Name: Olvido, Eddiely S.

Course: MAEDF4 204- Educational Leadership and Management:

Contemporary Theories, Principles, Models and Practice.
Reflective Journal: #3– Reflective Journal About MATATAG
Instructor: Ma. Theresa L. Tabotano PhD.

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 30 presented

the Basic Education Report 2023 highlighting the present current
challenges and the sector priorities of the agency in building a strong
education system. This is part of the continuous goal of the government to
rebuild and make a stronger nation.
To push for reforms in various aspects of the educational sector, the DepEd
together with the strong leadership of Vice President Sara Duterte has laid
down the agency’s strategic program and projects:

Revision of the K-12 curriculum making it relevant to produce competent,

job-ready, active, and responsible citizens;
Reduce the number of learning areas and focus on foundational skills;
Strengthen the literacy and numeracy programs by revitalizing the reading,
science, and technology ad math programs;
Provide transparent curriculum guides to stakeholders;
Collaborate with researchers and analysts in making an evidence-based
policy decision by providing data on test results;
Engagement with CHED and TESDA and other relevant agencies to address
skills mismatch;
Focus on school Infrastructure and facilities targeting to build around 6,000
classrooms in 2023 and establishing fully functional library hubs;
Institutionalize blended learning by providing “E-classroom packages” for
teaching and learning that includes 46 laptops, 2 charging cards, routers,
and smart TVs;
Establishment of a National Education Portal (NEP) to cut down manual
processes;
Strengthen mental health services in schools; and
Provide assessments and assistive mechanisms and establish more inclusive
learning centres for students with special needs.
As part of the collective action in addressing the downfalls of the educational
sector, one of the biggest factors is strengthening the very foundation of the
education system, which is the role of human interaction and people power.

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Vice President Sara Duterte said that “Our teachers. They are the lifeblood
of the Department of Education Without our teachers, our mission to carve
a better future for our children will fail”.
As the Department of Education (DepEd) moves forward with a strategic
road map to a stronger education in the Philippines, it has prioritized
actions to ensure the welfare and development of teachers and school
personnel:
Expansion of GASTPE coverage for teachers;
Provision of scholarship graduate programs for teachers;
Removal of administrative tasks to teachers;
Expansion of Special Hardship Allowance (SPA);
Request for an improved GSIS benefit package for school personnel; and
Provision of free legal assistance facility for teachers concerning loan
contracts and cases.
The goal for a stronger Philippines is surely at hand if we push to make the
future of our children on the right path. The Department of Education
(DepEd) launched the “MATATAG” Agenda
Make the curriculum relevant to produce job-ready, active, and responsible
citizens
Take steps to accelerate the delivery of basic education services and provide
facilities.
Take good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusiveness
learning, and a positive learning environment.
Give support to teachers to teach better.
Vice President Sara Duterte stated that “We know that the road will be
bumpy, but our direction is clear. We will overcome. Tayo po ay magiging
MATATAG. Tungo sa isang Bansang Makabata at Batang Makabansa.”
This is a call for support from the Filipino people on how we can all be part
of the solution. (MGR /PIA-CPSD)
The roadmap of VP Duterte’s governance for DepEd envisions implementing
resilient reforms in the curriculum, education services, and provision of
facilities, learner wellbeing, and teacher support programs. Thus, the word
matatag.
The acronym stands for Make the curriculum relevant to produce
competent, job-ready, active, and responsive citizens, Take steps to
accelerate the delivery of basic education services and provision of facilities,
take good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive
education, and a positive.
Reflection:

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All these are centered on the learner because education determines the quality of each
individual’s life. Education develops our knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values.
When we educate them young, we train their critical thinking skills. They can make rational
and informed decisions, solve simple and complex problems, and acquire knowledge and
skills so they can use their potential, and become good members of the society.
Education is not limited in the four corners of the classroom. It can be
everywhere and anytime. It does not end when we receive our diploma.
We are all lifelong learners. We try out new discoveries and allow our
experiences to achieve fulfillment. While we recognize our interests and
goals, we also improve our personal and professional skills.