What will be the ‘Advantages’ and ‘Disadvantages’ of K-12 Curriculum in every students in the Philippines?

K-12 curriculum drew negative reactions. Critics have been very vocal about their primary concern and as well as the Government isn’t ready yet for this new system. And according to the parents of every student here in the Philippines said that this is another burden for them. They also want to suspend the program but the government remained firm saying that this new educational system offers opportunities for every Filipino student.

The K-12 curriculum have many advantage to every Filipino students. One of this is enhancing our minds and skills, it may helps us to decide what will be the course that we want and this may lead us to a successful life. Preparedness in stepping into tertiary learning is also an advantage, the students will be more furnished to deal with much higher level of mastering as they step in college. Another advantage of K-12 curriculum is being ready to join the workforce, the Senior High School graduates will be trained that will make them commensible at certain track.

If there are 'Advantages', there is also 'Disadvantages'. Many parents disagreed with this new system of education because they have to disburse more money for the education of their children. Also the government does not have the fund to pay for two more years of free education because they need to solve first the lack of classrooms, furnitures and equipment and free textbooks. The drop-out rate will increase because of the two added years. It is because of lack of money to fund their childrens to send them to school.

"The problem is the content, not the length of basic education. We need to have better education not more education." - Claire Bryant