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| Policy Evaluation of the Department of Education K-12 Basic Education Program
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Anabelle T. Cerezo, Glorinor M. Silleza, Ferdinand T. Abocejo
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Abstract:
The study evaluated the implementation of the K-12 Basic Education Program of the Philippine government by examining its strengths and weaknesses. This study employed a critical analysis of evaluation given the implementation of the K-12 Basic Education Program, with the Department of Education as the implementing agency in charge of the delivery of basic education in the country. The authors followed a critical analysis approach in evaluating the policy supported and substantiated by evidence from published research articles and online documents. The study focused on the strength and weaknesses of the policy, the level of preparedness undertaken by the government, and the extent of effectiveness and efficiency to stakeholders. In addition, it discussed the gaps and advantages of the Program. Salient findings include learners showing enthusiasm, hope, and willingness toward learning and education. Parents viewed the Program positively and felt it helps their children choose careers that best fit their skills and interests. The K-12 Program is an educational policy by the Philippine government anchored from the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal No. 4 is education; this SDG is a call to end poverty and other forms of deprivation. The primary aim of the K-12 Program is to improve the country's social life condition and to produce skilled and lifelong individuals that meet global standards. The implementation of the K-12 Program offers notable improvement, given functional literacy in reading, writing, and numeracy. The Program also received numerous positive feedbacks from various stakeholders. The government must venture into other income-generating alternatives to contribute additional funding for the K-12 Program. It must include tightening tax collection and appropriate financial management at relevant educational institutions. The fastest way to improve the quality are to decongest the curriculum and to focus on the essential learning competencies.
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