Analysis of Implementing K-12 Program on Teachers' Pedagogical Approaches and Their Challenges

Nhelbourne K. Mohammad; Ma Hongliang; Dwi Sulisworo

doi:10.56741/jpes.v2i03.317

Authors

Nhelbourne K. Mohammad
nhelbournekm29@gmail.com
Shaanxi Normal University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3318-7791
Ma Hongliang Shaanxi Normal University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9177-8069
Dwi Sulisworo Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7625-8505

Keywords:

Basic education, Curriculum, K-12 program, Pedagogy

Abstract

The Philippines is the only country in Asia, and one of only three countries worldwide, with 10-year pre-university cycle curricula, and its implementation was unstoppable due to global competency demand. However, it has many challenges during the pre-implementation phase due to inadequate school facilities and needing more teachers. Thus, the study aimed to analyse the pedagogical approaches and challenges among teachers in implementing the K-12 curriculum by utilising a descriptive analysis. The design is a fact-finding study with an adequate and precise analysis of the findings. The results of this study, teachers in public schools still need to be fully equipped with pedagogical approaches in teaching K-12 curriculum. Teachers still need to capacitate this new trend in the educational system. The study is plotting to benefit and contribute to those involved in this educational system.

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Author Biographies

Nhelbourne K. Mohammad, Shaanxi Normal University

is a lecturer at the Islamic Education Department, Cotabato State University, Philippines. His magister and doctoral degrees were from Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. Now, he is studying at Shaanxi Normal University, China, for his second PhD. He is active as the founder of Muhammadiyah in the Philippines. (email: nhelbournekm29@gmail.com).

Ma Hongliang, Shaanxi Normal University

is the Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Director of Foreign Students at Shaanxi Normal University, China. He has published over 50 research papers, articles, and book chapters in prestigious national and international academic journals and conferences. His expertise lies in educational policy, educational leadership, teacher education, and comparative education. He has researched educational policy and reforms in China, and his work has contributed to understanding the role of education in economic and social development.

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a Physics Education Study Program lecturer at Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He is interested in learning strategies by utilising information and communication technology. He has many publications in various reputable journals. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

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