Basic education curriculum

1. 1. The basic education curriculum in the Philippines contains mother tongue- based
multilingual education, universal kindergarten, college and livelihood readiness and
specialized upper secondary education. The curriculum also features spiral progression and
contextualization and enhancement, which helps make the curriculum more relevant to the
students.
2. 2. Basic Education Curriculum • According to Sec. of Education Raul Roco, the 2002 BEC
was based on a 16- year study (starting in 1986). • The implementation of the 2002 Basic
Education Curriculum was announced in DepEd Order No. 25, s. 2002, issued on June 17,
2002. • The actual implementing guidelines were found in DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2002,
dated Aug. 29, 2002. • Less than a year later (on June 12, 2002), a new curriculum (the
Revised BEC) was signed into law.

Basic education curriculum

1. 1. The basic education curriculum in the Philippines contains mother tongue- based
multilingual education, universal kindergarten, college and livelihood readiness and
specialized upper secondary education. The curriculum also features spiral progression and
contextualization and enhancement, which helps make the curriculum more relevant to the
students.
2. 2. Basic Education Curriculum • According to Sec. of Education Raul Roco, the 2002 BEC
was based on a 16- year study (starting in 1986). • The implementation of the 2002 Basic
Education Curriculum was announced in DepEd Order No. 25, s. 2002, issued on June 17,
2002. • The actual implementing guidelines were found in DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2002,
dated Aug. 29, 2002. • Less than a year later (on June 12, 2002), a new curriculum (the
Revised BEC) was signed into law.