2. “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-
4. 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.
5. 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 47.40 %
NAT High School 2009-2010 46.38 %
6. 3. International test results like 2003 TIMSS
( Trends in International Mathematics and
Science Study)
scores International Rank Participating
average Countries
2003 results
Grade IV
Science 332 489 23 25
Math 358 495 23 25
HS II
Science 377 473 43 46
Math 378 466 34 38
2008 results
Math 355 500 10 10
7. 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.
8. The Philippines is
the only
remaining
country in Asia
with a
10-year pre-
university
program
9. 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 total
unemployment
15-24 yrs old 51.5 % 80.6 %
25-34 yrs old 29.1 %
High School 33.1 %
Graduate 70.9 %
College 19.3 %
Undergraduate
College Graduates 18.5 %
10. 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.
11. 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
12. 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 12-year basic education. The
bologna Accord requires 12 years of
education for university admission
and practice of profession in
European countries.
13. 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.
15. K +12
means
Kindergarten and the
12 years of
Elementary and
Secondary Education
16. The model that is currently being proposed by DepED is the
K-6-4-2 Model
This model involves
k KINDERGARTEN
5
YEAR OLD
cohort who undergoes a
standardized kinder curriculum.
6 ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
6 – 11
YEARS OLD
GRADE 1 TO 6
PRIMARY
SCHOOLING
4 JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
12 – 15
YEARS OLD
GRADE 7 TO 10 FOUR YEARS
2 SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
16 -17
YEARS OLD
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 .
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Through the Enhanced K+12 Basic Education
VISION Program, it is envisioned that our graduates
will:
Possess sufficient Mastery of
basic competencies
S
Emotionally developed and
T
competent
U
Enhance Socially aware, proactive, involved
K+12 D in public and civic affairs
E
Adequately prepared for world of work
or entrepreneurship or higher education
N
T
Legally employable,
globally competitive
20. Through the Enhanced K+12 Basic
VISION Education Program, it is envisioned that
our graduates will:
Allow one to take
advantage of the
opportunities for
gainful Opportunity to received
employment quality education which is
internationally recognized
and comparable
Change public
perception that HS is
just preparation for
college
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. B. FOR THE SOCIET Y 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.
24. A better educated society provides a sound
foundation for long-term socio-economic
development.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.)
28. 3. Financial Study
A study will be undertaken to determine the
financial implications and the options for
financing the enhanced K+12.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 6. Legislation
DepED will work for the
passage of all necessar y and
related legislations on the K+12
Basic Education program.
32. 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.
