who fail to complete their bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate
degree within a year after the period prescribed in their program.
o Students who voluntarily opt out of the free higher education provision.
 COVERAGE OF BENEFITS. The law provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees, which
includes:

o Library fees
o Computer fees
o Laboratory fees
o School ID fees
o Athletic fees
o Admission fees
o Development fees
o Guidance fees
o Handbook fees
o Entrance fees
o Registration fees
o Medical and dental fees
o Cultural fees
o Other school and similar or related fees
 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The law does not prevent a student from applying other sources of
financial aid such as the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs). StuFAPs comes in
three (3) forms: scholarships, grant-in-aid programs, and student loans; and administered by
Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) through the Tertiary
 Education Subsidy (TES). Designed to strengthen STuFAPS, the TES fund will be utilized to
provide assistance to students in need who are enrolled in higher education institutions.
Accessing this fund is different from the free tuition scheme.
 OPT OUT MECHANISM. Students with financial capacity to pay for their education can
voluntarily opt out of the subsidy for tuition and other school fees. It must be made during the
enrollment period for each semester/term and shall be considered final and irrevocable for that
particular semester/term. A waiver, notarized by the institution, must be made and submitted.
Students who opted out shall be exempt from the civic obligation during the same semester/term.
 STUDENT VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION MECHANISM. Students with the financial
capacity to pay for their education can voluntarily contribute a particular financial amount to the
SUC while availing themselves of the free higher education. It must be made during enrollment
period, and with notarized waiver signed by the institution.
 RETURN SERVICE SYSTEM. SUCs shall formulate and implement a return service for
students benefiting from free education. Such guidelines shall be approved by their respective
governing boards and the CHED. SOURCE: RA 10931 IRR

Task: Give at least 3 benefits that students will enjoy because of this law. Explain each benefit
in 2-
3 sentences only.