![]() ![]() Whereas the old curriculum offers a broad and linear curriculum, it did not include enough practical applications like the K-12 does. It will also give students opportunities to undergo immersions, have relevant exposure to a variety of industries, and to have experience in their chosen track. The new curriculum allows students to choose between three tracks which are the Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and the Sports and Arts strand. The K to 12 program promotes global competency by accelerating mutual recognition of Filipino graduates and professionals in other countries. Students of the new system will be equipped with the skills required to be ready for employment, entrepreneurship, middle-level skills development, and higher education even if they intend to do so after graduation. ![]() The K-12 program offers a decongested 12-year program for the students which aims to give them sufficient time to master skills and acquire basic competencies with the goal of being competitive on a global scale. The 12 years of basic education comprises of 6 years of elementary education, 4 years of junior high school, and 2 years of senior high school. K stands for kindergarten and 12 refers to the succeeding 12 years of basic education, which is why it is called K to 12. Now that the K to 12 system is fully implemented in the country, how did it affect the Philippine education system? And was it successful in its objectives prior to implementation? There are still challenges and standards of quality to consider but the important thing is to establish that development is present as a result of the new program. ![]() Suddenly, there was a combination of backlashes and praise in the background with the students left puzzled on whose voice to listen to. When people heard news of the K-12 program implementation in the country, it received mixed reactions. Continued reform in the education sector is essential but with the K to 12 program, this has put the country on the right track. ![]() Five years ago, the Philippines was the only country in Southeast Asia which provided just 10 years of basic education to its population but ever since the K to 12 implementation, the country has joined its neighbors in adopting an education system which will provide more opportunities to students on a global scale. ![]()
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