A transformation or even better, a metamorphosis, is now taking place in the education sector. The introduction of K+12 Education Program or simply K-12 of the Department of Education is out to plant seeds that will reap bountiful rewards. K-12 aims to change the make-up of Philippine education by adding two more years to the 10-year basic education program. This means that the average Filipino student will have to attend a year in kindergarten, 6 years in elementary, 4 years in junior high school, and 2 years in senior high school.
K-12 hits home in debunking the myth that basic education is only a preparation for higher education. Upon finishing the said program, students can now choose whether they want to work immediately or pursue further studies in college. Because they are well-armed with the required competencies needed for work, they can be considered mature enough to face the demands of work compared to younger graduates. K-12 graduates are also competent enough to be recognized as professionals in countries where the 12-year basic education program is the norm. The Philippines, in fact, is the only remaining country with a 10-year basic education program in Asia.
Remaining consistent with the promise of the Constitution that “The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society.”(Article XIV, Section 2(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution). K12 is true to the form of a government flexing its muscles to better fit the challenges of the ever changing landscapes of the world. In this process of change, growing pains may arise, but everyone wins in the end.
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