Presentation during the CEAP National Convention

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 For increased mobility of professionals Affects individuals and nations UNESCO Education For All Plan – deadline in 2015 Universal functional literacy Universal completion of the full cycle of basic education

4. Academic deficiencies Academic Deficiencies English Mathematics Science Filipino Formation Catholic Educational Mission Deficiency Recognition Loss of respect Loss of status/leadership Loss of income

5. 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

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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

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

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

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

13. pushed down to Grade 8 pushed down to Grade 6 pushed up to Grade 9 pushed up to Grade 9 pushed down to Grade 9 OLD RSEC for Science Grades 7-10

14. From Grade 8 From Grade 8 From Grade 10 From Grade 9 From Grade 9 From Grade 10 Added Added Added From Grade 10 Added K to 12 Curriculum for Science Grades 7-12

15. 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

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

17. Transition scheme for k to 12

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Our proposal

23. 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

24. 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” Career Academy

25. 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

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

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

28. An Example: Career Academy for travel and tourism (Work stream) 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.

29. An Example: Career Academy for travel and tourism (Work stream) Jesuit Core Courses – 12 units General Education – 24 units Career Specialization Courses – 24 units Career Skills Development Courses – 10 units 70 total credit units

32. Curriculum Outline for Career Academy for Travel and Tourism GRADE 11

33. Curriculum Outline for Career Academy for Travel and Tourism GRADE 11

34. Curriculum Outline for Career Academy for Travel and Tourism GRADE 12

35. Curriculum Outline for Career Academy for Travel and Tourism GRADE 12

36. College Admission Standards (Still to be determined by ched)

37. College Admission Standards (Still to be determined by ched)

38. College Admission Standards (Still to be determined by ched)

39. College Admission Standards (Still to be determined by ched)

40. An Example: Pre-college stream Jesuit Core Courses – 15 units General Education – 62 units 77 total credit units

41. An Example: pre-college stream (Curriculum summary)

42. An Example: pre-college stream (Curriculum summary)

43. An Example: pre-college stream (Curriculum summary)

44. An Example: pre-college stream (Grade 11 Curriculum outline)

45. An Example: pre-college stream (Grade 12 curriculum outline)

46. Impelled by the catholic educational mission Decide to implement K to 12 Work together. Share. Inform. Stay informed. Enhance Basic Education To prepare for Work To prepare for College Contribute to helpful policy formulation

47. DaghanGsalamat!

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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

52. 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