Onwards to Success

By Ramus P. Musa | June 23, 2025

As part of combatting the challenges of 21st-century education in the country, the Baliuag City Private Schools Association (BaCiPriSA), headed by its chairman, Mrs. Cynthia B. Angeles, conducted the "Capacity Building for Private School Education on the Phase 2 - Revised K to 12 Curriculum for Grades 2, 3, 5, and 8", held at St. Mary's College of Baliuag on June 18 to June 20, 2025. 

Over the next three days, the workshop participants collaborated, integrated, and discussed pertinent pedagogical necessities that align with the revised curriculum, which prominently targets the enhancement of every learner's literacy and numeracy skills. 

These skills are globally considered foundational capacities meant to equip future laborers, traders, and leaders with a competitive edge, helping them stand out among the rest or at the very least, stand on equal footing against the competition regardless of where they are in the world. 

During the first phase of the program, Mrs. Cynthia B. Angeles said, "You cannot give what you don't have." These are words that signify the utmost relevance of the capacity-building seminar focused on the idea that 21st-century education will not be possible without sufficient and effective training for teachers. 

Under the umbrella of the Revised K to 12 Curriculum, the 21st-century competencies reflect the needs and views of a contemporary generation founded on multicultural lifestyles, diverse skill sets, and strengthened appreciation for out-of-the-box solutions. This framework also highlights the necessity of contextualized learning as part of building a character that understands, respects, and empowers his or her individual culture. 

The last day of the seminar showcased a series of demonstrations of all the encapsulated and shared knowledge by the selected participants. Ms. Stephanie Cortez, an educator from Second Home Academy, presented a concise and effective learning experience targeted at fifth graders. 

"Serving as a demo teacher was a rewarding experience that allowed me to showcase modern teaching strategies while connecting with fellow educators. It was an opportunity to reflect on how we can create more resilient, and dynamic learners in today’s world." Ms. Cortez revealed. 

The Revised K to 12 Curriculum ultimately aims to shape the aspect of education by the needs of the students not just to survive in the modern world but to live with conviction and appropriate skills. It all starts with framing the learners in the very center of the curriculum.