Understanding the K-12 Understanding the K-12 Basic Education ProgramBasic Education Program

10-Point Basic Education Agenda10-Point Basic Education Agenda

1. 12-Year Basic Education Cycle2. Universal Kindergarten3. Madaris Education4. Technical-Vocational Education5. Every Child a Reader by Grade One6. Science and Math Proficiency7. GASTPE (Gov. Assistance to Student and

Teachers to Private Education)8. Medium of Instruction9. Quality Textbooks10. Covenant with LGUs

The Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia with a 10-year pre-university program.

Our graduates are being Our graduates are being disadvantaged by their youth and disadvantaged by their youth and inadequate preparation. . .inadequate preparation. . .

The majority who do not go to college are too young to enter the labor force. Thus, they would either be unemployed or be vulnerable to exploitative labor practices.

Those who may be interested to set up businesses cannot legally enter into contracts.

Our graduates are being Our graduates are being disadvantaged by their youth and disadvantaged by their youth and inadequate preparation. . .inadequate preparation. . .

The few, (only 23%) who would proceed to tertiary education, usually have to undergo remedial and high school level classes in colleges and universities.

Those who graduate (17%) may not be recognized as professionals abroad.

Our graduates are being Our graduates are being disadvantaged by their youth and disadvantaged by their youth and inadequate preparation. . .inadequate preparation. . .

The Washington Accord prescribes 12 years of 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.

“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.”

-Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III

K-6-4-2 SystemK-6-4-2 System

2 years

4 years

6 years

1 year

• Senior High School

• Junior High School

• Elementary

• Kindergarten

Key Features of K to 12Key Features of K to 12

Enhancement of the basic education curriculum is the central focus of K to 12.

The enhanced curriculum will offer areas of specialization or electives such as science and technology, arts, sports, journalism, tech-voc, foreign language, entreperneurship, and subjects for advanced placement.

Grades 7-12Grades 7-12

Core Curriculum and Career Paths

PremisesPremises

Filipino learners, in order to be globally competitive, need to develop 21st century core skills( digital age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication, and high productivity) and be functionally literate.

Aside from the development of 21st century core skills, the extended high school program should be packaged for the preparation of students for career and higher education. This is because secondary education is designed primarily to provide the transition from school to work and from school to further learning.

PremisesPremises

The curriculum shall be designed to provide a blended career and college preparatory program. Putting the two on the same level and blending them will enhance the seamless relationship between career and higher education and give them equal social and economic value.

Fil

TLE/Tech-Voc

Sci

Math

MAPEH

A-F

HEICT

SPA SPS

SPJ

S&T

ESEP

CO

RE

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M

ENTREPRENEURSHIP APPLIED ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IA

SPFLSPFL

SPFL SPFL

SPJSPJ

SPJSPJ

SPJ

ESEPESEP

ESEPESEP

ESEPS&T S&T

S&TS&T

S&T

SPASPA SPA

SPASPASPS SPS

SPSSPS

SPS

GRADE 7GRADE 8

GRADE 9GRADE 10

GRADE 11GRADE 12

Eng

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SS

VE

CAREER PATHWAYS

Contemporary Issues

Academic Specialization:

Engineering/ Journalism/Foreign

Language

Academic Specialization:

Engineering/ Journalism/Foreign

Language

Tech-Voc Specialization

Tech-Voc Specialization

Sports/Arts Specialization

Sports/Arts Specialization

MODEL 2Junior/Senior HS

Curriculum

Implementation of Junior HSImplementation of Junior HS

SY2015-2016

SY2014-2015

SY2013-2014

SY 2012-2013

• Grade 10

• Grade 9

• Grade 8

• Grade 7

Implementation of Senior HSImplementation of Senior HS

SY2017-2018

SY 2016-2017

• Grade 12

• Grade 11

Completion of K to 12 education Completion of K to 12 education shall be compulsory for those who shall be compulsory for those who will go to college/university.will go to college/university.

A full 12 years of basic education will be required for entry into tertiary level education by SY 2018-2019.

VisionVision

Graduates of K to 12 Basic Education Program are envisaged to be better prepared for life as they are expected to

possess sufficient mastery of 21st century core skills;

be emotionally developed and competent to live a meaningful life;

be socially aware, pro-active and involved in public and civic affairs;

VisionVision

be adequately prepared for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education;

be legally employable; andbe globally competitive.

Benefits of K to 12 to Individuals Benefits of K to 12 to Individuals and Familiesand Families

An enhanced curriculum will decongest academic workload, giving students more time to master competencies and time for extra-curricular activities, thus, allowing for their more holistic development.

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

Graduates will be better prepared for higher education.

Benefits of K to 12 to Individuals Benefits of K to 12 to Individuals and Familiesand Families

Graduates will be able to earn higher wages and/or better prepared to start their own business. Studies in the Philippines have shown that an additional year of schooling increases earnings by 7.5%.

Filipino graduates could be recognized abroad.

Benefits of K to 12 to Society and Benefits of K to 12 to Society and the Economythe Economy

K to 12 will contribute to economic growth. Several studies have shown that the improvements in the quality of education will increase GDP growth by as much as 2%.

A better educated society provides a sound foundation for long-term socio-economic development.

Who will cover the cost of the Who will cover the cost of the additional two years in high additional two years in high school?school?

Free for those in public schoolsSubsidized by the Government for those

in the ESC program

MORE POWER AND GOOD DAY EVERYONE!!!