Stakeholders' Perceptions in the Implementation of K to 12 Program: A Basis for Sustainability and Partnership Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is the last country in Asia and one of only three countries worldwide with a 10-year pre-university cycle and the other two are Angola and Djibouti. A 12-year program is found to be the best period for learning under basic education. It is also the recognized standard for students and professionals globally. The K to 12 program covers kindergarten and 12 years of basic education which is six years of primary education, four years of junior high, and two years of senior high. With its full implementation this school year there are still lots of resisting reactions in the implementation of the K to 12 program and apprehensions from stakeholders.

METHODS

A descriptive survey was used in this research to determine and describe the perceptions of stakeholders of LR Morandante Elementary School in the implementation of the K to 12 Program. This research design aimed to develop sustainability and partnership plans. A quantitative approach was used in data collection. In a quantitative approach, the survey questionnaire was utilized in the collection of information. The respondents of the study were the whole teacher population of LR Morandante Elementary School, Federated PTA officers and the members of the Barangay Council. All of the respondents were chosen through whole population sampling. Moreover, to gather data of the study all respondents were asked to answer the questionnaires given to them.

RESULTS

Technology is the primary source of information of the stakeholders in the implementation of the K to 12. On the other hand, the data revealed that printed materials are the stakeholders least sources of information in the implementation of the K to 12 programs.Stakeholders perceived that the implementation of the K to 12 programs will help their son/daughter learn skills that are relevant to have a sustainable and decent life in the future. In contrast, the stakeholders perceived that the implementation of the K to 12 programs would add a financial burden to the family. For pupils' welfare, it was found out that the government is in hurry to implement and yet the students are not yet ready although the stakeholders also perceived that it enhances the knowledge and skills of the students.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result of the study, a sustainability and partnership plan will be formulated to enrich and enhance the existing sources, reactions and perceptions of the stakeholders in the implementation of the K to 12 program.