A PROPOSED MODEL ON ENERGY EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH EMPHASIS ON THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION ROLES OF VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION

摘要

The purpose of this study is to design a workable model on energy education and development, particularly for vocational institutions in the Philippines, that would help the country attain its national development objective on energy self-reliance and independence. Specifically, the study attempted to design an energy education and development management plan which would help address the following questions: (1) in light of a goal of energy self-reliance and independence and present energy needs and projected requirements for Philippine development, how should energy education be incorporated in the educational system especially in vocational-technical schools; (2) what and how should conservation standards, technical innovations and guidelines be implemented to improve efficiency in supply/delivery, in end/use and alter demand for energy in educational institutions and other sectors of society; and (3) how should energy education curriculum materials be developed and incorporated in the various levels and programs of vocational-technical education?;The review of related literature as well as interviews with energy experts, policy-planners, government officials and some members of the academic community confirmed the assumption of the researcher that the design of a model on energy education for a developing country would be a feasible solution to present and future energy crises. The model was revised after consultation with the writer's supervisory committee. A random sample consisting of 11 energy experts, 9 systems analysts/planners, and 6 vocational educators was selected to review the model. To compare the responses of the evaluators to the 20-items in the evaluation instrument, the investigator solved for the means, standard deviations on the obtained data. Results of the analysis have shown that the experts agree the "Energy Education and Development Management Model" (EEDMM) is an acceptable comprehensive plan that could meet short- and long-term energy development needs of the Philippine economy.;The researcher recommended that the EEDM Model be presented to the Philippine authorities for their support and for its full-scale implementation. This idea can become a reality through various activities such as: (a) establishment of an "Energy and Education Action Center" in the Ministry of Education and Culture, "Energy Management Assistance Program" in selected technical colleges and universities, and "Energy Manpower Center" in the Ministry of Energy; (b) retrofitting or modification of facilities that are observed to be energy intensive; (c) inclusion of energy conservation in appropriate curriculum materials; (d) development of energy-oriented courses for continuing education programs; and (e) development of energy training materials and devices for adaptation to existing curricular offerings.