Quality Assurance And The Philippine Education System: Inputs From Future Filipino School Leaders

Abstract

<table><tbody><tr><td><div><p class="s7"><span class="s10">This study involves future education leaders and managers in the Philippines and their conceptual understanding of “quality” in the context of education, the streams of teaching and learning to be specific. Respondents were enrolled in a graduate program in a teacher education institution based in Manila, Philippines and were asked the following: (1) concepts identified with quality; (2) conceptual understanding of quality assurance; (3) quality assurance mechanisms employed in the Philippine education syst</span><span class="s10">em; and (4</span><span class="s10">) proposed quality assurance mechanisms to uplift the academic achievement of Filipino students. It has been revealed that while future education leaders and managers possess sufficient ideas and knowledge about quality assurance, it is still vital to provide them with technical know-how and discourses on the theoretical-practical connection of quality and students’ academic achievement. Quality assurance mechanisms being implemented are considered to be effective in the Philippine education system. </span></p><div><span class="s10"><br /></span></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

Readings in Philippine History: Course Review, Best Practices, and Challenges among Higher Education Institutions

“…These recommendations necessitate a rigorous QA system (Tobi & Duque, 2015). It has been proven that HEIs practicing QA improve their syllabus (Ancho, 2019). Hence, this lay grounds for improving QA among HEIs on this matter to mitigate clerical errors.…”

“…This finding is influenced by the schools' adherence to CHED standards (2013). Ancho (2019) perceived that adherence to standards like CHED is essential to ensure institutional and instructional quality. However, some reviewers noticed that distance learning affected the structured sequencing of topics.…”

“…However, some reviewers perceived that the assessment tasks were not applicable. The course syllabus should be regularly checked to see if the teaching and assessment complement the learning mode (Ancho, 2019). Most importantly, the findings justify the need to train the teachers on innovative instructions.…”

“…This course elucidates Philippine history from primary sources in varying times, interpretations, and analyses (Commission on Higher Education [CHED], 2013). It also aims to foster professionals in understanding people and society (Ancho, 2019).…”

Exploring filipino teachers’ professional workload

“…According to Paronjodi, et al, 2017, it is crucial that beginning teachers be provided with the needed support in the process of becoming 'competent professionals'. Capability building activities are provided to teachers to enable them to meet the demands of the professions, together with effective instructional practices aimed at student achievement (Ancho, 2019).…”