MAPEH AND OUR DAILY LIVES

ADRIAN T. LERIT

Mapeh is a compilation of combined subjects - Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health - taught in schools all over the Philippines. Previously, they were taught as separate entities.

Each subject corresponds to a teaching subject. For those who want to enjoy and utilize more from this subject, they can offer small scale projects called Mapeh modules.

These arts and crafts projects not only develop the artistic skills of students, but also develop the vision and arts knowhow of students whether elementary or high school. Art modules have become a major component for learning more about the subject matter.

The Music and Arts Program, on the other hand, seeks to expose students to and develop appreciation for Philippine, Asian, and Western music. Students do not only acquire factual and theoretical knowledge but are also introduced to applications like singing, playing Filipino and Asian instruments, listening to recordings, and reading, writing and creating music.

Is Mapeh important? Yes it is, because it’s connected to our statistical skills, and its four main components (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) are related to our daily lives.

At the very least, music and arts provide an outlet for relaxation. Physical education teaches the importance of keeping the body active and moving. Health helps to teach one how to stay well and things that they should and should not do to their bodies.

Physical Education aims to make the students physically strong, well-poised, sound and efficient, mentally alert and active, and emotionally tempered and well-balanced. Each year level takes on a different fitness program such as sports, gymnastics, dancing, and martial arts.

Health Education is designed to keep students abreast with health concerns and issues. Lessons on Health Assessment, Proper Hygiene, First Aid, Drugs and Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Communicable and Non-communicable diseases, Alternative Medicine and Nutrition and Fitness all aim to lead the students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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The author is Teacher I at Sta. Maria High School, Macabebe, Pampanga