How to choose the right course?

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    What interests you?

    List the fields of study that interest you, and come up with a list of courses you would consider studying based on these interests. Add the topics that you were most interested in during school as well as jobs that you envied others for.

  2. Research

    The internet, newspapers, television and people around you are the best sources of information. Check online about the courses you are interested in and find out about the career prospects and the other info. Speak to people who are in your interested profession and find out what it is to choose your future career. People who have completed university courses can give you an insight from a student’s perspective- they can tell you the advatages and disadvatages.

  3. Course content

    To avoid making mistakes, make sure you review the course outline of the course(s) you want to apply for. Have a look at the subjects you must undertake and the types of learning, assignments and examination tasks involved. This will enable you to form a rough idea of what lies ahead for you.

  4. University Quality

    If you are set on going to a particular university, don’t let this completely dictate your course selection. Compare course outlines and studying facilities between universities to make sure you make the right choice for your educational needs and preferences. If possible, visit the university and attend some of the lectures to get a feeling of what some of the subjects will be like.

  5. Course Duration

    To be certain that you will be committed to your studies, find out the duration of your course. Taking double-degrees, full time or part-time depends on your personal choice. Ensure that you will be able to balance your other priorities along with education. Study flexibility varies amongst universities.

  6. Entry Requirements

    It is more difficult to get accepted in to competitive courses, especially those which are in high demand. This is a good measure of whether you are actually capable of doing well in the course or not. Unfortunately, some courses are too hard to get in to, or just too hard to actually succeed in completing, so be honest with your course selection. You should research other universities or similar courses if you are not confident in being accepted into your first preference course.

  7. Cost of Study

    Affordability is another aspect you need to consider while deciding on your course, as well as the additional costs that occur, such as text books, field trips etc. However, do not let cost hamper your career choice, as there are a number of financial assistance options available to complete the course.

  8. Career Opportunities

    Look at the career prospects of the course before selecting one. Consider various factors such as income, job security, stress, responsibility and other benefits while researching a profession. It is also useful to find out if a future employer will invest in your education.

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-Right-Course

Getting Ready for SHS: The SHS Curriculum

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Define curriculum.

Curriculum refers to the knowledge and skills you are expected to learn. It includes the subjects you need to study and the competencies you need to have before graduation.

Tell me about the SHS Curriculum.

The SHS curriculum includes three (3) types of subjects:

∞ Core Subjects

∞ Applied Track Subjects

∞ Specialized Track Subjects

 

SHS Curriculum Subjects

Core Subjects

There are 15 core subjects that all SHS students will take. Two of these are different if you are under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand. These core subjects include Language, Humanities, Communication, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Philosophy, and PE and Health subjects.

Applied Track Subjects

These are subjects that develop the same competencies using different content based on your chosen track or strand.

Specialized Track Subjects

These are sets of subjects based on specific specializations. The content and competencies they cover differ based on the your chosen track or strand.

What are SHS tracks?

SHS tracks are specific areas of study much like college courses and they fall under four disciplines, namely, Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL), Sports, and Arts & Design. These are the subjects that will give you the competencies and advanced skills required in college or tech-voc education, entrepreneurship, employment and, most important, life.
The Academic track has four strands: Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM); Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics; Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); and General Academic (GAS).

                
The TVL track also has four strands: Home Economics (HE), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Agri-Fishery Arts and Industrial Arts.

What are the benefits of SHS?

Graduating from SHS may lead to Employment, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, and Middle-Level Skills Development.

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What does K-12 scheme really has to offer to students?

To prove that K-12 system is more than just adding two more years to high school, below are three of the many practical benefits of schooling under a 13-year education cycle:

  1. Preparedness for tertiary learning – With adaptation of K-12 scheme, students are expected to graduate at age a bit older than past graduates’. This is an advantage, according to DepEd, as graduates will be considered young adults. Hence, they will be more equipped to deal with much higher level of learning as they enter college education.
  2. Readiness to join the workforce – Unlike the old system, K-12 does not compel each student to take college after completing Senior High School (SHS). In fact, this scheme empowers students to make a choice on their own. They may not pursue college education especially if they have chosen a track other than academic track. The good thing is SHS graduates will be equipped with skills (through electives) that will make them good at certain field(s).
  3. Skill competency in the global job market – K-12 system aims to improve Filipino students’ mathematical, scientific, and linguistic competence. With the new curriculum, DepEd promised to offer higher quality education through tracks. Each track will give students enough time to master a field and enhance their skills. In the end, K-12 graduates will become globally competitive and are set to obtain spot in the stiff labor market.

The government believes that K to 12 curriculum in the Philippines will put Filipino students at par with the rest of the world. Truly, investing in education is the key toward reaching national growth and development.

Sources:

http://k12philippines.com/three-practical-benefits-of-the-philippines-k-to-12-curriculum/

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What you should know about the K to 12 senior high school

Monday is the nationwide enrolment date for the very first batch of Grade 11, according to Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro. This time, the students should go to their schools of choice and enroll in their preferred tracks, unlike the preregistration in October which was done online.

Senior high school (SHS) refers to Grades 11 and 12, the last two years of the K-12 program that DepEd has been implementing since 2012. Students begin to study in SHS the subjects that will introduce them to their preferred career path.

High school in the old system consisted of First Year to Fourth Year. What corresponds to those four years today are Grades 7 to 10, also known as junior high school (JHS).

Take note now: “Senior high” has two grade levels and no longer means just the very last year of high school; “junior high” has four grade levels and does not mean just the second to the last year of high school.

To further explain: Under Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), you will have to complete Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 6 (elementary), Grades 7 to 10 (junior high school) and Grades 11 to 12 (senior high school)—in all 13 years—before you can receive a high school diploma.

Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782541/primer-senior-high-rolls-out-k-12-plan-on-monday

What is Senior High School?

In 2011, the Department of Education has made the historic implementation of shifting from the 10-year basic education curriculum to the Kinder to 12 Program (K-12) in phases. The added two-year Senior High Track aims to equip you with knowledge and skills that will help you prepare better for your chosen path — be it higher education, employment, or entrepreneurship.

Senior High School (SHS) is the last two years of the K to 12 program that includes Grades 11 and 12.

Source: edukasyon.ph