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The K To 12 Curriculum Framework
The K To 12 Curriculum Framework
1. discussed the role of technology for teaching and learning in the light of the K to 12
Curriculum Framework;
2. reviewed the K to 12 Curriculum Guide focusing on the development of 21st Century skills;
3. reviewed learning plans from various sources that integrated ICTs in the teaching learning
process;
4. planned activities integrating ICTs that would facilitate the development of 21st Century
5. brainstormed about digital citizenship and related this to the development of 21st Century
Introduction
The basic education curriculum
of the country was enhanced
with the implementation
of the K to 12 Curriculum. The
K to 12 Program cover
Kindergarten and 12 years of
basic
education (six years of
elementary education, four
years of Junior High school, and
two tears of
Senior High school) to provide
sufficient time for mastery of
concept and skills, develop
lifelong
learners, and prepare
graduates for tertiary
education, middle-level skills
development,
employment and
entrepreneurship.
The implementation of the K to
12 Curriculum is expected to
contribute to the country’s
development in various forms.
It is believed to be necessary to
improve the quality of our
education which is critical to
our progress as a nation.
One of the features of the
K to 12 curriculum id the
requirement to equip every
graduate with the following
skills.
Information, media and
technology skills;
Learning and innovation
skills;
Effective communication
skills; and
Life and career skills.
Introduction
The basic education curriculum of the country was enhanced with the implementation
education (six years of elementary education, four years of Junior High school, and two tears of
Senior High school) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concept and skills, develop lifelong
learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development,
and learning which the focus of this course. This course aims to present activities that will
fields of specialization. It aims to help pre-service and in-service teachers to expand the
boundaries of their creativity and that of their students beyond the four walls of the
Lesson 1
Learning Objectives:
skills.
2. analyze the learning competence of every year level according to the field of specialization
3. review some units in the curriculum guide with focus on the development of 21st Century
skills
way for the enhancement of the Teacher Education Curriculum of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED). The salient features of the K to 12 Curriculum have been thoroughly
considered to ensure that all the courses in teacher education program will meet the demands
of the 21st century classrooms. One of the considerations is the need to implement the
following salient features of the curriculum through integrating technologies for teaching and
learning. The use of technologies is done in the different levels of learning and in the teaching
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Institute of Education
“Equal Opportunity of Quality Education for All through Flexible Learning Strategies.”
designer. Go over the curriculum guide and discuss together the essential features, focus, and
general content and performance standards of your field of specialization or major for grade or
level.
After having an in-depth understanding of the general nature, focus, and non-negotiable
standards set for your field of specialization, share with the group lesson to raise at a high level
of excellence.
Brainstorm on how these technologies can be integrated properly and how they will
meet the important learning outcomes and the 21st century skills.
1. How will technological tools for teaching and learning promote the salient features of the K
to 12 Curriculum?
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2. What are the 21st Century skills that are highly required to be developed by your field of
specialization? Rank them in terms of the identified standards and competencies of your
curriculum guide.
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