K to 12

Basic Education Program

“ What nobler employment or more valuable
to the state than that of the man who
instructs the rising generation.”
– Marcus Cicero
Salient Features of the Proposed K to 12
BEC Framework
Holistic Development
Outcome- based
Principles on inclusive Education,
flexibility and differentiated learning
system and balanced learning
experiences
Ensure learner- centred pedagogical
approaches
 K to 12 Education Vision

Graduates of Enhanced K+12 Basic

Education Program will:
acquire mastery of basic competencies.
be more emotionally mature.
be socially aware, pro- active, involved
in public and civic affairs.
be adequately prepared for the world
of work or entrepreneurship.
be legally employable with potential
for better earnings.
be globally competitive.
Salient Points on the Enhanced
K+12
Basic Education Program
 What is K+12?
K+12 means Kindergarten and the 12 years of
elementary and secondary education.
Kindergarten refers to the 5-year old cohort
that takes a standardized kinder curriculum.
Elementary education refers to primary
schooling that involves six or seven years of
education.
Secondary education refers to high school.
 How are we planning to
implement the K to 12 Program?
After considering various proposals and studies,
the model that is currently being proposed by
DepEd is the K-6-4-2 Model. This involves
Kindergarten, six years of elementary
education, four years of junior high school
( grades 7 to 10 ) and two years of senior high
school ( grades 11 to 12 ). The two years of
senior high school intend to provide time for
students to consolidate acquired academic skills
and competencies.
 Features of K-6-4-2
Kindergarten and 12 years of quality basic
education is a right of every Filipino,
therefore they must be and will be provided
by government and will be free.
 Those who go through the 12 years cycle
will get an elementary diploma (6 years), a
junior high school diploma (4 years) and a
senior high school diploma ( 2 years).
A full 12 years of basic education will
eventually be required for entry into tertiary
level education ( entering freshmen by SY
2018- 2019 or six years from now).
An open and consultative process will be
adopted in the development and
implementation of K to 12.
Change is two- fold: (a) curriculum
enhancement and (b) transition
management.
 What is Senior High School?
2 years of in-depth specialization for
students depending on the occupation/
career track they wish to pursue

Skills and competencies to be develop

will be relevant to the job market
The two years of senior high school
intends to provide time for students to
consolidate acquired academic skills
and competencies.
The curriculum will allow specialization
in Science & Technology, Music, Arts,
Agriculture, Fisheries, Sports, Business
and Entrepreneurship.
 PROPOSED
IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN OF THE DEPED
 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 the 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 SHS: arts, music, tech-voc, etc.
 Why add more two years?
to decongest and enhance the basic education
curriculum.
to provide better quality education for all.
the Philippines is the only remaining country in
Asia with a 10-year basic education program.
K+12 is not new. The proposal to expand the
basic education dates back to 1925.
studies in the Phils. have shown that an
additional year of schooling increases earnings
by 7.5 %.
studies validate that improvements in the
quality of education will increase GDP
growth by 2% to 2.2%.
minus 2 instead of plus 2 for those families
who cannot afford a college education but
still wish to have an employable child.
to inspire a shift in attitude that completion
of high school education is more than just
preparation for college but can be sufficient
for a gainful employment or career.
What will society gain from K to 12
Program?
K to 12 will facilitate an accelerated economic
growth
K to 12 will 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.
 With K to 12, we will……
Produce holistically developed learners
who have 21st century skills and are
prepared for higher education, middle level
skills development, employment and
entrepreneurship.
 The K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
will be enhanced.
Integrative, Focuses on the
inquiry- based, optimum development
Constructivist of the Filipino

Enriched
Learner-
centred

Responsive Decongested
Allows for
Flexible to local mastery of
needs competencies
Seamless

Continuum following an
expanding spiral progression
model
 The
K to 10
Curriculum Map
(Overview)
  Core Subjects: English, Filipino, AP, EsP,
GRADES 9-10 Math, Science, MAPEH
Junior High  Elective Technology and Livelihood Educ

 Core Subjects: English, Filipino, AP, EsP,

GRADES 7-8 Math, Science, MAPEH
Junior High  Exploratory Technology and Livelihood Educ

Core Subjects: English, Filipino, AP, EsP,

Math, MAPEH, Science (Grades 3-6)
GRADES 1-6 EPP (Grades 4-6), MTB- MLE (Grades 1-3)

KINDERGARTEN  Learning Domains: English, Filipino, AP,

EsP, Math, Science, MAPEH

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 11-12
 SHS Tracks
TECHNICAL ARTS AND
ACADEMIC SPORTS
VOCATINAL- DESIGN
LIVELIHOOD

Strands:
ABM
STEM
HumSS
GAS
Who can offer Senior High School?

1. Private entities
2. Public Schools
Together, we can make
K to 12 a reality for the
Filipino.
THANK YOU!