TEACHING STANDARDS

ARIEL T. PEREZ

In years, DepEd has introduced a number of ways to refine the standard of teaching, modifying professional touchstone and delivering on-the-job training. It has also made a conjoint effort to entice the brightest and the best by boosting compensation and making the selection procedure competitive.

In the past, teaching was poorly compensated and often viewed as the retreat course for student applicants who failed to get in their preferred course. Studies reflected teacher knowledge in both elementary and high school was weak, and that the professional development programs and trainings were insufficient.

The administration affirms that the education system must be more applicable to the needs of the country, involving its economy. The goal is to enhance students’skills in Science and the Arts, technological and entrepreneurial psyche, and for them to support the marginal community. Other concerns such as climate change and disaster preparedness will be tackled for the country frequently endured environmental disturbances.

Efforts have been made to achieve the goal, DepED is overhauling the curriculum to come up with spiral approach in teaching and learning, this is conceptualized to call in and enliven students’critical thinking skills. DepED considered the needs of the industry in developing the new curriculum, which is line with the global standards.

The basics are taught in grade seven, with more complicated principles and theories subjoined as students advance through subsequent grades. The Philippines has invested on education reforms that it considers pivotal to its economic development, bridging its school system into line with international standards and pursuing to open the gate of higher education sector to the people.

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The author is HT VI/Officer-in-Charge of Amsic Integrated School