Teaching Strategies for ‘Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao’

Many of the students downplay the teaching of “Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao” (EsP) in the classroom branding it as a lesser subject than the rest. They believe that in this subject it’s all about how to be good and well-mannered. Well of course that’s the goal, but we cannot also discount the fact that teaching EsP is more than building someone to be good, it is a pathway to self-discovery and how we relate to others.

ESP is a key subject in the Philippine K-12 curriculum that focuses on values education, character development, and moral formation. Its main goal is to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are not only academically competent but also socially responsible and ethical. There are effective strategies that teachers can apply in the classroom to make teaching-learning a more enjoyable ride.

The incorporation of interactive activities like role-playing, group discussions, and projects help students engage with the material and each other. It enables students to simulate real life scenarios bringing out the character that is assigned to them. It also allows students to ponder upon the appropriate responses and relations in particular social settings. This strategy prepares students to future situations that call for proper and responsible dialogues among the members in the society. This may be conventional but it’s the best way to display scenarios in the classroom as reflected in what is happening in the real world outside.

Another very effective strategy is real-life applications. Teachers encourage students to relate lessons to their own lives, helping them see the relevance of values education. The moment students realize that what they are actually learning has a connection to themselves they will develop that sense of belongingness. The response will be automatic because their schema and past events fit in to the subject of the study. It closes the gap between the subject matter and their personal encounters making the lesson more personal and relatable. Expect students to be participative and open during the discussion.

Translating the lessons and activities that the students learned in the classroom to community involvement is a breather that breaks the usual routine. Incorporating community service projects can help students practice values in real-world settings. The goal of teaching EsP is not a knowledge is isolation but a practical application of values in real settings and that is best exemplified through involving the community. Talking to people, relating oneself with others, and collaborating ideas with the members of the society fulfills the end goal of teaching EsP.

Reflection like writing journals or reflective essays allow students to process what they’ve learned and apply it personally. It evaluates their actions and thoughts and how they mingle with the people around. Furthermore, it checks if they were able to abide by the ethical standards set forth by the society. Journal writing or reflective essay is an effective tool that validates the students journey towards self-discovery and self-evaluation.

The strategies mentioned above are proven to be effective in teaching EsP. Constant practice of these and regular monitoring of students in their activities would yield a more fruitful result.

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