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What is the responsibility of DepEd according to RA 10533?
What is the responsibility of DepEd according to RA 10533?
According to RA 10517, what does the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) aim to do?
According to RA 10517, what does the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) aim to do?
Why was the additional 2 years of Senior High School introduced?
Why was the additional 2 years of Senior High School introduced?
What is the purpose of Curriculum Contextualization in education?
What is the purpose of Curriculum Contextualization in education?
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Which of the following is NOT an Academic Track in the Senior High School system?
Which of the following is NOT an Academic Track in the Senior High School system?
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What does the general kindergarten program refer to?
What does the general kindergarten program refer to?
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What made kindergarten an integral part of the basic education system in the Philippines?
What made kindergarten an integral part of the basic education system in the Philippines?
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What was mandated by RA 8980, the ECCD Act of 2001?
What was mandated by RA 8980, the ECCD Act of 2001?
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What was the significance of RA 8672, the Total Protection of Children Act of 1990?
What was the significance of RA 8672, the Total Protection of Children Act of 1990?
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What was the primary goal of Republic Act No. 10517, the Kindergarten Education Act?
What was the primary goal of Republic Act No. 10517, the Kindergarten Education Act?
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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
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Description
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.
