OsmeñA Colleges

Graduate Studies
Osmeña Street, City of Masbate

FINAL EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: THE TEACHING OF FILIPINO LITERATURE
11.2.2F

1. What salient part of the K-12 Curriculum needs revision to make

every Filipino learner hone holistically and becomes better citizen
of the country?
The salient part of the K-12 Curriculum needs revision is making the
Curriculum Relevant to Learners (Contextualization and Enhancement). It will
reduce the number of learning areas in Kindergarten to Grade 3 from seven to
five and instead put focus on foundational skills; strengthen literacy and
numeracy programs; revitalize reading, science and technology and math
programs by utilizing the gains of previous programs; and improve English
proficiency while recognizing linguistic diversity.
2. What reinforcement are needed for the continuous implementation
of the K-12 Curriculum to uplift the education of the Filipino
Learners?
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. Also, the integration of peace
competencies such as social awareness responsibility, care for the environment,
value for diversity, self-esteem, positive character, resilience and human security
to the various areas of the K-12 curriculum. The Deped also aims the
establishment of fully-functional library hubs, the provision of electricity in all
public schools across the country and provide e-classroom packages for teaching
and learning in which each consists of 46 laptops, two charging carts, two
wireless routers and a smart TV to accelerate information, communication and
technology in teaching and institutionalize the blended learning programs. “We
will optimize the use of technology both online and offline to ensure that learners
have opportunities to learn even in the events of a pandemic or other
emergencies,” said Duterte.
 3. How could the K-12 Curriculum be the agent of change for the
learning of Filipino Learners?
k-12 education is the foundation of a student’s academic career. It provides
the basic knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and the
workplace. K-12 education also plays an important role in developing
responsible citizens and preparing young people for the challenges of
adulthood. To be effective agents of change, a good curriculum also connects
teachers from across grade levels and subject areas to look at the big picture
of student learning. Teachers can work together to plan a progression of topics
that build off of ones that came before and connect across disciplines.

4. What programs or benefits should be given to teachers as bridge

for the education of Filipino Learners?
For the teachers, the department will provide more professional
development programs; support in terms of innovative, responsive and inclusive
teaching approaches; capacitate them in utilizing technology in remote learning
to maximize the benefits of digital learning; fast track implementation of career
progression policy’ implement merit selection policy; make teacher and
education council and secretariat fully functional; and advocate additional
benefits for the. Duterte also noted the importance of a policy on distribution of
teacher workload and payment of teaching overload; expansion of coverage for
the grant of special hardship allowance; address issues affecting the not-take-
home pay of teachers; provision of free annual physical examination; and
improved and superior benefits package for all Deped personnel.

5. What specific DepEd Programs/Projects/Activities should be

implemented to secondary level to give every learner an equal
opportunity to hone and develop his or her skills and be part of the
so-called "Batang Makabansa and Bansang Makabata"?

MATATAG will have four critical components:

 MAke the curriculum relevant to produce competent and job-ready, active,

and responsible citizens;
 TAke steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services;
 TAke good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive
education, and a positive learning environment; and
 Give support to teachers to teach better.

Provided the specific directions and initiatives that will comprise the four
components, including improving the curriculum by focusing on
foundational skills and embedding peace competencies, building more
resilient schools and classrooms, strengthening inclusive education
programs, advocating for teachers’ additional benefits, and providing
professional development programs, among others.

Submitted by:

JESSA L. MANATAD
MAT-Filipino
11.2.5F

Submitted to:

MANUEL LUIS TEODORO

Instructor