Implementation of K -12 Curriculum in Public Lementary Schools in the District of Padre Garcia Division of Batangas: An Analysis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The K to 12 program is already in the process however the certainty on the extent of its outcome remains questionable. What is the present situation of education upon the implementation of the new curriculum in many schools in the country particularly in public elementary schools in the District of Padre Garcia in terms of administrative support, preparation and readiness of teachers, availability of instructional materials, and acceptance and involvement of parents?

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research because of its appropriateness to the nature of the research conducted. The respondents of the study were 17 schools’ administrators and 146 teachers from the District of Padre Gracia. The instrument used was a survey questionnaire in gathering data.

RESULTS

The biggest percentage of the respondents are between 31 -40 y.o, the majority are female. With regards to the Perceived Level of Effectiveness the following ranked 1st: 1. Use mother tongue as mediumof instruction, 2. Increase the use of technology 3. Communication skills and literacy of learners 4. Has available tables/chairs/desk 5. Train teachers and explain well the content and objectives of the curriculum. 6. Teachers understand the subject area contents. 7. Parents consider that K-12 is a core component of knowledge. With regards to the significant difference in perceived level of effectiveness between the administrators and teachers: Respondents of different age, gender, and occupation groups have more or less the same perceived level on the effectiveness in the implementation of K-12 Curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

Findings revealed that the biggest percentage of the respondents are between 31 -40 years old, the majority of the respondent were female, and the greatest number of respondents were teachers. The perceived level of effectiveness of the implementation of the K -12 program was effective. With the perceived extent of challenges met in the implementation of the K -12 program fell on a descriptive rating of Met. In the perceived level of effectiveness and extent of challenges met: 1. age, gender, occupation have more or less the same 2. male is significantly higher than female, 3. teachers and school administrator respondents were both significant. There is a positive strong relationship between the school administrators perceived the level of effectiveness and perceived the extent of challenges met in the implementation of the K-12 curriculum. The higher level of effectiveness means a higher extent of challenges.