Republic of the Philippines

CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY

Ampayon, Butuan City

LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF K TO 12
CURRICULUM AMONG EDUCATION
STUDENTS

GONZAGA, ROQUI M.
SEVILLES, AISA J.

JANUARY 19, 2018

 INTRODUCTION
The low achievement scores of Filipino students are reflected to the poor basic education that
the country have. Many students who finished basic education do not possess sufficient mastery of
basic competencies and one of the reasons is that students do not get adequate instructional time
or the time on doing task. Curriculum plays a vital role in the field of education and it is considered
as the heart of the school. Enhancing the quality of basic education in the Philippines is in need.

On the discussion of the Department of Education, it enhance the basic education system of
the country which is in line with the K to 12 curriculum. And also stated through the Philippine
Daily Inquirer (September 22, 2011), that one of the reasons why K -12 flourished in the Philippine
Basic Education was the result of the National Achievement Test (NAT), school year 2010-2011, in
which almost two-thirds (2/3) of the country’s high schools achieved poor result in the NAT score.
K to 12 program was implemented by the government that aims to provide sufficient learning and
develop learners into a better person.
 Creating a functional basic education system is the goal of the Enhanced K to 12 Basic
Education Program that will produce a productive and responsible citizen that is equipped with
the essential competencies and also the skills for the life-long learning and employment of the
citizen. Thus, awareness in education is essential to enhances one’s understanding of the world.

The researchers decided to undertake this research to determine the awareness of the
education students in the implementation of the said curriculum. It also determined their level of
understanding and how ready they are to be an educator in the world of teaching.
 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Demographic profile Level of awareness of K to 12

curriculum among Education
 Age
Students in terms of:
 Program
 Gender Teachers Strategies
Students Competencies
Rationale of K to 12
Curriculum

Figure 1. A Schematic Diagram showing the interplay of independent and

dependent variables of the study.
Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to determine the level of awareness of K to 12 curriculum among education students
in Caraga State University. More specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions;

1. What is the demographic profile of the students in terms of:

1.1 age;
1.2 program; and
1.3 gender?

2. What is the level of awareness of the students towards K to 12 curriculum in terms of:

2.1 teaching strategies in K+12 curriculum;

2.2 students competencies in K+12 curriculum; and
2.3 K+12 curriculum?

3. Is there a significant relationship between the demographic profile of the respondents and their
level of awareness of K to 12 curriculum?
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
 This study utilized the descriptive method of research in order to achieve the purpose of this
study. This study was conducted at the College of Education in Caraga State University. It is located at
Ampayon, Butuan City.
The simple random sampling and the Sloven’s formula was used in this study to obtain the list of
respondents from the fourth year of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics and
Biology. Hence, a total of 196 were selected; 79 from BSED Mathematics and 117 from BSED Biology.
The researchers used a self-structured survey questionnaire as the major source in gathering the
primary data.
This study used the frequency count and percentages to determine the demographic profile of the
respondents. The weighted mean were used to determine the level of awareness of the respondents.
The Chi-square test for association were used to measure the significant association between the
demographic profile and the level of awareness of K-12 curriculum.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
PROBLEM 1. WHAT ARE THE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE
STUDENTS IN TERMS OF AGE, PROGRAM AND GENDER?

Table 2. Age Distribution of the Respondents

Age Frequency Percentage

19 - 21 173 88.3
22 - 24 18 9.2
25 - 27 4 2.0
28 - 30 1 .5
Total 196 100.0
Table 3. Gender Distribution of the Respondents

Gender Frequency Percent

Female 141 71.9

Male 55 28.1

Total 196 100.0

Table 4. Program Distribution of the Respondents

Program Frequency Percent

Math 79 40.31

Biology 117 59.69

Total 196 100.0

PROBLEM 2. WHAT IS THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF THE STUDENTS TOWARDS
K TO 12 CURRICULUM IN TERMS OF TEACHING STRATEGIES, STUDENTS
COMPETENCIES AND K+12 CURRICULUM?
 Table 5. Level of Awareness towards the Teaching Strategies

Particular Mean Score Remark Rank

Is a facilitator of learning. 3.7398 Highly Aware 1
Uses varied types of teaching strategies designed to suit the needs of the new curriculum. 3.5459 Highly Aware 4

Employs more innovative techniques such as portfolio to make learning more output base. 3.4388 Highly Aware 13

Keeps abreast of the modern techniques of teaching, particularly the use of multi-media. 3.5612 Highly Aware 2

Makes use of every possible resource to improve themselves professionally, most particularly in terms 12
3.4439 Highly Aware
of instruction.
Utilizes more reliable assessment tools and techniques to evaluate the pupils’ performance. 3.5000 Highly Aware 5

Enhances teaching through using research-informed strategies. 3.2908 Highly Aware 18

Establishes a safe learning environment for all students. 3.4745 Highly Aware 7

Establishes a supportive learning environment for all students. 3.4592 Highly Aware 9

Establishes a positive learning environment for all students. 3.5510 Highly Aware 3

Fosters cooperation among students within the classroom. 3.4541 Highly Aware 11

Encourages student curiosity and intrinsic motivation to learn. 3.4337 Highly Aware 14

Fosters cultural awareness in his/her students. 3.1224 Aware 20

Fosters cultural sensitivity in his/her students. 3.1735 Aware 19

Employs effective motivational techniques to sustain pupils’ interest in the lessons 3.4898 Highly Aware 6

Presents lessons logically and supports them with concrete examples 3.3776 Highly Aware 15

Phrases simple questions that encourage pupils’ participation 3.3367 Highly Aware 16

Gives detailed explanations for difficult points 3.3061 Highly Aware 17

Directs discussion effectively and allow pupils to participate in the discussion 3.4592 Highly Aware 9

Gives clear and specific directions and emphasize the values to be internalized during learning 3.4592 Highly Aware 9
activities

OVER-ALL 3.4309 Highly Aware

 Table 6. Level of Awareness towards the Students’ Competencies

Particular Mean Score Remark Rank

Learn by doing. 3.7500 Highly Aware 1
Are multitaskers that use sound and images to convey content. 3.4133 Highly Aware 4

Use multiple sources, including technology to find and gather

3.5459 Highly Aware 2
information.
No longer study each lessons in isolation. 2.7959 Aware 10
Are engaged and are open-minded. 3.3112 Highly Aware 7

Collaborates/teams with other students. 3.5306 Highly Aware 3

Exhibits sense of accomplishment and confidence. 3.2704 Highly Aware 8

Monitors progress toward reaching learning targets. 3.2653 Highly Aware 9

Develops descriptions, explanation, predictions, and models using evidence. 3.3163 Highly Aware 6

Communicates knowledge and understanding in a variety of real-world forms. 3.3827 Highly Aware 5

OVER-ALL 3.3582 Highly Aware

 Table 7. Level of Awareness towards the K-to-12 Curriculum

Particular Mean Score Remark rank

It is a learner-centered curriculum. 3.6633 Highly Aware 2
It is an inclusive curriculum. 3.1888 Aware 18

It is a research based curriculum. 3.4031 Highly Aware 14.5

It is standard based curriculum. 3.4031 Highly Aware 14.5

It is competence based curriculum. 3.4949 Highly Aware 10

It is culture-responsive. 3.1837 Aware 19

It is culture-sensitive. 3.2041 Aware 17

It is integrative and contextually relevant. 3.4082 Highly Aware 13

It integrates ICT-based instruction. 3.5357 Highly Aware 6.5

Uses mother tongue as medium of instruction from K to 3. 3.5357 Highly Aware 6.5

Uses spiral progression approach especially in Science and Math. 3.5306 Highly Aware 8.5

It has 5 strands i.e. (ABM STEM, HUMSS, Liberal Arts, Education). 3.2755 Highly Aware 16

It enhances knowledge and skills of the students. 3.5306 Highly Aware 8.5

It gives students more time to other learning opportunities beyond the classroom. 3.4388 Highly Aware 12

It produces graduates who are globally competitive. 3.5867 Highly Aware 4

It will prepare students to be more competent in ASEAN Economic Community. 3.5714 Highly Aware 5

It will equip graduates with 21st century skills to compete globally. 3.6429 Highly Aware 3

Graduates will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market. 3.4745 Highly Aware 11

Graduates will be prepared for higher education. 3.6735 Highly Aware 1

OVER-ALL 3.4603 Highly Aware
PROBLEM 3. IS THERE A SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS AND
THEIR LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF K TO 12 CURRICULUM?
TABLE 8. ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE RESPONDENTS’ DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
AND THEIR LEVEL OF AWARENESS TO THE TEACHING STRATEGIES

Variables P-value Remarks

Teaching Strategies and Age 0.707 Not Significant

Teaching Strategies and Gender 0.306 Not Significant

Teaching Strategies and Program 0.757 Not Significant

 Table 9. Association between the Respondents’ Demographic Profile
and their Level of Awareness to the Students’ Competencies

Variables P-value Remarks

Students’ Competencies and Age 0.035 Significant

Students’ Competencies and Gender 0.285 Not Significant

Students’ Competencies and Program 0.700 Not Significant

Table 10. Association between the Respondents’ Demographic Profile and
their Level of Awareness to the K-to-12 Curriculum

Variables P-value Remarks

K to 12 Curriculum and Age 0.999 Not Significant

K to 12 Curriculum and Gender 0.931 Not Significant

K to 12 Curriculum and Program 0.128 Not Significant

Findings
 Based on the findings of the study, it revealed that among the education students; specifically the
fourth year BSEd Mathematics and Biology in terms of perception and understanding on certain issues of
K to 12 curriculum they were mindful when it comes to the teaching strategies, students’ competencies
and about the rationale of K to 12 curriculum. It implies that the respondents had an appreciation in
education, especially in the new implemented curriculum.

The study found out that the respondents were highly aware on the teaching strategies of the teachers
in the K to 12 curriculum obtained a total weighted mean of 3.4309. It signifies that the fourth year BSEd
Mathematics and Biology students find the teaching strategies of the teachers in the K to 12 curriculum
effective and also in the utilization of the approaches which was designed to mobilize the teaching-
learning process for the attainment of the goals of the new curriculum.

On the other hand, the level of awareness on the students’ competencies in the K to 12 curriculum
was assessed by the respondents to a highly aware, as sustained by the overall weighted mean of 3.3582.
In terms of the rationale of the K to 12 curriculum was likewise measured to a highly aware, as confirmed
by the overall weighted mean of 3.4603.
CONCLUSIONS
 Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn. The study revealed that
majority of the respondents’ or 173 students falls under the age bracket from 19 to 21. It also revealed
that most of the respondents were females. The level of awareness of the fourth year education
students in terms of teaching strategies and the rationale of K to 12 curriculum has no significant
relationship with their age, gender and program. On the other hand, their level of awareness in terms
of students’ competencies has no significant relationship their gender and program. However, their
level of awareness in terms of students’ competencies has a significant relationship with their age.

The fourth year education students; specifically the BSEd Mathematics and Biology students of
Caraga State University were highly aware about the implementation of the new curriculum and its
rationale. Also, they were updated about the teachers teaching strategies and what does the learners
do, in this newly implemented curriculum.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the findings and the conclusion presented, the following recommendations are suggested:

1. Education students should always be open-minded and flexible to accept every changes in the newly

implemented curriculum for them to do a better task in the field.

2. Instructors should also maintain and strengthen further readiness and awareness in the newly implemented

curriculum through attending more in-service training and seminars related to K to 12. They should also be

more resourceful and creative by keeping themselves abreast of the current educational trends.

3. The schools should maintain and even bring to a higher level their readiness in the implementation of K to

12 through adopting more innovative trends, improving their facilities and preparing themselves for

globalization through utilization of multimedia.

4. Future researchers should be undertaken utilizing the same instruments and methodologies but in different
setting and bigger samples.
Thank you
Po ng
Marami!