An Extended Essay Presented to Professor Edna P.

Cortez

What is K-12 Education? K-12 Education is a process of learning that is focused in teaching

from grade 7 to grade 12. It systematically helps the students engage proper manner of learning

with the help of improvements to be done by K-12. For the ongoing educations of the other

countries like Denver in USA, they based the K-12 Education by having their pupils not just one

advisors, but two instead. This will help the motivation of their students to talk to these advisors

of them to be able for them to have a conversation that will lead the pupils to understand easier

their lessons, activities, etc. This K-12 program will also have a great effect on the students here

in our country because not only they will learn more from it, but also they will have a chance for

greater knowledge of the system of education of the other countries so that our country will be at

par with them. For example, the activities in the normal system of education in our country, it

only gives the general meaning of the lessons taught by the teachers compared to the new system

which will enhance their understanding to the lesson itself so that it will help him/her cope up

with the lessons being given to them by their school. This K-12 is also called the Secondary

Education. It means that there is a difference between the ones taught in the primary compared to

the secondary. Also in this we can assure our future graduates that they can get a profitable job

that they may be able to sync their learnings in school. The projects that will be assigned to the

pupils will be much more of great help in order for them to become more independent when it

comes to tasks like this and the different activities that are given to them by their teachers. Why

is this important? It is important for our country to ensure the implementation of the K-12

System of Education because it will level the education status of our country to the different

countries which already implemented this system. Also if it is already implemented here in our

country, we can proudly say that we are not anymore behind the other countries footsteps.

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An Extended Essay Presented to Professor Edna P. Cortez

Is K-12 the solution in our countrys education crisis? Basically, yes because this system of

education will help students to enhance more their learning skills that they may be able to cope

up with the advanced lessons and also the different tasks that they will do while they are in this

system. But sad to say, this implementation is not yet agreed by all. There are several situations

that you could consider in this. First, some would say that this is all a big joke because they will

just waste money. The parents would say that this will have a bad effect rather than good because

generally, where would they get money for the desired two years of addition to their childrens

education if they are currently having financial problems that they cannot anymore handle if K-

12 will be implemented. Second, for the side of their children, will they even care to study and

handle their education seriously? Even now which they are very much tired of? But still, they

have to work on their education, because many parents would say to their children that education

is the only thing that parents can give to them instantly with no doubt. That is why students

should not take this as a disadvantage to them being able to study more so that they can find a

better job to be able to bring back the sweat that their parents absorb every time they go to work

just for the sake of their education. Lastly is the action of our government. If they can assure all

of the funds to be given to the said implementation of this system, then we will have no problem

of easily finding jobs for the newly graduates of this system and to be able to secure a process

which the government will undergo through that may our education be leveled to the other

countries level of education. All of these will be right if we abide the rules and process in order

for our country to have a smooth, eligible, and firm education based on the curriculum of K-12

education. If we want to lessen the percentage of people who are currently experiencing poverty

which is the result of their lack of education, they must make serious of their education.

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Is K-12 the answer for the rise of our countrys economy? Yes because it will help our country

make our future generation of students be able to maximize their learning for them to be able to

find a right and deserving job when they finish their education. In the article that I have read,

Rey Gamboa said that K-12 is the solution to the education problems experienced by our

country. I can agree with what Gamboa said because K-12 is known for the quality of its content

and education given to the students. This will also enhance many of the students weaknesses like

being able to speak through actions rather than words, being able to cope up with the advanced

technologies that are given to the students for learning purposes, the kind of speaking in a way

that is essential or good to the audiences ears and to be able to have a positive feedback on their

performance which can help them when the time werein they will find a job after they finish

education under the K-12 System. Gamboa also mentioned that it is not only the quality of

teaching is the problem, also the empty-handed ones who cannot afford to send their children to

school even though they really want it. That is our problem. Many families who are experiencing

poverty are the ones who have many children than those of the ones who are not. If we could all

understand that education is more important than any other gift that the parents could give to

their children, then not one in our country will have difficulty financially sending their children

to school. We dont need material things. We just need education in order for us to be fulfilled

and in the future if we already have a family, we could proudly say to our children that

everything can be set aside, except for their education. Beyond education, there is nothing more

important because you can do all you want when you finish your education. Many parents would

say to their children that everything can wait as long as education comes first not even material

things, only education is important.

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An Extended Essay Presented to Professor Edna P. Cortez

Due to the Philippines continuous struggles for quality education, the DepEd was pushed to

make changes by implementing the K-12 education. Though the settlement has no assurance, if it

will lead to success, or it will only worsen the situation.

In general, the K-12 education is the initialization of kindergarten level and the additional

2 years for high school level. Rocky Howard D. Yap (2011) noted that the Philippines is the only

country in Asia that implements a 10 year education system, there are 3 remaining countries, and

that is Djibouti and Angola of Africa. K-12 education may be the solution to our problems in

terms of education, with this it would be more accessible for people to go abroad. The K-12

curriculum is the possible solution because it can decongest the curriculum, therefore there is

also no need to rush lessons. Ray Butch Gamboa (2013) noted that It further justifies the

addition of two more years to the current 10 years (not including kindergarten) to decongest and

enhance the basic education curriculum and to provide better quality education for all (p. 12).

There are people who went abroad who unfortunately was required to take further studies

because of the reason that the Philippines only has a 10 year education. They say this was also

the reason of the failure of the 75% students on the NAT. The K-12 curriculum may be a success

if each individual work together and there is no regret to try (K to 12: For Better or for Worst,

2012). As stated by Ian Brookes (2006) Education is when a child is trained or practiced by

means of instructions in a school or university while crisis is a turning point or a time of

difficulty or distress.

As of now, the government approved the K-12 curriculum in the Philippines, but people

are still hesitating to adopt this change. Even so, it is still important to be aware of the situation.

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An Extended Essay Presented to Professor Edna P. Cortez

There was a survey which served as a guide and gave additional information with regards

to the research. A selected number of 10 students of Mapua Institute of Technology were chosen

to answer the questions.

According to the survey, 7 out of 10 said no with regard to the issue. When asked about

its reason why it should not be established the majority chose D: An extra 2 years deprives a

family income in a society where the issue of poverty has not been adverse. When asked about

the issue with regard to the education crisis, the majority stated that the possible solution would

be more job offerings. Generally the questions for the first set of questions was: Do you agree

with regards to the adoption and implementation of the K-12 curriculum? As said 7 out of 10

answered no. The second question was: If yes, what do you think is the reason why it should not

be implemented? the majority vote was: An extra 2 years deprives a family income in a society

where the issue of poverty has not been adverse. The last question was: What do you think is

the possible solution in terms of our education crisis? the majority vote was the: More job

offerings. In my opinion, K-12 education is a great option because it will open bigger

opportunities, the problem is, it is still lacking of facilities, the Philippines is not ready for this

big change. It should be prepared and well planned because doing it without a good plan is like

wasting time, effort, and money, it wont be the best for everyone, and it can only worsen the

situation.

Furthermore, the survey only showed what is the perspective of the youth with regards to

the big change on the curriculum, specially that it also involves their close ones and relatives.

The court implements it but people think it will only lead to trouble.
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What is the possible solution with regards to our education crisis? that is something

everyone wants to know, but as they say, everything has its solution. Problems provide

opportunities for solution, and there are a lot of things to be improved for the betterment of the

economy. According to the report given by the Editorial Projects Company, there are a lot of

major cities that almost 75% of the students failed. Raymond Gerson (2007) stated that there are

schools who are not so good in facilitating students, there are still far greater schools who

continue to grow and produce students who were a success in creating models of our society.

Graduates of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) who were less fortunate got two grades,

the rich kids were nothing compared to them. One cause is because if the excellence of the public

schools on the national standardized tests. The prevention of the crisis on education still depends

on the student, there are also dedicated teachers and courses. There should be a good educational

system that will make the society a better place. According to Michael Laitman (2011) children

now a days are hype about the internet and all other social networking sites, so to improve their

skills and to further develop their knowledge, and prevent crisis education, complementary

education is advised, it is an online interacting system which builds up skills and overcomes the

gap. UNESCO globalization would be a great help in this Process, contrary, Myron Lieberman

(1986, July 01) stated that changing education cannot be done in an instant. There can be

changes, but not that much change, changes can be done at least for ten years.

This only means that quality education still depends on the student. Also, Mr. Arvin A.

Patani (personal communication, October 25, 2014) concluded that it is about coming up with a

good plan, the K-12 curriculum is a good thing, provided that the people, government and

facilities are ready.

An Extended Essay Presented to Professor Edna P. Cortez