The Cognizance of the Basic Education Teachers on the K to 12 Program

A major change in our country's educational landscape is taking place. The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Enhance Basic Education (K-12) Program last June 2012. The main purpose of this study was to assess the Level of Cognizance of Basic Education Teachers on the Enhanced K-12 Basic Education Program at Columban College. The descriptive design was employed involving all the basic education teachers and using a survey-checklist to gather pertinent data. The data were treated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The teachers knew the goals and objectives of the enhanced program but were lacking information, skills and expertise in delivering the curriculum. They were aware relative to the areas on curriculum development, teacher education and training, instruction, career guidance and assessment. Moreover, they were highly aware on the goals and objectives of the enhanced basic education program. The teachers were able to show that being aware of the enhanced program is not sufficient for them to become effective teachers of the new curriculum. Thus, there is a need for further information and skills enhancement regarding the Program. The department should devise strategies on how to impart knowledge, information, trainings and seminars to teachers.