The document discusses the implementation of the K-12 educational program in the Philippines. It was implemented to provide sufficient time for students to master concepts and skills, develop lifelong learning abilities, and prepare for tertiary education, technical vocational courses, employment or entrepreneurship. The new curriculum aligns with standards for college readiness and technical vocational certification. It extends basic education from 10 to 12 years total by adding two years of senior high school, allowing students to specialize in areas like STEM, humanities, or vocational tracks. Teachers face challenges in transitioning to the new curriculum.

1. CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM
Introduction
Teachers are the prime mover of the educational will and they are the person
who delivers an educational program, assesses student participation in an educational
program, and administers or provides consistent and substantial leadership to an
educational program that’s why it is really important to know what are the problems that
their encountered in the implementation of the new curriculum. Because the success of
the youth depends on them and the success of the nation depends on youth.
The new curriculum which is the K+12 educational program is implemented to provide
sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare
graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and
entrepreneurship. The curriculum will enable students to acquire Certificates of
Competency (COCs) and National Certifications (NCs). This will be in accordance with
TESDA Training Regulations. This will allow graduates to have middle-level skills and
will offer them better opportunities to be gainfully employed or become entrepreneurs.
There will be a school–industry partnership for technical–vocational courses to allow
students to gain work experience while studying and offer the opportunity to be
absorbed by the companies.

2. The K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum is in accordance with the College Readiness
Standards of CHED, which sets the skills and competencies required of K to 12
graduates who intend to pursue higher education. Program implementation in public
schools is being done in phases starting SY 2012–2013. Grade 1 entrants in SY 2012–
2013 are the first batch to fully undergo the program, and current 1st year Junior High
School students (or Grade 7) are the first to undergo the enhanced secondary
education program. To facilitate the transition from the existing 10-year basic education
to 12 years, DepEd is also implementing the SHS and SHS Modeling. A 12-year
program is found to be the adequate period for learning. It is also a standard for
recognition of students and/or professionals abroad. The current curriculum has been
enhanced and has been given more focus to allow mastery of learning.

3. -http://pcdspo.gov.ph/downloads/k-to-12-print-component-FINAL-March-19-2013.pdf
http://salongacenter.org/2012/12/the-k-to-12-basic-education-program/ K to 12 stands for
Kindergarten to Grade 12. The program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic
education (one (1) year kindergarten, six (6) years of primary education, four (4) years of
Junior High School, and two (2) years of Senior High School [SHS]). K to 12 starts with
Universal Kindergarten which mandates all public elementary schools to offer kindergarten class
and accept 5-year old learners beginning 2011. It is followed by six years of Elementary, four
years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School where students will pursue
their preferred career track depending on their skills and inclination. Universal Kindergarten
began in SY 2011–2012. Grade 1 entrants in SY 2012–2013 are the first batch to fully undergo
the program, and current 1st year Junior High School students (or Grade 7) are the first to
undergo the enhanced secondary education program. Grade 11 will be introduced in SY 2016–
2017 and Grade 12 in SY 2017–2018. The first batch of high school students to go through K to
12 will graduate in March 2018. The two (2) years will be added after the four (4) year high
school program. This will be called the Senior High School. Senior High School is two years of
specialized upper secondary education. Students may choose a career track based on aptitude,
interests, and school capacity. The choice of career track will define the content of the subjects a
student will take in Grades 11 and 12. These subjects fall under either the Core Curriculum or
specific Career Pathways. CORE CURRICULUM

4. There are six subjects under the Core Curriculum. These are Humanities, Languages (English
and/or Filipino), Math, Philosophy, Science, and Social Sciences. Current content from some
General Education subjects are embedded in the SHS curriculum.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Each student in Senior High School can choose among five tracks: Business and
Entrepreneurship; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science, Technology, and Engineering;
Sports; and Technical-Vocational. There is a continuum from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and to
technical-vocational and higher education. The current curriculum has been enhanced and has
been given more focus to allow mastery of learning. In Grades 11 and 12, core subjects like
Math, Science, and Languages will be strengthened. Specializations in students’ areas of interest
will also be offered. Aside from the public schools, private schools will also be implementing the
12-year basic education program since private schools follow the DepED curriculum, but the
implementation plan will differ.
A 12-year program is found to be the adequate period for learning. It is also a standard for
recognition of students and/or professionals abroad
What is Senior High School?
 2 years of in-depth specialization for students depending on the
occupation/career track they wish to pursue
 Skills and competencies relevant to the job market
 The 2 years of senior HS intend to provide time for students to consolidate
acquired academic skills and competencies.

5.  The curriculum will allow specializations in Science and Technology, Music
and Arts, Agriculture and Fisheries, Sports, Business and
Entrepreneurship.
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