The American period in the Philippine educational system began in 1898 when American forces took control of the country from Spain. They sought to establish a universal public education system to promote democratic values and English was implemented as the medium of instruction. Key developments included establishing public primary and intermediate schools in 1901 and 1904, requiring provincial high schools in 1907, and founding the Philippine Normal School and University of the Philippines to train teachers. The focus was on citizenship, morality, and vocational skills through an American-influenced curriculum.

1. Philippine Educational System during the American Period

2. Brief History:American Expeditionary forces were sent to Philippines with a mission to destroy the Spanish Armanda in Manila Bay as part of the strategy to defeat the Spaniards in the Spanish-American War ranging at that time in Cuba.

3. The Americans won, and on the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, the Philippines was ceded to the United State by the Spanish for the paltry sum of US $20 million.

4. Philippine Educational System during American Period1898 – American occupied Manila - reopened schools where in the American soldiers were the first teachers.English – medium of instruction.

5. Philippine Educational System during American PeriodEducationshould be universal and free for all regardless of sex, age, religion and socio- economic status of the individual . Educationwas the means of giving people an orientation towards a democratic way of life.

6. Philippine Educational System during American PeriodAct no. 74 – established the public primary school in 1901 and intermediate school in 1904 which provides free public education . Thomasites - group of professionals sent by the United State Government who were assigned to teach English language.

7. Philippine Educational System during American PeriodAct No. 372 – required all provinces to maintain a provincial high school. 1901 – Philippine Normal School was founded to train teachers. 1908 – University of the Philippines was established.

8. Focus of the Educational System during American Period Train Filipinos in the democratic way of life, citizenship, moral character and fundamentals of vocational education.

9. American influences in the educational system and curriculumUse of English language as medium of instructionProviding formal education primary education intermediate education secondary educationVocational education

10. Education system during American period with regards to the Four Pillars of Education

11. Philippine Educational System during the Japanese Period

12. Philippine Educational System during Japanese Period1941 – the Pacific War broke out and the Philippine came under the Japanese occupation. Department of Education ,Health and Public Welfare - its function is to reopen schools and to make reports to the Japanese administration. Military order no. 2 in 1942 - spelled out the basic principle and guidelines of education in reopening and operating schools.

13. Focus of the Educational System during Japanese Period Make people understand the position of the Philippines as a member of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere and inspire the people with the spirit of labor.

14. Japanese influences in the educational system and curriculumUse Nippongo and to stop using the English language.Spread elementary and vocational education.Develop love for work.

15. Education system during Japanese period with regards to the Four Pillars of Education

16. Thank you and God bless!!!Prepared by: Melinda M. Piamonte MAED – Educational Management