10 Questions
What is the responsibility of DepEd according to RA 10533?
Children ages 5-8
According to RA 10517, what does the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) aim to do?
Make education learner-oriented
Why was the additional 2 years of Senior High School introduced?
To provide students with more time for mastery of concepts and skills
What is the purpose of Curriculum Contextualization in education?
To enhance curricula by using local culture, history, and reality
Which of the following is NOT an Academic Track in the Senior High School system?
Home Economics
What does the general kindergarten program refer to?
A 10-month program for children at least five years old in regular elementary schools
What made kindergarten an integral part of the basic education system in the Philippines?
RA 10517 - Kindergarten Education Act
What was mandated by RA 8980, the ECCD Act of 2001?
Provision of programs for young children promoting growth and development
What was the significance of RA 8672, the Total Protection of Children Act of 1990?
Establishment of daycare centers covering kindergarten programs
What was the primary goal of Republic Act No. 10517, the Kindergarten Education Act?
Achieving Education for All by year 2015
Study Notes
Institutionalization of Kindergarten
- The general kindergarten program in the Philippines is a 10-month program for children aged 5 and above, using a thematic and integrative curriculum to develop foundational skills.
- Kindergarten was optional for parents prior to the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum.
Establishment of Daycare Centers
- RA 8672 (Barangay-Level Total Protection of Children Act of 1990) mandated local government units to establish a daycare center in every community, covering kindergarten programs.
Strengthening Early Childhood Education
- RA 8980 (Early Childhood Care and Development Council Act 2001) mandated the ECCD to provide programs for young children's optimum growth and development.
Kindergarten Education Act
- RA 10517 (Kindergarten Education Act) made kindergarten an integral part of the basic education system and compulsory for all children.
- The act aimed to achieve Education for All (EFA) by 2015.
Early Years Act of 2013
- RA 10410 designated the ECCD Council as responsible for children aged 0-4, while DepEd was responsible for children aged 5-8.
Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012
- RA 10533 included kindergarten in the basic education system, with the DepEd responsible for developing children aged 5-8.
Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
- DepEd Order No. 32, series of 2012, introduced mother tongue-based multilingual education as the medium of instruction in kindergarten.
Curriculum Contextualization
- The DepEd restructured the content of the old basic education curricula to make it more relevant to learners through contextualization and enhancement.
Senior High School
- The additional 2 years of Senior High School were introduced to provide students with sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills.
Academic Tracks
- The academic tracks available in Senior High School include:
- Accountancy, Business and Management
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
- Pre-baccalaureate Maritime
- Technical-Vocational Livelihood tracks include:
- Agri-Fishery
- Home Economics
- Information and Communication Technology
- TVL Maritime
- Sports
- Arts And Design
Explore the history and details of the institutionalization of kindergarten in the Philippines, including its transition from being optional to mandatory. Learn about the 10-month program designed to prepare children for Grade 1 with a thematic and integrative curriculum.
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