This issue has been running around since the implementation of K-12 Curriculum last 2013. A lot of parents did not agree on it because for them it is a burden since two years has been added to the curriculum. But the part that they do not understand is that there are a lot of advantages in this curriculum.
First is the national certificates after grade 12 which can be used in finding jobs if they do not want to continue in college. Second, they will be more equipped when they go to college because of the strands used in K-12. Students will be more competent and ready to join overseas universities.
"According to President Aquino, the K-12 program will pave the way for an even brighter future for young Filipinos by equipping them with basic education up to the international standards.", Gulfnews said.
The goal of the K-12 curriculum is to give Filipino students enough time to master skills and knowledge so that they are ready for the tertiary level. Third, with this curriculum, there is a high possibility that the number of jobless people in our country will decrease after the succession of the first graduates of K-12. This will have a positive effect on our economic status.
For the parents, 2 years is so much of a burden for them. Other issues are, the lack of classroom for the additional 2 years, grades 11 and 12, and the lack of teachers who will teach them. So the question is, are we ready for the changes that will overtake after the implementation of the new curriculum? Philippines, ready or not?
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