The Teacher Education Program

Mary Grace Villaganas

Shiela Marie Pamisa

Lorie Belle Jo
What is Teacher Education?

https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/teacher-education/29325#:~:text=32.-,A%20program%20of
%20training%20designed%20to%20equip%20prospective%20and%20practicing,elementary%20to
%20higher%20education%20levels.
Policy and procedures to prepare for the prospective teachers with required skills, knowledge to
undertake teaching related activities in their respective educational institutions.

1.Programme, training, policy and procedures to prepare prospective teachers with required skills,
knowledge to undertake teaching related activities in their respective educational institutions.

2. This is a formal training provided for would-be teachers in an institution of higher learning to equip
them with necessary skills, knowledge and experiences to bring about changes in the behaviour of
learners and enable would-be teachers succeed in their teaching career.

3. Formal teacher training (pre-service or in-service) designed to equip teachers with the knowledge,

attitude, behavior, and skills required for teaching at the relevant level.

4. Refers to a program of training designed to equip prospective and practicing teachers with the
knowledge, skills and dispositions they will require to effectively teach from elementary to
higher education levels.
5. Formal educational processes contributing to future teachers' development of the required
competencies as well as of their holistic training in order to perform as teachers

The K-12

K-12 is a program that covers kindergarten and 12 years of basic education to provide sufficient time
for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary
education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.

The 12 years of compulsory education in the Philippines is divided into Kindergarten, Primary Education, Junior
High School, Senior High School.

Its general features include:

1. Strengthening Early Childhood Education (Universal Kindergarten), since the

early years of a human being, from 0 to 6 years, are the most critical period
when the brain grows to at least 60–70 percent of adult size;
2. Making the Curriculum Relevant to Learners (Contextualization and
Enhancement) by making lessons localized and relevant to Filipinos
 including discussions on Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change
Adaptation, and Information & Communication Technology (ICT);
3. Ensuring Integrated and Seamless Learning (Spiral Progression) which
means that students will be taught from the simplest concepts to more
complicated concepts through grade levels;
4. Building Proficiency through Language (Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual
Education) hence the introduction of 12 Mother Tongue Languages as
mediums of instruction from grades 1–3 before the introduction of English;
5. Gearing Up for the Future (Senior High School) wherein the seven learning
areas and three tracks for students to choose (See 2.1.1.3 Curriculum)
prepare them for senior high school, the two years of specialized upper
secondary education; and
6. Nurturing the Holistically Developed Filipino (College and Livelihood
Readiness, 21st Century Skills) so that every graduate to be equipped with
information, media and technology skills; learning and innovation skills;
effective communication skills; and life and career skills.

Implications of the change in the system

Senior High School, an important feature of the new K-12 program, creates several opportunities.
Standard requirements will be applied to make sure graduates know enough to be hirable. Senior
High School students will now be able to apply for TESDA Certificates of Competency (COCs) and
National Certificates (NCs) to provide them with better work opportunities. Partnerships with different
companies will be offered for technical and vocational courses. Senior High School students can
also get work experience while studying. Aside from these, entrepreneurship courses will now be
included. Instead of being employed, one can choose to start his or her own business after
graduating, or choose to further one's education by going to college. [46]
Senior High School, as part of the K to 12 Basic Curriculum, was developed in line with the
curriculum of the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) – the governing body for college and
university education in the Philippines. This ensures that by the time one graduates from Senior High
School, one will have the standard knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to go to college. [46]
Because of the shift of the curriculum in K-12, the College General Education curriculum will have
fewer units. Subjects that have been taken up in Basic Education will be removed from the College
General Education curriculum.
https://wenr.wes.org/2018/03/education-in-the-philippines#:~:text=Elementary%20education
%20in%20the%20Philippines,of%20the%20basic%20education%20cycle.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Elementary education in the Philippines consists of six years of schooling, covering grades 1
to 6 (ages 6 to 12). Before the adoption of the K-12 reforms, elementary education was the
only compulsory part of the basic education cycle. With the reforms, however, compulsory
education has been extended and is now mandatory for all years of schooling, inclusive of
grade 12.

Secondary Education
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Philippines#Secondary_Education

Secondary school in the Philippines, more commonly known as "high school" (Filipino: paaralang
sekundarya, sometimes mataas na paaralan), consists of 4 lower levels and 2 upper levels. It
formerly consisted of only four levels with each level partially compartmentalized, focusing on a
particular theme or content. Because of the K-12 curriculum, the high school system now has six
years divided into 2 parts. The lower exploratory high school system is now called "Junior High
School" (Grades 7–10) while the upper specialized high school system is now called "Senior High
School" (Grades 11 and 12).
WHY IS TERTIARY EDUCATION SO
IMPORTANT?
https://www.georgeherald.com/news/News/General/161048/Why-is-tertiary-education-so-important

Tertiary education is necessary for the discovery, proper dissemination and application of
knowledge. Countries with better educated citizens are more equipped to deal with new
challenges and technological advances. They are able to compete with other countries on a
level playing field.
 

Tertiary education and employment

Tertiary education also yields monetary benefits. It is the gateway to better paying jobs with
opportunities for raises and bonuses. These monetary benefits increase living standards
because a person will be able to afford housing and health costs.
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