Understanding the Ecologies of Education Reforms: Comparing the Perceptions of Secondary Teachers and Students in the Philippines. Issue 3 (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joong, Yee Han Peter; Mangali, Glen; Reganit, Arnulfo R.; Swan, Barry
• Is Part Of: International journal of educational reform. Volume 28:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 278
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: education reform -- international education -- secondary education -- student-centered learning -- performance assessment -- classroom management; Educational change -- Periodicals; Educational change -- United States -- Periodicals; Education and state -- Periodicals; Education and state -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Secondary -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 379
• DOI: 10.1177/1056787919857257
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2631-9675

Abstract

This study examines how secondary school teachers have implemented educational reforms in the Philippines. Data sources were surveys for sample teachers and students in 20 schools on how often a teaching or evaluation strategy was used in various courses. The study concluded that most teachers were able to adopt most of the reforms. Even though teacher-directed lessons still dominated, there were sufficient student-centered lessons. Tests, exams, and performance tasks were used for evaluations. However, classroom management needs increased attention. More resources and professional development are needed. Policymakers and educators in all jurisdictions can learn from the reform efforts.