The

poor quality of basic education

-low achievement scores of Filipino students in the National Achievement Test and international tests

insufficient mastery of basic competencies - inadequate instructional time or time on task. congested curriculum - is designed to teach a 12year curriculum , yet it is delivered in just 10 years.

The

Brunei 12 Cambodia 12 Indonesia 12 Lao PDR 12 Malaysia 12 Myanmar 12 Philippines 10 Singapore 12 Thailand 12 Timor-Leste 12 Vietnam 12 Mongolia recently added grades to make basic education 12 years. Comparative Data on the PreUniversity Education in Asia Source: Adapted from SEAMEO-INNOTECH

Country Basic Education Cycle

unpreparedness for either the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education.

- too young to enter the labour force (below 18) would either be unemployed or be vulnerable to exploitative labour practices.

Failure

to be recognized as professionals abroad

- enhance basic education program that is least disruptive to the current curriculum, most affordable to government and families, and aligned with international practice.

WHAT IS K TO 12 PROGRAM?

 means

Kindergarten and the 12 years of elementary and secondary education.

Proposed

by DepEd

 involves

Kindergarten, six years of elementary education, four years of junior high school ( Grades 7 to 10) and two years of senior high school (Grades 11 to 12 - provide time for students to consolidate acquired academic skills and competencies and allow specializations in science and technology, music and arts, agriculture and fisheries , sports, business and entrepreneurship, etc.

is

a plus 2 before graduation but a minus 2 before work

 The

implementation of the K+12 program will be phased.

Universal kindergarten SY 20112012. By SY 2012-2013, the new curriculum will be offered to incoming Grade 1 as well as to incoming junior high school students . The target of DepEd is to put in place the necessary infrastructure and other necessary arrangements needed to provide Senior High School ( SHS) education by SY 2016-2017.

Proposed K-6-4-2 Model

Possess sufficient mastery of basic education competencies (literacy, numeracy, problem solving, etc.); Be emotionally developed and competent to live a meaningful life; 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; and, Be globally competitive

BENEFITS

individuals and families - decongest academic workload , giving students more time to master competencies and skills as well as time for other learning opportunities beyond the classroom, thus allowing for a more holistic development

- adjust and meet the fast-changing demands of society to prepare graduates with skills essential for the world of work

To individuals and families prepared for higher education due to an enhanced curriculum that will provide relevant content and attuned with the changing needs of the times

- ensure sufficient mastery of core subjects to its graduates such that graduates may opt to pursue higher education if they choose to.

 To -

individuals and families

to earn higher wages and/or better prepared to start their own business allow greater access to higher education for selfsupporting students.

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 To

individuals and families

Graduates could now be recognized abroad as professionals

- Those

who intend to study abroad - meet the entrance requirements of foreign schools

accelerated economic growth in the long run be at par with international standards facilitate mutual recognition of Filipino graduates and professionals provides a sound foundation for long-term socioeconomic development will contribute to the development of emotionally and intellectually mature individuals capable of pursuing productive employment or entrepreneurship or higher education disciplines

 Change

is two-fold:

- curriculum enhancement - transition management.

 If

we open our minds to change and take it on a positive way, we will definitely attain our mostaspired educational standards which will play a great role in our countrys development and will therefore, uplift us from poverty.

THE END
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

Briefer on K+12 Education Cycle Discussion Paper on the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program Primer on the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program Prepared by: REJULIOS M. VILLENES Instructional Manager, Lopez West District June 11, 2011 LQCC