Effects of K-12 Curriculum implementation on the Teaching-Learning process as perceived by selected Grade 1 Teacher in District 1 2013-2014

Chapter 1
The Problem and It’s Scope This chapter discusses the problem and its scope; comprising the problems, rationale, statement, hypothesis scope and limitation and definition of terms.
Rationale:
This study is entitled, ”Effects of K-12 Curriculum implementation on the Teaching-Learning process as perceived by selected Grade 1 Teacher in District 1 2013-2014”. K-12 education is in reference to Kinder Garten through 12th grade. Most schools are based upon K-12 system. It outlines education requirements for students between these grades. K-12 means 12 years of education. The normal one is 6 years of Elementary and 4 years High School but they added another one which is the Middle High for 2 years.

Statement of the Problem: This study aims to determine the effects of K-12 Curriculum Implementation on the Teaching-Learning process as perceived by selected Grade 1 Teachers in District 1 2013-2014. It specifically attempts to answer the following:
1. What is the profile of the respondents?
1.1. Sex
1.2. Number of years in teaching Grade 1
2. How do respondents asses implementation of K2-12 in terms of:
2.1. Orientation and Trainings
2.2. Instructional Facilities
2.3. Availability of Learning Modules
2.4. Reinforcement Seminars
2.5. Administrator’s Support
2.6. Community Support
3. Is there a significant difference on the respondent assessments on the implementation of the K-12 in terms of the respondents?
3.1. Sex
3.2. Number of years in teaching

Hypothesis:
Statements 1-2 are hypothesis- free is formulated:
Ho: There is no significant difference on the respondent’s assessment on the implementation of K2-12 as perceived by the respondents on terms of:
a) Sex
b) Number of years in teaching Grade 1

Significance of the Study:
This study would be beneficial to the following Stakeholders:
Board of Trustees: The data gathered in this study could be there basis in monitoring standards and trends, forecasting future change, stimulating and focusing efforts and ensuring that the Vision-Mission of the school is strictly followed.
Principals:
This study could assist them in setting instruction objectives and setting indicators to gauge teacher’s performance as well as improve Academic performance in choosing school concerns.
Faculty:
This study could be their basis in appraising their performance as Teachers to ensure that learning teaching process place inside the classroom.
Parents:
The result of this study could help them to understand more about the K-12 Curriculum Implemented by the Government and could help them in making decision about their children.
Future Researchers: Data gathered and interpretation done in this study could be their basis in pursuing seminar study.