Reaction paper ASEAN integration
HOW CAN WE HELP OR PREPARE OUR STUDENTS TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF ASEAN INTEGRATION?
ASEAN integration presents both opportunities and challenges in the Philippines. Many Filipino students have already expressed their fear of not being able to find jobs after graduation. The problems lie largely in the education system. Despite notable progress in the past decades, the quality of education in the Philippines still lags behind its ASEAN neighbors. A number of structural problems continue to plague the education system. The lack of teachers and school buildings limits access to education especially in the rural areas. When schools exist, the necessary infrastructure to facilitate learning is either non-existent or in poor condition. Teachers are not well trained, poorly paid and lack motivation to teach. Students from wealthy families do not value education as grades can be bought. In higher education, the institution which is supposed to help prepare students for work, are also faced with persistent challenges. There is a shortage of skilled, well-qualified lecturers who can share practical experience with the students. The teaching is still largely based on the traditional teach-centered approach which is ineffective because it does not promote independent learning, creativity and critical thinking skill. There is also a lack of diversity in the specialization being taught.
Being ALS (Alternative Learning System) Implementers I have an important role to my learners so they were not late on the challenges of ASEAN integration. First is starting from now I will adopt the English speaking ability during our class session so they can catch up with other youth when they go to college life or in the field of work. Secondly, I will pursue my project proposal regarding the ALS Eskwela so we can launch here in Occidental Mindoro. ALS eskwela is important too because we have no computer subject, that’s why most of our passers have no knowledge regarding computer specially
ASEAN integration presents both opportunities and challenges in the Philippines. Many Filipino students have already expressed their fear of not being able to find jobs after graduation. The problems lie largely in the education system. Despite notable progress in the past decades, the quality of education in the Philippines still lags behind its ASEAN neighbors. A number of structural problems continue to plague the education system. The lack of teachers and school buildings limits access to education especially in the rural areas. When schools exist, the necessary infrastructure to facilitate learning is either non-existent or in poor condition. Teachers are not well trained, poorly paid and lack motivation to teach. Students from wealthy families do not value education as grades can be bought. In higher education, the institution which is supposed to help prepare students for work, are also faced with persistent challenges. There is a shortage of skilled, well-qualified lecturers who can share practical experience with the students. The teaching is still largely based on the traditional teach-centered approach which is ineffective because it does not promote independent learning, creativity and critical thinking skill. There is also a lack of diversity in the specialization being taught.
Being ALS (Alternative Learning System) Implementers I have an important role to my learners so they were not late on the challenges of ASEAN integration. First is starting from now I will adopt the English speaking ability during our class session so they can catch up with other youth when they go to college life or in the field of work. Secondly, I will pursue my project proposal regarding the ALS Eskwela so we can launch here in Occidental Mindoro. ALS eskwela is important too because we have no computer subject, that’s why most of our passers have no knowledge regarding computer specially