Assessment of the Implementation of K to 12 Curriculum in the Augustinian Schools in the Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the existing K to 12 curriculum of the Augustinian member schools in the Philippines in terms of learning objectives, learning content, learning experiences, and evaluation of learning outcomes. This is premised on the idea that with the consistent low levels of performance of Filipino students, their lack of necessary knowledge and skills, and the impact of ASEAN 2015, the Augustinian schools are challenged to develop a curriculum that shall address the deficiencies in education and embark change on its curricular programs in order to be at par with other educational institutions in the country. The researcher used quantitative-qualitative type of research having one hundred sixty two (162) administrators and teachers as respondents coming from four (4) Augustinian schools in the Philippines. Results showed that the level of implementation of the existing curriculum of the Augustinian schools in terms of learning objectives, learning content, learning experiences, and evaluation of learning outcomes was “excellent”. Also, there was no significant difference in the K to 12 curriculum in terms of learning objectives when schools are grouped according to location and accreditation level. As to learning content, learning experiences, and evaluation of learning outcomes, significant differences existed when schools are categorized according to years of existence, enrolment size, type of school, and academic qualification of faculty members. It is recommended that Augustinian schools should sustain excellent education through updated curriculum and by relevant periodic evaluation of their curriculum in terms of learning objectives, learning content, learning experiences, and evaluation of learning outcomes. Moreover, a uniform curriculum should be carried-out by the different Augustinian schools.