Group Report in Ethics

Jezra Amanda S. Laigo

Analyn C. Salazar

Raffeine Mae Balcita

Christia Angelica Lim

Charmae Sajonia

Bert Balala

Department of Education

ENHANCED K+12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

WHERE ARE WE NOW?

 Insufficient mastery of basic competencies due to congested curriculum

 High school graduates (<18 years lack basic competencies and maturity)

 Other countries view the 10 – year education cycle as insufficient

 The Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia with a 10 – years basic
education program

WHAT IS K+12?

 K+12 means Kindergarten and the 12 years of elementary and secondary basic
education.

 Kindergarten refers to the 5-year old cohort that takes a standardized kinder
curriculum.

 Elementary education refers to primary schooling that involves six years of

education.

 Secondary education refers to six years high school.

K+12 Education Vision

 Acquire mastery of basic competencies.

 Be more emotionally mature.

  Be Socially aware, pro-active, involved in public and civic affairs.

 Be adequately prepared for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher

education.

 Be legally employable with potential for better earnings.

 Be globally competitive.

Studies in the Philippines have shown that an additional year of schooling increases
earnings by 7.5%

Studies validate that improvements in the quality of education will increase GDP
growth by 2% to 2.2%

What will the Society Gain from K+12

 K+12 will facilitate an accelerated economic growth.

 K+12 will facilitate mutual recognition of Filipino graduates and professionals in

other countries.

 A better educated society provides

 a sound foundation for long – term socio-

economic development.

How Do We Add the Two Years?

Proposed Model: K-6-4-2 Model

After considering various proposal and studies, the model that is currently being
proposed by DepED is the K-6-4-2 Model. This model involves Kindergarten, six years of
elementary education, four years junior high school (Grades 7 to 10) and two years of
senior high school (Grades 11 to 12). The two years of senor high school intend to
provide time for students to consolidate acquired academic skills and competencies.

Features of K 6-4-2

Kindergarten and 12 years of quality basic education is a right of every Filipino, therefore
they must be and will be provided by government and will be free.

Those who go through the 12 years cycle will get an elementary diploma (6 years), a
junior high school diploma (4 year), a senior high school diploma (2 years).

A full 12 years basic education will eventually be required for entry into tertiary level
education (entering freshmen by SY 2018 – 2019 or seven years from now.)

What is Senior High School?

 2 years of in – depth specialization for students for students depending on the

occupation/ career track they wish to pursue

 Skills and competencies relevant to the job market

Schematic Presentation of the K-6-4-2 Model Implementation K-6-4-2 MODEL

How much will this cost?

What Do We do From Now?  SHS Student Placement Scheme

 Creation of a Task Force to detail  Legislation

the K+12 implementation model.
 K+12 IEC Campaign
 Stakeholder Consultantations
 Teacher Training
 Curriculum Review and
Enhancement  Physical Build-up of SHS

 Financial Study