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The K-12 Curriculum (Enhanced Basic Education Act) By: Sialana, Apuya, and Lacoto  The K-12 Curriculum The K-12 program, established by Republic Act No. 10533 in 2013, expanded the Philippine education system from 10 to 12 years. Launched under President Benigno Aquino III, it...

The K-12 Curriculum (Enhanced Basic Education Act) By: Sialana, Apuya, and Lacoto  The K-12 Curriculum The K-12 program, established by Republic Act No. 10533 in 2013, expanded the Philippine education system from 10 to 12 years. Launched under President Benigno Aquino III, it aims to improve student mastery, lifelong learning, and global competitiveness by adding Kindergarten, six years of primary education, four years of Junior High, and two years of Senior High.  Bases of the K-12 Implementation Insufficient mastery of basic competencies due to a congested curriculum. Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia, with a 10-year basic education program. Basic Education program puts millions of overseas Filipino workers, esp. the professionals, and who intended to study abroad at disavantage. The employability of Filipino high school graduates. Objectives of the K-12 Program - Develop lifelong learners with mastery of concepts and skills. - Prepare graduates for tertiary education, employment, entrepreneurship, and middle- level skills development. - Align with global education standards.  Learner-centered, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate. Relevant, responsive, and research-based. Culture-sensitive Contextualized and global. Use pedagogical approaches that are constructivist, inquiry- based, reflective, collaborative, and integrative. Adhere to the principles and framework of mother-tongue based, multilingual education (MTB-MLE). K-12 Use the spiral progression approach to ensure mastery of Curricular Standards knowledge and skills after each level. Flexible enough to enable and allow schools to localize, indigenize, and enhance the same based on their respective educational and social context. The Structure of K-12 Program Kindergarten (5 years old) - Early Childhood Education Grade 1-6 ( 6-11 years old) - Elementary Education Grade 7-10 (12-15 years old) - Junior High school Grade 11-12 (16-17 years old) - Senior High school  Emphasis on contextualized learning and Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE). Integration of 21st-century skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity. Key Features Enhanced learning materials and teaching of the strategies. Curriculum Importance of holistic development (academic, emotional, physical, and social).  Senior High School Tracks - Academic Track: STEM, HUMSS, ABM, GAS - Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track: Agri- Fishery Arts, Home Economics, ICT, Industrial Arts - Sports Track - Arts and Design Track  STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Core Subjects: Pre-Calculus, Basic Calculus, General Biology, General Physics, General Chemistry, and General Mathematics. ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management) Core Subjects: Applied Economics, Bussiness Ethics,and Social Responsibility, Fundamentals of Accountancy, Bussiness, and Management 1 and 2, and Basic Calculus.  HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) Core Subjects: Creative Writing, Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems, Creative Non-fiction, Trends, Networks, Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture, and Philippine Politics and Governance. GAS (General Academic Strand) Core Subjects: Humanities, Social Science, Philosophy, Applied Economics, Organization and Management, Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, and Research. Purpose of the Added 2 Years of Education Aligning with International Education Standard Enhanced Basic Education Workforce Readiness Decongestion of Curriculum Alignment with ASEAN Integration Quality Education Implementation and Challenges Phased implementation starting in 2012, with full roll-out in 2016. Major challenges: Infrastructure, teacher training, curriculum development.  Conclusion The K-12 program in the Philippines represents a significant advancement in the country's educational system, aligning it with global standards and addressing the need for a more competitive and well-rounded education. By extending basic education to 12 years and introducing specialized tracks in Senior High School, the program prepares students for higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Despite challenges, the K-12 system is a crucial step toward improving the quality of education and ensuring that Filipino students are equipped to succeed in a global context.  References Estacio, M. P. (2015, September 2). Department of Education. https://www.deped.gov.ph/ DepEd Order 37 series of 2022: Suspension of classes due to disasters and calamity. DepEd PH. (2024, January 18). https://depedph.com/deped-order-37/ Slideshare. (2016, October 22). The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K-12). SlideShare. https://www.slideshare.net/RizzaLynnLabastida/the- enhanced-basic-education-act-of-2013-k12