Tag: Philippine education
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Preparing PH for the futures of education
How should the Philippines prepare for the futures of education? Senator Pia Cayetano makes recommendations in her committee report delivered at the Senate.
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Give teachers freedom to decide what’s best for their students
Senator Pia S. Cayetano weighed in on the “no-homework policy” being proposed by fellow lawmakers for basic and secondary education, saying that teachers should be given the freedom to choose the most effective teaching methods for their students. “No disrespect to the authors of the bills. Being a teacher is a very specific calling, and…
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Do we need less, more, or no homework?
Privilege speech on ‘No-Homework’ Policy * Mr. President, the title of my privilege speech is, “What is the purpose of homework? Do we need more or less?” So I ask all of you to remember your grade school days. I’m just curious to know if our colleagues have experienced a lot of homework, a little…
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Bill seeking to produce globally competitive graduates pushed
Senator Pia S. Cayetano is pushing for the establishment of a common national policy on education that will train Filipino students to be job-ready and globally competitive. In filing Senate Bill No. 62 or the ‘Education Roadmap Act,’ Cayetano aims to institutionalize an education roadmap that incorporates the needed skills and competencies that industries constantly…