Understanding the K-12 Basic Education Program

Racheelle Jayne H. RebusoraPCED-01-401P

“Education is the key to the long-term problems of the country. If we fix basic education, we fix the long-term problems of the country. And if we fix the country’s problems, we will build a truly strong society. . .”

-Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III

10-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 disadvantaged by their youth and 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 disadvantaged by their youth and 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 disadvantaged by their youth and 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 System

2 years

4 years

6 years

1 year

• Senior High School

• Junior High School

• Elementary

• Kindergarten

Key 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.

New Features of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum

Vertical continuum and horizontal articulation of competencies

Mother Tongue as a learning area and medium of instruction

Spiral progression in Science and MathMAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and

Health) begins in Grade 1

Learning Areas for Grades 1 to 1o

Mother Tongue 1-3 English 1(2nd sem)-6Filipino 1-6Mathematics 1-6Araling Panlipunan 1-6Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 1-6Science 3-6MAPEH 1-6EPP 4-5TLE 6

Grades 1 to 6 Grades 7 -10

Learning Areas Grade Levels

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAMMINGGrade 1

Time Learning Areas Number of Minutes

7:00-7:157:15-7:25

Pambansang AwitHomeroom

7:25-7:55 Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 30

7:55-8:45 Mother Tongue 50

8:45-9:15 Filipino 30

9:15-9:35 RECESS

9:35-10:15 Araling Panlipunan 40

10:15-10:45 English (Oral Fluency)2nd Semester

30

10:45-11:35 Mathematics 50

1:00-1:30 Remediation, Reinforcement, Enrichment Activities or Optional Religious Instruction

1:30-2:10 MAPEH 40

TOTAL 240/270

Time AllotmentNOMENCLATURE/LEARNING AREA

Grades 1 to 6(No. of Minutes Daily)

Grades 7 to 10

(Weekly)G 1 G 2 G 3 G 4 G 5 G 6

1st Sem.

2nd Sem.

Language Arts

Mother Tongue 50 50 50 50 - - - -

Filipino 30 30 50 50 50 50 50 4 hrs

English - 30 50 50 50 50 50 4 hrs

Science - - - 50 50 50 50 4 hrs

Mathematics 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 4 hrs

Araling Panlipunan 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 3 hrs

EPP/TLE - - - - 50 50 50 4 hrs

MAPEH 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 4 hrs

EsP 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2 hrs

Total 240 270 310 360 360 360 360 29 hrs

CORE CURRICULUM AND CAREER PATHS

Grades 7-12

Premises

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.

Premises

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.

Academic Specialization:

Engineering/ Journalism/Foreign

Language

Tech-Voc Specialization

Sports/Arts Specialization

MODEL 2Junior/Senior HS

Curriculum

• Core Academic Areas (5)Grades 11-12

• Core Academic Areas(8) include TLE (choice of Agri-Fishery, Industrial Arts, HE or ICT)

Grade 10

• Core Academic Areas (8) include TLE (choice of Agri-Fishery, Industrial Arts, HE or ICT)

Grade 9

• Core Academic Areas (8) include TLE (choice of Agri-Fishery, Industrial Arts, HE or ICT)

Grade 8

• Core Academic Areas (8) include TLE (choice of Agri-Fishery, Industrial Arts, HE or ICT)

Grade 7

Implementation of Junior HS

SY2015-2016

SY2014-2015

SY2013-2014

SY 2012-2013

• Grade 10

• Grade 9

• Grade 8

• Grade 7

Implementation of Senior HS

SY2017-2018

SY 2016-2017

• Grade 12

• Grade 11

Learning Areas for Grades 11 and 12Learning Areas Grade 11 Grade 12

Language* EnglishFilipino

EnglishFilipino

Literature* Philippine Literature (1st Sem)World Literature (2nd Sem)

Mathematics* Math Math

Science* Life Sciences Physical Science

Social Sciencesand Philosophy*

Contemporary Issues Philosophy (Local)

Contemporary Issues (Global)

Career Pathways(Track-dependent)

Entrepreneurship, Tech-Voc**Others (Arts, Sports, Security, Journalism, Science, etc)

Entrepreneurship, Tech-Voc**Others (Arts, Sports, Security, Journalism, Science, etc)

Others National Service Training Program

National Service Training Program

• Anchored on the College Readiness Standards of CHED• ** Based on TESDA Training Regulations

Senior High School benefits different students in different ways.

Students who finish high

school then work• Better income opportunities; higher income streams• Cost due to delayed employment offset by higher income streams

Students who complete 2 years

of college or post-secondary

• Reduction in cost of schooling with additional 2 years of “free” education

Students who complete college• Reduction in college years offsets additional years of schooling• Higher productivity (about 9% income premium)• Higher college completion rates

Completion of K to 12 education shall be compulsory for those who 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.

Vision

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;

Vision

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 and 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 and 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 the 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 additional two years in high school?

Free for those in public schoolsSubsidized by the Government for those in

the ESC program

MORE POWER AND GOOD DAY EVERYONE!!!