1. 12-year Basic Education Cycle
I will expand the basic education cycle, from a 10-year cycle to a globally-comparable 12 years, for our public school children. At present, those who can afford basic education get into the best universities and the best jobs after graduation.
My opinion here is 50-50 because for me the advantages of this agendum is very helpful to us Filipinos. President Noynoy Aquino was right to say that we can have a better future if this would be implemented. We will have a better understanding about life and realities. Another is we will have more knowledge about things thus proving P-Noy's statement about having the best jobs after graduation. We will be more trained here. But for the parents of the children whose generation will be affected by this, I feel their pain. If the parents can barely pay the tuition of their child for 10-year basic education cycle what more can they pay for another 2 years in grade school? All I can say to our president is if he will implement this atleast lessen the tuition fee.
2. Universal preschooling for all
All public school children will have preschool as their introduction to formal schooling by 2016, and we will make this available to all children regardless of income.
I think this is a good agendum because besides from saying that this will be the formal introduction of schooling it is also specified here that this will be AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF INCOME. I guess there is no argument in here.
3. Madaris education as a sub-system within the education system
I want a full basic education for all Muslim Filipino children. This is to give proper respect to their culture while providing a sound curriculum in English, Filipino, science, and math. Madaris education, with subjects in Arabic language and Islamic values education, can be integrated in our public school curriculum as additional subjects.
For me this is fair enough with our Muslim brothers. This is to show respect, unity, cooperation, love and care for each other.
4. Technical vocational education as an alternative stream in senior high school.
I will reintroduce technical-vocational education in our public high schools to better link schooling to local industry needs and employment. We need to provide an educational alternative to better prepare the students for the world of work.
This is a nice agendum. It is only right for us students in high school to engage in such programs because this will prepare us not only in college but also after graduating in college. We will have experience in work such that when we apply for some job, we can easily do our job well.
5. “Every child a reader” by Grade 1
By the end of the next administration, every child must be a reader by Grade 1.
At the core of our children’s non-learning problems is the inability to read properly. By the end of the next administration (SY 2015-16), every child passing pre-school must be a reader by Grade 1.
It is a very good idea given by our president because these days the real problem of children is the lack of reading capabilities, reading abilities and reading skills.
6. Science and Math proficiency
I will rebuild the science and math infrastructure in schools so that we can produce more scientists, engineers, technicians, technologists and teachers in our universities so that this country can be more globally competitive in industry and manufacturing. To build a culture for science and math, I will promote science and math clubs and fairs.
This would be very helpful especially that there are only a very few downside of this project. President Noynoy should only assure that the money for this project is used properly and not used by the corrupt officials.
7. Assistance to private schools as essential partners in basic education
I will expand government assistance to private education. A strong private school system will strengthen our public schools by providing parents an alternative and not adding to the overcrowding.
I think this would be a good project. I cant think of a better reason to contradict this one.
8. Medium of instruction rationalized
We should become trilingual nation: Learn English well and connect to the world. Learn Filipino well and connect to our country. Retain your dialect and connect with your heritage.
For me. this is great especially that recently Venus Raj joined the Miss Universe 2010 and I think she is more comfortable in talking in their own dialect. Also this trilingual should be taught equally for us not to overuse a language.
9. Quality textbooks
I will not tolerate poor textbook quality in our schools. Textbooks will be judged by three criteria: quality, better quality, and more quality. Poor quality textbooks have no place in our schools.
This is ok as long as the government have the fund to buy NEW AND BETTER textbooks. And they will not just pocket the money for their own use only.
10. Covenant with the local governments to build more schools
I will build more schools in areas where there are no public or private schools in partnership with local governments, as well address our persistent classroom and teacher shortages. We need more schools with smaller populations so that teachers, students and parents can form a real learning community.
I heard this promise before from the previous presidents so I hope this administration will atlast implement this.
But of course this post wouldn't be complete without your opinion. I want to know what you think. If you want to say something just leave a comment below. Thank you.
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