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DepEd K12 Basic Education
DepEd K12 Basic Education
DepEd K12 Basic Education
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Elementary
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I.
II.
Introduction
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Goal
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Core Content
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Kindergarten
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Secondary
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III.
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IV.
Implementation Guidelines
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V.
Glossary of Terms
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VI.
References
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VII.
Committees on K to 12 Curriculum
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List of Figures
FIGURE
List of Tables
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TABLE
Table
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Table
Table
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Figure
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Figure
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The K to 12 Graduate
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Figure
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Table
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Figure
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Table
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Figure
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Figure
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Figure
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I.
BACKGROUNDand RATIONALE
Introduction
The K to 12 Basic Education Program is the flagship program of the
Department of Education in its desire to offer a curriculum which is
attuned to the 21st century. This is in pursuance of the reform
thrusts of the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda, a package of
policy reforms that seeks to systematically improve critical
regulatory, institutional, structural, financial, cultural, physical and
informational conditions affecting basic education provision, access
and delivery on the ground. The Department seeks to create a
basic education sector that is capable of attaining the countrys
Education for All Objectives and the Millennium Development Goals
by the year 2015 and President Noynoy Aquinos 10-point basic
education agenda by 2016.These policy reforms are expected to
introduce critical changes necessary to further accelerate, broaden,
deepen and sustain the Departments effort in improving the quality
of basic education.
National Center for Education Statistics. Highlights from the Trends in International
Mathematics and Science Study 2003.December 2004
science
high
schools
I.V.S. Mullis, M.O. Martin, D.F. Robitaille, & P. Foy, (2009). Chestnut Hill, MA. Trends in
International Mathematics and Science Advanced 2008.
being a vehicle for promoting economic cooperation within the AsiaPacific Region. (Source: SEAMEO INNOTECH Study)
The Philippines is the last country in Asia and one of only three
countries in the world (the other two being Djibouti and Angola of
Africa) with a ten-year pre-university program. (Refer to Table 1).
Country
Total Basic
Education Cycle
Total Duration of
Pre- University
Education
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Vietnam
11/12
12
12
12
12
11
10
11
12
12
12
13/15
13
13
14
14/15
12
10
12/14
12
12
14/15
Year
Source
Recommendation
1949
UNESCO Mission
Survey
1953
Education Act
1960
Swanson Survey
1970
PCSPE
1991
EDCOM Report
1998
Philippines
Education Sector
Study (World Bank
and ADB)
2000
PCER
2006
2008
Presidential Task
Force on Education
Compul
ory
Table 2. Historical Bases of the Additional
Years of Education,
Learning
SEAMEO INNOTECH,
2011
Areas
The poor
2006quality of basic education as reflected in the inadequate
preparation of high school graduates for the world of work
contributes
toEFA
the20 relatively high unemployment rate among the
Philippine
career paths/ choices
young and
the
educated.
See Table 3.
Exploratory Courses
Life Sciences/
Physical Sciences
Literature
Contemporary Issues
(local and global)
Career Pathways
- Entrepreneurship
-Tech Voc
- Academic
II.
Goal
As Figure 6 shows, the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum is
geared towards the development of a holistically developed
Filipino with 21stcentury skills who is ready for employment,
entrepreneurship, middle level skills development and higher
education upon graduation from Grade 12.
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NONE
Mother Tongue
Filipino
English
Mathematics
Science
Araling Panlipunan
Edukasyon sa
Pagpapakatao
MAPEH
NONE
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Science
Araling Panlipunan
MAPEH
Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao
EPP
Subjects
LEARNING DOMAIN
Values Education
Physical Health &
Motor
Development
Social &
EmotionalDevelop
ment
Cognitive
Development
Creative Arts
Language
LiteracyCommunic
ation
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Science
Music, Arts, PE & Health
(MAPEH )
Araling Panlipunan
Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao
Technology & Livelihood
Education
Specialization
in TLE
NONE
In Grade 1, oral Filipino is taught in 1st Semester and oral English in the Second Semester
Consolidation of complex
knowledge and skills,
development of attitudes, values,
aptitudes and interest.
Languages
o -English
o -Filipino
Literature
Mathematics
Science
Contemporary
Issues
Academic
Specialization
o Mathematics
o Science
o Languages
o Journalism
o Sports and Arts
Technical- Vocational
Others
Consolidation of complex
knowledge and skills,
development of attitudes,
values as a result of a
strong liberal education;
adequate preparation for the
world of work
entrepreneurship, middle
level skills development and
higher education.
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16
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UNESCOs Report of the International Commission on Education for the 21st century.
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frameworks for elementary and high school for all the learning
areas.
The K to 12 curriculum builds on the previous curricular reforms.
The 1957 2-2 Plan for secondary education and 1958 revised
elementary education curriculum provided for the preparation of
students in the world of the academe or the world of work.
However, it limited the students to only two choices - college or
vocational education. The K to 12curriculum affords the student
more choices after graduation, at least four (4) - employment,
entrepreneurship, middle-level skills development or higher
education.
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Pedagogical Approaches
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and vice versa. The content in Science, Health, Art, and Physical
Education may become a reading material in English or the content
in Araling Panlipunan and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao serves as
reading material in Filipino. What is taught in Science is reinforced
by the lessons in Health. With the thematic approach, within each
subject itself, the connectedness of topics taught is shown. Cocurricular activities and community involvement complement
teaching-learning in the classroom. They are real life opportunities
for contextualized and integrative learning.
Learning is contextual. Learning cannot be divorced from their lives.
Learners do not learn from isolated facts and theories separate
from the rest of their lives.
Assessment
The K to 12 curriculum has a balanced assessment program.
Assessment in the K to 12 curriculum is, in the words of Cronbach,
comprehensive and involves multifaceted analysis of performance
that uses a variety of techniques which has primary reliance on
observations of performance and integration of diverse information.
It makes appropriate use of both traditional and authentic
assessment tools. It practices self-assessment (assessment as
learning), formative assessment (assessment for learning) and
summative assessment (assessment of learning.)
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Assessment is based on multiple information sources (e.g. pretests, written tests, portfolios, and works in progress, teacher
observation, and conversation). Verbal or written feedback to the
learner is primarily descriptive. Feedback emphasizes strengths,
identifies challenges, and points to next steps.
Kindergarten
Elementary Education
Elementary education includes Grades 1-6. After completing the
six-year elementary program, learners receive a certificate of
graduation. (See Figure 9).
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Secondary Education
Secondary education is free but not compulsory. It is meant to build
on the foundation knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in
the elementary level and to discover and enhance the aptitudes
and interests of the student as to equip him with skills for
productive endeavor and /or prepare him for tertiary schooling.18
With the K to 12 curriculum, it consists of 4years of junior high
school, Grades 7-10 and 2 years of senior high school, Grades 1112. (Refer to Figure 9).
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For ALS to be truly parallel with the formal system and for ALS
graduates not to be marginalized, it focuses on the teaching of the
same standards and competencies of the formal system. (See
Figure 10). It shall be delivered through graded and non-graded
modules, print or non-print which will also be made available online. An accreditation and equivalency test for both academic and
technical skills is an important component of the program.
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Table 5. Common Competencies in the Grade 7 and 8 TLE Exploratory Courses and Specialization in Grade 11 and 12
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IV.
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
Refer to DepEd Order 31, s. 2012, Policy Guidelines on
the Implementation of Grades 1 to 10 of the K to 12
Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) Effective SY 20122013.
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V. GLOSSARYOF TERMS
8.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
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21. Life and career skills - These refer to the following abilities: 1)
flexibility and adaptability, 2) initiative and self- direction, 3)
social and cross-cultural skills, 4) productivity and
accountability, and 5) leadership and responsibility.
22. Media Literacy It is the ability to sift through and analyze the
messages that inform, entertain and sell to learners every day.
It is the ability to question what lies behind media productions
the motives, the money, the values and the ownership and to
be aware of how these factors
influence message content.
23.
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VI. REFERENCES
Batomalaque, Antonio. Basic Science Development Program of the
Philippines for International Cooperation. University of San Carlos.;
Marinas, Bella and Ditapat, Maria. Philippines: Curriculum and
Development. UNESCO International Bureau of Education
Board of National Education, General Policies on Education, 19671972, 1951-1961 & 1958-1960
Care, Esther Care and Ethel Valenzuela, Analysis of Basic
Education of thePhilippines:Implications for the K to 12 Education
Program, Jan. 2012.
de Jesus, Edilberto. Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 8, 2010.
Education Act of 1982
Mullis, I.V., M.O. Martin, D.F. Robitaille, & P. Foy, (2009). Chestnut
Hill, MA. Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Advanced 2008.
National Center for Education Statistics. Highlights from the Trends
in International Mathematics and Science Study 2003.December
2004
UNESCOs Report of the International Commission on Education
for the 21st century.
1987 Philippine Constitution
http://www.deped.gov.ph
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Chairperson
Co-Chairs
Members
Name
Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC
Dr. Patricia Licuanan
Sec. Joel Villanueva
Ms. Tiffany Uy
Institution
Department of Education
Commission on Higher
Education
Technical Skills and
Development Authority
Senate
Advisers
House of Representatives
Technical
Working Group
Chairpersons
National Economic
Development Authority
ACT
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on instructional materials
Curriculum Sub-TWG on K to
10
DepED, Curriculum sub-TWG
on Assessment
DepED, Curriculum sub-TWG
on teacher education
DepED, Transition
Management sub-TWG on
SHS modeling
Chairperson
Members
Chairperson
Members
K to 12
Secretariat
Name
USec. Francis Varela
Mr. Napoleon Imperial
Dir. Erlinda M. Capones
(represented by Ms. Rhona
Caoli-Rodriguez)
Dr. Vincent Fabella
Mr. Jess Mateo
Dr. Rosario Manasan
Dr. Aniceto Orbeta
Magdalena Mendoza
Institution
DepED
CHED
NEDA
Name
ASec. Tonisito Umali
Mr. Napoleon Imperial
Dr. Imelda Taganas
Dr. Reynaldo Vea
Dr. Vincent Fabella
Dr. Amelou Reyes
Dr. Carol Porio
Dr. Arnie Azcarraga
Engr. Alex Escano
USec.Francis Varela
USec. Rizalino Rivera
ASec. Jess Mateo
Dr. Brenda Corpuz
Dir. Lolit Andrada
Dir. Milagros Valles
JRU
DepED, Planning Office
Consultant
Consultant
DAP
K to 12
Secretariat
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Magdalena Mendoza
Institution
DepED
CHED
TESDA
COCOPEA?
JRU
PWU/ FAPE
FAPE
DLSU
MFI
DepED, TWG on Research
DepED, TWG on
Communications
DepED, Planning Office
Curriculum Consultant
DepED, sub-TWG on SHS
system readiness assessment
DepED, sub-TWG on SHS
Modeling
DAP
Chairperson
Members
Name
USec. Yolanda Quijano
Mr. Napoleon Imperial
Dr. Imelda Taganas
Dr. Lolit Andrada
Dr. Socorro Pilor
Dr. Paraluman Giron
Dr. Nelia Benito
Dr. Beatrice Torno
Dr. Brenda Corpuz
Dr. Dina Ocampo
Institution
DepED
CHED
TESDA
DepED, sub-TWG on 11 and 12
DepED, sub-TWG on
instructional materials
Sub-TWG on 1 to 10
DepED, sub-TWG on
Assessment
DepED, sub-TWG on teacher
education
Curriculum Consultant
UP, Languages (English,
Filipino, Mother Tongue)
Convenor
UP, Araling Panlipunan
Convenor
AdMU, Math Convenor
UP NISMED, Science Convenor
St. Marys, Music and Art
Convenor
PNU, Physical Education
Convenor
UE, Health Convenor
UST, Edukasyon sa
Pagpapakatao Convenors
Chairperson
Members
K to 12
Secretariat
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Name
USec. Rizalino Rivera
Dir. Tina Ganzon
Mr. Napoleon Imperial
ASec. Jess Mateo
Mr. Kenneth Tirado
Mr. Raul Limbo
Mr. Wadel Cabrera
Ms. Dorris Ferrer
ASec. Tonisito Umali
Magdalena Mendoza
Institution
DepED
DepED
CHED
DepED, Planning Office
DepED Communications
Philippine Business for Education
CEAP
TWG on Transition Management
DAP