The curriculum used in DSM is k-12 with the adjustment of the values of the Dominican school, Torch: Truthful, Regular, Reflective, Courageous, Helpful. The K-12 curriculum refers to the education system that spans from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. It is widely implemented in countries like the Philippines and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive, age-appropriate education. The aim is to ensure that by the time students graduate from high school, they have developed a well-rounded set of skills that prepare them for higher education, the workforce, or other career paths.

The K-12 curriculum typically focuses on various key areas, including:

1. Kindergarten: Early childhood education that focuses on foundational skills such as basic literacy and numeracy, as well as social and emotional development.

2. Elementary Education (Grades 1-6): Core subjects like language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and physical education. This stage builds upon the basics and introduces students to a broader range of subjects.

3. Junior High School (Grades 7-10): Students continue with core subjects, but there is a greater emphasis on specialization in subjects like technology, science, and languages. Students also begin exploring possible career tracks.

4. Senior High School (Grades 11-12): Students have the option to choose a specialized track, such as Academic (further focusing on subjects like humanities, science, and business), Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, or Arts and Design. This stage prepares students either for college or the workforce with more practical skills.

In the Philippines, the K-12 system was implemented to address gaps in the education system and better align it with global standards, ensuring students are prepared for the challenges of the modern world.

The use of teaching plans in DSM is different from my teaching experience in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the teaching plan contains a lot of administration to the point of having pages and pages of lesson plans. At DSM, approximately only requires about six sheets for one meeting. The contents of the lesson plan are:

1. learning target

2. material

3. learning steps

4. remark

5. reflection

During the creation of the lesson plan, it goes through several stages. Starting from the preparation, then consultation with the supervising teacher, then revision and finally consultation with the mentor. Making a lesson plan is important before teaching, especially for education majors, because it is a map in the teaching process.