UNIT V: C. Policies on the K to 12 Program on EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ( Part 1)

Summary

This script discusses the K-12 program's policies, focusing on Early Childhood Education (ECE). It outlines the objectives of the Department of Education's Order No. 21, Series of 2019, emphasizing kindergarten and elementary education as foundational stages. The script highlights the importance of play in child development and the necessity of a nurturing environment for learning. It also covers the principles of early childhood education from the National Early Learning Framework and the role of assessment in monitoring a child's progress.

Takeaways

• 📚 The Department of Education's Order No. 21, Series of 2019 provides policy guidelines for the K-12 basic education program.
• 🎓 The K-12 program aims to articulate its context, features, and programs, offer a comprehensive explanation of its components, and integrate existing policies.
• 🌟 Kindergarten is the first stage of compulsory and mandatory formal education, targeting children at least five years old.
• 📈 Elementary education is the second stage, consisting of six years from grade 1 to grade 6, focusing on literacy, numeracy, social, and civic skills.
• 👶 Early Childhood Education (ECE) is crucial for developing a child's intelligence, personality, and behavior, with physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development being key areas.
• 👧 Children aged 0 to 8 experience rapid development, with a slowdown in physical growth but improvements in fine motor coordination and organ system maturation.
• 🤸‍♂️ Play is an essential part of learning and development in early childhood, aiding socialization and exploration.
• 🌐 The National Early Learning Framework (NELF) provides 16 principles to guide the understanding of early childhood learners.
• 🏡 The family and community play a significant role in early childhood education, with the mother tongue used as the primary language of learning.
• 📊 Assessment in early childhood education is qualitative and descriptive, focusing on a child's developmental needs rather than academic achievement.
• 🏫 The kindergarten to grade 3 curriculum is designed to provide meaningful, culture-based learning experiences and equip learners with fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Department of Education Order No. 21 series of 2019?

The main focus is to provide policy guidelines on the K-12 basic education program, including articulating its context, features, and components, as well as establishing a framework for monitoring and evaluation.

What are the three objectives of the K-12 basic education program as outlined in the Department of Education Order No. 21 series of 2019?

The three objectives are: 1) to provide context and articulate its features and programs, 2) to offer a comprehensive explanation of the K-12 basic education program and its components, and 3) to integrate existing policies and guidelines on K-12, providing a reference point for ongoing and future reviews.

What is the significance of kindergarten education in the K-12 program?

Kindergarten education is the first stage of compulsory and mandatory formal education, consisting of one year of preparatory education for children at least five years old as a requirement for grade one.

How long does Elementary education last according to the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013?

Elementary education lasts for six years, from grade 1 to grade 6.

What is the purpose of Elementary education in the K-12 program?

The purpose is to help learners develop a solid base of literacy, numeracy, social, and civic skills.

What are the two stages of the K-12 curriculum for Elementary education?

The two stages are K stage one, which is kindergarten to grade 3, and K stage two, which is grades four to six.

What are the characteristics of learners in the early childhood stage, ages 0 to 8?

From age zero to four, children develop quickly in all aspects of development. From five to eight, their physical growth slows down, but there are significant improvements in fine motor coordination. Their organ systems are maturing, and it's important that their health and nutritional needs are met.

Why is play considered important in early childhood education?

Play is important because it is a natural way for children to learn and develop. It helps them socialize, explore, and learn by observing and imitating models such as parents, teachers, or peers.

What are the 16 principles provided by the National Early Learning Framework (NELF) for understanding early childhood learners?

The NELF provides principles that guide the understanding of early childhood learners, emphasizing aspects such as child growth and development, the importance of a nurturing environment, the value of play, and the significance of cultural and religious beliefs in learning.

How should learning materials be selected for early childhood education?

Learning materials should be developmentally appropriate, culturally based, and sustain interest in active learning. The use of locally available resources is encouraged.

What is the role of assessment in early childhood education?

Assessment in early childhood education is used to evaluate or estimate a child's learning progress. It should be conducted regularly and kept confidential, with results being qualitative or descriptive rather than numerical.

What is the goal of the kindergarten to grade 3 curriculum in the K-12 program?

The goal is to provide learners with opportunities for meaningful and culture-based learning experiences, introduce them to concepts of self and community, and equip them with fundamental literacy and numeracy skills needed for academic success.