Facing Some of the Challenges as an Educator in Fostering the Filipino Youth

  Education is a very important part of the Philippine culture. A Filipino child has one time or more heard some close relative talk to them about how important education is. Quotes like,   "mag-aral ka para kapag nakatapos ka uunlad ang buhay mo" or "edukasyon lang ang maipapamana namin sa'yo",  have been reiterated by most Filipino parents to their kids as to motivate them to pursue education. Medals, trophies, certificates and diplomas is still being used as wall decorations on most Filipino households. The average Filipino's attitude towards those who have reached high educational attainment is of utmost respect as to reach semi-divinity is a picture of how Filipinos view on education. But the Filipinos' love of education comes not without challenges and the most impacted by these challenges are the students themselves. ​ The economic and class divide of the Philippine society has long been a fundamental issue in Philippine education (1). The socio...