K12 Initiative and Associate Degrees

Allan A. Sioson
Ateneo de Naga University
PSITE NCR Chapter
UP Ayala TechnoHub

15 March 2013

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K12 ACT

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Outline

Outline

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Proposed SHS Track

Associate Degree Programs

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

6 Years of Primary Education

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

6 Years of Primary Education
4 Years of Junior High School

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

6 Years of Primary Education
4 Years of Junior High School
2 Years of Senior High School

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

6 Years of Primary Education
4 Years of Junior High School
2 Years of Senior High School
House of Representatives version passed last Oct 2012

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

6 Years of Primary Education
4 Years of Junior High School
2 Years of Senior High School
House of Representatives version passed last Oct 2012
Senate version passed last Dec 2012

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

The K12 Program in the Philippines

Kindergarten (Started June 2012)

6 Years of Primary Education
4 Years of Junior High School
2 Years of Senior High School
House of Representatives version passed last Oct 2012
Senate version passed last Dec 2012
Awaiting the signature of the President of the Philippines

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...
Mastery of concepts and skills

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...
Mastery of concepts and skills
Development of lifelong learners

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...
Mastery of concepts and skills
Development of lifelong learners
Preparation of graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills
development, employment, and entrepreneurship

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...
Mastery of concepts and skills
Development of lifelong learners
Preparation of graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills
development, employment, and entrepreneurship
Tracks

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...
Mastery of concepts and skills
Development of lifelong learners
Preparation of graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills
development, employment, and entrepreneurship
Tracks
Academic Track (Preparation for College)

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K12 ACT

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The K12 Program in the Philippines

Why 13 years of preparation?

To provide sufficient time ...
Mastery of concepts and skills
Development of lifelong learners
Preparation of graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills
development, employment, and entrepreneurship
Tracks
Academic Track (Preparation for College)
Work Track (Technical-Vocational, Arts & Sports, etc.)

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Senior High School Academic Track

From Meeting with Bro. Armin (Dec 5, 2012)

En11
Fil11
Ma11
Soc11
PCalc1
Chem

3
3
3
3
3
5

Grade 11
54
En11
54
Fil11
54
Ma11
54
Soc11
54
PCalc2
108
Chem

3
3
3
3
3
5

54
54
54
54
54
108

20

432

20

432

Lit12
MDL12

3
3

Grade 12
54
Lit12
54
Phil12

3
3

54
54

Calc1
Phy1
GBio
Elect

3
4
5
3
21

54
54
108
54
486

4
5
6
21

54
108
108
486

Phy2
GBio
Elect

Total: 82 units (1836 hours)

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Timeline

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Timeline

This SY 2012-2013, the implementation of a six year high school

program started, together with the implementation of a revised six
year elementary program.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Timeline

This SY 2012-2013, the implementation of a six year high school

program started, together with the implementation of a revised six
year elementary program.
The last batch under the 4-year high school program will graduate in
March 2015 while the first batch of graduates under the 6-year high
school program will graduate in March 2018.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

What it meant for us:

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

What it meant for us:

The last large intake of new college freshmen will be in SY 2015-2016.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

What it meant for us:

The last large intake of new college freshmen will be in SY 2015-2016.

The next admission of large new college freshmen enrollees will be in
SY 2018-19.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

By SY 2016-17, HEIs will not have 1st year regular students.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

By SY 2016-17, HEIs will not have 1st year regular students.

By SY 2017-18, HEIs will not have 1st and 2nd year regular students.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

By SY 2016-17, HEIs will not have 1st year regular students.

By SY 2017-18, HEIs will not have 1st and 2nd year regular students.
By SY 2018-19, HEIs will not have 2nd and 3rd year regular students.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

By SY 2016-17, HEIs will not have 1st year regular students.

By SY 2017-18, HEIs will not have 1st and 2nd year regular students.
By SY 2018-19, HEIs will not have 2nd and 3rd year regular students.
By SY 2019-20, HEIs will not have 3rd and 4th year regular students.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

By SY 2016-17, HEIs will not have 1st year regular students.

By SY 2017-18, HEIs will not have 1st and 2nd year regular students.
By SY 2018-19, HEIs will not have 2nd and 3rd year regular students.
By SY 2019-20, HEIs will not have 3rd and 4th year regular students.
By SY 2020-21, HEIs will not have 4th year regular students.

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K12 ACT

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Proposed SHS Track

Ergo

By SY 2016-17, HEIs will not have 1st year regular students.

By SY 2017-18, HEIs will not have 1st and 2nd year regular students.
By SY 2018-19, HEIs will not have 2nd and 3rd year regular students.
By SY 2019-20, HEIs will not have 3rd and 4th year regular students.
By SY 2020-21, HEIs will not have 4th year regular students.
Classrooms and teachers will be underutilized.

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K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs

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K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs
We know that by SY 2018-2019, the ITE curriculum will incorporate
the new GE curriculum

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs
We know that by SY 2018-2019, the ITE curriculum will incorporate
the new GE curriculum
We know that by SY 2016-2017, HEIs will not have 1st year students

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs
We know that by SY 2018-2019, the ITE curriculum will incorporate
the new GE curriculum
We know that by SY 2016-2017, HEIs will not have 1st year students
What if we offer a 2 year revised Associate Degree Program?

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs
We know that by SY 2018-2019, the ITE curriculum will incorporate
the new GE curriculum
We know that by SY 2016-2017, HEIs will not have 1st year students
What if we offer a 2 year revised Associate Degree Program?
revised Associate program is to positioned as equivalent to Grade 11
and 12

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

15 March 2013

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs
We know that by SY 2018-2019, the ITE curriculum will incorporate
the new GE curriculum
We know that by SY 2016-2017, HEIs will not have 1st year students
What if we offer a 2 year revised Associate Degree Program?
revised Associate program is to positioned as equivalent to Grade 11
and 12
GE subjects in the Associate program is the same as that in Grade 11
and 12

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

One Possible Strategy to mitigate the impact on HEIs

offering ITE programs
We know that by SY 2018-2019, the ITE curriculum will incorporate
the new GE curriculum
We know that by SY 2016-2017, HEIs will not have 1st year students
What if we offer a 2 year revised Associate Degree Program?
revised Associate program is to positioned as equivalent to Grade 11
and 12
GE subjects in the Associate program is the same as that in Grade 11
and 12
Major subjects in the Associate program could be credited to those
required in BS CS/IT/IS (not all perhaps)

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K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

Associate in Computer Technology (CMO 5 s.1998)

CMO 5 s.1998
General Education
Language and Humanities
9
Math, NatSci, Technology
6
Social Sciences
9
Core Subjects
Professional or Major Subjects
Professional Electives
Free Electives
PE
NSTP
TOTAL

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

24

15
27
0
0
4
0
70

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Associate Degree Programs

BSCS/IT/IS vs. Associate in Computer Technology

CMO 53 s.2006
Minimum Requirements of BSCS/IT/IS
General Education
54
Language and Humanities
24
Math, NatSci, Technology
15
Social Sciences
15
Core Subjects
18
Professional or Major Subjects
33
Professional Electives
12
Free Electives
9
PE
8
NSTP
6
TOTAL
140

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

CMO 5 s.1998
Associate Degree in CT
24
9
6
9
15
27
0
0
4
0
70

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Associate Degree Programs

Grades 11 & 12: Academic Track

vs. Associate in Computer Technology
Academic Track
Proposed Grades 11 & 12 Program
General Education
36
Language and Humanities
21
Math, NatSci, Technology
9
Social Sciences
6
Core Subjects
9
Professional or Major Subjects
28
Electives
9
PE
0
TOTAL
82

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

CMO 5 s.1998
Associate Degree in CT
24
9
6
9
15
27
0
4
70

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Associate Degree Programs

Grades 11 & 12: Academic Track

vs. Associate in Computer Technology
Academic Track
Proposed Grades 11 & 12 Program
General Education
36
Language and Humanities
21
Math, NatSci, Technology
9
Social Sciences
6
Core Subjects
9
Professional or Major Subjects
28
Electives
9
PE
0
TOTAL
82

CMO 5 s.1998
Associate Degree in CT
24
9
6
9
15
27
0
4
70

Clearly, the current ACT units will not meet Grade 11 and 12 requirements.
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K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans

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K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Common GenEd and Core Courses

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

15 March 2013

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Common GenEd and Core Courses

Associate Degrees as Equivalent to Grade11 and Grade12

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

15 March 2013

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Common GenEd and Core Courses

Associate Degrees as Equivalent to Grade11 and Grade12
To be offered only during SY 2016-2017 and SY 2017-2018 (?)

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

15 March 2013

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Common GenEd and Core Courses

Associate Degrees as Equivalent to Grade11 and Grade12
To be offered only during SY 2016-2017 and SY 2017-2018 (?)
Note: If ever a graduate of the Associate degree program enrolls in an ITE
course in SY 2018-2019:

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

15 March 2013

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Common GenEd and Core Courses

Associate Degrees as Equivalent to Grade11 and Grade12
To be offered only during SY 2016-2017 and SY 2017-2018 (?)
Note: If ever a graduate of the Associate degree program enrolls in an ITE
course in SY 2018-2019:
He/she will have to take the new GE courses.

Sioson (AdeNU)

K12 ACT

15 March 2013

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Associate Degree Programs

Plans
Development of Revised Associate Degrees

Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Systems
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (GameDev and Animation)*

Common GenEd and Core Courses

Associate Degrees as Equivalent to Grade11 and Grade12
To be offered only during SY 2016-2017 and SY 2017-2018 (?)
Note: If ever a graduate of the Associate degree program enrolls in an ITE
course in SY 2018-2019:
He/she will have to take the new GE courses.
He/she may apply for crediting of major subjects he/she took in the
Associate degree program.
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K12 ACT

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Associate Degree Programs

Questions?

Contact: Allan A. Sioson, PhD (allan@mbox.adnu.edu.ph)

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K12 ACT

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