Analysis of Factors Affecting the Changes in the Philippine Elementary Art Education Curriculum (EAEC) in 1982 Through 2013

  • Romina B. Almazan College of Education, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Abstract

The Elementary Art Education Curriculum (EAEC) has developed from being focused on the value of aesthetics, art form, and techniques to one that is geared towards cultural and social relevance, and holistic development of children. This qualitative study utilizes desk review and key informant interviews (KII) to examine significant transformations of the EAEC from 1982 to 2013 and the factors that influenced such changes. The said period is important with the re-establishment of the democratic government, and shows how the national aims of education have been translated into the three curricula used during the period. Documenting how EAEC has evolved would serve as guide posts to future developments of the art education discipline and practice. Findings show that the changes in the EAEC have been primarily driven politically and legally by Constitutional policies and other mandates. Underlying these policies are socio-economic and cultural factors that have continuously shaped the views and appreciation of Philippine society and identity as Filipino students and citizens. Moreover, innovations in approaches and strategies, and the presentation and contextualization of content are driven by factors resulting from changing socio-cultural perspectives, educational breakthroughs in the discipline of art education, technological discoveries, and studies on the teaching-learning process in general.

 

Keywords: Art Education, Art Curriculum, Curriculum, Philippine Art Education Curriculum, Philippine Elementary Art Education

 

Author Biography

Romina B. Almazan, College of Education, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Romina “Phoebe” P. Beltran-Almazan is presently a faculty of the Art Education Area, College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman. She received her Bachelor in Interior Design, Certificate in Professional Education and Master in Education Major in Curriculum Studies from the same institution. In addition, she is a Monbukagakusho Japanese Government Scholar under the Teacher Training Program at Okayama University where she conducted research on Art and Museum Education. She has been a basic and adult education art education teacher, private art tutor/ teacher, textbook writer, trainer, and school principal. She is also a practicing artist and holds positions in art groups such as being the treasurer of the Philippine Pastel Artists Inc. (PPA) and founding president of Art Ventures and Advocacy Network (ARTVAN). Her consultancy works include research, training, instructional design, materials development, and curriculum evaluation for art, gender, military, basic, and tertiary education

Published
2018-07-27
Issue
Vol 9 (2018)
Section
Articles