Ang Sedp at Nsec

Ang SEDP at NSEC Lunes, Disyembre 12, 2011 Ang SEDP at NSEC CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Cooperative Work Curriculum – it was introduced during martial law when Secretary Juan Manuel was the DECS Secretary. It is a work oriented curriculum. it was intended for high school students in urban areas to undergo on the job training in factories, shops, offices and in rural areas to undertake farm works. It aims to equip high school students with more practical skills needed in industry and agriculture to enable them to get employment even before graduation. The essential trait of this is the more practical arts and vocational courses were offered to students from first year to fourth year.

SEDP – Secondary Education Development Program it developed a new high school curriculum to upgrade secondary education which had been considered the weakest link in the school system. It aims to strengthen the students’ preparation for work or for tertiary education. This program was implemented nationwide beginning SY 1989-1990 with the NEW SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM (NSEC) as a major component.

FOCUS OF SEDP 1. Curriculum Reform 2. Quality Textbooks and Teachers manual on 1:1 ratio 3. Science and Work Education Equipment 4. Staff Development

5. Assistance to Private Secondary Education

NSEC – New Secondary Education Curriculum -

it is the major component of SEDP.

It was characterized as cognitive-affective-manipulative-based consisting of eight subject areas – English, Filipino, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health/Music (PEHM), Technology and Home Economics, Values Education, Science and Mathematics are programmed in a 40-minute daily schedule instead of the current one hour thrice weekly schedule.

Objectives of the NESC 1.

Develop and enlightened commitment to the national ideals.

2. Obtain knowledge and form desirable attitudes for understanding the nature and purpose of man. 3. Develop skills in higher intellectual operations and more complex comprehension and expression activities. 4. Broaden and heighten one’s abilities in and appreciation for the arts and science and technology as a means for self-fulfillment and for promoting the welfare of others.

Curriculum Features 1. Student-centered and community-oriented 2. Cognitive affective – manipulative based 3. Values education offered as a separate subject aside from being integrated in the teaching of the other subject areas. 4.

Desired learning competencies identified in each subject area.

5. Every subject has a 40-minute time frame, except for Technology which have 60-minute daily periods. 6. Work experience concepts integrated with Values Education and Technology and Home Economics.

7. Emphasis on critical thinking to promote creativity and productivity at all levels.

The DECS Bilingual Education Policy -

it is designed to develop competence in both Filipino and English.

The SEDP curriculum follows the constitutional mandate as stated in Section 6 , Article 14, to wit § The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.

Source: Bauzon, Prisciliano. Foundations of Curriculum Development and Management. Manila: National Book Store Inc. 2001. http://wenn-angsedpatnsec.blogspot.com/2011/12/ang-sedp-at-nsec.html