Atty. Emily C., Sison-Acompañado (2024) Comparative Analysis of Anti-Corruption Curricula and Ethical Training Programs in Philippine Law Schools and Their Perceived Impact on Student Value Formation. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 8 (3). pp. 1282-1289. ISSN 2456-6470

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Abstract

This study conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of anti-corruption curricula and ethical training programs across various Philippine law schools, assessing their perceived and actual impact on student value formation. Employing a descriptive-comparative mixed-methods design, the research meticulously mapped curriculum content and pedagogical approaches through document analysis and key informant interviews. Quantitative surveys, which utilized established value scales like the Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao (PUP) and adapted corruption propensity items, were used to compare student value profiles across institutions. Perceptions of effectiveness were also gathered from both students and faculty. The study’s findings revealed that while all law schools included ethics as a formal component of their curricula, there was significant variation in the depth, integration, and pedagogical approaches employed. This variability was found to correlate with different levels of perceived effectiveness and actual student value formation. Law schools that adopted experiential, scenario-based, and interdisciplinary approaches to ethics demonstrated a higher perceived effectiveness among both students and faculty. Conversely, schools with a purely theoretical or lecture-based approach were perceived as less effective. The study identified a strong relationship between the depth of an institution's ethics program and its students' value profiles, particularly in traits like Pagkaresponsable (Responsibleness) and Katiyagaan (Perseverance). Furthermore, the ethical leadership and institutional culture of a law school were found to be significant predictors of student value formation. The research identified and documented several innovative practices, such as moot court competitions with an ethical focus and collaborations with anti-corruption NGOs, which were perceived as highly effective. Based on these findings, the study provided evidence-based recommendations for standardizing and enhancing ethical training in legal education. These recommendations centered on mandating comprehensive curriculum integration, promoting experiential pedagogies, strengthening faculty development, and fostering a pro-integrity institutional culture. Ultimately, this research offers a pathway for legal education to more effectively mold a new generation of legal professionals who are not only competent but also deeply committed to ethical principles and public service.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Postgraduate > Master's of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	Journal Editor
Date Deposited:	15 Oct 2025 10:56
Last Modified:	15 Oct 2025 10:56
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/16429

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