What is a Progressive School?

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I am Teacher Tina Zamora and I am the directress of Nest School for Whole Child Development in Manila, Philippines.

This blog is dedicated to promote the Progressive Stream of Education. The core of this idea is based on a thesis I wrote for my Master of Family Life and Child Development degree in the University of the Philippines. The title of my thesis was “Philosophy and Program Practices of Progressive Preschool Owners”. I interviewed several progressive preschool and grade school owners in Manila and asked them about their respective schools specifically their curriculum, management styles and issues related to their philosophy. I thought of creating a blog in order to help more teachers understand the progressive philosophy and to implement it in their teaching careers.

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  • Bess Howe // February 11, 2009 at 2:58 am | Reply

    Hi Tina!

    I’m Bess Howe, Tanya Franco’s cousin. :-)

    We’ll be moving back to the Philippines come June and I’d like to know if there are any progressive schools that you can recommend in the Makati area.

    My son is 3 1/2 and he goes to The Child Academy in Shanghai. I know you’ve heard this before but I need to let you know that my son is smart and is a fast learner and retains what he learns, that’s feedback from his teachers. One thing they always say is that they would love to spend more time with him but he learns the things fast so they end up spending more time with the other kids.

    I’m not sure if you would categorize The Child Academy as a progressive school but based on what you’ve written on your site, it’s pretty similar.

    My son loves it there and I was hoping to find a school in Makati similar to the Child Academy.

    Would you have any suggestions?

    Thanks a lot!

    Sincerely,

    Bess Howe

  • Marge Ong // March 24, 2009 at 8:54 am | Reply

    Is School of Tomorrow accredited by Deped? Thanks so much!

  • michelle // June 14, 2009 at 4:30 pm | Reply

    Hello t.Tina, it’s me again, as you know, I’ve been ’silently’ following your site for some time now and so I am sharing an ‘award’ for you at my blog, pls. click here to view (http://mymomfriday.blogspot.com/2009/06/dreary-independence-day.html) just as way to say thanks for having a great blogsite, gain new blogger-friends, and pay it forward.

  • JOURNEYIST // August 13, 2009 at 7:46 am | Reply

    hey i’ve enjoyed browsing though your blog! keep up the good work… i wish more Pinoy teachers would blog =)

    • teachertinazamora // August 13, 2009 at 8:13 am | Reply

      Thanks Joseph! I scanned your blog and I love your header! Yes, I also pray more Pinoy teachers would blog. I hope this starts the ball rolling :) Keep on reading!

  • suzette // August 17, 2009 at 9:08 am | Reply

    hi. do you think traditional and progressive way can be combined? how? thanks

    • teachertinazamora // August 18, 2009 at 8:15 am | Reply

      Hi Suzette! That’s a great question and you know what.. it deserves its own post.. that’s my next article, promise!

  • teejay // September 8, 2009 at 1:12 am | Reply

    teacher tine, im seriously considering enrolling my child in a progressive school, what deters me is the grade 7, i feel that the one more year added is a lot of time, meaning she’d be left out by her trad school counterpart in applying for college educ, prom activities, etc….=)

  • teachertinazamora // September 8, 2009 at 11:27 am | Reply

    Hello Teejay!

    I think it really depends on the school AND your child. Although most progressive schools are only until Grade 6, there are schools like Britesparks and Learning Paths who have grade 7.

    My eldest daughter was only until grade 6 and I homeschooled her for high school. She is currently in Ateneo. My second daughter is homeschooled and her materials have grade 7 AND 8! But since she’s homeschooled, she does it in her own pace (faster, in her case)

    My eldest never experienced prom however, she had youth activities in church. And frankly, if you ask her, it doesn’t really make a difference.

    Choosing a progressive school is , yes, a new experience and sometimes feels risky and scary. This is why I put up this blog so different parents and teachers can share their experiences so you cal learn from them :) Thanks for visiting and keep on reading!

  • tanya // October 14, 2009 at 3:34 pm | Reply

    hello teacher tina. your blog is very helpful in making me understand more about the progressive learning approach. im looking for a toodler school for my first born, 2 year old son. Can you recommend a school within the 5km radius market market, serendra d fort area? My son is not speaking yet that is why i am considering enrolling him this november.

    thank you so much.

    God bless you

    • teachertinazamora // November 5, 2009 at 12:25 am | Reply

      Hi Mommy Tanya! Sorry it took long to reply. I was trying to think of the best option for you. You may try Britesparks along Libis. I also hear that Cambridge in the Fort area is good too. Hope this helps!

  • Antonella // November 6, 2009 at 6:28 am | Reply

    Hi Teacher Tina! I am also looking for a school in the Fort area, although my son will likely enroll sometime early next year. Any feedback on the Learning Jungle School? Thanks.

    • teachertinazamora // November 6, 2009 at 9:33 am | Reply

      Hi Mommy Antonella! Haven’t heard of that school but what I can suggest is to ask them about their philosophy, manpower, etc. or details that I’ve discussed in this blog. You can post it here and I’ll try to comment on their response :)

  • Mars // November 17, 2009 at 10:33 am | Reply

    I’m so happy to have found you–I have been looking for Pinoy teacher blogs. :) You’re the first one I found!

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