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Challenges and responses in the implementation of k to 12

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

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Challenges and responses in the implementation of k to 12

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  1. Challenges and responses in the implementation of k to 12 Fr. Joel E. Tabora, SJ

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. General education curriculum (GEC) • GEC-A (63 units for humanities, social sciences and communications students) • GEC-B (51 units for non-HUSOCOM students)

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. The Challenge • Challenge for curriculum designers based on real feedback • Don’t just push up • Reduce – more time for independent work and study

  10. K to 12 Model developed by deped • A Comparative Example: Science Conceptual Matrix • Old RSEC • K to 12 Model

  11. OLD RSEC for Science Grades 7-10

  12. K to 12 Curriculum for Science Grades 7-12

  13. Phases of Implementation • Universal kindergarten will be offered starting SY 2011-2012. • DepEdwill begin unclogging the basic education curriculum in SY 2012-2013. • The enhanced 12-year curriculum will be implemented starting with incoming Grade 1 students of SY 2012-2013. • 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

  14. Workplan of Deped Steering committee for transition (September 5, 2011)

  15. Transition scheme for k to 12

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Our proposal

  21. 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

  22. Career Academy • Choose careers with educational implication • Some need two years (Pre-work stream) • Some need two years plus college (Pre-college stream) • “Minus 2” or “Plus 2”

  23. 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

  24. Career Academy • Career Tracks • Achievement tests advisory • Tracks chosen by the pupils and their parents • Preparation for life • Work • Marriage life • Atmosphere: Young adults

  25. Schools with grades 11 and 12 curriculum developed • Ateneo de Naga University • Career Academy for Entrepreneurship Program • San Carlos University

  26. 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.

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. Curriculum Outline for Career Academy for Travel and Tourism

  30. 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.

  31. What to gain from career academies? • Courses in academic subjects include material specifically related to the academy’s career theme, which makes them more interesting. • Student’s 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. DaghanGsalamat!

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