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Filipino History Significance

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Significance of the Study: The purpose of this paper is to present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that Philippine History has a big influence on students’ nationalism so as to implement an innovative program wherein the students can really feel like they’re experiencing the past. Learning about history is not only look back the past but also an opportunity for students to know more about the country and its people.
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Schools should build up students’ nationalism through learning Philippine History because it unites the people and provides a sense of identity. History helps deepen the moral understanding of the people allows a student of history to test his or her own moral sense, to improve it …show more content…

The author also states that some Filipino children born in the United States are learning American heroes but have no information about the Filipino heroes. She goes on to say that if a person truly loves and is loyal to his country, no matter where he is, he will never forget his own country. Therefore, the author believes that nationalism promotes a sense of distinctiveness that is why wherever a person is he will always that he is a …show more content…

Mercado classifies language as a reflection of world view and attitude. He further states that no matter which part of the country, Philippine languages are all related. The author posits that nationalism is not only the love for the state but also for the identity of the country which is the language, Filipino. Hence, it is believed that a true Filipino is someone who speaks his mother tongue with confidence and pride. In corresponds with the book of Isidro Escare Abeto (1872) the challenge that the youth must meet is the search for truth and enlightenment. Abeto speculates that truth and enlightenment can only be found through looking back at the past. He also added that learning history sometimes push the youth to do some movements which they think is only right in virtue of the past. Thus, Abeto concluded that history helps the youth clarify their thoughts and opinions about what needs to be done

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