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Marcos wants Angara to focus on improving K-12 program
Marcos wants Angara to focus on improving K-12 program
Students read in the library of the Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence in Valenzuela City on Feb. 6, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File
Students read in the library of the Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence in Valenzuela City on Feb. 6, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Friday he directed incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara to focus on improving the employability of Filipino students after graduation, as he noted that the K-12 program has not equipped students with the skills needed for work.
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Friday he directed incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara to focus on improving the employability of Filipino students after graduation, as he noted that the K-12 program has not equipped students with the skills needed for work.
The Philippine leader said he gave the directive to Angara when they spoke shortly after Malacañang announced the latter's appointment as Education Chief earlier this week.
The Philippine leader said he gave the directive to Angara when they spoke shortly after Malacañang announced the latter's appointment as Education Chief earlier this week.
Angara was among the authors of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or the K-12 Program, which aims to “broaden the goals of high school education for college preparation, vocational and technical career opportunities as well as creative arts, sports, and entrepreneurial employment.”
Angara was among the authors of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or the K-12 Program, which aims to “broaden the goals of high school education for college preparation, vocational and technical career opportunities as well as creative arts, sports, and entrepreneurial employment.”
“Ginawa natin ‘yung K-12 dahil hinahanap ang years of training sa ating mga nag-apply at sinasabi dito sa Pilipinas kulang dahil 10 years … That was the reason we did it para employable ‘yung mga graduate natin,” Marcos said in a media interview in Jolo, Sulu.
“Ginawa natin ‘yung K-12 dahil hinahanap ang years of training sa ating mga nag-apply at sinasabi dito sa Pilipinas kulang dahil 10 years … That was the reason we did it para employable ‘yung mga graduate natin,” Marcos said in a media interview in Jolo, Sulu.
“Pero kung titignan natin ang naging resulta, hindi tumaas, hindi gumanda ang employability nila. So we have to do something else,” he continued.
“Pero kung titignan natin ang naging resulta, hindi tumaas, hindi gumanda ang employability nila. So we have to do something else,” he continued.
Marcos said he was looking at instituting some changes to the K-12 curriculum, such as the inclusion of short courses that would allow students to have “specializations”.
Marcos said he was looking at instituting some changes to the K-12 curriculum, such as the inclusion of short courses that would allow students to have “specializations”.
“We were examining things like mini-courses, 3-6 buwan, 1-year short courses para sa mga specialty,” Marcos said. “But we have to coordinate with the private sector, so the private sector will be able to have a guaranteed supply of skilled workers that will be coming into their own industries.”
“We were examining things like mini-courses, 3-6 buwan, 1-year short courses para sa mga specialty,” Marcos said. “But we have to coordinate with the private sector, so the private sector will be able to have a guaranteed supply of skilled workers that will be coming into their own industries.”
“So tinitiyak namin na paglabas na may magandang pag-asa, magandang magkatrabaho if not directly already to an industry employer,” he said.
“So tinitiyak namin na paglabas na may magandang pag-asa, magandang magkatrabaho if not directly already to an industry employer,” he said.
Marcos said he also instructed Angara to address the poor performance of Filipino students particularly on STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as shown in recent international assessment examinations.
Marcos said he also instructed Angara to address the poor performance of Filipino students particularly on STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as shown in recent international assessment examinations.
“That's where we are falling behind and that is the area that is most in demand right now because we are getting more and more technical,” Marcos said.
“That's where we are falling behind and that is the area that is most in demand right now because we are getting more and more technical,” Marcos said.
An earlier study by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) showed that Filipino students were among the lowest scorers in reading, math and science.
An earlier study by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) showed that Filipino students were among the lowest scorers in reading, math and science.
“We will also simplify the curriculum. We go back to make sure that everybody understands the basics. Because marami pang hindi– nasa grade 5 na, nasa grade 6 na, mahina pang basa, mabagal. At saka yung mga simple na mathematics na exam hindi nila kayang gawin,” the President said.
“We will also simplify the curriculum. We go back to make sure that everybody understands the basics. Because marami pang hindi– nasa grade 5 na, nasa grade 6 na, mahina pang basa, mabagal. At saka yung mga simple na mathematics na exam hindi nila kayang gawin,” the President said.
“We have to go back to basics,” he said.
“We have to go back to basics,” he said.
Marcos added that he told Angara to teach Philippine history to Filipino students.
Marcos added that he told Angara to teach Philippine history to Filipino students.
“I have seen my children's workbooks and there's very little said about the history of the Philippines. And for me that is so important for the simple reason that that is what … Dito kaya ganito kami, kaya ganyan ang ugali namin dahil sa aming kasaysayan.” he said.
“I have seen my children's workbooks and there's very little said about the history of the Philippines. And for me that is so important for the simple reason that that is what … Dito kaya ganito kami, kaya ganyan ang ugali namin dahil sa aming kasaysayan.” he said.
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