Name: Laiza May A.Lampad Professor: Dr. Antonio P. Talamayan Course: PhD 235 Specialized Curriculum Studies Comparative Analysis of BEC 2002 and K-12 Curriculum of Grade 7 English I. What is curriculum? The term curriculum has been derived from a Latin word „Currere’ which means a „race course‟ or a runway on which one runs to reach a goal. Hence, when used in the academe, curriculum is the instructional and educative program by following which the pupils achieve their goals, ideals and aspirations in life. In addition, Morroe defines curriculum as “all those activities which are utilized by the school to attain the aims of education.” Also, Crow and Crow said that curriculum includes all the learners‟ experiences (in or outside the school community) which helped them become developed emotionally, socially, spiritually and morally. Thus, it should be viewed as various forms of activities that are grand expressions of human spirit and that are of the greatest and most permanent significance to the wide world (T.P. Nunn). Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that there are traditionalists who first defined curriculum way different from the progressivists above. If the word curriculum is defined as a written document or a plan of action to accomplish goals; a body of subjects or a subject matter prepared by teachers in order for the students to learn; a course of study; syllabus, lesson plan, or a field of study – then these definitions come from the traditional point of view (Bilbao et al., 2008). Therefore, any school without a curriculum is like a car with no destination at all. It is just wasting its resources for achieving nothing because, first, it has no sense of direction to where it should be going. A school without curriculum is like a human being with no heart, too. It simply and undeniably cannot stand and survive. In the Philippines, it cannot be denied that curriculum has gone a major change from the time formal education has been first introduced in the country. It is but necessary to recall the brief productivity and technology. encourage critical and creative thinking. Math and Communication. II. From the beginning of United States colonial rule. Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution Before the birth of K-12 Basic Education Curriculum in the Philippines. strengthen ethical and spiritual values. when they underscored on mass public education. there was New Secondary Education Curriculum (1991-2002). History of Philippine Curriculum. the New Secondary Education Curriculum. Filipinos adopted the American ideal of a democratic society in which one could get ahead over accomplishment of a good education. values development. Accordingly. foster love of humanity. develop moral character and personal discipline. teach the rights and duties of citizenship. While it aimed at improving the performance of students in three subjects mentioned above. True to its definition that the best curriculum is the one those changes. along with the implementation of National Elementary School Curriculum (1984-2002). and Revised Basic Education Curriculum (2002-2010). and it focuses on process. Filipinos did not stick on one formula to developing and crafting a curriculum that best adheres to the Philippine Constitution as stated below.history of Philippine Education Curriculum before one can produce a comparative analysis of two curriculums. All educational institutions shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism. In other words these curriculums were not implemented for no reason and no basis. In secondary. the country had gone through different curriculums. the . which they view as a primary opportunity for upward social and economic mobility. These goals have been translated into educational policies and further elaborated as the basic (elementary and secondary) education framework. respect for human rights. The objective of NSEC was to improve performance in Science. It is known that Filipinos put high regard for education. the Department of Education never stopped from researching and studying what fits for its learners. Section 3(2). broaden scientific and technological knowledge and promote vocational efficiency. was considered as the first research based curriculum in the country. Because of this. appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country. To name a few: Studies/Researches Findings/Recommendations National Secondary Assessment Test (NSAT) A mean percentage score of only 50% was achieved. PE Health and Music 400 minutes/ Day 7. Thus. Araling Panlipunan 400 minutes/ Day 5. equipped with life skills. resulting. Upon the recommendations of the Philippine Commission on Educational Reforms (PCER).old curriculum gave an equal number of 400 minutes to the eight learning areas to be taught daily to the students from First Year to Fourth Year. Mathematics 400 minutes/ Day 4. makatao. There is the danger of reverting to illiteracy if the students dropped out before completing Grade VI. to the introduction and implementation of Revised Basic Education Curriculum. Values Education 400 minutes/ Day 2. What is BEC? Basic Education Curriculum of 2002 or Revised Basic Education of 2002 was based on a 16- year study (starting in 1986) according to. and imbued with desirable values of a person who is makabayan. They Have not developed the higher order thinking skills even at Grade V. . makabansa. Technology and Home Economics 400 minutes/ Day With this curriculum. Learning Area Number of Minutes/Day 1. Aurora Roldan. 46 was passed for the implementation of RBEC 2002. it cannot be denied that there were flaws and imperfections. Executive Order No. “Present Realities In Reading Our students are deficient in Education” Reading ability. While its mission was to provide quality basic education that is equitable accessible to all. at maka-Diyos. Science and Technology 400 minutes/ Day 6. English 400 minutes/ Day 3. again. then DeEd Secretary Raul Roco. Filipino 400 minutes/ Day 8. and to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and service for the common good. appreciative of the arts and sports. I. The BEC 2002 has a vision that the Department of Education envisions every learner to be functionally literate. The objectives of secondary education are threefold: 1. there was an aim to greater emphasis on helping every learner become a successful reader. 2002). interdisciplinary. We are focusing on the basics of improving literacy and numeracy while inculcating values across learning areas to make it dynamic” (Raul Roco. and Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga. while one experiential area that encompasses Araling Panlipunan. and integrative modes of instructional delivery. RBEC 2002 has only four core subjects (English. Thus. Continue the general education started in elementary. whenever these modes are possible and appropriate. The restructured curriculum makes use of innovative. 3. Accordingly. Prepare the learners for the world of work. “The restructuring of the curriculum is part of an ongoing effort to improve the quality of learning. Hence. MAPEH. He furthered that RBEC is not a sweeping change of the elementary and secondary curricula (NESC & NSEC). RBEC Time Allotment II. emphasis on the . Why RBEC? Studies indicate that an overcrowded curriculum and its insufficient relevance to the diverse contexts of our learners hinder or delay the development of lifelong learning skills. TLE. Filipino. 2. emphasis on interactive/ collaborative learning approaches. Prepare the learners for college. Mathematics and Science). crafting RBEC 2002 to decongest the previous curriculum. that Grammar was given great consideration. learners were expected to access varied information and creatively use them in spoken and written forms. III. It can be noted. During the implementation of RBEC.use of integrative learning approaches. for a variety of purposes and different social and academic contexts at their level while carrying out activities in everyday life. This should be noted well because later in the K-12 Curriculum. most of the curriculum still focuses on white collar jobs and do not create the atmosphere for entrepreneurship. literature topics were divided according to each year level. Through the English subject. As to English. and thinking in English. However. However. there has been a great change. K-12 Curriculum Comparison How and why curriculum developers had come to decide adapting to K-12 Curriculum? What changes were observed and manifested? . writing. RBEC introduced most of the scientific and geographical knowledge that is critical to young people. teaching of values in all learning areas. it is one of the learning areas that develop the learners confi dence and ability in using language for effective communication and critical thinking in the real world. then. development of self-reliant and patriotic citizens. and development of creative and critical thinking skills. This basic tool subject develops these macro skills: listening. speaking. its disadvantage is that it allowed the teachers union to control over this and education in general for 40 years. The above is one curriculum for English taken as one learning area and the genera topics being discussed in each year level. curriculum implementers were able outline the easiest possible paths for creating a severly under-educated students as to follow the current trend. producing the result of virtually illiterate children after graduation. communicate fluently and accurately orally and in writing. reading. K-12 means Kindergarten and 12 years elementary and secondary education. . formerly First Year High School in the old curriculum. is more organized and specific when it comes to its competencies and topics to be attained by the learners. The secondary education that is only a 4-year long has been added to more years as senior high school. Just a little background of the latest curriculum. The English subject in Grade 7. com/ site. One of the many reasons why there has been a shift of curriculum is to decongest what has been considered congested curriculum in the past. the level of difficulty varies. However. the learning area does not have a five-hours a week classroom teaching discussion. high school graduates were never prepared for college education. second. poor quality of education. Afro-Asian. Obviously. there were too many non-practical subjects. curriculum developers lessen the time students spend in classroom per week of each learning area. third. . the English subject does not only tackle Grammar and Philippine Literature unlike the RBEC 2002. there are six reasons why the Philippine government has shifted to K-12 Curriculum. American. fourth. the English subject in K-12 curriculum does not get a 60-90 minute classroom discussion per day. First. the Philippines is the only country in Asia with 10 years in the basic education. and World) in every year level. Because K-12 Curriculum follows a spiral progression of the topics in every learning areas. and lastly. it only has 30-50 minutes every day. the graduates were too young for labor force. Also. As to its time allotment in each week. But. According to the http://k12philippines. it covers all those literature (Philippine. but a four- hour discussion a week. Philippine graduates were never recognized globally. fifth. Instead.
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