ACCREDITATIONCURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

What is Accreditation?

A concept of self-regulation which focuses on self-study and

evaluation and on the continuing improvement of educational quality.

What is Accreditation?

A concept of self-regulation which focuses on self-study and

evaluation and on the continuing improvement of educational quality.self-regulation self-study

evaluation improvement

PROCESS AND RESULT

It is both a process and a result.

As a process, it is a form of peer review in which an association of schools

and colleges establishes sets of criteria and procedures to encourage

high maintenance of standards of education among its affiliate

members.

As a result, it is a form of certification granted by a recognized and

authorized accrediting agency to an educational program or to an

educational institution.

ACCREDITATION IN PHILIPPINES

Integrated Report Reorganization Plan

- Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM) recommended to

establish FAAP and CHED by Virtue of R.A. no. 7722 also known as

“Higher Education Act of 1994.”

- Educational Development Act of 1972

CHED Program Thrust no.21

-pertains to “policy reviews and strengthening of the system of accreditation.”

Article 14 (1987 Constitution)

-“State must provide quality Education to its citizenry.”

1. Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

2. Technical Education and Skills Development (TESDA)

3. Department of Education (DepEd) /DECS

- mandated to supervise and regulate

thousands of public and private schools

that they may strictly adhere to the

standards of quality education as provided

in constitution.

CONCEPT:

Voluntary Submission to the Accrediting Agency

-assessment of required standards.

-evaluation of qualifications (e.g. quality and excellence).

-ensures that relevance, efficiency and effectiveness are continuously

promoted and sustained in the institution.

RATIONALE:

1. Ensure compliance by institutions of learning concerned with the

established rules and regulations of the government.

2. Strengthening the foundation of the Philippine Education system.

3. Achieve excellence and quality education as mandated by

fundamental law.

4. Assist schools, colleges and universities to become strong, viable

and competitive.

5. Prepare the Philippine education system for globalization.

Requirements for Accreditation:

1. It has formally adopted an appropriate vision and mission;

2. It offers educational programs (or curricula)

3.It has a viable number of students actively pursuing courses at the time

of evaluation;

4. It has a charter or legitimate authority to award certificates, diplomas or

degrees to each person who has successfully complied with the

requirements of an educational program;

5. It has formally designated a chief executive officer/office.

6. It has a duly constituted governing board

7. It has documented its funding base, financial resources and plans for

financial development, adequate to carry out its stated purposes;

8. It has financial statements that are externally audited on a regular

schedule by a certified public accountant or agency;

9. It makes freely available to all interested persons accurate, fair, and

substantially complete description of its program, activities and

procedures; and

10.It has graduated at least three batches before the evaluation for

accredited status.

PROCESS:

STEP 1: subject school prepares necessary documents, papers,

materials, equipments, facilities, etc. which are subject to evaluation.

AREAS:

1. Goal/Mission 6. CommunityExtension and Involvement

2. Faculty 7. Laboratory

3. Curriculum and Instruction 8. Library

4. Facilities 9. Student Affairs

5. Research 10. Administration

STEP 2: Survey Visit.

STEP 3: accrediting agency responds to the letter of the invitation for

the survey visit and sets day of the visit.

STEP 4: Survey Visit takes place.

-Survey Team composed of more or less three (3) persons.

-visits the school and holds conferences with the chair of each ten area

task forces to assess the preparation and readiness of the school for the

actual visit.

Recommends the approval/disapproval for the actual

visitation.

STEP 5: Team gives school one (1) month or two (2) to prepare for

actual visit.

STEP 6: Actual visit takes place.

-Visiting Team is composed of more or less of 20-30 persons

representing three (3) members for each area subject of accreditation for

3 days.

STEP 7: After assessment/evaluation, recommendations will be given by

the members of the accrediting team.

STEP 8: The accreditation team will come back after 1 year, 2 years or

even 5 years to find out whether the school has achieved the

recommendations.

CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION

-award given if satisfactory.

*For every level, there is a corresponding one (1) year gap for

holding the succeeding accreditation.

Accreditation Levels and Benefits

Candidate Status Benefits

Programs which have at least undergone

a preliminary survey visit and are

certified by FAAP as being capable of

acquiring accredited status within one or

two years.

NO BENEFITS

Level I/Level II: Accredited Status Benefits

Programs which have at least been

granted an initial accredited status

by any of the member agencies of

the FAAP, and whose status iscertified by the latter.

a. full administrative deregulation,

b. financial deregulation in terms of

setting of tuition and other fees and

charges

c. authority to revise the curriculum

without CHED approval

d. priority in the awards of

grants/subsidies or fundingassistance from CHED/DEP ED.

LEVEL III: Reaccredited Status Benefits

Programs which have been

reaccredited and which have met

the additional criteria or guidelinesset by FAAP.

a. all the benefits for level I/II

b. authority to offer new courses

allied to existing level III courses

without need for prior approval.

c. privilege to offer new graduate

programs

d. privilege to offer open

learning/distance education

e. privilege to offer extension

classes and transnationaleducation

LEVEL IV: Accredited Status Benefits

Programs which are highly

respected as very high academic

programs in the Philippines and with

prestige and authority comparable

to similar programs in excellent

foreign universities.

a. all the benefits for level I,II and III

b. Grant of full autonomy for the

program for the duration of its Level

IV accredited status.

c. Authority to offer new graduate

programs allied to existing Level IV

courses, open learning/distance

education and extension classes

without need for prior approval by

CHED provided that the concerned

CHEDRO is duly informed.

ACCREDITING AGENCIES

Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association

(COCOPEA)

- “…Unifying voice of private education in the Philippines…”

- “… seeks to promote, advance and safeguard private

education…”

- Founded in 1961 by group of private education leaders from 3

associations:

1. Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)

2. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)

3. Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC)

1. Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)

2. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)

3. Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC)

4. Philippine Association of Private Technological Institutions (PAPTI)

5. Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges and

Universities (PAPSCU)

Philippine Accrediting Association of

Schools, Colleges and Universities

- an accrediting body which began in PACU (1950) and later became

an independent entity.

FEATURES:

- adopted the 1967 manual and evaluative instruments

- non-stock, non-profit corporation

PAST:

- 6 member schools with 9 accredited programs (1970)

PRESENT:

- 42 member schools with 149 accredited programs

Federation of Accrediting Agencies of

the Philippines

FEATURES:

- national

- voluntary

- non-profit

- non-governmental agency

*Formally launched on 1977.

MEMBERS:

1. Association of Christian Schools and Colleges-Accrediting

Agency Incorporated (ASCS-AAI)

2. Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges

and Universities (PAASCU)

3. Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and

Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP)

CURRICULUM INNOVATION

IN THE CLASSROOMCURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Ways on Implementing Curriculum in

the Classroom

1. Undertake Action Research

2. Strive to Create and Maintain a Well-Organized Environment

3. Strive to Possess Qualities of Excellence

4. Provide Time for Rest, Relaxation, and Retreat

5. Foster Growth in the 7 Dimensions of Health

6. Understand and Put Into Practice the Basics of Good Nutrition

Undertake Action Research:

- applications of scientific method to resolving classroom problems.

Best and Kahn (1998)

- “immediate application not on development of theory or generalization ofapplications…”

- “local applicability and not universal validity…”

- Results provide teachers with objective, systematic modes of problem-solving.

* Teachers work with Research Specialist.

Strive to Create and Maintain a Well-

Organized Environment:

- refers to the promotion of atmosphere which will foster imaginative and creative activities.

Shipley (1964)

Three (3) objectives of promoting well-organized environment:

1. To have efficiently use the time, energy and activity.

2. To efficiently use the physical facilities of the school.

3. To promote climate which will foster imaginative, creative and productive activities.

EXAMPLES:

1. Size and positioning of seats

2. Legible writing

3. General Cleanliness

4. Appropriate Decorations

5. Self-respect and

6. Consideration to Others

*Teachers must practice self-management.

Strive to Possess Qualities of

Excellence:

Teachers has incalculable impact on her students.

12 QUALITIES:

1. Emotional Stability and Sound Mental Health

- personal worth, self-respect and security.

2. Physical Health and Dynamic Personality

- through appearance and action demonstrates zest for life, passion

for knowledge and spirit of adventure.

3. Above-Average Intelligence

- must be always learning and desirous furthering own personal

development.

4.Creativity,Imagination and Resourcefulness

- tries new methods, invents, new ways and tries several approaches.

5. Good Grooming, Poise, Refinement in Voice and Action

- grace of manner and pleasing voice

- “cultured, well-educated and well-spoken.”

- poise and refinement are acquired characteristics.

6. Courtesy, Kindness and Sympathy

- a sympathetic word or kindly attention to a pupil’s physical and/or

emotional injury.

7. Patience

- stretch patience particularly to those she regards as nuisances.

8. Sincerity and Honesty

- promises should be kept, and means everything she says.

9. Firmness

- resolute teacher doesn’t waver.

10. Positive and Encouraging Attitude

- good teacher praises students when they made progress and

encourages those who are discouraged and urged them to put greater

efforts.

11. Democratic Leadership

- able to delegate authority.

12. Professional Status

- accepts positions of leadership within her profession, establishes

friendly relations and her academic upgrading and professional

development.

Provide Time for Rest, Relaxation, and

Retreat:

Bruce Baldwin

1. REST for Physical Rejuvenation.

2. RELAXATION for Psychological Recovery.

3. RETREAT for Social Escape.

Foster Growth in the 7 Dimensions of Health:

Payne and Hahn (1998)

SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH:

1. Physical

2. Emotional

3. Social

4. Intellectual

5. Spiritual

6. Occupational

7. Environmental

Understand and Put Into Practice the Basics of Good Nutrition:

Proper Diet

Sufficient Sleep

Exercise

Time for Rest and Relaxation

Plenty of Fresh Air

Cleanliness and Proper Elimination

Right Thinking/ Positive Mental Attitude