DEPED ORDER NO.

032-17 GENDER
RESPONSIVE BASIC EDUCATION POLICY
GAWAIN 1: BAWAL JUDGEMENTAL

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Purpose of the Gender-Responsive Basic
Education Policy
The purpose of the Gender-Responsive Basic
Education Policy is to integrate gender equality,
sensitivity, and human rights into the provision and
governance of basic education in the Philippines.
The policy aims to ensure access to quality basic
education for all and is aligned with the
Department of Education's (DepEd) vision,
mission, values, and mandate.
Entities Involved in the Policy
The policy applies to all officials and employees
of the DepEd, as well as officials and employees of
private elementary, junior, and senior high schools.
It also includes learners of public and private
elementary, junior, and senior high schools,
Special Education and Alternative Learning
System (ALS) learners, and learners in laboratory
schools of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs).
Key Objectives of the Policy
Key Objectives of the Policy

1.Promoting Inclusive Education:

The policy aims to promote inclusive education by

ensuring that all learners, regardless of gender, have
equal access to education.
It seeks to eliminate gender-based barriers and
discrimination in the education system.
Key Objectives of the Policy

2.Protecting Children against Gender-Based

Violence:

• The policy aims to protect children from gender-

based violence within the education system.
• It seeks to create a safe and secure learning
environment for all learners.
Key Objectives of the Policy

3.Involving Learners and Stakeholders in Promoting Gender

Equality:

The policy emphasizes the importance of involving all

learners and stakeholders in promoting gender equality.
It encourages the active participation of students, parents,
teachers, and the community in creating a gender-
responsive education system.
Key Objectives of the Policy

4.Strengthening Coordination and Partnerships:

The policy aims to strengthen coordination and

partnerships between different entities involved in basic
education.
It promotes collaboration between the DepEd, private
schools, universities, colleges, and other stakeholders to
ensure the effective implementation of gender-responsive
education.
Key Objectives of the Policy

5.Ensuring Gender-Responsive Teaching and Learning:

The policy emphasizes the need for gender-

responsive teaching and learning approaches.
It encourages educators to adopt teaching
methods that are sensitive to the diverse needs
and experiences of learners.
Key Objectives of the Policy
6.Providing Gender-Responsive Learning Resources
and Assessment:

The policy calls for the development and use of

gender-responsive learning resources and
assessment tools.
It aims to ensure that educational materials and
assessments are free from gender bias and
stereotypes.
Creating an Enabling Work Environment
The policy focuses on creating an enabling work
environment within the DepEd.
It aims to achieve gender parity in staffing and strengthen
gender and development institutional mechanisms.
The policy establishes the roles and responsibilities of
various committees, such as the GAD Focal Point System,
Complaint or Grievance Committee, Committee on
Decorum and Investigation, and Child Protection
Committee.
 Monitoring and Evaluation
The policy includes a Gender Mainstreaming
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF).
It provides an implementation plan for monitoring
and evaluating the effectiveness of the policy.
The MEF helps assess the progress and impact of
gender-responsive education initiatives.
References to Laws and Guidelines

The policy references various international

and national laws, commitments, and guidelines
related to gender equality and human rights.
This ensures that the policy is in line with
existing legal frameworks and international
standards.
Overall Goal of the Policy
The Gender-Responsive Basic Education Policy
aims to create a learner-friendly and safe
environment that promotes gender equality,
sensitivity, and human rights in basic education in the
Philippines.
It seeks to address gender-based barriers and
discrimination, protect children from violence, and
involve all stakeholders in promoting gender equality
in education.
THANK YOU!