K+12: A Giant Leap or a Future Disappointment?
An Opinion Solicitation Discussion Group on the Proposition of a Two-Year Extension of Basic Education
November 23, 2010 4:00PM UP ETC Tambayan
Facilitator: Erwin Osorio
Objectives:
1. To familiarize self about the contents of the K+12 Program
2. To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this program
3. To gather insights regarding the proposition
Definition of Terms:
A. K+12
● means Kindergarten and the 12 years of elementary and secondary education
B. Basic Education
● refers to the primary, secondary and tertiary stages of education (Batas Pambansa Blg. 232)
Reasons behind the K+12 Program:
A. Urgency for the Philippines
● Alignment of Basic Education to International Practice
B. Test Results
● 69.21% passing rate in SY 2009-2010 during the NAT
● 23rd out of 25 countries in TIMSS
C. Congested Curriculum
● Designed for 12 years, but delivered for 10 years
D. Unemployment Rate
● 70.9% is composed of High School Graduates
E. Disadvantage for OFW’s
● Recognition of foreign countries
F. Studies Regarding the Basic Education Curriculum
● Recommends to extend the basic education
Goals of the K+12 Program:
A. Functional Basic Education
● Internationally Recognized Curriculum
B. Produce Competent, Productive and Responsible Citizens
● Change Public Perception of Basic Education
Model of the K+12 Program:
A. K-6-4-2 Model
● Involves Kindergarten, six years of elementary education, four years of junior high school, and two years of senior high school
● It shall be provided by government for free through public schools
● Phased Implementation
● Senior High School curriculum shall offer electives
Action Steps:
A. Creation of a Task Force
● Chaired by the DepEd
● It shall refine and detail the K+12 Model
B. Stakeholder Consultation
● Regional Consultations leading to a National Summit on Enhanced Basic Education
C. Financial Study
● Financial Implications of the K+12 Program
D. Curriculum Review and Enhancement
● Development, validation, and nationwide implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum for Grade I and HS I by SY 2011-2012
E. Teacher Training
● The training teachers using the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum
F. Legislation
● Shall be worked upon by DepEd
G. K+12 Information, Education, and Communication
● Stakeholders shall be consulted
● Massive Public Information Scheme
Arguments (PROS)
A. Decongested Academic Workload
● Gives students more time for mastering competencies and skills
B. Skills Relevant to the Job Market
● To meet the fast-changing demands of society
C. Preparation for Higher Education
● Mastery of core subjects
D. Higher Wage for Graduates
● Correlation between educational attainment and wage structure
E. International Recognition
● Graduates would be recognized abroad
F. Economic Growth in the Long-Run
● Based on studies abroad that shows a 2% increase in GDP through improvements in the quality of education
Arguments (CONS)
A. Worse Job Scarcity
● High School graduates will be competing with college graduates for jobs
B. Lower College Enrolees
● High school graduates will find it hard to quit jobs
C. Competitiveness not guaranteed
● Not necessarily makes one’s position attractive to foreign employers
D. Negative Multiplier Effect
● More drop-outs, more poor Filipino families, more ugly scenario
E. Cost Conditions
● Would add up to the already meager budget of education
F. College Problems
● Colleges and universities would have to make do without freshmen for two years
Guide Questions:
1. In your own way, how would you describe the K+12 Program?
2. Are you in favor of implementing this program in the Philippines? Why?
References:
1. Websites:
● http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/bataspam/bp1982/bp_232_1982.htm
● http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/28167-enhanced-k12-unveiled
● http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=620727&publicationSubCategoryId=44
2. Documents:
● Discussion Paper on the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program by the Department of Education
Why can't the government just improve the quality of teaching in our schools instead of putting more burden to parents by adding two more years of school?
ReplyDeletethank u sa pag-comment ate ichan!
ReplyDeleteactually, yan din ang opinion ng karamihan ng umattend sa dg. magnda ung goals ng k+12 kaso nga lang hindi pa siya ideal na maimplement as of now :)
Hay, sana naman ma-realiza yun ng DepEd bilang matatalino naman ang ating mga government officials. Ano naman ang masasabi ni Justin dito bilang DepEd Usec ang dad niya? hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnywei, congrats Rj for this project. Sana i-promote niyo pa ang blog na ito para marami pa ma-reach out ang ETC. :)
on implementing now actually maiimplement siya fully by the time noynoy steps down from his presidency (2016)
ReplyDeleteand syempre sa dep ed go sila dun :) haha
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ReplyDeletetry mo to ichan :)
salamat ate ichan! :)
ReplyDelete.,this proposition has its pros and cons.,but then we must keep in mind that what we are talking about this is for the future of the next generation. yes it is a major problem to the parents that cant afford their children to send them to school,but still the government are implementing projects like issuing scholarship for those student who are lack of financial needs but are deserving to learn more things. this project can give learners a time to think for their future.
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