Functions and Importance of

Education in the Society

 Education in the Philippines
• Education in the Philippines is managed and regulated by the
Department of Education, commonly referred to as the DepEd.
• It controls the Philippine educational system, including the creation
and implementation of the curriculum and the utilization of funds
allotted by the national government.
• It also manages the construction of schools, acquisition of books
and other school materials, and the recruitment of teachers and
staff.
• The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) declare that education is a fundamental human right and
essential for the exercise of all other human rights.
Types of Education
• 1. Formal education
-This refers to the hierarchically structured, chronologically
graded educational system from primary school to the university,
including programs and institutions for full time technical and
vocational training. At the end of each level, the learners must
obtain certification in order to enter or advance to the next level.
a. Elementary Education-Elementary education involves
compulsory, formal education primarily concerned with providing
basic education, and usually corresponds to a traditional six grades
or seven grades, and in addition, to preschool programs
 b. Secondary Education- Secondary education, public schools and
private schools, is concerned primarily with continuing basic
education of the elementary level and expanding it to include the
learning of employable, gainful skills, usually corresponding to four
years of junior high school and two years of senior high school.
c. Tertiary Education -Institutions of higher education may be
classified as either public or private college or university. Most
institutions of higher learning are regulated by the Commission of
Higher Education (CHED).
2. Non-formal education -It refers to any organized educational
activity outside the established formal system to provide selected
types of learning to a segment of the population.
Example: Vocational Education , ALS

3. Informal education- It is a lifelong process whereby every

individual acquires from daily experiences, attitudes, values,
facts, skills, and knowledge or motor skill from resources in his or
her higher environment.
*Special Education Special Education refers to the education of
persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, or
culturally different from socalled “normal” individuals, such that
they require modification of school practices to develop their
potential.
Functions of Education in the Society
1. Productive Citizenry
Education systems enable citizens to be productive members of a
society, as they are equipped with knowledge and skills that could
contribute to the development of their society’s systems and
institutions.
2. Self-actualization
Education develops one’s sense of self. As a huge part of the
discovery process of oneself, education encourages having the vision
to become self-actualized. According to Abraham Maslow, self-
actualization is the highest form of human need
ASSESSMENT

Write the word Correct if the idea of the statement is true and write the word
Incorrect if otherwise. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
____1. Education is also a form of socialization according to sociologists.
____2. The American colonization in the Philippines lasted for forty-eight
years and had brought a big influence in our education system today.
____3. The education during the Spanish time was open for all indios.
____4. Formal education follows indefinite system of learning process.
____5. Tertiary education is regulated by the Department of Education.
___6. Elementary education is a formal type of education.
___7. Elementary education in the country is compulsory thus all
Filipino children are enrolled in elementary school.
___8. SPED school aims to develop the potentials of the child with
special needs.
___9. High school has a total of six years under the new school
curriculum.
___10. Education reflects a classless society.
ASSIGNMENT:
From all your answers in the activities and your new acquired
knowledge about education, think on how education create
barriers or inequalities among the members of the society making
it difficult for the others to attain a quality state of living. From that,
make a slogan that promotes quality primary education for all.
Use any writing and coloring materials available.
ANSWER KEY
1. Correct
2. Correct
3. Incorrect
4. Incorrect
5. Incorrect
6. Correct
7. Incorrect
8. Correct
9. Correct
10. Incorrect