CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF K TO 12

Fr. Joel E. Tabora, SJ

SHORTCUTS IN TERMINOLOGY
K to12 Present 10 Add Kindergarten (K) Add years 11, 12 = Career Academy (2)
Pre-College Senior High School Junior High School

K+6+4+2 = K to 12 BEC Basic Education Curriculum GEC General Education Curriculum

REASONS FOR EDUCATION REFORM

PH having the shortest education cycle in the world (14 years 6+4+4) Washington Accord for Engineering at least 16 years Bologna Process for accountants, pharmacists, Physical Therapists 15 years APEC Trade Agreement deadline in 2020 UNESCO Education For All Plan of Action

PHILIPPINE BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM (BEC)

National Elementary School Curriculum

1984 to 2002

New Secondary Education Curriculum

1991-2002

Revised Basic Education Curriculum 2002 Secondary Education Curriculum Understanding by Design Model 2010

ISSUES WITH PRESENT BEC

Insufficient mastery of basic competencies is common due to a congested curriculum. The 12 year curriculum is being delivered in 10 years. High school graduates are younger than 18 years old and lack basic competencies and maturity. They cannot legally enter into contracts and are not emotionally mature for entrepreneurship / employment. Other countries view the 10-year education cycle as insufficient.

GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (GEC)

GEC-A (63 units for humanities, social sciences and communications students) GEC-B (51 units for non-HUSOCOM students)

ISSUES WITH PRESENT GEC

Heavier semestral load of students No room for formation subjects Increasing professional subjects The variations in laboratory requirements pose practical problems for smaller colleges with just enough laboratories Students not seeing the relevance of GEC subjects Since only professional courses that need international accreditation are under the Washington and Bologna Accord, some courses should have lesser subjects.

THE CHALLENGE

Enhanced 10 Lessen drop outs Decongest to improve learning RBEC

Revised Basic Education Curriculum focused on just English Pilipino Mathematics Science Makabayan But it did not decongest the curriculum

THE CHALLENGE

Challenge for curriculum designers based on real feedback Dont just push up Reduce more time for independent work and study

K TO 12 MODEL DEVELOPED BY DEPED

A Comparative Example: Science Conceptual Matrix Old RSEC K to 12 Model

GRADE 7 Scientific Method Sun-Moon-Earth System

pushed down to Grade 6

GRADE 8 GRADE 9 Balance of nature Chemical Systems Cell Composition of the Atom
pushed down to Grade 8

GRADE 10 Newtonian Mechanics Electromagnetism

GRADES 11 AND 12

States of Matter

Life Energy

Elements in the Periodic Table

Electronics

Nature of Force

Motion

Structure and Life Functions of Organisms Genetics

9

Chemical bonds

Wave motion

Chemical pushed up to Grade Reactions Evolution

9

Acoustics

Transfer of Energy

Behavior of pushed up to Grade Gases Biodiversity Solutions Colloids

Optics

Changes on Earth Relationships between living and non-living things

Thermodynamics Nuclear Energy

pushed down to Grade 9

OLD RSEC for Science Grades 7-10

Grade 7 Scientific method

Grade 8 Human system

Grade 9 Genetics

Grade 10 Fluiddynamics

Grades 11 and 12 ST Subjects for Medical and Allied Profession ST Subjects for Food Industries ST Subjects for Energy and Environment Related Industries

Humans as stewards of the earth Matter: measurement, classification, changes Motion The Earth Effects of soil related problems and how they are managed (lithosphere) added

Reproduction Cell

Evolution Chemical reactions Thermal behavior Radioactivity Effects of human activities to climate change added

Thermodynamics Electrodynamics

Atoms - structure, functions, periodicity Chemical bonds Causes of motion and laws of conservation of mechanical energy and momentum Effects of human activities to atmosphere added

Waves: sounds and optics If 6 units for GE courses in Science: SPECIALIZATION: biotechnology and bioethics added 1 ST Subject

Genetics

1 Research

Electrodynamics Thermodynamics If 12 units for GE courses in Science: 2 STS (Choice of 2) 2 Research

K to 12 Curriculum for Science Grades 7-12

PHASES OF IMPLEMENTATION
1. Universal kindergarten will be offered starting SY 2011-2012. 2. DepEd will begin unclogging the basic education curriculum in SY 2012-2013. 3. The enhanced 12-year curriculum will be implemented starting with incoming Grade 1 students of SY 2012-2013. 4. Incoming freshmen of SY 2012-2013 will be the first beneficiary of a free Senior High School education that will be made available by DepEd in public schools beginning SY 2016-2017. Electives to be offered in Senior HS (arts, music, tech-voch..etc)
Source: Briefer prepared by the Department of Education, November 2, 2010

WORKPLAN OF DEPED STEERING COMMITTEE FOR TRANSITION (SEPTEMBER 5, 2011)

Project Activity 1. Development of K to 12 model plan Timetable September to October 2011

2. Identification of K to 12 Model sites 3. Curriculum Enhancement (Based on the K to 12 curriculum standards and competencies)

October 2011 November to December 2011

4. Partnership with key stakeholders in the K to 12 model sites

5. Training of Teachers 6. Communication and Advocacy Plan

January 2012

Until May 2012 December 2011 to January 2012 June 2012 onwards 2014 onwards

7. K to 12 model, monitoring and evaluation 8. Communication and Advocacy Plan

TRANSITION SCHEME FOR K TO 12

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSITION SCHEME

Too late to make transition compulsory. Difficulty to find students who will volunteer to go through Grades 11 and 12. Since this will be in selected pilot schools, they can actually opt to go to College. Why then would they enter a shady Grade 11? Official curriculum is not yet finalized. It is expected on November, but this may be too late to train teachers.

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSITION SCHEME

Logistical problems for administrators. Textbooks and other materials are not yet developed and printed for Grades 11 and 12. Increased drop-outs due to perceived irrelevance of going to Grades 11 and 12.

OUR PROPOSAL
Implement K to 12 on our own. Essentially, K to 12 is an addition of 2 years in Basic Education. We plan for the content of K to 12 on our own. We accept that performance standards are based on the:
Content of RBEC in 10 years Set of College competencies now being articulated by CHED. Competencies required for specific work.

OUR PROPOSAL
Basically, Br. Armin Luistro, FSC has encouraged CEAP and COCOPEA schools to pilot K to 12 even without legislation, based on global demand.

OUR PROPOSAL

CAREER ACADEMY
Not just more high school Not just pre-college Sui generis the last step in basic education Pupils in 17th and 18th years of life Atmosphere of challenge and respect

CAREER ACADEMY
Choose careers with educational implication Some need two years (Pre-work stream) Some need two years plus college (Precollege stream) Minus 2 or Plus 2

CAREER ACADEMY
It provides the professional and human education necessary for the practice of chosen careers either immediately after graduation or after further tertiary education, depending on the career chosen Completion is attested to by a certificate or diploma issued by or with permission of the DepEd

CAREER ACADEMY
Career Tracks Achievement tests advisory Tracks chosen by the pupils and their parents Preparation for life Work Marriage life Atmosphere: Young adults

SCHOOLS WITH GRADES 11 AND 12 CURRICULUM DEVELOPED

Ateneo de Naga University Career Academy for Entrepreneurship Program San Carlos University

AN EXAMPLE: CAREER ACADEMY FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Certificate of Achievement in Travel and Tourism is a two-year Career Academy program. This program will allow students to exit with knowledge and job skills necessary to qualify for immediate employment in a travel agency, tour company, or airline customer service position, or to continue on to fulfil their bachelor's degree requirements.

AN EXAMPLE: CAREER ACADEMY FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Jesuit Core Courses 12 units General Education 24 units Career Specialization Courses 24 units Career Skills Development Courses 10 units

70 total credit units

Credit Units Course Code Course Title Lecture Jesuit Core Courses History of Salvation Christology Philosophy of the Human Person and Society Christian Vocation: Marriage and Family Life Sub-total General Education Computer Literacy and Office Productivity Tools Basic Algebra General Psychology Citizenship Education Fundamentals of Environmental Science (With Eco-Tourism) Philippine History Business English 1 Business English 2 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 12 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 12 Lab Total

Pay Units Hours/Week 3 3 3 3 12

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Sub-total

21

24

24

Credit Units Course Code Course Title Lecture Career Specialization Courses Principles of Tourism (Introduction to Tourism) Principles of Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation Methodology of Guiding Selling Destinations Career and Customer Service Skills Airline Reservations and Ticketing Travel and Tour Operations Sub-total 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 24 2 0 Sub-total TOTAL 2 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 8 11 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 24 4 6 10 70 Lab Total

Pay Units Hours/Week

3 3 6 3 3 3 3 24 4 9 13 73

Career Skills Development Courses

First Aid Course Supervised Industry Exposure

AN EXAMPLE: CAREER ACADEMY FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Pre-College (36) General Education leading to College (24) Some Electives, career required
Advanced Math Advanced Science Advanced English Literature

Mission-determined courses (12) Marriage and Family Life

Curriculum Outline for Career Academy for Travel and Tourism

Course Code
Credit Units Course Title Second Semester, Grade First Semester, Grade 11 11 Christology History of Salvation Philippine History Computer Literacy Business English 1 and Office Productivity Tools Methodology of Guiding Basic Algebra Career and Customer Service Skills Sub-total General Psychology : effective to Desired Competencies Principles of Tourism (Introduction workplace communication (technical Tourism) writing, answering the phone etc); Principles of Safety, Hygiene and develop and maintain the general Sanitation knowledge required by guides; Sub-total determine the job qualifications, : Perform Desired Competencies attitudes, work habits and personal computer operations; observe personal qualities necessary to function and workplace hygiene practices;and in satisfactorily with other individuals observe health, safety and security organization in the hospitality industry; practices; develop update tourism demonstrate good and customer relations industry knowledge. skills. Major Output: Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities. Lecture 3 3 3 06 33 18 3 3 3 Lab 0 0 0 30 00 00 0 0 Total 3 Hours/Week 3 3 3 36 33 18 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 18 3 3 Pay Units

3 15

0 3

3 18

3 18

WHAT TO GAIN FROM THE K TO 12? Facilitate an accelerated economic growth. Facilitate mutual recognition of Filipino graduates and professionals in other countries. A better educated society provides a sound foundation for long-term socio-economic development. Several studies have shown that the improvements in the quality of education will increase GDP growth by as much as 2%. Studies in the UK, India and US show that additional years of schooling also have positive overall impact on society.

WHAT TO GAIN FROM CAREER ACADEMIES?

Courses in academic subjects include material specifically related to the academys career theme, which makes them more interesting. Students interest is further aroused by immediate connections between the program and the real world. Adults working in the field serve as mentors for students, introducing them to settings in which they might work and helping them plan their careers.

WHAT TO GAIN FROM CAREER ACADEMIES?

Career Academy approach is essentially flexible and adaptable to local needs, capacities and circumstances, rather than rigid and prescriptive, demonstrating that the approach can work in a wide variety of school and community settings. Career Academies would increase the likelihood of students graduating on time. CA will also increase vocational course-taking for these students without reducing their likelihood of completing a basic core academic curriculum.

CHALLENGE TO IMPLEMENT K TO 12 IN CEAP SCHOOLS

With existing colleges or high schools Stand alone Minus 2 would be attractive to many Work would allow them To help their families To earn their way through college

CHALLENGE TO IMPLEMENT K TO 12 IN CEAP SCHOOLS

Plus 2 ensures better college experience Better Tertiary-Level General Education Better Professional Training Will foster learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. Not just theory but applied knowledge. Develop K to 12 curriculum in Basic Education

DAGHANG SALAMAT!