Country: Philippines
Title: New Elementary School Curriculum
PRODED'S Curriculum.
Institution: PRODED - Bureau of Elementary Education.
Objectives: The NESC aims to achieve the mission of
elementary education that is, to enable every
citizen to acquire the basic preparation that
will make him enlightened, disciplined,
nationalistic, self-reliant, and God-loving. The
following objectives of elementary education
adopted from the 1970 Revised Elementary
Education Program are still relevant in the NESC.
Elementary education shall aim to develop the
spiritual, moral, mental and physical
capabilities of the child, provide him with
experiences in the democratic way of life, and
inculcate ideas and attitudes necessary for
enlightened, patriotic, upright and useful
citizenship. To achieve these objectives,
elementary education shall provide for: 1. the
inculcation of spiritual and civic values and the
development of a good Filipino based on an
abiding faith in God and genuine love of country;
2. The training of the young citizen in his
rights, duties and responsiblities in a
democtratic society for active participation in a
progressive and productive home and community
life; 3. The development of basic understanding
about Philippine culture, the desirable tradition
and virtues of our people as essential requisites
in attaining national consciousness and
solidarity; 4. The teaching of basic health
knowledge and the formation of desirable health
habits and practices; 5. The development of
functional literacy in the vernacular, in
Filipino and in English as basic tools for,
further learning; and. 6. The acquisition of
fundamental knowledge, attitudes, habits and
skills in science, civics, culture, history,
geography, mathematics, arts, and home economics
and livelihood education and their intelligent
application in appropriate life situations.
Methodology: The NESC deliberately orients elementary
education to national development and reflects
research-based directions for curricula change.
Its scope covers the general education of the
child as a human person, as a citizen, and as a
productive agent. Its thrust is in intellectual
growth through which human/civic/economi/cultural
development is enhanced. In this respect, NESC is
a return to the basics. A time frame range is
indicated to allow for flexibility. Programming
must be flexible enough to provide for emphasis
on learning areas not well learned. The
implementation of the NESC shall take affect
beginning the SY 1983-84. The following time
table indicates the introduction of the new
curriculum by grade levels: Grade I -
June 1983. Grade II - June 1984.
Grade III - June 1985. Grade IV -
June 1986. Grade V - June 1987.
Grade VI - June 1988. To insure effective
implementation, the gradual introduction of the
NESC in Grade I through VI should provide for the
preparation of appropriate instructional
materials and the adequate orientation of
teachers and school administrators. The new
curriculum requires multi-level materials for
children of varied abilities as well as teacher
re-training on instructional decision-making
skills. The regions are therefore encouraged to
develop effective, innovative and progressive
strategies for implementing the curriculum and
achieving its objectives.
Background: The NESC was evolved through a series of
consultative conferences and brainstorming
sessions conducted by the Bureau of Elementary
Education with considerable involvement of the
Minister of Education, Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz, Dr.
Abraham I. Felipe and other top educators.
People from all walks of life which included
housewives, students, workers and members of
different professions in the community were
invited to share their views of what the
objectives and contents of the elementary
curriculum should be. These were later organized
by education experts and curriculum developers
into objectives, learning ares, content and
programming of the new curriculum. The proposed
elementary curriculum was validated in a series
of consultative meetings with educators and
curriculum experts.
Citations: PRODED, BEE, DECS, New Elementary School
Curriculum: Final Report. Project Development and
Evaluation Division. Inventory of DECS On-going
Progress and Projects, CY 1986, Manila: 1987.
Commencement Date: 1981. Duration: 1987-1988.
Completion Date: 1988.
Descriptors: Primary school curriculum
Budget: 2462000.
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