Roles of Teachers in the K to 12 Education Program

Teachers are the key to achieving the vision of K to 12 education program. With this high

demand for teachers, DepEd will give due consideration and appropriate support to ensure that teachers will be able to fulfill their significant role in the K to 12 education program.

          • K to 12 education does not mean that teachers will have more workload.

          • Decongestion of the curriculum will help teachers focus on mastering competencies.

          • Pre-service and in-service training is in place to prepare teachers for the

            implementation of K to 12.

Teachers are the critical players in the K to 12 Education Program. Thus their support is necessary bring the vision of K to 12 closer to reality. Teachers are enjoined to:

          • Understand the rationale of K to 12 and the implications it will bring,

          • Acquire the attributes and skills of a K to 12 teacher;

          • Be prepared to implement K to 12 education program by participating in K to 12

            orientations and trainings,

          • Be able to explain K to 12 education program to stakeholders such as students,

            parents, and members of the community