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Philippines creates opportunities in overhaul of K-12 education system

9 Aug 2013

The Philippines is undergoing a major overhaul to bring it in line with education systems worldwide,
starting with the K-12 sector. This change to domestic education policy has far-reaching consequences
and is important for international educational institutions to consider when looking for potential new
student recruitment markets.

With the new 12-year curriculum in place, future Filipino students will be ready and better equipped to
join overseas universities at the undergraduate level. And with a K-12 student population of 20.67
million, which will only increase over the next 20 years (see ICEF Monitor’s article “New 2035 enrolment
forecasts place East Asia and the Pacific in the lead“), the Philippines is shaping up to be an attractive
recruitment destination.

Changes to basic education

The K-12 Basic Education Program aims to provide every Filipino child with the education s/he needs to
compete in a global context.

In May, President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines signed into law a basic education curriculum that
will see a mandatory kindergarten year and two additional senior high school years added to what was a
10-year education curriculum to make basic education 12 years. The programme has been adopted not
only in schools in the Philippines, but also in Filipino schools abroad that follow the department’s
curriculum. Gulfnews reports:

“According to Aquino, the K-12 programme will pave the way for an ever brighter future for young
Filipinos by equipping them with basic education up to international standards.”

The goal of the new curriculum is to give Filipino students enough time to master skills and concepts so
that they are ready for tertiary education when the time comes.
Kindergarten was previously optional, and advocates of the K-12 programme argue that students who
went to kindergarten are better prepared for primary education than those who did not. In addition, the
K-12 programme “provides for the use of the ‘mother tongue‘ language as the medium of instruction for
students in the basic and lower years to facilitate and expedite learning.”

This fabulous interactive map of all public schools in the country could be a useful tool in planning a
recruitment strategy. It contains data on the school’s budget, enrolment statistics, education indicators,
number of teaching personnel, furniture, textbooks, classrooms, plus the water and power supply of
some 45,000 schools nationwide.

10 Point Education Agenda

The move to the K-12 policy comes as part of the 10 Point Education Agenda which was set out by the
current government administration. The K-12 Basic Education Program, universal kindergarten and
instruction in mother-tongue languages are but three of the ten points Aquino’s administration want to
implement in order to improve the overall quality of education in Filipino schools.

The other seven points include:

Establish the Madaris Education as a sub-system in the current education system;

Make every child a reader by Grade 1;

Improve science and mathematics;

Expand government assistance to private education;

Better textbooks;

Build more schools in cooperation with local government units (LGUs);

Re-introduce technical and vocational education in public high schools.

Australia extends a helping hand

Australia has long been a friend to the Philippines – donating time, funding and other resources, as well
as working with the nation to develop and ensure quality. Last month, the country granted PHP 8.4
billion (nearly US $193 million) “to address basic education issues and support the implementation of
the K-12 programme.”

They have also funded a project to “enhance the skills of school officials in managing school processes
and turn schools into learner-centred institutions that continually improve and build on its best
practices.”

In return, Australia is surely hoping Filipino schools and students will select Oz as their destination of
choice for partnerships and study. As ICEF Monitor reported in February, the Philippines is one of the top
ten student markets for Australian schools, colleges and universities.

Building classrooms and adding teachers

As mentioned, one of the ten points on the Education Agenda aims to address severe overcrowding in
Philippine schools and the shortage of classrooms.

In October of last year, the Department of Education signed an agreement “with two winning consortia
which will undertake the construction of close to 10,000 classrooms.”

The department’s Public Private Partnership for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP) will give schools the
physical space they need and “provides the private sector the business opportunity to invest in the
design, construction and maintenance of classrooms.”

Philippine Education Secretary Armin A. Luistro has said he hopes that by doing so, the classrooms would
stand as a testament to Filipino capability and efficiency. Progress is well underway; construction of more
than 9,000 classrooms began in March of this year.

But making more room for students is only half the solution; someone has to teach them and as of early
last month, the Department of Education still hadn’t filled over 61,500 teaching positions.
An increase in student enrolment which caused the shortage of teachers was due to an increase in
kindergarten students – a result of the new K-12 curriculum, as well as students who were formerly
enrolled in private school transferring to public school because of tuition fee hikes.

Student enrolment in 2012/3 stood at 20.67 million: 1.77 million kindergarten students, 13.26 million
elementary students, and 5.64 million high school students.

For foreign education providers, this lack of qualified teachers could mean an opportunity to partner
with institutions in the Philippines to develop a teacher-training programme or qualification.

Increased focus on vocational education

A final point on the 10 Point Education Agenda calls for a re-introduction of vocational and technical
education in high schools, which has been designed to give Filipino students practical skills to gain
employment after graduation – a key component in tackling the high youth unemployment rate in the
Philippines.

Some advocates are calling for the adoption of the German model of apprenticeship. The Manilla
Bulletin reported:

“The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) wants the country to incorporate Germany’s system of
dual technical-vocational education into the K-12 basic education programme.”

It is hoped that adopting the German model would help address the skills mismatch between Filipino
graduates and the jobs available. Ramon del Rosario, chairman of the PBEd, has said now is the time to
implement the apprenticeship system, because of the start of the K-12 curriculum: “It is a good time
because of the development of the senior high school curriculum and that will have a track towards
technical vocational education.”

In May, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced it had completed
the K-12 technical vocational curriculum, and everything was in place for the start of the new school
year.
TESDA Secretary Joel Villanueva said, “Technical vocational education and training (TVET) will play a
central role in the new education model that prepares students for tertiary education, middle-skills
development, employment and entrepreneurship.” Courses include automotive servicing, horticulture,
welding, consumer electronics, dressmaking/tailoring, carpentry, food processing and beauty care.

With such a strong focus on promoting technical-vocational education, foreign providers who are looking
to work in the Philippines might want to consider how they can contribute to this development.

The Philippines as a study destination

Like many of its neighbouring countries, the Philippines has its eye on becoming a study destination of
choice for students from the Asia-Pacific region.

In January of this year, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration reported that of the 203,753 foreigners in
the country, 47,478 are studying in schools and universities across the country (which is 14% higher than
the 41,443 foreigners who applied in 2011). The bulk of those (31,000) are under the age of 18 and
studying at an elementary or high school or on a short-term (less than 1 year) course.

The Bureau’s Commissioner Ricardo David Jr said: “Our country is fast emerging as a new educational
hub in the Asia-Pacific region. More and more foreigners are coming here to study and it demonstrates
recognition of the improved quality of our educational system.” He attributed the influx of foreign
students to the quality of teaching and the use of English as the medium of instruction.

Some of those students chose the Philippines to study English, and the government is hoping to boost
ESL student numbers by making it easier for them to stay and learn.

In June, the Bureau of Immigration launched a long-stay tourist visa which allows holders to stay for up
to six months – plenty of time to spend studying on a language course.

Last year, ICEF Monitor reported that for international students studying English in Australia, the
Philippines had entered the competition as a destination option for the first time in 2011. Backing that
up, an article in The PIE News quotes Ruth Tizon, Programme Director of the Philippines ESL Tour
Program, as saying,

“The Philippines can compete with the US, UK or Australia as an ideal destination for studying the English
language. Aside from its large English-speaking population [93.5% of Filipinos speak English well],
competent schools and faculty, the Philippines has a rich cultural heritage, offers diverse tourism
attractions and activities, and warmth and hospitality not found anywhere else in the world.”

One thing is clear: the Philippines is looking ahead. With a growing population and a budding economy,
demand for quality education is high. Many Filipino parents welcome the basic education reforms and
are looking forward to more opportunities for their children in vocational and higher education. We
explore both in this follow-up piece.

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Promoting Global Competence: Advantages of K to 12 for the Philippines

Home > Promoting Global Competence: Advantages of K to 12 for the Philippines

Five years ago, the Philippines was the only country in Southeast Asia which provided just 10 years of
basic education to its population but ever since the K to 12 implementation, the country has joined its
neighbors in adopting an education system which will provide more opportunities to students on a
global scale. Continued reform in the education sector is essential but with the K to 12 program, this has
put the country on the right track.

When people heard news of the K-12 program implementation in the country, it received mixed
reactions. Suddenly, there was a combination of backlashes and praise in the background with the
students left puzzled on whose voice to listen to. There are still challenges and standards of quality to
consider but the important thing is to establish that development is present as a result of the new
program. Now that the K to 12 system is fully implemented in the country, how did it affect the
Philippine education system? And was it successful in its objectives prior to implementation?

Overview of K to 12

K stands for kindergarten and 12 refers to the succeeding 12 years of basic education, which is why it is
called K to 12. The 12 years of basic education comprises of 6 years of elementary education, 4 years of
junior high school, and 2 years of senior high school. The K-12 program offers a decongested 12-year
program for the students which aims to give them sufficient time to master skills and acquire basic
competencies with the goal of being competitive on a global scale. Students of the new system will be
equipped with the skills required to be ready for employment, entrepreneurship, middle-level skills
development, and higher education even if they intend to do so after graduation.

The K to 12 program promotes global competency by accelerating mutual recognition of Filipino

graduates and professionals in other countries. The new curriculum allows students to choose between
three tracks which are the Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and the Sports and Arts strand. It
will also give students opportunities to undergo immersions, have relevant exposure to a variety of
industries, and to have experience in their chosen track. Whereas the old curriculum offers a broad and
linear curriculum, it did not include enough practical applications like the K-12 does.

Starting with Kindergarten as the foundation for lifelong learning and development, the 12-year
curriculum aims to give students the journey in education that they deserve. Foreign countries perceive
that a ten-year curriculum in the education department is insufficient that is why many Filipinos abroad
are not recognized professionals. With the new curriculum, graduates are fully equipped with the skills
which can help them stand out on a global scale and compete accordingly according to international
standards.

Advantages of K to 12 to the Philippine Education Sector

Advantages of K to 12 to the Philippine Education Sector

There are plenty of advantages to the new curriculum of the K to 12 program and most of them put the
Filipino student at the forefront of the educational agenda. The K to 12 curricula in the Philippines will
put Filipino students at par with the rest of the world. This would be a testament that an investment in
education is the key toward reaching national growth and development. There is still a challenge in
accepting the K to 12 system as a curriculum but with these advantages, doing so would require less
difficulty. There are some people who still think that the K to 12 system is just a stretched curriculum
with barely any changes from the old curriculum. The curriculum is more than that, as it clearly focuses
on enhancing the students’ progress and their future.

Here are some of the benefits that students can receive from the curriculum:

PREPAREDNESS FOR TERTIARY LEARNING

With the adaptation of the K to 12 program, students are expected to graduate at an age that is a bit
older than past graduates of the old curriculum. According to DepEd, this would be an advantage to the
young adults venturing out into the professional world because they would be much more equipped to
deal with the higher level of learning as they enter college. With this, they can choose to continue their
education to higher forms which will be another great journey to access essential learning
developments.

READINESS TO JOIN THE WORKFORCE

Unlike the old system, K to 12 can make students more prepared in joining the workforce. The new
curriculum has this benefit because they compel each student to be enthusiastic about the workforce
and the scheme empowers students to make a choice on their own. They may or may not pursue a
college program especially if they have chosen a track other than the academic track. Senior high school
students need not fret if they would like to explore other fields aside from their own because they get to
choose electives that can also hone their skills in certain areas that they are interested in.

SKILL COMPETENCY IN THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET

The K to 12 system aims to improve Filipino students’ skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics to
further exhibit competence in the global job market. With the new curriculum, the Department of
Education promises to offer higher quality education through the strands. Each track will give the
students enough time to master a field and enhance their skills in that respective industry and by the
end of the curriculum, K to 12 graduates will be ready to become globally competitive and are set to
obtain a spot in the meticulous labor market.

K TO 12 IS A LEARNER-CENTERED CURRICULUM

K to 12 as a student-centered curriculum can influence the students to take a more active role in the
learning process. With the freedom and the flexibility to choose what they will learn, how they will learn,
and how they can evaluate your own learning, this would be a way to teach them about independence
and how to be a reliable member of a team. Not only will this make learning very enjoyable and easier
for students, it will also help address diverse needs which include special cases and those that come
from indigenous groups which make this education system very inclusive for everyone.

K TO 12 FOSTERS GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Unlike the previous education system, K to 12 offers more opportunities for employment and
entrepreneurship. Many schools in the Philippines are slowly implementing this. Graduates of the new
system can instantly get a job after they receive their certificates and passing competency-based
assessments. On the other hand, they can set up their own business or continue their education in
college. All the options will help every student to step up in improving their competence, skills, and
professional characteristics.

The Role of K to 12 to Students and their Parents

It is a sad reality that there are students who drop out of high school without graduating which leaves
them unemployed and at risk of facing difficulties. Parents, educators, employers, and students
themselves hold the responsibility of making sure that this does not happen and that they secure a
future for themselves. K to 12 plays a vital role for students and their parents in ensuring that they would
be competitive in the workforce and thus generates progressiveness for the whole family in this
economy.

LEARN HOW TO SOCIALIZE

It is a given that schools are major agents of socialization. One of the things that young people who drop
out of school can miss out on is being a part of a group with peers who understand and support them.
Not to mention that educators also function as role models and a figure of authority that can keep the
attitude and behavior of students in check. With K to 12, they recognize that this is a primary function of
learning and they provide more avenues for students to socialize. Without the positive influence of the
educational institution, an individual can find himself in difficult situations during their socialization
process. Social skills are needed in a work environment and basically, in ensuring that you have the
proper disposition to go through life. Going to school is an important part of this process this is what K to
12 aims to foster in the curriculum.

TEACHES RESPECT

School teaches students to recognize authority figures not out of fear but out of respect. This values the
discipline that a student nurtures and this will come in handy when they eventually have authority
figures in their future jobs. A student who knows how to respect teachers and school personnel will
easily adapt to the workplace and in other social aspects of adult life. Knowing respect and discipline by
heart is vital in becoming successful as working adults or even when planning to form a healthy
household.

MASTER BASIC SKILLS

Basic skills such as reading and writing are the main benefits of K to 12 education. Adults who do not
master these skills usually go through a process of learning how to read and write before landing a good
job, making the situation even more difficult for them. Acquiring basic math skills is also another benefit
of a good education—math skills can help individuals balance their budget, look for the best prices in the
market, figure out the best paying jobs or how to file taxes properly. Having a good grasp on these skills
all boils down to receiving a solid education and having a strong foundation from it.

ACQUIRE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Learning general knowledge is one of the perks that you can get from an education. The knowledge of
history, geography, science or literature can be exhilarating, and it can greatly enrich one’s life. All that
useful information can have more value than material things because someone who learns can probably
feel more fulfilled. This will keep them in the course of their lives with the constant enthusiasm to learn
new things which will help in the individual’s progress towards growth. Someone who does not acquire a
desire for learning will miss out on discovering the richness of other lifestyles and cultures.

K TO 12 PROVIDES OPTIONS

Getting a K to 12 education can open new doors and increase the chance of finding a stable job. Students
can get the opportunity to build a network, acquire more skills, and find the career that they really love.
K to 12 can get students the access to all these great opportunities and have a fulfillment during this
learning experience. Obtaining a K to 12 diploma will make students more likely to be hired because
employers usually assume that someone who completed the K to 12 curriculum has the basic skills
necessary for the job, have adequate communication skills, can get along with the rest of the team and
follow objectives like they are supposed to.

In conclusion, the many benefits of K to 12 education include basic skills such as being able to read,
write, count, communicate, and interact with others. Getting this kind of education not only helps your
chances of landing a respectable job—it also helps you in developing the life skills you will need on your
journey towards growth. Having a good education, finding a good career, adapting in the workplace,
becoming a stable adult, and raising a family; that sounds like the dream, right? School might be
overlooked but its importance is unparalleled. As parents or educators, their roles are just as vital as the
learning process that students get from the four walls of a classroom, their job is to help the young
people understand the importance of their lifestyle in school.

This is why you should find the most reliable educational institution that not only gives your children the
highest quality of education but equips them with the values which are essential for making it in the real
world as well.
Enderun and K to 12: Education Meets Professionalism

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Our school is built on global competence as a foundation. We believe that making it in the professional
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constant enthusiasm to learn.

Learning is all about the stream of knowledge that students need to always be ready for. Here at
Enderun Colleges, we understand the value of your children’s future and how to nurture it with learning.
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Environmental education (EE) refers to organized efforts to teach about how natural environments
function and, particularly, how human beings can manage their behavior and ecosystems in order to live
sustainably.

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The term is often used to imply education within the school system, from primary to post secondary.
However, it is sometimes used more broadly to include all efforts to educate the public and other
audiences, including print materials, websites, media campaigns, etc. Related disciplines include outdoor
education and experiential education.

Environmental education is a learning process that increases people’s knowledge and awareness about
the environment and associated challenges, develops the necessary skills and expertise to address the
challenges, and fosters attitudes, motivations, and commitments to make informed decisions and take
responsible action (UNESCO, Tbilisi Declaration, 1978).

Environmental education generally refers to curriculum and programs which aim to teach people about
the natural world and particularly about ways in which ecosystems work. Environmental education
programs often aim to change people’s perceptions about the value of the natural world and to teach
how to change environmental behavior, such as getting people to recycle or how to build eco-friendly
dwellings.

Environmental education programs often aim to (i) help students develop factual knowledge about the
natural environment, particularly with regard to how ecosystems work and human impacts on the
natural environment; (ii) foster more positive perceptions about the value of the natural world (iii)
develop eco-friendly habits, (iv) engage students in environmental rejuvenation projects and (v) develop
students’ psychological and spiritual relationship with nature.

The components of environmental education are:

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(ii) Knowledge and understanding about the environment and environmental challenges

(iii) Attitude concern for the environment and help to maintain environmental quality

(iv) Skills to mitigate the environmental problems

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(v) Participation for exercising existing knowledge and environmental related programmes

Environmental Education helps ensure the health and welfare of any Nation by the following basic
environmental concerns. The environmental concerns are: protecting human health, advancing quality
education, creating jobs in the environmental field, promoting environmental protection along with
economic development, encouraging stewardship of natural resources

Protecting Human Health:

The link between environmental challenges and human health is a major cause of public concern about
the environment. Lead poisoning from paint and pipes, air pollution, pesticides in water and food
supplies, increased threats of skin cancer from depletion of the ozone layer, and other environmental
and health issues are of growing concern to Americans, especially effects on children and future
generations.

Environmental education can help to prevent or mitigate environmental human health problems by
providing the public with information on the causes of environmental pollution. It also gives knowledge
on how pollutants may affect health, how to assess real versus exaggerated risks, and how to make
informed and responsible decisions that prevent or mitigate the effects of pollution on health.

Advancing Quality Education:

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Educators and public officials generally believe that improvements are needed in the nation’s public
education system to enhance student learning. Many educational scholars and practitioners agree that
students are not doing well at thinking, reasoning, analyzing, or problem solving.

Many goals of education reform emphasize the need to strengthen core subjects such as math’s, science,
and geography; teach across subject areas; improve critical- thinking and problem-solving skills; and
relate learning in the classroom to the needs and issues of the community. Environmental education has
a tremendous potential to contribute to these goals of education reform.

For example, it can strengthen teaching in many core subjects, especially science, because science is the
basis for solving many of our environmental challenges. At the same time, environmental education can
promote interdisciplinary teaching because environmental topics can be addressed from many different
perspectives, including scientific, historical, and cultural. Environmental education can also bring local
environmental challenges into the classroom to improve analysis and problem- solving skills.
The final aspect of environmental education policies, but certainly not least important, is training
individuals to thrive in a sustainable society. In addition to building a strong relationship with nature,
American citizens must have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a 21st century workforce. Thus,
environmental education policies fund both teacher training and worker training initiatives.

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