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Second Commission in the Philippines, aims to address critical issues in the education sector and drive comprehensive reforms.

Objectives:

1. Systematic Improvement- to enhance the overall quality of education in the country, focusing on both basic and higher education.

2. Equitable Access-  Ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to quality education.

Curriculum Enhancement Initiatives

-K to 12 Curriculum Updates- Regular revisions are made to ensure relevance industry needs and global standards, including the introduction of specialized tracks in senior high school. (e.g., STEM, Arts and TVL)

-Integration of 21st Century Skills- Emphasis on Critical thinking, collaboration and digital literacy in teaching methodologies.

The result-based performance management system (RPMS) in the Philippines is designed to improve the performance and accountability of teachers and school leaders.

Objectives:

• Establish  a clear framework for evaluating teacher performance based on specific competencies and standards.

• Identify areas for improvement to guide professional development and support for educators.

Key features:

Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) - Teachers set performance targets aligned with school and departmental goals, which are assessed periodically.

Data-Driven Decisions- Uses quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate performance, allowing for more objective  assessment.

The PISA 2022 results for the Philippines showed improvements in reading and science, while mathematics scores remained relatively low. Key findings highlighted challenges in critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.

Outlines the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program in the Philippines. The order aims to institutionalize instructional planning as critical for effective teaching and learning. Key elements of lesson plans include objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, remarks, and reflections. Monitoring and evaluation of planning will be part of teachers' performance assessment. 

Blooms taxonomy is a framework for categorizing educational goals and objectives, originally developed by Benjamin Bloom and colleagues in the 1950s. It provides a structured way to think about different levels of cognitive learning.

The Structured of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a model designedto assess the quality of learning outcomes. Developed by John Biggs and Kevin Collis, it provides a framework to classify students understanding and complexity of their learning.

Five Levels of SOLO Framework

1. Pre-structural

2. Uni-structural

3. Multi-structural

4. Relational

5. Extended Abstract

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is an international organization founded in 1961 to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.