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-

WHERE ARE WE AT NOW?

RATIONALE

The Enhance K+12 Basic Education Program

1.Enhancing the quality of basic education in the Philippines is urgent and critical.
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. e.g. NAT High School 2008-2009 NAT High School 2009-2010 47.40 % 46.38 %

3.

International test results like 2003 TIMSS ( Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)
scores International average Rank Participating Countries

2003 results
Grade IV Science Math HS II Science Math 377 378 473 466 43 34 46 38 332 358 489 495 23 23 25 25

2008 results
Math 355 500 10 10

4.

The congested curriculum partly explain the present state of education. The current basic education is designated to teach a 12 year curriculum, yet it is delivered in just 10 years.

Table 3 Comparative Data on the PreUniversity Education in Asia

The Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia with a 10-year preuniversity program

Country

Basic Education Cycle Total

Brunei
Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR

12
12 12 12

Malaysia
Myanmar

12
11

Philippines
Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste Vietnam

10
11 12 12 12

Mongolia recently added grades to make basic education 12 years.

5.

The quality of education is reflected in the inadequate preparation of high school graduates for the world of work.
High school graduates do not possess the basic competencies or emotional maturity essential for the world of work. It is also a mismatch in the labor and education market.
Unemployment Statistics in the Philippines 2010 description Proportion unemployment total

15-24 yrs old

25-34 yrs old

51.5 %
29.1 %

80.6 %

High School Graduate

College Undergraduate College Graduates

33.1 %
19.3 % 18.5 % 70.9 %

6.

Most graduates are too young to enter the labor force.

This implies that those who do not pursue higher education would be unproductive or vulnerable to exploitative labor practices. While 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 for higher education For most parents, basic education is a preparation for college education

8. The short duration of our basic education

also puts the millions of OFWs, especially professionals and those who intend to study abroad is at disadvantage.
Our graduates are not automatically recognized as professional abroad because other countries view our 10-year education program is insufficient. The Washington Accord prescribe 12year basic education. The bologna Accord requires 12 years of education for university admission and practice of profession in European countries.

9. The short basic education program affects the human development of the Filipino children.
A Filipino is legally a child before he or she turns 18 years old. Psychologists and educators say that children under 18 are generally not emotionally prepared for entrepreneurship or employment or higher education disciplines.

What is K +12 or K to 12 ?

K +12
means

Kindergarten and the 12 years of Elementary and Secondary Education

The model that is currently being proposed by DepED is the

K-6-4-2 Model
This model involves

k
6

KINDERGART EN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5 YEAR OLD 6 11 YEARS OLD 12 15 YEARS OLD 16 -17 YEARS OLD

cohort who undergoes a standardized kinder curriculum. PRIMARY SCHOOLING FOUR YEARS

GRADE 1 TO 6

4
2

GRADE 7 TO 10

GRADE 11 TO 12

2 YEARS

the two years of senior high school intend to provide time for students to consolidate acquired academic skills and competencies.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF K-6-4-2

The implementation of the K+12 program will be phased. Universal kindergarten will be offered starting SY 2011-2012.

SY 2012-2013, The new curriculum will be offered to incoming Grade 1 as well as to incoming Junior High School.

The target of DepED is to put in place the necessary infrastructure and other necessary arrangements needed to provide Senior High School Education by SY 2016-2017.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF K-6-4-2

The Senior High School Curriculum will offer areas of specialization or electives such as science and technology, music and arts, agriculture and fisheries, sports, business and entrepreneurship and subject for advance placement.

VISION
S T U

Through the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program, it is envisioned that our graduates will:

Possess sufficient Mastery of basic competencies

Emotionally developed and competent

Enhance K+12

D E

Socially aware, proactive, involved in public and civic affairs

Adequately prepared for world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education

N
T

Legally employable, globally competitive

VISION

Through the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program, it is envisioned that our graduates will:

Allow one to take advantage of the opportunities for gainful employment

Opportunity to received quality education which is internationally recognized and comparable

Change public perception that HS is just preparation for college

BENEFITS OF K+12
A.

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 a more holistic development.

BENEFITS OF K+12

Graduates will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market. Graduates will be better prepared for higher education.

Graduates will be able to earn higher wages and /or better prepared to start their own business. Graduates could now be recognized abroad.

BENEFITS OF K+12
B. FOR THE SOCIETY AND ECONOMY

K +12 will contribute to economic growth. Improvement in the quality of education growth as much as 2%. K+12 will facilitate mutual recognition of Filipino graduates and professionals in other countries.

BENEFITS OF K+12

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

Generalization:

Since the enhanced curriculum will develop the essential competencies and skills of graduates for productive work or entrepreneurship, K +12 is not a plus 2 before graduation but a minus 2 before work.

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

1. Creation of Task Force to jumpstart the program, a Task Force will be formed to refine and detail the K+12 implementation Model. Task Force will be chaired by DepED.

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

2. Stakeholder Consultations Regional Consultation leading to National Summit will be conducted to solicit inputs and feedback on the proposed model. Consultations will cover all stakeholders (PTA, public and private Elem and HS, legislators, government & business sectors and others.)

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

3. Financial Study A study will be undertaken to determine the financial implications and the options for financing the enhanced K+12.

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

4. Curriculum Review and Enhancement. This will start with the development, validation and nationwide implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum for Grade 1 and Hs 1 by SY 2011-2012. Senior HS curriculum shall be develop and validated along with the development of appropriate learning resources.

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

5. Teacher Training The training of Grade 1 and HS 1 teachers will start in SY 2011-2012. the training of grade 2 to 12 will be implemented in subsequent years.

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

6. Legislation DepED will work for the passage of all necessary and related legislations on the K+12 Basic Education program.

WHAT DO WE DO FROM NOW?

7. K+12 Information, Education and Communication Campaign. A massive public information campaign based on the 12-year design model and implementation scheme will be implemented.

Thank you!

God Bless Us All!