President Rodrigo Duterte approved a program looking to review the K to 12 program and improve the skills of teachers after the Philippines got low scores in an international study that measured students’ knowledge in reading, science, and mathematics.
In a cabinet meeting, one of the topics discussed was the results of the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Said study covered 79 countries, and was conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The study disclosed the country’s average reading score of 340, way lower than the OECD average of 487. The Philippines also has the second-lowest score in mathematics along with Panama (353) and in science (357).
Panelo said the Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones had already expected an unfavorable result even before the Philippines joined the PISA study.
“In this way, per Secretary Briones, they would be able to evaluate the results and implement corrective measures to address the deficiency of our education system,” Panelo said over the PISA study results.
In order to address the issues the PISA study unveiled, DepEd will launch the “Sulong Edukalid” program. This program aims to review the K to 12 curriculum; review the learning environment; reskill and upskill teachers; work with stakeholders for support collaborations.
“These were approved by the president,” Panelo stated.
With additional report from: The Philippine Star
Photo Courtesy: ABS-CBN News, OECD – PISA results, Alfred Frias,
