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CHAPTER I

The Problem

Introduction

Faced with stiffer economic competition and worried about the skills of the

future work forces, the government lead by the President of the Philippines and

his Department of Education Secretary are trying to connect education from

preschool through post secondary so that more students are prepared for further

study and work.

In October 5, 2010, the recent program on Philippine Education as part of

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s Educational Reform Program was the

instituting of the K – 12 Education Plan. From his 10 point Educational agenda he

cited:

12 – Years 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.
Universal preschooling for all public schools children will have preschool
as their introduction to formal schooling by 2016, and we will make this
available to all children regardless of income.

The Pnoy Administration believes that adding more years to basic

education in the Philippines could help solve the problems of unemployment,

keep with global standards, and help Pilipino students to have more time to

choose the career that best suits their skills.

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Psychologically speaking, the short education program affects human

development of the Pilipino children. A Pilipino is legally a child before he or she

turns 18 years old. Psychologists and educators say that children under 18 are

generally not emotionally prepared for entrepreneurship or employment or higher

education disciplines. Commonly, Grade six pupils graduate at the age ranging

from 11-13 years old, and fourth year high school students graduates at the

range of 15-17 years old. Therefore, these learners are still considered children

and they are not capable to handle serious situations like decision – making and

work task. In the Philippines, there is a harvesting practice which is called,

“HinogsaBunga”, meaning a fruit which was taken from the trunk of the tree. The

ripened fruits which were taken from the trunk of the tree are more sweet and

tasty compared to fruits which were taken ahead of time.

The goal of the K – 12 Basic Education Program is to create a functional

basic education system that will produce productive and responsible citizens

equipped with the essential competencies and skills for both life – long learning

and employment. This program will enhance the basic education system to full

functionality to fulfill the basic learning needs of students. This is in line with the

agenda of the President Aquino of having quality education as a long – term

solution to poverty, in order to achieve these goals. The program has the

following twin objectives: To give every student as opportunity to receive quality

education based on an enhanced and decongested curriculum that is

internationally recognized and comparable; Develop a curriculum that is rational

and focus on excellence; Produce a pool of highly qualified and adequately

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trained teachers; Achieve high academic standards, especially in Mathematics,

Science and English at all levels; Produce graduates who are globally

competitive and whose credential are recognized internationally; To change

public perception that high school education is just a preparation for college;

rather, it should allow one to take advantage of opportunities for gainful career or

employment and/or self – employment in a rapidly changing and increasingly

globalized environment; Produce graduates who possess skills and

competencies that will allow them to be productive members of the society or

pursue higher education; through coordination between the academic and

business sectors, to change industry hiring practices into account the enhance

skills and competencies of K – 12 graduates (Source: Discussion Paper, 2010)

The goal of implementing the K – 12 Basic Education Program is to create

a functional basic system that will produce productive and responsible citizens

equipped with the essential learning and employment. This is in line with the

agenda of the President Aquino of having quality education as a long term

solution to poverty.

The K – 12 Education vision from the Department of Education (DepEd,

2010):

Every graduate of the Enhanced K-12 Basic Education Program is an

empowered individual who has learned through a program that is rooted on
sound principles and geared towards excellence.
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Truly, the implementation of K – 12 program of the Department of

Education. Is a great help to every students. But, some which has a noble

purpose for every Pilipino pupil or student. But then, some parents were not

convinced of this program. From their own view this is another burden on the part

of the students and parents. It will add to the financial problem of the family, and

the advantage of implementing this program are for the people who wants to

continue studying or work abroad because the curriculum is almost parallel to

another country. This is some of the problems that this study is going to focus on

and to hear the sentiments of the parents regarding the implementation of K – 12

program.

Rationale of the Study

The Sta. Maria High School, specifically the parents of the Grade VII

studentsencounter problems in the implementation of K – 12 program, they all

have different reactions and opinions about the said program.

There are some parent’s viewing this program in negative which is this will

be another burden of the students, this will add to the financial expenses of the

parents, and some parents view the program positively and think that this will

help the learners choose and decide the career which best suits to their skills.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the reaction of the parents of the Grade VII

students in Sta. Maria High School about the implementation of the K – 12

program.
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Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

1. What are the parent’s sources of information about K – 12 program?

2. What are the parent’s reactions about the Implementation of the K – 12

program when it comes to rationale?

3. What are the parent’s perception about the implementation of K – 12

program in terms of:

3.1 personal

3.2 student’s welfare

4. What are the perceived problems of the parents regarding the

implementation of the K – 12 program?

Assumptions

This study was premised on the following assumptions:

1. The parent’s sources of information about K – 12 program are the media

and teachers.

2. There are both positive and negative reactions about the implementation

of K – 12 program.

3. There are positive perception about the implementationof the K – 12

program in terms of personal and student’s welfare.

4. There are few problems perceived by the parents regarding the full

implementation of K – 12 program from the Grade VII parents of the

students of Sta. Maria High School, Iriga City.

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Significance of the Study

Learning is the aspect of development that connotes modification of

behavior, skills and knowledge that results from practice and experience

which sought for quality education.

The generalization of this present study would be a great contribution to

the vast knowledge in relation to student’s achievements. Vital results of this

investigation could be highly significant and beneficial specifically to the

following:

Students. They are the secondary student from Grade VII to Senior High

School. They are considered the second main concern in the educational

system next to the primary pupils which are the pupils from Grade 1 to Grade

VI. In this study, the findings of this research will inspire, enlightened and

become beneficial to the students of Sta. Maria High School.

Teachers. This refers to professional teacher who took the four year course

program of Bachelor of Science in Secondary and Elementary Education. In

this study, they are the instruments in the materialization of the government

educational programs. Through the implementation of K – 12 programs many

schools will be hiring more teachers to cater the pupils needs.

School Administrators will be gaining insights as to what measures are

appropriate to help the teachers orient both students and teachers regarding

the K – 12 program.
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Sta. Maria High School. This is where the results of this study shall serve as

reference in the materialization of the Department of Education (DepEd)

program particularly the K – 12.

Community for they also play a vital role in the development of every

learners. The school is part of the community so every parents of the learner

must know what the problems of the school are. So that they will understand

what is happening and what is the good solution to that problem.

External Stakeholders. This refers to the alumni, parents, local leaders,

retired teachers, youth leaders. They will be motivated to help and create a

community environment that supports children’s enjoyment of their right to

education and other rights.

Government Agencies who are concerned with the development of young

minds specially the Department of Education which continuously shapes the

country’s future. In this study, the agency is benefited for it will gain wisdom in

providing quality service to everybody particularly to the secondary students

through the realization of the K – 12 program.

Researcher Herself. This refers to the student conducting the study. She will

find self – fulfillment in this study. This study will help and inspire more the

researcher to be more innovative and carry out the programs of the

Department of Education (DepEd) that will be beneficial both to learners and

teachers.
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Future researchers should conduct a study on the effectiveness of K – 12

after the implementation of the program

Scope and Delimitation

The study focused on the reaction of the parents of the students of Grade

VII section I and II of Sta. Maria High School, Iriga City regarding the

implementation of K – 12 program which is being implemented under

President Aquino administration.

This study is interested on how and where parents learn the information

about the K – 12 program. It aims to recognize the parents reactions based

from the rationale.

This study would also like to know the parents perception about the K – 12

program in terms of personal and student’s welfare.

Problems which perceived by the parents in regards to the implementation

of K -12 program were enumerated. This research study is limited or focuses

only on the Grade VII section I and II of the school year 2012-2013. The

results of the study may also be a basis for other similar study.

Locale of the Study

The setting of this study is in Sta. Maria High School, Iriga City, through

the guidance of Dr. Concepcion I. De la Rama, Language Research

Professor.
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Sta. Maria High School is situated at Barangay Sta. Maria, Iriga City. It is

along the secondary national road with good classification of road, accessible

to all types of land transportation.

Sta. Maria High School was built on 1999 headed by only one Teacher-in-

Charge and four volunteer teachers. This school starts as Perpetual Help

High School Annex (PHHS Annex). This has one building and thirty-eight (38)

students.

When this school was built in Barangay Sta. Maria, it becomes easier on

the part of the parents to send their children’s in school. All of the students

become thrifty because it lessens their expenses because of fare on going to

school in far Barangay. All the teachers pursue to give quality education

though they only have few students. But all of the sacrifices of the teachers

become fruitful when the school was become popular in the City because of

the high achievement of the schools to the Division Achievement Test and

National Achievement Test and even in different competition.

On the year 2006 with the use of the DepEd Order #5,s.1989 at 1994 by

Virtue of Government Permit (R-B) No. 0002.,Series 2006 the Sta. Maria High

School was recognized as an individual school in the Iriga City Division.

After a couple of years, during the term of Mrs. Felicitas E. Embestro (x)

as the Officer in Charge (OIC) the population of Sta. Maria High School had

increased and construction of buildings as another room was built. They also

produce their own office, school library. At present the school has nine (9)
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rooms which composed of principal’s office, computer laboratory, two section

for grade VII, one for second year, two for third year and one room for the

fourth year students.

The present status of Sta. Maria High School is commendable in terms of

performance and achievements as an output of educational competitions

among schools / students within the City Division. The scholastic records of

the school reveal the both curricular and co – curricular achievements are

very much efficient, and that is through the leadership of the former Officer-in-

Charge of the school Mrs. Felicitas E. Embestro (x).

After Mrs. Felicitas E. Embestro’s term, her successor was Mrs. Munet A.

Moraña as a Teacher-in-Charge and now continuing the legacy and pursuing

to improve more the education as well as the environment of the school for a

better product and produce an ideal graduate.

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Stage

4th Year Room

2nd Year Room

3rd Year -B
Grade 7 – B
Room

CR

3rd Year –A
Room

GulayansaPaar
Grade 7-A
alan room

Library and
Computer
Room
Gate

Guard Principal’s
House
Office

FIGURE I

MAP OF STA. MARIA HIGH SCHOOL

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Definition of Terms

For the purpose of clarification, the important terms used in this study

have been defined.

The following terms are:

K – 12. Letter “K” refers to kindergarten and “12” refers to the additional two (2)

years in the basic education. It is the additional years after fourth years in

secondary schooling.

Rationale. Denote the underlying principle of a certain program. In this study it

refers to the basis of the creation of K – 12 program.

Profile.Refers to the respondent’s sex, age, address, and parent’s occupation.

Parents.Refers to the mother and father or guardian of the students from Sta.

Maria High School.

Grade VII Students. Refer to the learners who are enrolled in seventh grade

level as a new level on K – 12 program implemented by the government in Sta.

Maria High School and nationwide.

Reaction. Connotes to an immediate feedback for an issue such as the K – 12

program. This is the main focus of this study, to know the different reactions of

the parents on K – 12 implementation.

Perception. Refers to what is conceived to be true which is subjective. It refers

to the specific perception of the parents in regard to the K – 12 program which is

implemented by the Department of Education.

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Sources. Refers to the basis and foundation where the K – 12 program was

been known to the parents of Grade VII students. This can be through media

such as television, radio, newspaper, journals and non-media such as forum.

Programs. Refer to the listing of the order of the pertinent activities or plan by

the Department of Education which is essentials for the development of the

department as well as the learners.

Academic Performance.Refers to the academic achievement of the pupils as

evidenced by test results or marks given by the teacher based from the criteria

such as: periodical test, written outputs, and participation or recitation.

Comprehension.Refers to the capability of understanding or perceiving

something particularly about the additional program implemented by the

Department of Education.

Theories. Are principles or idea made in writing that is applicable in different

times and individuals for this is what is expected to happen.

Analysis.This refers to the breaking down of ideas into small particles to be

studied critically.
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Chapter II

Review of Related Literature and Studies

This chapter must compose of related literatures and studies and related

readings. The researcher has gone through intensive readings of materials, both

printed and downloaded through internet which has a great significance to

problem during the course of thesis writing.

This chapter also shows and discuss the Synthesis-of-the-State-of-the-Art,

Gap bridged of the study as well as Theoretical and Conceptual Framework.

Related Studies

Marston (2011) conducted a related study about the Perception of

Students and Parents involved in Primary to Secondary School Transition

Programs. Transition programs, of different formats and complexities, basedon

both Australian and international research, have been introduced in some

schools tofacilitate transition. The aims of this research were to investigate and

compare theperceptions of students, parents and teachers involved in several of

these programs andto examine the extent to which transition programs can

alleviate issues associated withtransition between primary and secondary

schools. Although executive staff andteachers also provided valuable information

and perceptions.
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This study is related to the researcher’s study for this also focuses on the

perception of parents but differ because it focuses on both the perception of

students and parents regarding the transition programs from primary to

secondary school.

Nartates (2011) conducted a study about the Effects of Broken Homes

among Early Teenagers to their Academic Performance this studies cited by the

researchers have also shown that the country’s education program is equivalent

to the 12-year education cycle followed abroad except that it is being completed

in only 10 years. These researches analyze and study what will be the effects of

the K+12 educational systems to the country, parents, and students.

This study becomes related to my study in the sense that it is concerned

on the effects of K – 12 program to the parents. The only difference is that this

study is focused on the effects of K – 12 program to the students whose parents

are working abroad, and how it affect to their academic performance.

Manalo (2012) conducted a study about the Enhanced K – 12 program as

Perceived by the Parents of Grade Six Pupils at Baao District, BaaoCamarines

Sur, School Year 2011-2012, this study id related to the researchers study

because this focus on the perception of parents and reactions on K -12

implementation only differ on the respondents because this study has a wider

respondents than the researchers study.

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Zellman (2012) conducted a study about the implementation of the K – 12

Education Reform in Qatar’s Schools, this study is a reform of education for a

new era , because it views education as the key to the nation's economic and

social progress. This study, one of a number of RAND studies that trace and

document the reform process in Qatar, was designed to assess progress made in

the first years of the K–12 reform's implementation in Qatar's schools and the

perception of the parents on the Implementation of the K – 12 program.

This study has a relation to the researchers study because it also get the

perception of the parents on the K – 12 implementation.

Tan (2011) conducted a study on the Most Perceived Problems on K – 12

Implementation of the Students Luzon Elementary School,Tagkawayan Quezon.

This study is related to the researchers study as it also focus on the

problems perceived about the K – 12 program which affects the students

performance and parents perception.

Related Readings

The operation of our educational system revolves around laws legislated

by congress. The primary source of these laws is the 1987 constitution. A

separate Article of education is provided in the 1987 constitution. It prescribes

that the state shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and ensures

that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents
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through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfactionand

fulfillment. (Nolledo:1992).

Article XIV of the constitution which focused on education in which section

I states that “the state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to

quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make

such education accessible to all”.

The K – 12 Program

“We are the last country in Asia and one of only three countries in the

world with a 10-year pre-university program” (source: SEAMEO Innotech 2011)

The Department of Education has formally launched its K-12 program,

which adds 2 years to basic education in the country.

This means that aside from kindergarten, 6 years of elementary, and 4

years of high school, students will have to undergo an additional 2 years of study

in senior high school.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro (2011) says the additional 2 years will

help students decide what course they will take in college.

It will also help high school students to be given a chance to specialize in

science and technology, music and arts, agriculture, fisheries, sports, business

entrepreneurship, and others.

K-12 aims to make basic education sufficient enough so that anyone who

graduatescan be gainfully employed and have a productive life. K – 12 will look

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at the possibility of specialized education such as a high school or community,

which will focus on the arts or agriculture.

Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro said that the proposal will make high

school graduates employable, making tertiary education unnecessary to get a

job. That proposal of Department of Education to add two more years to basic

education drew mixed reactions in the Senate.

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile (2011), expressed support to the DepEd’s K

– 12 as he agrees with the proposal because the country needs to increase its

competitiveness at the international level. He said:

We are underrated by other countries,

our educational system. It is painful
for others. But for the country
we have to do it.

To implement the program, the DepEd has to work with Congress to

amend the existing law, Batas Pambansa 232 or the “Education Act of 1982,”

which states that the basic formal education is a 10-year program. Senate

education committee head Senator Edgardo Angara (2010) had earlier said that

they have created technical working groups (TWG) to study the proposal and call

for a wider consultation regarding the matter.

The Reactions about K – 12 program

Senator opposes proposed DepEd K-12 program.Senate Majority Floor

Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto explained why he opposed the proposal of the
Department of Education (DepEd) to amend the law on the country’s basic
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education to increase the number of school years to 12 from the present 10-
yearprogram.
"I oppose the addition of two years to
basic education. There is no clear benefit
to adding two years to basic education,"

Sotto said in a privilege speech at the Senate. He added that the national budget

can't even provide sufficient funds to maintain the present number of years of

basic education, but now the DepEd wants to add more to it. According to him,

adding two years to basic education will further increase our budget deficit. We

need quality education, not quantity of years in education. We need more

schools, not more years in school.

KabataanPartylist Rep. Raymond Palatino called this move by Education

Secretary Armin Luistro a "delusions of grandeur". He said that in a poverty-

stricken country like the Philippines, the implementation of the K+12 was a

"question of survival", especially for parents who could barely send their children

to school. He added that this new education plan will not address the escalating

number of out-of-school youths, nor lift the employment rate, because the real

problem is the low employment opportunities.

Senators ChizEscuderowas also against the implementation of the K+12

Education plan. Escudero pointed out that it is not in the length of educational

years, but the quality of education a student can acquire. And this has to begin by

training teachers to be competitive, create more classrooms and improve

learning facilities, and provide budget for textbooks.

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Perceived Problems on K – 12 Implementation

Many parents disapprove of the proposed K - 12 Education system by the

Department of Education, as it is means additional burden for both parents and

students, even more so for the marginalized sector of the community. There are

some issues raised by different individual on this matter which are the possibility

of Additional 2 years = added cost to parents, DepEd lacks of educational

resources such as classroom and teachers and some parents can’t wait to have

their children start working.

Nograles (2010), son of former House Speaker Prospero Nograles, also

noted that the government’s public school system does not have enough

classrooms, teachers and well-equipped educational facilities which are required

for the effective implementation of the proposal. The younger Nograles said:

The reality on the ground is that some schools even have to divide their
classes to morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate
more students …We need to modernize our public school system first
before we could even consider expanding the cycle of our basic education
system.

He added that with the current 10-year basic education cycle, schools

even lack teachers who will provide quality education as higher salaries

encourage them to pursue work abroad. He said:

Once we are assured that there are no longer classrooms under the trees,
then we are ready to have a 12 – year basic education cycle.
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Synthesis-of-the-State-of-the-Art

This study is similar with the study of Manalo (2012) entitled the Enhanced

K – 12 Program as Perceived by the Parents of Gade Six Pupils of Baao District,

BaaoCamarines Sur, wherein it is similar to the fact that they are all concerned

about the perception of the parents and the perceived problem regarding the new

program of the Department of Education which is the K -12 program.

The Gap Bridged by the Study

Grade Seven students as a new grade on the new curriculum which is the

K – 12 program are one of the most affected individual regarding the

implementation of the program. This study is focused more on the perceived

problems of the parents regarding the K – 12 implementation.

K – 12 program as perceived by the parents is somehow called a burden

and it added more on financial problem of the family.

The Philippines is the only country in the world that still follows a 10 – year

basic education cycle. And so Last October 2010, President Noynoy Aquino

proposed the Kindergarten plus 12 on the K-12 program to catch up with the rest

of world having a 12 – year basic education cycle. However, with all the issues

on education the country is still has, parents expressed their opinions on the

President Aquino’s plan of strengthening the Philippine education system through

the K -12 program.

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It is a must to hear the parents opinions regarding the K – 12 program as

they are one of the stakeholders of schools and a respected parents of the

students who are involved on loving and caring for the future of their children.

Theoretical Framework

Education is one of the ways to change life, change values, and change

fate of one’s individual. K – 12 program is part of the proposed educational

reforms of the Philippines present President which shifts Philippine Basic

Education system to twelve years plus kinder from the current ten years. The

theoretical framework has a stars to symbolize the students who is the center of

K – 12 program.

This study was anchored on the point of view and theories of the following

well-known authorities which are closely relevant to the researchers study.

Cognitive Development Theory by Jean Piaget(1980). He was a French

speaking Swiss theorist who posited that children learn through actively

constructing knowledge through hands-on experience. He suggested that the

adult’s role in helping the child learn was to provide appropriate materials for the

child to interact and construct.

Theory of Constructivism is generally attributed to Jean Piaget (1980),

who articulated mechanism by which knowledge is internalized by learners. He

suggested that through processes of accommodation and assimilation,

individuals construct new knowledge from their experiences. When individual

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assimilate, they incorporate the new experience into an already existing

framework without changing that framework. This may occur when individual

experiences are aligned with their internal representations of the world, but may

also occur as a failure to change a faulty understanding. In contrast, when

individuals’ experiences contradict their internal representations, they may

change their perceptions of the experiences to fit their internal representations.

According to the theory, accommodation is the process of reframing one’s mental

experiences. Accommodation can be understood as the mechanism by which

failure leads to learning; when we act on the expectation that the world operates

in one way and it violates our expectations, we often fail, but by accommodating

this new experience and reframing our model of the way the world works, we

learn from the experience of failure or failure of others.

Motivation Theory by Abraham Maslow (1943), according to these,

Maslow subsequently extended the idea to include hi9s observations of humans

innate curiosity. Maslow said on his theory that through the curiosity of the

human they become motivated to do things on their own way. They are being

motivated to finish and work harder. His theories are parallel to other theories of

human development psychology, some of which focus on describing the stages

of growth in humans.

Researcher’s Theory (2012). The reaction of the parents in K – 12

programs will be a best solution to all the problems to be encountered of this

program which will lead to a better and effective implementation of the K – 12

programs
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Cognitive Constructivist Motivation Theory

Development Theory
Theory (Piaget 1980) (Maslow 1943)
(Piaget, 1980)

Reaction

Researcher’s Theory:
Determining the parents

reactions, perception,
Perceived sources of information and Perception
Problems problems on K – 12
implementation which can
lead to a effective
implementation of the
program

Sources of
Information

Figure 2

Theoretical Framework
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Conceptual Framework

The focus of this study was undertaken by the following conceptual

framework shown in Figure III which has a three part process: the input, process

and output.

Input – This are the Department of Education Orders, Legal Basis, Related

Literatures and Theories.

Process – In the research process, this includes the parent’s sources of

information about K – 12 program, parent’s reaction about the implementation of

the program. How do the parents perceived the K – 12 program in terms of

personal and student’s welfare, and the parent’s perceived problem regarding the

implementation of the program.

Output – this study identified the parent’s reaction of K – 12 implementation and

the problems encountered in implementing this program which can be used to

improve for the better implementation of the K – 12 program.

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INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Legal bases: 1987 1. Gaining information
constitution of about parents sources
the Philippines of information on K – 12
program. Effective
DepEd Orders Implementation of K
2. Determining the
– 12 Program
parent’s reaction on K –
Parents, teachers 12 implementation.
and students
3. Drawing out parent’s
Questionnaires perception about the K –
12 programs in terms of
personal and student’s
Related
welfare.
Literatures and
Studies 4. Determining the
perceived problems
Theories regarding the
implementation of the
program.

FEEDBACK

FIGURE 3

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
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CHAPTER 3

Research Design and Methodology

This chapter contains the research design and the methodology used in

the conduct of this study. It incorporated the sampling technique, sources of data,

the research subjects, population of the study, the instrument utilized to gather

data, as well as the statistical tools employed in processing the data. This

chapter is showing how the researcher came to the necessary data for this study,

and how these data were analyzed, interpreted and presented in the easiest way

possible.

Research Design

This study utilized the descriptive – survey in order to achieve the purpose

of this study – which is to determine and describe the thoughts and feelings of

parents of Grade VII students from Sta. Maria High School, Iriga City. It is

descriptive in a sense that the data obtained were analyzed and described.

The researcher used her survey questionnaire as her instrument. Based on the

result of the survey conducted, she was able to determine the details of this

study. Graphs and other figures were also used to provide clearer understanding

of the data presented as answers to the problem of the study.

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Sampling Technique

The researcher has 35 parents of the Grade VII students of Sta. Maria

High School as her respondents. She believes that having 35 Grade VII parents

as her respondents will somehow provide adequate data to be interpreted for this

study.

The unrestricted random sampling was used by the researcher because

there had been no restriction imposed to those who were tested; every member

of the class has an equal chance of inclusion in the sample.

The Respondents

This study involved a total of 35 parents of the Grade VII students of Sta.

Maria High School.

Table 1

The Respondents

Gender Number of Grade VII Percentage (%)

Students Parents

Male 15 42.9

Female 20 57.1

Total 35 100
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It is reflected in Table 1 the number of respondents of this study who are

the Grade VII parents of Sta. Maria High School, Iriga City, School year 2012-

2013. There are 35 total numbers of parents as respondents. 15 or 42.9 percent

are males and 20 or 57.1 percent are females.

In this section, it could be seen that there are more females than males

who’s been a part of the sample.

Research Instruments

The researcher prepared a questionnaire to determine the views of the

Grade Seven (VII) parents regarding the implementation of K – 12 program. This

can be determined based from the indicators such as the respondents’ profile,

preparedness of parents’ in terms of emotional and financial aspect.

The research subjects were asked to choose their preferred response by

checking the number option based on their personal feelings and perception

along the given area.

The questionnaire had questions that relates to the study and these

questions were answered consequently.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher has followed certain procedures in the conduct of this

study.

1. Choose a certain title. It is a must that we choose a title for our study and

defend it to the panelist until it was approved.

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2. Securing permit to conduct the study. The permit to conduct the study was

requested and filed to the office of the school principal.

3. Preparation of the Instruments. Questionnaire is a principal tool in

gathering the data. The first draft of the instrument was made in

coordination with the adviser so that the survey tool is reliable and valid.

4. Administering the Questionnaire. The researcher personally distributed the

questionnaire to the respondents in Sta. Maria High School during a

classroom meeting. Here, a clear explanation of the purpose and

objectives of the study was been indicated. Confidentiality was given in

order to assure cooperation and to avoid inhibitions from the respondents

in accomplishing the questionnaire.

5. Validating the Instrument. After the distribution is the validation of the

questionnaire. It is analyzed and interpreted through the data gathered

and formulate the conclusions and recommendations of this study.

Statistical Treatment of Data.

The formula used:

P = F/N x 100

Where:

P = Percentage

F = Frequency

N = Total Number of Respondents

100 = Constant Number

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CHAPTER 4

The Reaction of the Parents of the Grade VII Students of Sta. Maria High
School, Iriga City on the Implementation of K – 12 Program School Year
2012 – 2013

This chapter represents an analysis and interpretation of the data obtained

in the study. Its findings were based on the data gathered through the

questionnaires retrieved from the respondents. Those data were then analyzed

to be presented, discussed and interpreted according to the perimeters of this

research to answer the problem sought for this study.

The topics discussed in this chapter were arranged as follows.

1. What are the parent’s sources of information about the K – 12 program.

2. What is the parents’ reaction about the implementation of the K – 12

program, along:

2.1 Rationale

3. What is the parents’ perception about the implementation of K -12

program, in terms of:

3.1 Personal

3.2 Students’ Welfare

4. What are the perceived problems of the parents regarding the

implementation of K – 12 program.

Findings

The following were the findings based from the study:

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Parents Sources of Information about

The Implementation of K – 12 Program

The K -12 program was one of the latest programs of the Department of

Education. Since this is new, many Pilipino particularly parents were asking and

wondering what it is all about. In this study, nine (9) sources of information were

presented, as a means of information needed by the parents were enumerated.

The data from the Table 2were about sources of information of the K – 12

program. These were, Television, (4.54); Newspapers and magazines, (3.71);

Books, (2.37); Radio, (1.37); Internet, (1.14); PTA Meetings, (5); Friends and

Relatives, (3.05); Teachers and School Administrators, (4.68); Orientation

Conferences (4.94).

The foregoing data implied that the source of information of the parents

about K – 12 program came from PTA Meetings, and Orientation Conferences.

Parents from Barangay Sta. Maria don’t have an access of internet. Therefore

they rely on the people who will discuss information such as the K – 12 program.

These people are usually in Department of Education who are knowledgeable

regarding the K – 12 program.

Table 2

The Parents Sources of Information about the K – 12 Program.

Indicators Weighted Rank

Mean Interpretation
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1. Television 4.54 VMT 4

2. Newspaper and magazines 3.71 MT 5

3. Books 2.37 T 7

4. Radio 1.37 NT 8

5. Internet 1.14 NT 9

6. PTA Meetings 5 VMT 1

7. Friends and Relatives 3.05 T 6

8. Teachers & School 4.68 MT 3

Administrators

9. Orientation Conferences 4.94 VMT 2

Average:3.42 MT

Legend:
4.50 – 5.00 Very Much True (VMT)
3.50 – 4.49 Much True (MT)
2.50 – 3.49 True (T)
1.50 – 2.49 Slightly True (ST)
1.00 – 1.49 Not at all true (NT)

The Parents’ Reaction about the K – 12 Program

The students’ parents among other people are the one who are mostly

concerned about the implementation of the K – 12 program. The right to express

their opinions were been exercised by the parents from Sta. Maria High School.

Different reactions from positive to negative were been expressed.

Rationale.The current educational system does not possess the basic

competencies. The K – 12 program will pave way to a generation of graduates

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who are equipped not only with knowledge but also with skills which will be

relevant as they go on with their daily life experiences for future’s sustainable

development.

Table 3 shows the parent’s reactions about the K – 12 program in terms of

Rationale.

From the findings, Table 3 cited ten (10) indicators. These were generally

rated as “Much True” and two rated as “Very Much True”, three for “True” and

only one for “Significantly True”, interpretation.

As shown in the table, ranked first was: Most of the parents believe that

most graduates in high school are too young to enter the labor force. Therefore, I

am happy that this K – 12 program would be productive and not be vulnerable to

exploitative labor practices, (4.91); ranked second was: The most basic

education programs affects the human development of the Pilipino children. The

implementation of the K-12 programs will make the graduates prepared

emotionally for entrepreneurship or employment or higher education disciplines,

(4.65); ranked third was: Basic education will ensure sufficient mastery of the

core subjects to its graduates such that graduates may pursue higher education

if they choose to. (4.31); this was followed by: I do appreciate that the graduates

will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market, (3.91); I am

happy that the implemented curriculum will decongest academic workload,

(3.77); Enough time for other learning opportunities beyond the classroom, (3.4);

I understand that graduates will prepared for higher education, (2.48); Allows
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learning for a more holistic development, (2.57); and last in ranked was: It is only

advantage for those who intend to continue studying abroad because the

curriculum is almost parallel with other country’s curriculum, (2.25).

This implied that parents have various reactions; they believed that basic

education is usually seen as a preparation for high school graduates who are too

young to enter the labor force. Therefore, they are happy that this K – 12

programwould be productive and not be vulnerable to exploitative labor practices.

Good education is the best way to lift the Pilipino people from the poverty

state. The K – 12 program is a way to help the Pilipino students equipped and

penetrate the global industry. Through K – 12 program the current education will

posters competencies or emotional maturity essential for the world work force.

Table 3

Rationale

Indicators Weighted Interpreta Rank

Mean tion
1. I am happy that the implemented curriculum 3.77 MT 5
will decongest academic workload.
2. Gives students more time to master 2.48 ST 8
competencies and skills as well.
3. Enough time for other learning opportunities 3.4 T 6
beyond the classroom.
4. Allows learning for a more holistic 2.57 T 9
development
5. I do appreciate that the graduates will 3.91 MT 4
possess competencies and skills relevant to
the job market.
6. I understand that graduates will prepared 3.42 MT 7
for higher education.
7. Basic education will ensure sufficient 4.31 MT 3
mastery of the core subjects to its
graduates such that graduates may pursue
higher education if they choose to.
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8. Advantage for those who intend to continue 2.25 T 10

studying abroad because the curriculum is
almost parallel with other country’s
curriculum.
9. Most graduates in high school are too 4.95 VMT 1
young to enter the labor force. Therefore, I
am happy that this K – 12 program would
be productive and not be vulnerable to
exploitative labor practices.
10. The most basic education program affects 4.65 VMT 2
the human development of the Pilipino
children. The implementation of K – 12
program will make the graduates prepared
emotionallyforentrepreneurshipor
employment or higher education disciplines.
Average: 3.56 MT

Legend:
4.50 – 5.00 Very Much True (VMT)
3.50 – 4.49 Much True (MT)
2.50 – 3.49 True (T)
1.50 – 2.49 Slightly True (ST)
1.00 – 1.49 Not at all true (NT)

The Parents Perception on the

Impact of the Implementation of the K – 12 Program

It has been said that parents have an instinct to the possible things that

will happen particularly when it comes to their children’s, it is called “mother

instinct”. For their reason, many parents are optimistic of the possible outcome of

this new DepEd program. However, there were also parents who are pessimistic

about the K – 12 program.

Personal. Table 4 presents the parents perception about the K – 12

program as regards to personal. As human grows, there is a need to learn to

became mature in different aspects of life. The K – 12 program is designed to

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mold a students to be in his best “self” in articulating his craft and skills which are

usable to guide his or her track a new and bright life in the future.

Gauging the data presented, the indicators cited got two (2) for “Very

Much True” and another two for “True” and only one for “Much True”. Therefore,

the parents believed that the K – 12 program is not in doubt an advantage to the

part of the students. However, there were parents also, who had been previously

fed by negative information regarding the K – 12 program, who are still doubting

about the capacity of the Department of Education as regards to the

implementation of new program initiated by the Department and supported fully

by the President of the Philippines.

The indicators for personal were ranked from highest to lowest. These

were: It add financial burden to the family, (4.82); It will help my son/daughter

learn skills which are relevant to have a sustainable and decent life in the future,

(4.45); It give hope to change the economic status of the family, (4.11); It help my

son/daughter to be mold as a better person, (3.4); and, it is remarkable and I am

excited with the full implementation of K – 12 program, (2.4).

Table 4

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
1. It is remarkable and I am excited with 2.4 T 5
the full implementation of K – 12
program.
2. It will help my son/daughter learn 4.45 VMT 2
skills which are relevant to have a
sustainable and decent life in the
future.
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3. It add financial burden to the family. 4.82 VMT 1

4. It give hope to change the economic 4.11 MT 3
status of the family.
5. It helps my son/daughter to be mold 3.4 T 4
as a better person.
Average: 3.83 MT

Legend:
4.50 – 5.00 Very Much True (VMT)
3.50 – 4.49 Much True (MT)
2.50 – 3.49 True (T)
1.50 – 2.49 Slightly True (ST)
1.00 – 1.49 Not at all true (NT)

Student’s Welfare. The student’s welfare was always the concern, not

only by the teachers but by the government as well. It is being said that the

student of this generation will be the builders of tomorrow’s future. This K – 12 is

abreast with this idea to fully develop the skills of these students and further

cultivate it so that they will not become liabilities to the country but instead, a

valuable citizen of this nation.

Table 5 presents the different indicators for the parent’s perception about

the K – 12 program in terms of students welfare. Generally, it garnered three (3)

“Very Much True” and three (3) for the “Much True” and two (2) for the “True”

interpretation.

From highest to lowest, it was been rated and arranged as follows:

Graduates will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market,

(4.91); It enhance knowledge and skills of the students, (4.68); It gives students

more time to other learning opportunities beyond the classroom, (4.6); It boost
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the self-confidence of the students, (4.34); Graduates can be given recognition to

work in abroad, (3.85); Graduates will be prepared for higher education, (3.54); It

is an enjoyable experience, (3.2); and last the government is in a hurry to

implement and yet the students are not yet ready, (2.57).

Table 5

Student’s Welfare

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
1. It enhances knowledge and skills of 4.68 VMT 2
the students.
2. It boosts the self-confidence of the 4.34 MT 4
students.
3. It is an enjoyable experience. 3.2 T 7
4. It gives students more time to other 4.6 VMT 3
learning opportunities beyond the
classroom.
5. Graduates will possess competencies 4.91 VMT 1
and skills relevant to the job market.
6. Graduates will be prepared for higher 3.54 MT 6
education.
7. The government is in a hurry to 2.57 T 8
implement and yet the students are
not yet ready.
8. Graduates can be given recognition 3.85 MT 5
to work in abroad.

Legend:
4.50 – 5.00 Very Much True (VMT)
3.50 – 4.49 Much True (MT)
2.50 – 3.49 True (T)
1.50 – 2.49 Slightly True (ST)
1.00 – 1.49 Not at all true (NT)
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Parents Perceived Problems

Regarding the Implementation of K – 12 Program

Parents are among the closest people who are indirectly affected with this

new DepEd program. Nevertheless, the parents are the stakeholder of the Sta.

Maria High School. Their ultimate concerns were all beneficial to the students.

In descending order were the parents perceived problem regarding the

implementation of the program. These were the following indicators with their

corresponding weighted mean: There will be shortage of classroom, teachers

and non-teaching personnel, (5); There are lots of facilities lacking like computer

laboratory, library and others, (4.94); This will cause additional financial problem,

(4.91); Additional dependency to parents, (4.85); Additional burden to the parents

and students, (4.57); It will prolong the years of stay of the students in school,

(4.28); This will cause confusion to the student what course to get, (3.65); It will

detrail their plan of having their children to work early to be able to help them

financially, (3.57); It will deprive the other siblings to study, (2.82); Vague future,

(1.71).

The data presented implied that the parents were also evaluating the

advantages and disadvantages of the implementation of the K – 12 program. The

parents are aware of the benefits that their students can get from K – 12 program.
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Table 6

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
1. It will prolong the years of stay of the 4.28 MT 6
students in school.
2. Additional burden to the parents and 4.57 VMT 5
students.
3. This will cause additional financial 4.91 VMT 3
problem.
4. It will deprive the other siblings to 2.82 T 9
study.
5. This will cause confusion to the 3.65 MT 7
student what course to get.
6. There are lots of facilities lacking like 4.94 VMT 2
computer laboratory, library and
others;
7. There will be shortage of classroom, 5 VMT 1
teachers and non-teaching personnel.
8. Additional dependency to parents. 4.85 VMT 4
9. Vague future. 1.71 ST 10
10. It will detrail their plan of having their 3.57 MT 8
children to work early to be able to
help them financially.
Legend:

4.50 – 5.00 Very Much True (VMT)

3.50 – 4.49 Much True (MT)
2.50 – 3.49 True (T)
1.50 – 2.49 Slightly True (ST)
1.00 – 1.49 Not at all true (NT)
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CHAPTER 5

Summary, Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

This chapter presents the summary of the study, the presentation of the

findings and formulation of the findings and recommendations derived from the

analysis and interpretation of the data.

Summary

This study aimed to determine the views of the Grade VII students’

parents as regards to the implementation of K – 12 program.

Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

1. What are the parent’s sources of information about K – 12 program.

2. What are the parents reaction about the implementation of the K-12

program along;

2.1 Rationale

3. What is the parents’ perception about the implementation of K -12

program, in terms of:

3.1 Personal

3.2 Students’ Welfare

4. What are the perceived problems of the parents regarding the

implementation of K – 12 program.
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Findings

Parent’s Sources of Information

About K – 12 Program

The following sources of information about the K - 12 program with their

corresponding weighted mean:PTA Meetings, (5); Orientation Conferences

(4.94); Teachers and School Administrators, (4.68);Television, (4.54);

Newspapers and magazines, (3.71);Friends and Relatives, (3.05); Books,

(2.37); Radio, (1.37); Internet, (1.14).

The Parents Reaction about the

Implementation of the K-12 Program

Rationale.There wasten (10) indicators these were generally rated as

“Much True” interpretation. This was: Most graduates in high school are too

young to enter the labor force. Therefore, I am happy that this K – 12 program

would be productive and not be vulnerable to exploitative labor practices, (4.91).

Parents Perception About the

Implementation of K – 12 Program.

Personal.The indicators for personal were ranked from highest to lowest

these were: It add financial burden to the family, (4.82); It will help my

son/daughter learn skills which are relevant to have a sustainable and decent life

in the future, (4.45); It give hope to change the economic status of the family,

(4.11); It help my son/daughter to be mold as a better person, (3.4); and, it is

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remarkable and I am excited with the full implementation of K – 12 program,

(2.4).

Student’s Welfare.The different indicators arranged from highest to

lowest with their corresponding weighted mean: It add financial burden to the

family, (4.82); It will help my son/daughter learn skills which are relevant to have

a sustainable and decent life in the future, (4.45); It give hope to change the

economic status of the family, (4.11); It help my son/daughter to be mold as a

better person, (3.4); and, it is remarkable and I am excited with the full

implementation of K – 12 program, (2.4).

Parents Perceived Problems Regarding

the Implementation of K – 12 Program

In descending order were the parents perceived problem regarding the

implementation of the program. These were the following indicators with their

corresponding weighted mean: There will be shortage of classroom, teachers

and non-teaching personnel, (5); There are lots of facilities lacking like computer

laboratory, library and others, (4.94); This will cause additional financial problem,

(4.91); Additional dependency to parents, (4.85); Additional burden to the parents

and students, (4.57); It will prolong the years of stay of the students in school,

(4.28); This will cause confusion to the student what course to get, (3.65); It will

detrail their plan of having their children to work early to be able to help them

financially, (3.57); It will deprive the other siblings to study, (2.82); Vague future,

(1.71).
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Conclusions

The following conclusions were derived from the findings:

Parent’s Sources of Information about the K – 12 Program.

In this study, there were nine (9) indicators as a source of information

presented as the vehicles for the information needed by the parents about the K

– 12 program. Majority of the respondents had their sources of information from

PTA meeting and Orientation Conferences.

The Parents Reaction about the Implementation of K-12 Program

Rationale. The current educational system does not possess the basic

competencies. K -12 program was only concern with the student who are not yet

ready to enter the world of work. This program will pave way to a generation of

graduates who are equipped not only with knowledge but also with skills which

are relevant as they go on with their daily life experiences for futures sustainable

development.

Parents Perception about the Implementation of K – 12 Program.

Personal. This K – 12 program will be a burden on the part of parents and

students, not just for emotional, physical reason but also in financial aspect

because this program will prolong the years of stay in school of the students.
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This K – 12 program main goals is to equip the graduates with knowledge

and skills that will arm Pilipino graduates to be at a solid ground where if not for

excellence with foreign countries but at least, quality workers.

Students Welfare. This K – 12 program is abreast with new idea to fully

develop and cultivate the skills of students, so that they will not become liabilities

to the country but instead, these will be a valuable citizen of this country.

Parents Perceived Problems Regarding the Implementation of K – 12

Program

The parents have also evaluated the disadvantages of the implementation

of K – 12 program will the most perceived problems is that these could be a

shortage of classroom, teachers and non – teaching personnel. This is true as

we see and observed it today.

Recommendations

The following recommendations are derived from the findings

and conclusions.

1. Parents should watch programs from television which will help them to get

a better understanding about K – 12 program. If they have suggestion and

clarification, the government should entertain it and be open to the public

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and different schools of giving the right information regarding the

new program.

2. The K – 12 program should include subjects which will boosts the students

personality to face the problems generated from economic crisis and

environmental dilemma.

3. Suggests mechanism that will improve the student’s participation rate and

retention rate.

4. Parents and teachers should help each other for the sake of the students.

And should have an income generating project such as

GulayansaPaaralan (which can be sold in the market), and students

should be encouraged to save money.

5. Future researchers should conduct a study on the effectiveness of K – 12

after the implementation of the program.

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APPENDICES
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University of Northeastern Philippines

Iriga City

Dear Respondents;

The undersigned is conducting a research study entitled “The Reaction

of the Grade VII Parents on K – 12 Implementation”. In partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree Bachelor of Secondary Education.

In this connection, may I request your outmost cooperation to answer

each item of this questionnaire to the best of your ability upon consideration of
truth and honesty. Rest assured that whatever responses you made will be dealt
with high confidentiality.
Thank you very much for your usual cooperation.

RECHELAIN P. PARICA
Researcher

Profile of the Respondents

(Please fill up the necessary information in the questionnaire)

Name:_______________________________ Age:________ Gender:________

Occupation of Student’s Mother:______________________________________

Occupation of Student’s Father:______________________________________

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I. What are the parent’s sources of information about the K-12

program.

(Please choose from the verbal indicators the answer which you think and feel is
right. There is no right or wrong answer.)Check (/) the number of your answer.

Rate Verbal Indicators

5 - Very Much True

4 - Much True
3 - Moderately True
2 - Slightly True
1 - Not at all True

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
1. Television
2. Newspaper and Magazines
3. Books
4. Radio
5. Internet
6. PTA Meetings
7. Friends and Relatives
8. Teachers and School Administrators
9. Orientation Conferences
10. Others(PleaseSpecify)_________________________________________

II. What is the parent’s reaction about the implementation of the K-

12 program.

(Please choose from the verbal indicators the answer which you think and feel is
right. There is no right or wrong answer.) Check (/) the number of your chosen
answer)

Rate Verbal Indicators

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5 - Very Much True

4 - Much True
3 - Moderately True
2 - Slightly True
1 - Not at all True
Rationale

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
1. I am happy that the implemented curriculum
will decongest academic workload.
2. Gives students more time to master
competencies and skills as well.
3. Enough time for other learning opportunities
beyond the classroom.
4. Allows learning for a more holistic development
5. I do appreciate that the graduates will possess
competencies and skills relevant to the job
market.
6. I understand that graduates will prepare for
higher education.
7. Basic education will ensure sufficient mastery
of the core subjects to its graduates such that
graduates may pursue higher education if they
choose to.
8. Advantage for those who intend to continue
studying abroad because the curriculum is
almost parallel with other country’s curriculum.
9. Most graduates in high school are too young to
enter the labor force. Therefore, I am happy
that this K – 12 program would be productive
and not be vulnerable to exploitative labor
practices.
10. The most basic education program affects the
human development of the Pilipino children.
The implementation of K – 12 program will
make the graduates prepared emotionally for
entrepreneurship or employment or higher
education disciplines.
11. Others ( Please Specify) _________________
_____________________________________

III. What is the parent’s perception about the implementation of K –

12 program.
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(Please choose from the verbal indicators the answer which you think and
feel is right. There is no right or wrong answer.) Check (/) the number of your
chosen answer)

Rate Verbal Indicators

5 - Very Much True

4 - Much True
3 - Moderately True
2 - Slightly True
1 - Not at all True
A. Personal

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
1. It is remarkable and I am excited with the
full implementation of K – 12 program.
2. It will help my son/daughter learn skills
which are relevant to have a sustainable
and decent life in the future.
3. It add financial burden to the family.
4. It give hope to change the economic status
of the family.
5. It help my son/daughter to be mold as a
better person.

B. Student’s welfare

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
1. It enhance knowledge and skills of the
students.
2. It boost the self-confidence of the students.
3. It is an enjoyable experience.
4. It gives students more time to other
learning opportunities beyond the
classroom.
5. Graduates will possess competencies and
skills relevant to the job market.
6. Graduates will be prepared for higher
education.
7. The government is in a hurry to implement
and yet the students are not yet ready.
8. Graduates can be given recognition to work
in abroad.
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9. Others (please specify)______________

IV. What are the perceived problems of the parents regarding the
implementation of K – 12 program.

(Please choose from the verbal indicators the answer which you think and feel is
right. There is no right or wrong answer.) Check (/) the number of your chosen
answer)

Rate Verbal Indicators

5 - Very Much True

4 - Much True
3 - Moderately True
2 - Slightly True
1 - Not at all True

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
11. It will prolong the years of stay of the students
in school.
12. Additional burden to the parents and students.
13. This will cause additional financial problem.
14. It will deprive the other siblings to study.
15. This will cause confusion to the student what
course to get.
16. There are lots of facilities lacking like computer
laboratory, library and others;
17. There will be shortage of classroom, teachers
and non-teaching personnel.
18. Additional dependency to parents.
19. Vague future.
20. It will detrail their plan of having their children
to work early to be able to help them
financially.
21. Others. (Please specify)_________________
____________________________________

Thank you very much!!!

The Researcher
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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Rechelain P. Parica

Date of Birth : June 11, 1993

Place of Birth : Cawayan, Sta. Maria Iriga City

Sex : Female

Address : Zone 1, Cawayan, Sta. Maria Iriga City

Civil Status : Single

Nationality : Filipino

Parents : Mr. Edgar Ibasco – Parica

: Mrs. Evelyn Panambo – Parica

Siblings:

: Ramon P. Parica

: Rowena P. Catimbang

: Ria P. Parica

: Rochelle P. Parica

: Ronalyn P. Parica
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

ELEMENTARY : Cawayan Elementary School

Cawayan, Sta. Maria Iriga City

School year: 1998 - 2004

HIGH SCHOOL : Sta. Maria High School

Cawayan, Sta. Maria Iriga City

Year graduated 2004 -2008

COLLEGE : Oliveros College Inc.(OCI)

Consumer Electronics Servicing(CES)

Iriga City, Camarines Sur

School year: 2009 – 2009

: University of Northeastern Philippines(UNEP)

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Iriga City, Camarines Sur

School year: 2009 – Present

SEMINARS ATTENDED:

Enhancing Pre-service training of Teacher Education

Student

Albay Astrodome, Legaspi City

August 3, 2010


Unep Mini- theater, Iriga City

December 3, 2010

Kolping Complex, Haring , Canaman Cam Sur

August 27, 2011


University of North Eastern Philippines, Iriga City

December 1,2, and 3, 2011