Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte acknowledged the efforts and contributions of the various partners of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the agency formally launched the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 under the K to 12 Program.
During the launch of the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum on Aug. 10, Duterte recognized those who “contributed time, resources, knowledge, and expertise” to DepEd’s efforts to bring about the “most needed reforms in our basic education and improve the learning efficiency of our children.”
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“Your help and support are truly important to DepEd and to the success of the reform agenda,” Duterte said.
The entire DepEd, she said, is grateful to know that it is not alone in its mission. She added that the role and contributions are “deeply valued.”
“Let me emphasize that the new curriculum is a labor of love between DepEd and international and local academics, the private sector, government agencies, and education stakeholders,” Duterte said.
She also acknowledged her predecessor, former DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, who was among the guests during the launch. “I want to thank Secretary Liling Briones for her bold action and leadership,” Duterte said.
“Binuksan ni Sec. Liling ang daan ng pagbabago na tinatahak natin ngayon para sa ating mga mag-aaral (Secretary Liling opened the path of change that we are currently taking for our learners),” Duterte said.
Duterte said that the review of the K to 10 curriculum started during the time of Briones under the administration of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.
“The review was an extensive and painstaking process that demanded the collaboration of education stakeholders,” Duterte said.
Duterte added that the review and revisions fulfill the DepEd’s “pledge to evaluate” the K to 12 program following its initial implementation.
“Pursuing these reforms has been marked by foresight and demonstrated DepEd’s desire to change the learning landscape of the Philippines for the sake of the future of our learners,” she added.
The new K to 10 curriculum, Duterte said, will be integral to DepEd’s MATATAG Agenda which was unveiled in January this year.
“DepEd’s track remains to be fundamentally illuminated by the wisdom behind our slogan MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa,” Duterte said. “Meaning — DepEd's programs and reforms are intentionally tailored to produce competent, job-ready, active, responsible, and patriotic citizens,” she added.
The MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum, Duterte said, was “designed to help improve the learning outcomes” of children and help them succeed in life.
“We are optimistic that this will provide our children with a meaningful learning experience that will boost their intelligence, improve their knowledge, enhance their skills and talents, and prepare them to become well-rounded, mature individuals,” she added.
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