Basic Education and Cultural Heritage Prospects and...

I. Introduction It has already been argued that any development that is not entrenched and weaved through the local people’s consciousness, traditions, and values is bound to fail (Zerrudo, 2005). During the 1982 UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies, â€Å"development† was defined as a â€Å"complex, comprehensive and multidimensional process which extends beyond mere economic growth, to incorporate all dimensions of life and all the energies of a community, all of those whose members are called upon to make a contribution and expect to share in the benefits† (Sta. Maria, 2001 p.67). Thus, it is imperative to include the dimensions of culture and heritage when drafting policies on national development. This is where cultural heritage finds†¦show more content†¦With the shift in the new K-12 curriculum, steps in developing a culture-based curriculum with emphasis on mother-tongue instruction and learning approach were evident. Although the K-12 Curriculum is already on its third year of implementation, criticisms and scrutiny on its substance and implementation abound (Pooten, 2012). It is within this context that this paper operates. This study focuses on the teaching of cultural heritage in the elementary and high school level while problematizing the present condition of our basic education system. A. Research Question Within the backdrop of the Basic Education System of the Philippines and the increasing importance of cultural heritage in sustainable development, this paper problematizes the question: how can we effectively teach local cultural heritage of Nasugbu and Balayan, Batangas to grade school and high school students within the existing framework of the K-12 Curriculum? B. Objectives This paper generally seeks to find ways of including elements of Nasugbu and Balayan’s local cultural heritage on the existing curriculum of local elementary and high schools of the towns. Specifically, it seeks to: 1. Know the present situation of Basic Education inShow MoreRelatedBrief Overview Of Education System Of Pakistan And China Essay1654 Words   |  7 Pages Brief Overview of Education System in Pakistan Similarities and Dissimilarities in the Higher Education of Pakistan and China Name: Muhammad Saleem I.D Number: M2016127 Subject: Higher Education of China Assigned by: Professor Lee Saiqiang Dr. Han Jiying Semester: First â€Æ' Abstract The purpose of this paper is to fulfill the requirements of a final term paper of the first semester. This paper attempts to put the glance on the Education system of Pakistan and ChinaRead MoreGender Inequality And Gender Equality1673 Words   |  7 Pagesinequality in education, work and violence and it will also highlight some of women rights that able the women to have more power (world Economic Forum, 2014). 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