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PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM:

Closer Look to the Administration of ESTRADA,

ARROYO, AQUINO(present)

Philippines is an archipelago composed of more than 7, 100 islands located in Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and South China Sea, east of Vietnam.Philippine Sea and South China Sea, east of Vietnam.

Population: 101,833,938 (July 2011 est.)Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write

total population: 92.6% or 93%School life expectancy (primary to tertiary

education): 12 years of basic education cycleof basic education cycleEducation expenditures: 2.6% of GDP (2007)Medium of instruction is Medium of instruction is English English except for Filipino and other except for Filipino and other

Makabayan subjects. Makabayan subjects. Philippines is predominantly Catholic (81%). Philippines is predominantly Catholic (81%).

http://www.indexmundi.com/philippines/

COUNTRY PROFILE

1987

Overview of Overview of Philippine Philippine EducationEducational Systemal System

MandateMandate

1987 Philippine Constitution1987 Philippine ConstitutionDECS is the principal government agency

responsible for education and manpower development.

“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all." (Art. XIV, Sec. 1)

1994 2001

• Furthermore, Article XIV (Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports) spelled out the State’s policy on education. This includes, among others, the following:• Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right

of all citizens to quality educaiton at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

• Section 2. The State shall: (1) Establish maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society;• (2) Establish and maintain a system of free public education

in the elementary and high school levels. Without limiting the natural right of parents to rear their children, elementary education is compulsory for all children of school, age;

• (3) Establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both public, especially to the underprivileged;

• (4) Encourage non-formal, informal, and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs and

• (5) Provide adult citizens, the disabled and out-of-school youth with training in civics, vocational efficiency and other skills.

• Section 3 (1) All educational institutions shall include the study of the Constitution as part of the curricula.• (2) They shall inculcate patriotism and

nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country, teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal discipline encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency.

• Section 4 (1) The state recognized the complementary roles of public and private institutions in the educational system and shall exercise reasonable supervision and regulation of all educational institutions.

• Section 5 (1) The state shall take into account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local planning in the development of educational policies and programs

Tri-focalization of Education ManagementTri-focalization of Education Management RA 7722 and RA 7796 created:

DECS for basic education CHED for higher education TESDA for post-secondary, middle-level manpower

training and development

MandateMandate1994 2001

DECSDECS

1987


MandateMandate

““Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001” Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001” RA 9155:

Formally renamed DECS as the Department of Education and transferred “culture” and “sports” to the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts and the Philippine Sports Commission

1994 2001

DECSDECS

1987


The State shall promote the right of every individual to

relevant quality education regardless of sex, age, breed,

socio-economic status, physical and mental condition, social

or ethnic origin, political and other affiliation. The State shall

therefore promote and maintain equality of access to

education as well as the enjoyment of benefits of education

by all its citizens (BP Blg. 232).

Every child with special needs has a right to an educational

program that is suitable to his needs. Special Education

shares with regular education basic responsibilities of the

educational system to fulfill the right of the child to

develop to his full potential.

• Pre- school

Vision: Functionally Literate Filipinos

Sch

ools

• SBM

Tea

cher

s

• Critical learning resources

• Hiring and deployment

• Training

• Certification Program

• Teachers benefits and Welfare

• Feeding

Stud

ents

• Food for school

• Every Child a Reader

• Multi-Grade

• Distance and alternative learning

Curriculum

• RBEC

• Tech Voc

• English, Science, Math• NAT

• NCAE

• A & E

B A S I C E D U C A T I O N Elementary High School

Public Schools Private Schools

ECEGrade 1

Readiness Test

Alternative Learning Accreditation & Equivalency

NCAE + Counselling

CHED

College/ University

TESDA

Technical Vocational

Labor Force

INDUS-TRY

GASTPE

Teacher Development and Supply

Drop-outs

• ICT in Education • Partnerships with Private

Sector/Industry• Increase spending

for Basic Education

• ICT in Education • Partnerships with Private

Sector/Industry• Increase spending

for Basic Education

Basic Education Framework

DSWD DOH LGUs

Special Education

The Basic Education Framework in a snapshot, with the vision of “Functionally Literate Filipinos.” It shows the scope of the sector and the extent of coordination we do with other partner government institutions, the academe and the industry.

From the provision of Early Childhood Education at age 5 (of which DepED is an active player alongside DSWD, the LGUs and the private sector), we start caring for the child when he or she enters the formal school at age 6.

Prior to formal instruction, we check on his/her readiness for formal instruction through the Grade 1 Readiness Assessment Tool.

If found ready, the child immediately proceeds to formal Grade 1 work;

Otherwise, the child undergoes the 8-week preschool education course.

Next is the 6 years of elementary education and the 4 years of high school education.

Learning assessment takes place at Grade 6 and at Year 2.

And at Year 4, the student is administered the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) to guide him/her and the parents in the career choices to make – of whether proceeding to post-secondary education under TESDA or to higher education under CHED, or join the world of work.

Students who cannot be accommodated in public high schools are awarded scholarship subsidies known as GASTPE to enable them to continue education in participating private high schools.

Those who leave the system in between are offered alternative learning and we assess and certify them through the Accreditation & Equivalency Test

AgeAge 3 4 5

Grade/Grade/YearYear

LevelLevel

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

1 2 3 4 5 6

16 17 18 19

General Secondary

School

Vocational Secondary

School

Special Schools

General, Humanities, Educ/Teacher Trng,Social/Beh. Sci.Business Ad., Natural ScienceMathematics

2-3 Yr. Technical or Technician

SECONDARY

(Optional)

ELEMENTARY

(Compulsory)

Post Secondary

Non-Formal EducationNon-Formal EducationAGE LEVEL15-24 – Out of School Youth` Basic Literacy Level25 above-Adults Elementary Level

Secondary Level

Mass Com, Other Dis.,Fine Arts, Architectural,Religious/Theology,Law & Jurisprudence,Medical, Engineering,Veterinary, Medicine

Trades, CraftsHome Econ.Service Traders

Structure of the Formal Public Educational SystemStructure of the Formal Public Educational System

PRE –

SCHOOL

I II III IV

TERTIARY

20, 21 AND ABOVE

Masteral Courses

Doctoral Courses

POST GRADUATE

GRADUATE

Levels of educationsLevels of educations

Effective SY 1995-1996, the new entry age for elementary education is 6yrs; 12-15 years for secondary education and 16-19 for higher education. (preschool is optional).The number of years of formal schooling in the Philippines is one of the shortest in the world• It has a 6-4-4 structure

• 6 years of elementary: • 4 years of secondary• 4 years for higher education for a degree

program except for some courses like Engineering, Law, medical services which require 5 or more years of schoolings

Higher Education The tertiary education level is

comprised of degree and non degree programs

The higher education non-degree programs normally require at least 4 years of schooling

Post-secondary and technical/vocational courses are non-creditable to degree programs and these covers one month to three years of schoolingNon-formal education is an alternative delivery system. Its clienteles are chiefly out-of-school youth and adults. It focuses on the development of literacy and employable/productive skills coupled with citizenship training.

is also called Elementary school (Filipino: Mababang Paaralan).consists of six levels, with some schools adding

an additional level (level 7).The levels are grouped into two primary

subdivisions, Primary-level-the first four levels, Intermediate-level-the last two or three levels.

Secondary education in the Philippines is largely based on the American schooling system. The Philippines high school system (Filipino: Mataas na Paaralan) has not moved much from where it was when the Philippines achieved independence from the US in 1946. It still consists of only four levels with each level partially compartmentalized, focusing on a particular theme or content.

4 years of secondary( 12-15 years old)There are two types of secondary schools

according to curriculum offeringsGeneral academic secondary courseVocational HS (offer the same secondary

curriculum with additional vocational courses)

A regional science high school is established in each of the regions of the country

They offer an enriched science, math and English curriculum in addition to the requirements of the secondary curriculum

A years of tertiary education –( 16-19 years old)

A continuing decline in the quality of education in Philippine due to four main factors: a) mismanagement of the educational system, b) not investing wisely in education, c) lack of management competencies, and, d) systemic corruption'.

Another reason why the Philippines is not a major supplier of tertiary education for overseas students in the region is because 3 semesters of each 8 semester bachelor degree are required to be completely devoted to government mandated subjects.

These mandated subjects include the- life and works of Filipino national hero Dr Jose

Rizal, -three subjects of Filipino language, - basic mathematics, science, and Filipino

cultural subjects More appropriate for senior high school than at

tertiary level.

The core subjects (major subjects) Mathematics, Sciences, English, Filipino (the Filipino language), and Makabayan (Social Studies, Livelihood Education, Values). Other subjects include Music, Arts, and Physical Education. Starting at the third level, Science becomes an integral part of the core subjects.

1ST Year- five core subjects: Algebra I, Integrated Science, English I, Filipino I, and Philippine History I.

2nd Year- Algebra II, Biology, English II, Filipino II, and Asian History.

3rd Year- Geometry, Chemistry, Filipino III, and World History and Geography

4th Year- Calculus, Trigonometry, Physics, Filipino IV, Literature, and Economics.

Minor subject includes Health, Music, Arts, Technology and Home Economics, and Physical Education.

PRIMARY SCHOOL: DECS Bilingual Policy is for the medium of

instruction to be Filipino for: Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at Musika; and English for: English, Science and Technology, Home Economics and Livelihood Education

English as medium of instruction for secondary and tertiary educations.

Except for subject Filipino,

Philippino school children commonly wear school uniforms, especially at the secondary level and in private schools.

The situation is more varied at state elementary schools because many families can not buy uniforms for their children.

The elementary schools which are known as grammar schools in the Philippines have a variety of different school uniforms.Public schools: Most of the public elementary schools don't require the kids to wear uniforms, in part because not all families can afford to buy them. Some do, especially in the cities

Elementary schools usually only have uniform shirts, generally the shirts have a badge of some kind, for both girls and boys. Some public schools have the girls wear a skirt to match their shirts. The colors most commonly used are blue for the skirts and white for the shirts. Some school use light green on their skirts.Private schools: Uniforms are much more common at private school

Most high schools, both public and private, require school uniforms. The primary reason offered is to keep prices for school clothing low.

The colors are generally the same as used for the elemantary pupils, although there is often a slight difference to identify the older high school students.

Some schools requires the girls to wear a school tie with a seal on it.

The boys wear long pants coordinating the color of the girls skirts.

Commonly they wear a polo shirt with a seal on the pocket.

The situation in colleges vary. Some colleges require uniforms and some do not. This is true both in private or public schools.

Some do, especially if the are a medical students and that's a must.

The rest are regular school uniforms. Universities and some college are often not very

particular about uniform.

Philippine teachers are required to wear their uniforms at school.

Public school teachers have four sets of uniform for each day of the week except either Wednesday or Friday which is referred to as a free-day.

Until 2004, primary students traditionally sat for the National Elementary Achievement Test (NEAT)

The scores obtained by students in the NEAT were not used as a basis for their admission into Secondary school.

Once NEAT change to to National Achievement Test (NAT) by the Department of Education (DepEd), both the public and private elementary schools take this exam to measure a school's competency.

As of 2006, only private schools have entrance examinations for Secondary school.

Secondary students used to sit for the National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT), which was administered by DepEd. Like its primary school counterpart, NSAT was phased-out after major reorganizations in the education department.

Now there is no government-sponsored entrance examination for tertiary education.

Higher education institutions, both public and private, administer their own College Entrance Examinations (CEE).

Administration of

ESTRADA, ARROYO,

AQUINO(present)

EDUCATIONAL

PERIOD

BRIEF HISTORY

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

LEGAL MANDATES

PROPONENTS

Joseph Estrada ♪ “Erap para sa Mahirap”♪ Philippine Daily Inquirer♪ Corruption charges and Impeachment♪ EDSA II Revolution

♪ Bureau of Elementary EducationMultigrade Program In Philippine Education Preschool Service Contracting ProgramSPED Personnel Enhancement ProgramResource Materials Development for Children with Special Needs (CSNs)Early Intervention Program for Children with DisabilitiesStandards for Quality Elementary Education (SQEE)♪ Bureau of Secondary EducationThree Division1.Curriculum Development2. Staff Development Division3. Population Education UnitCS-PST (Community Service and Public Safety Training)

♪ Starts from June and ends in March♪ Nursery up to Kindergarten (age 4)learn basic things through drawing and other playful activities1-3 hrs of school and usually in morning♪ Primary or Elementary Schools (age 6-12)usually 6 years of schooling but some school adds an additional levelaverage hours spent in school is 6the level of primary school are grouped into two primary subdivisions: the Primary Level and the Intermediate Levelshifting of classes is done by subdivisions or by alternate (odd/even) levels

♪ R.A 9155 – Governance of Basic Education Act♪ D.O No. 56, s. 2001 – Policy on Educational Field Trips♪ D.O No. 54, s. 2001 – Revision of “Panatang Makabayan”♪ D.O No. 51, s. – Collection of School Publication Fees♪ D.O No. 45, s. 2001 – revision of Alphabet and Guide in Spelling of Philippine Language♪ D.O No. 35, s. 2001 – Payment of Teachers♪ PCER – Presidential Commission on Educational reform

Joseph Ejercito Estrada

A MATRIX OF PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

EDUCATIONAL

PERIOD

BRIEF HISTORY

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

LEGAL MANDATES

PROPONENTS

TSD-MSP (Thinking Skills Development for Maximized Cognitive Development)Teacher Training ProgramAdopt-A-School ProgramSIP (Self-Instructional Packages) in SRA (Social Reform Agenda) ProvincesBP-OSA (Balik-Paaralan para sa Out-of-School Adults)Project EASE (Effective and Affordable Secondary Education)School Based EducationIndigenized/Localization of the Secondary Education CurriculumRHGP (Rvitalized Homeroom Guidance Program)Population Education Program; PEPTALK ♪ Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports

curriculum includes the core subjects (Math, English and Makabayan) and other subjects (Science, Music, Arts and PE)international schools/ Chinese schools have additional subjectsEnglish in the teaching mediumNEAT♪ Secondary School or High School (age 12-17)4 years of schooling and has 4 levelsschooling is compartmentalizedhours spent in school ranges from8-12 including vacant periodsNSAT

EDUCATIONAL

PERIOD

BRIEF HISTORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

LEGAL MANDATES PROPONENTS

Arroyo ♪Succession in 2001♪ Oakwood Mutiny♪ The 2004 Election and Subsequent Rigging Allegations♪ Foreign policy and “war on terror”♪ Charter Change♪ State of Emergency

with ERAPPhilippine Validating Test (PVT)Accreditation and Equivalency Program (AEP)Accelerated Learning Program for Elementary Schools (ALPES)♪ School Health and Nutrition CenterHealth and Nutrition EducationNational Drug Education ProgramTB Prevention and Control ProgramSchool Milk ProjectBreakfast Feeding Program

with ERAP ♪ R.A 9155 – Governance of Basic Education ♪ D.O No.1, s. 2006 – Creation and Composition of the Student Crime Prevention Committee♪ D.O No.7, s. 2006 – Reiterating the Prohibition of the practice of hazing and the operation of fraternities and sororities in elementary and secondary schools♪ D.O No. 48, s. 2006 – Observance of safety Measures in Science Laboratories ♪ D.O No. 41, s. 2007 – Guidelines on the utilization and Liquidation of school based repair and maintenance fund under CY. 2007 Budget♪ D.O No. 43, s. 20002 – The 2002 Basic Education Curriculum

Gloria Macapagal

Arroyo

EDUCATIONAL PERIOD

BRIEF HISTORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

LEGAL MANDATES PROPONENTS

Aquino Change had always been offing. With Philippines basic education continuing to underwhelm and student performance remaining less than what is should be, internal or external stakeholders alike have been calling for the kind of reform would finally see the country’s education system out of crisis- or what education secretary Luistro characterizes as chronic illness.

10 Ways to Fix Education in the

PhilippinesA. Increasing the educational cycle to 12 years basic educationB. Universal pre-schooling for allC. Madaris Education as a sub-system within educational systemD. Technical Vocational Education as alternative to high school seniorE. Every Child a reader by Grade 1F. Science and Math proficiencyG. Assistance to private schools as essential partners in basic educationH. Medium of Instruction rationalized I. Quality TextbooksJ. Covenant with Local Governments to build more schools

•K+12•Flagship Program in Basic Education•New curriculum will be introduced in stages starting in SY 2012-2013 with Grade 1 and 7 and for first year effectively making them Grade 7 students new curriculum will also be introduced.

PNOY 10-point Agenda for Education5% of Annual GDP said to be the ideal budget for education or an equivalent of Php 425.65B based on 2010 GDP at current prices

Benigno AquinoBro. Armin

Luistro

K+12 MODEL

The K-6-4-2 Model

THE ENHANCED K+12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

“We need to add two years to our basic education. Those who can afford pay up to

fourteen years of schooling before university. Thus, their children are getting into

the best universities and the best jobs after graduation. I want at least 12 years for

our public school children to give them an even chance at succeeding.”

– President Benigno S. Aquino III

RATIONALE www.deped.gov.ph/cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/K12new

1. Enhancing the quality of basic education in the Philippines is urgent and critical. Thus, we have to come up with a proposal to enhance our basic education program in a manner that is least disruptive to the current curriculum, most affordable to government and families, and aligned with international practice.

2. The poor quality of basic education is reflected in the low achievement scores of Filipino students. Many students who finish basic education do not possess sufficient mastery of basic competencies. One reason is that students do not get adequate instructional time or time on task. The National Achievement Test (NAT) for grade 6 in SY 2009-2010 passing rate is only 69.21%. Although this is already a 24% improvement over the SY 2005-2006 passing rate, further reforms are needed to achieve substantial improvement. The NAT for high school is 46.38% in SY 2009-2010, a slight decrease from 47.40% in SY 2008-2009.

3. International tests results like 2003 TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) rank the Philippines 34th out of 38 countries in HS II Math and 43rd out of 46 countries in HS II Science; for grade 4, the Philippines ranked23rd out of 25 participating countries in both Math and Science.

4. The congested curriculum partly explains the present state of education. The current basic education is designed to teach a 12-yearcurriculum, yet it is delivered in just 10 years.

5. This quality of education is reflected in the inadequate preparation of high school graduates for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education. High school graduates also do not possess the basic competencies or emotional maturity essential for the world of work. About 70.9%of the unemployed are at least high school graduates and 80% of the unemployed are 15-34 years old. While the availability of economic opportunities contributes to this, it also illustrates the mismatch in the labor and education markets. The World Bank Philippines Skills Report in 2009 reveals, based on a survey of employers, serious gaps in critical skills of graduates such as problem-solving, initiative and creativity, and, to a lesser extent, gaps in job specific technical skills.

6 Further, most graduates are too young to enter the labor force. This implies that those who do not pursue higher education would be unproductive or be vulnerable to exploitative labor practices. Those who may be interested to set up business cannot legally enter into contracts.

7 The current system also reinforces the misperception that basic education is just a preparatory step for higher education. Foremost parents, basic education is usually seen as a preparation for college education. Even this misperception falls short of expectations as most students usually have to take remedial and high school level classes in colleges and universities.

8. The short duration of the basic education program also puts the millions of overseas Filipino workers(OFWs)1, especially the professionals, and those who intend to study abroad at a disadvantageous graduates are not automatically recognized as professionals abroad. Filipinos face mutual recognition problem in other countries that view the 10-year education program as insufficient. The Philippines is the only country in Asia and among the three remaining countries in the world that has a 10-year basic educationprogram.2 The Washington Accord prescribes 12-years basic education as an entry to recognition of engineering professionals. The Bologna Accord requires 12 years of education for university admission and practice of profession in European countries.

9. More importantly, the short basic education program affects the human development of the Filipino children.

10. Cognizant of this urgent and critical concern and in line with the priorities of the Aquino Administration, the Department of Education is taking bold steps to enhance the basic education curriculum.

11. The Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program seeks to provide for a quality 12-year basic education program that each Filipino is entitled to. This is consistent with Article XIV, Section 2(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which states that

“The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and

integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society.”

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

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

As early as 1925, studies have observed the inadequacy of the basic education curriculum.vii As one of the most well studied reforms, recommendations of either adding or restoring 7th grade or adding an extra year to basic education have been put forward.

a) Monroe Survey (1925): Secondary education did not prepare for life and recommended training in agriculture, commerce, and industry.

b) Prosser Survey (1930): Recommended to improve phases of vocational education such as 7th grade shopworn, provincial schools, practical art straining in the regular high schools, home economics, placement work, gardening, and agricultural education.

c) UNESCO Mission Survey (1949): Recommended the restoration of Grade 7.

d) Education Act of 1953: Under Section 3, mandates that “[t]he primary course shall be composed of four grades (Grades I to IV) and the intermediate course of three grades (Grade V to VII).”

e) Swanson Survey (1960): Recommended the restoration of Grade 7

f) Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education (PCSPE)(1970): High priority be given to the implementation of an 11-year program;

Recommended program consists of 6 years of compulsory elementary education and 5 years of secondary education

g) Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM) Report (1991): If one year is to be added in the education program, it recommends one of two alternatives: Seven years of elementary education or Five years of secondary education

h) Presidential Commission on Educational Reforms (2000): Reform proposals include the establishment of a one-year pre-baccalaureate system that would also bring the Philippines at par with other countries

i) Presidential Task Force on Education (2008): In discussions on a 12-yearpre-university program, it is important “to specify the content of the 11th and12th years and benchmark these with programs abroad.”

EDUCATION VISIONEvery graduate of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education

Program is an empowered individual who has learned, through a program that is rooted unsound educational principles and geared towards excellence, the foundations for learning throughout life, the competence to engage in work and be productive, the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global communities, the capability to engage in autonomous critical thinking, and the capacity to transform others and one’s self.

A Vision Grounded on Human Development: The complete human development of every graduate is at the core of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program. Every graduate holds an understanding of the world around and a zest for life-long learning, which addresses every child’s basic learning needs, including learning to learn, the acquisition of numeracy, literacies, and scientific and technological knowledge as applied to daily life.

The graduate also has the courage, the drive, and the relevant skills to engage in work and have a productive life. Every graduate will be able to embark in the modern world prepared to meet challenges.

Every graduate will be able to think for himself/herself and make sound decision son the best courses of action to take in the different circumstances of his or her life. The graduate’s autonomous thinking is a product of the capability for comprehension and critical thinking as well as the full development of one's unique personality.

Every graduate is inculcated with the respect for human rights and values, notably, Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makabansa, and Maka-Kalikasan. This makes every graduate empowered to effect positive changes in his/her life and that of others.

A Vision Achieved through an Enhanced Curriculum: Every graduate of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program will benefit from a reformed and updated curriculum that is focused on enabling every child to achieve mastery of core competencies and skills.

A Vision that has Socio-Economic Relevance: Every graduate of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program is ready to take his or her place as productive member of society. They are equipped to take on every opportunity in life he or she chooses—to find work, to engage in higher studies, or to start an entrepreneurial endeavor.

This vision is consistent with the definition of an educated Filipino as conceived in the Philippine Constitution and the World Declaration on Education for All.

GOALSThe goal of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education

Program is to create functional basic education system that will produce productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential competencies and skills for both life-long learning and employment. The program will enhance the basic education system to full functionality to fulfill the basic learning needs of students. This is in line with the agenda of the President Aquino of having quality education as a long-term solution to poverty. In order to achieve these goals, the program has the following twin-objectives:

a) To give every student an opportunity to receive quality education based on an enhanced and decongested curriculum that is internationally recognized and comparable

• Develop a curriculum that is rational and focused on excellence(decongested, uses research-based practices, uses quality material sand textbooks, etc.)

• Produce a pool of highly qualified and adequately trained teachers. • Achieve high academic standards, especially in Mathematics, Science, and

English at all levels • Produce graduates who are globally competitive and whose credentials are

recognized internationally

b) To change public perception that high school education is just a preparation for college; rather, it should allow one to take advantage of opportunities for gainful career or employment and/or self-employment in a rapidly changing and increasingly globalized environment

• Produce graduates who possess skills and competencies that will allow them to be productive members of society or pursue higher education.

• Through coordination between the academic and business sectors, to change industry hiring practices taking into account the enhanced skills and competencies of K+12 graduates.

BENEFITS OF ENHANCED BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program will be instrumental in achieving the nation’s vision of a high school graduate. The benefits of the K+12 proposal far outweigh the additional costs that will be incurred by both government and families.

To Individuals and Families1. An enhanced curriculum will decongest academic

workload,

2. Graduates will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market.

3. Graduates will be prepared for higher education.

4. Graduates will be able to earn higher wages and/or better prepared to start their own business.

5. Graduates could now be recognized abroad.

For the Society and the Economy1.The economy will experience accelerated

growth in the long run.2.The Philippine education system will

be at par with international standards.3.A better educated society provides a

sound foundation for long-term socioeconomic development.

ENHANCED K+12 BASIC EDUCATION MODEL

K-6-4-2 Model

K-6-4-2 ModelSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 12 (17 years old)


JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL





ELEMENTARY







KINDERGARTEN

Kinder (5 years old)

GUIDING PRINCIPLESThe enhancement of the curriculum is the central

focus of the EnhancedK+12 Basic Education Program. The development of tracks based on different

competencies and/or student interest will be an integral component of the program.

As part of the bigger basic education reform, the enhancement of the basic education curriculum is being undertaken hand in hand with the vigorous efforts to ensure adequacy of inputs.

Change is two-fold: curriculum enhancement and transition management.

An open and consultative process will be adopted in the promotion of the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program.

ACTION STEPSCreation of a Task Force.Stakeholder Consultations.Financial Study.Curriculum Review and Enhancement.

Teacher Training.Legislation.K+12 Information, Education and Communication.

Other perennial issues in educationLack of facilities in public schools School year Number of years Medium of instruction SubjectsGender issues Drop-out rate Sex educationInclusive educationCyber Ed

SummaryOur history has been a witness to the continuous pursuit of our

country to improve the system of our education in order to address the demands of the time, and yet, again and again, we have seen the failure of the several reforms caused by budget constraints, political sabotage, corruption and moral degradation of the people handling educational institutions and agencies.

When we look deeper, the answer to these problems is education itself. When a good education is provided to the Filipino youth, we can produce future morally upright leaders who do not entertain corruption and who can manage our resources well and thus, gain respect of the people and fellow leaders

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