JESSA L.

LORA MAED EM 101

Topic No.7 : The K to 12 Curriculum: The Importance of School Planning and Policy
Making for Curricular Reforms

Professional development gives them an opportunity to step out of their

routine — they get to be the student instead of the teacher. This keeps educators
engaged because they feel like they are receiving the professional help they need
to be better teachers.K to 12 program has already been implemented, but even
though this curriculum has already been implemented, it is still a major issue in the
country. It has been said that it is one of the most drastic and controversial
programs of the Aquino administration. Anyway, since this program has already
been implemented we have nothing to do with this but respect, and of course
contribute a major help for the success of its goal and objectives.
A school plan for professional development is incredibly important as it helps
ensure that educators are equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively
support student to growth and success. Professional development can include a
variety of topics such as instructional strategies, technology integration, social-
emotional learning, and more. By developing a comprehensive plan for professional
development, schools can help teachers stay up- to – date with the latest research
and best practices in education, which can lead to improved student outcomes.
School planning and policy making is very important in any curricular reforms in
order to make sure that the purpose of the implementation of this program will be
realized. Let’s imagine a newly reformed curriculum without planning, what will
happen? There will be a lot of misinterpretation, a lot of mistakes upon its
implementation. The teachers who do not know on what to do with this new
curriculum will be totally empty, they won’t have any idea on what they will do with
regards to this. So it’s maybe they will just stick to the old curriculum or make their
own plans with regards to the new curriculum without knowing whether their plans
are correct or wrong. With regards to the policy making, it is also important to plan
this ahead of time so that the teachers and the learners will all be guided with the
new curriculum and its policies. But before the school’s planning, the people of high
authority must have the plan first and must look at a lot of considerations first
before implementing a certain program. For example, the K to 12 curriculum was
just implemented with the thought that other countries became successful with its
implementation. The government thought that it will also be successful in our
country, without even thinking that even before the implementation of this
curriculum, there is already a dearth of textbooks, tables, chairs, toilets, teacher’s
guide, etc. how much more with this new wherein they need to provide new reading
materials, learner’s materials, curriculum guide, and teacher’s guide? I think
Philippines is not ready yet for this. It is just adding problem to the system. Until
now, we do not have enough materials in the classroom, and the CG, TG and LM
does not correspond with each other. Teachers need to do extra research for the
lesson, but how about us who are assigned in far flung areas? We do not have
internet, we do not have signal, and we do not have enough books or research
materials. It is very difficult. Another issue is the implementation of MTBMLE, it
demands more time to translate books into different dialects knowing that Tagalog
is not the only dialect that Filipino people speak. It requires more time to search. It
would have been better if the planning and policy making were already done even
before the implementation of the new curriculum. They must have considered a lot
of things including the situation of the schools in the provinces. They were just
looking at the side of the people in the urban areas. Henceforth, planning and policy
making is the main menu in every reformation made.
The financial plan is an essential component of managing a school effectively.
A well-prepared financial plan helps schools to allocate resources in the most
efficient and effective way possible. It helps schools to make informed decisions
about staffing, educational programs, and investments in infrastructure, technology,
and other areas. A financial plan can help schools to forecast their income and
expenses, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to
manage them. It can also help schools to ensure that they are meeting their
financial obligations, such as paying salaries on time and maintaining financial
reserves.
Preparing a financial plan for managing a school can involve several steps:
1. Identify funding sources: Determine the available funding sources for the
school, such as government funding, tuition fees, donations, and grants.
2. Develop a budget; Create a budget that includes all of the school’s operating
expenses, including salaries, rent, utilities, equipment, supplies, and other
costs. Be sure to allocate funds for unexpected expenses and savings.
3. Set financial goals: Set financial goals for the school, such as increasing
revenue or reducing expenses. Create strategies to achieve these goals, such
as launching new programs or reducing unnecessary expenses.
4. Monitor and evaluate: Monitor the school’s financial performance regularly
and evaluate the effectiveness of the financial plan. Make adjustments as
necessary to ensure that the school is meeting its financial goals and
operating efficiently.
5. Seek professional advice: It can be helpful to seek the advice of accounting
professionals or financial advisors to ensure that the financial plan is
comprehensive and effective. By following these steps, schools can create a
financial plan that helps them manage their finances effectively and ensures
their long-term sustainability.
Physical Plan is very important for school development because the primary
function of educational facilities is to provide the proper school environment that
is most conducive to effective teaching and learning, Functional and effective
educational facilities are developed, operated and managed on the basis of a
comprehensive plan of action of the school, prepared by all stakeholders in
education in the community.