OUTLINE
1. Definition of K to 12 Program
2. Background information of K to 12 Program
3. Thesis Statement: Although in the K to 12 Program pursuing a college education becomes optional, entails more expenses for parents and suggests that we are conforming to the rest of the world, the adaption of the Philippines to the K to 12 Program is beneficial because: the students can get a respectable job right after graduating high school. acquire more education and become globally competitive, we also become at par with the world’s standard of education.
1. Body
2. Con-Argument 2: Entails more expenses for parents
3. Con-Argument 3: Suggests that we are conforming to the rest of the world
4. Pro-Argument 1: Students get respectable jobs right after high school
5. Pro-Argument 2: Acquire education and become globally competitive
6. Pro-Argument 3: Become at par with the world’s standard of education
“The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School [SHS]) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship” (Department of Education, What is K to 12), n.d., para. 1). When President Benigno Aquino III was put into office in the year 2010, one of his main platforms was the long overdue change in our system of education. In addition, it was not until last school year 2012-2013 that the Department of Education fully decided to implement the said program. In the public school, the introduction of the K to 12 program was done in phases. SY 2012-2013, as stated earlier, is the start of the K-12 implementation where the first batch of Grade 1 and First year high school then were the first to fully undergo the new program (Department of Education, Implementation, n.d., para. 1). In the case of Private Schools, it is upon their prerogative on how they will introduce the Program to their respective schools based on the transition plans given by the Department of Education. (Department of Education, Implementation, n.d., para. 2). Although in the K to 12 Program, pursuing a college education becomes optional, entails more expenses for parents and suggests that we are conforming to the rest of the world, the adaption of the K to 12 Program is beneficial because: the students can get a respectable job right after graduating from high school, acquire quality education and become globally competitive, and can also be at par with the world’s standard of education.
With the implementation of the K to 12 Program, Collegiate education becomes optional. As a norm, in order for you to obtain a high paying, respectable job, one must be a college graduate yet, the K to 12 Program entails that those students who have already graduated from high school, junior and senior high school, can already get a respectable job without further pursuing their studies.
The K to 12 Program would entail more expenses for parents sending their children to Public and Private schools alike. In the year 2009, according to CIA’s Factbook, 26.5% of the population are below poverty line. (Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook, 2013). That having said, with the implementation of the K to 12 Program, there would be a greater impact to those Filipino parents belonging under the poverty line who are sending their children to school. This is because they do not have enough means to send their children to school.
By adapting the said program, it would also suggest that we are conforming to the rest of the world. As I did my research, it surprised me of how many search results came out when I searched “Filipinos are great imitators”, I found it amusing and very saddening. According to Chacha.com, yes, they are called as such [the great imitators] because they tend to imitate other cultures instead of focusing on their own. As disheartening and harsh as it seems, this is our reality. This is how the world sees us.
Students who graduate from the K to 12 Program can obtain respectable jobs. As I have said earlier, it is only those students who have graduated from universities are the ones given the chance to have a respectable, high paying job. But this time with the implementation of the K to 12 Program, those students can now have the option to further pursue their studies or to be legally employed.
Another benefit of the K to 12 program is that students acquire education and become globally competitive. With the K to 12 Program not only do the students acquire more knowledge academically but the Program also promotes that they learn life skills as well. By adapting the K to 12 Program, we are raising the standard of the quality education that we are providing for the children. Through this, we can prove that quality education need not be expensive; we are giving a chance to those children whose parents cannot afford to send them to Private schools for them to experience quality education. We ensure that the children, who are our hope for this nation, can be globally competitive as well.
Lastly, the Philippines will be at par with the world’s standard of education. It was not only during President Benigno Aquino III’s term that the K to 12 Program was conceived, it goes way back to 1925. Which only means this Program has been considered and thought through, it only needed someone like President Noynoy to prioritize education. Among other Asian nations, the Philippines is the only one left with a 10-year basic education cycle (Department of Education, “K-12 Basic Education Program: Batang K-12, Handa sa Trabaho o Kolehiyo, Handa sa Mundo” PowerPoint presentation.)
In summary, the K to 12 Program has more positive effects to Filipinos than negative. Their promising motto, “Batang K-12, Handa sa Trabaho o Kolehiyo, Handa sa Mundo”, is very, very true to its word. Not only will the students be ready for work, for life and for global competition as well. By implementing the K to 12 Program, the nation can completely eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, we will also be increasing our literacy rate by 50%. I believe this is the chance and opportunity we all have been waiting for for our fellow Filipino men. We Filipinos are known to have so much potential. Through this upgrade in our Educational System, we are giving others a chance to fully maximize their potential and ability.
References:
Department of Education, “K-12 Basic Education Program: Batang K-12, Handa sa Trabaho o Kolehiyo, Handa sa Mundo” PowerPoint presentation.
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