Name: __________________________________ Year & Section: ____________
Activity 1: Education and Society (Identification)
Instructions:
Read the statements below and write True if the statement highlights the importance of
education in Philippine society. Write False if it does not.
1. Education helps reduce poverty by opening more job opportunities.
2. The Philippine Constitution mandates that education is a privilege, not a right.
3. Education improves a person's ability to contribute to the nation’s growth and
development.
4. Lack of education leads to greater economic inequality in the Philippines.
5. Education in the Philippines is unimportant in achieving social mobility.
Activity 2: Match the Impact
Instructions: Match the description on the left with its corresponding benefit of education on
the right.
Description Benefit
Reduces poverty and provides better job opportunities. A. Empowers communities
Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills. B. Builds social awareness
Promotes equality and uplifts marginalized sectors. C. Fosters national growth
Prepares individuals to contribute to the economy. D. Alleviates poverty
Write the correct letter beside each description.
Activity 3: Education Stories in the Philippines
Instructions: Read the following statements from Filipino individuals about the role of
education in their lives. Then, answer the questions below. Write your answers in complete
sentences.
Stories:
1. "My education allowed me to start my small business and support my family."
2. "Because of scholarships, I became the first in my family to graduate college."
3. "Learning how to read and write enabled me to advocate for our rights in the
barangay."
Questions:
1. What does each story reveal about the importance of education in the Philippines?
2. How does education empower individuals and communities?
The activity will be graded based on:
1. Clarity of Expression (30%) – Clear and well-organized ideas.
2. Critical Thinking (30%) – Depth of analysis and originality.
3. Relevance (20%) – Connection to the topic and Philippine context.
Activity 4: Identifying Education's Role
Instructions:
Below is a list of challenges faced by the Philippines. Match each challenge with a way
education can help address it. Write your answers in the table provided.
Challenges How Education Helps
1. Poverty
2. Lack of job opportunities
3. Corruption
4. Environmental degradation
Activity 5: Case Study Analysis
Instructions:
1. Read the following case studies about individuals and communities in the Philippines
and their experiences with education.
2. Answer the questions provided for each case study.
Case Study 1: A young teacher in a rural community starts a literacy program for children
who cannot afford formal schooling.
Question: What societal issues does this teacher address through education?
Question: How does education empower the individuals and the community in this
scenario?
Case Study 2: A public school student wins a national science competition, inspiring their
school and province.
Question: How does this reflect the role of education in building national pride?
Question: What impact might this achievement have on the student’s future and the
local community?
The activity will be graded based on:
1. Clarity of Expression (30%) – Clear and well-organized ideas.
2. Critical Thinking (30%) – Depth of analysis and originality.
3. Relevance (20%) – Connection to the topic and Philippine context.
Activity 6: Personal Commitment
Instructions:
1. Answer the following questions in your journal:
o What does education mean to you personally?
o How can you, as a student, contribute to improving education in your
community?
2. Write a pledge of 2-3 sentences about how you will value and promote education in
your daily life.
Theme for the Oration- Why Education is Key to the Progress of Philippine Society."
