Alfonso, Joana Mae O.

BSEd science 2

Comparison of the RBEC Science Curriculum and K-12 Science Curriculum

The K to 12 science curriculum envisions the development of scientifically,technologically, and

environmentally literate and productive members of society who manifest skills as a critical problem
solvers, responsible stewards ofnature, innovative and creative citizens, informed decision makers, and
effective learner. The overarching goal of our framework for K-12 science education is to ensure that by
the end of 12th grade, all students have some appreciation of the beauty and wonder of science;
possess sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on related
issues. While the RBEC science curriculum, the government has not revised the curriculum for public
elementary schools in 13 years. Meanwhile, the curriculum for public high schools has not been changed
for almost two decades, in sharp contrast to the general practice worldwide, which calls for a revision
every 10 years. That is why the RBEC, which is responsive to the ever- changing world, is badly needed,
senior education department officials argued. To actualize a gracious life in our changing world, Filipino
learners need an education system that empowers them for a lifelong learning, or (the system) that
enables them to be (more) competent in learning how to learn even when they are left to themselves.