QuestionsQuestions (IRR Republic Act No. 11476)
The IRR is entitled “Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11476 titled ‘An Act Institutionalizing Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education in the K to 12 Curriculum…’.” It is issued pursuant to Section 11 of RA 11476.
It primarily applies to all public and private basic educational institutions and learning centers.
The State aims to promote and protect the youth’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being through education that inculcates patriotism and nationalism, love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of heroes, citizenship rights/duties, ethical/spiritual values, moral character, discipline, critical thinking, scientific/technological knowledge, and vocational efficiency.
GMRC refers to universally accepted basic social values and etiquette/proper modes of behavior that convey respect to those interacted with.
Values Education includes (1) the process of internalizing values and enabling learners to act on underlying principles with a settled disposition to do so; (2) pedagogies/methods/programs used to create valuing learning experiences (value positions, value judgment); and (3) learning about self and wisdom of life in a self-exploratory, systematic, scientific way—also encompassing development of the whole person physically, intellectually, and spiritually, and as a community member across social, economic, political, and moral dimensions.
GMRC is taught from Grades 1 to 6 as a separate subject with the same time allotment as other core subjects. In kindergarten, GMRC is integrated in daily learning activities.
Examples include role playing, community immersion activities, teacher-parent collaborative learning activities, school-initiated values formation activities, simulated activities, and other experiential learning forms.
The curriculum should inculcate human dignity, respect for oneself, giving oneself to others in the spirit of community, and the basic tenets of caring for oneself, caring for others, respecting people, upholding discipline and order, cultivating sincerity, honesty, obedience, and love for country.
Values Education is taught as a separate subject from Grades 7 to 10 with the same time allotment as other core subjects, while GMRC remains integrated in teaching Values Education at those levels. For Grades 11 to 12, Values Education is integrated in the teaching of the subject under the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.
They must be consistent with Section 4 of RA 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013) and its IRR.
They are Maka-Diyos (spiritual belief and adherence to ethical principles/upholding truth while respecting others’ beliefs), Maka-tao (high respect for human dignity and solidarity/common good considering social/gender/cultural differences and special needs), Makakalikasan (caring for and responsibility/accountability for the natural environment and wise use of resources), and Makabansa (pride in being Filipino, prioritizing country over self/family, exercising rights/responsibilities, and appropriate behavior in school/community/country).
Values Education is integral and essential in the K to 12 curriculum and includes universal human, ethical, and moral values such as respect for oneself/others/elders, intercultural diversity, gender equity, ecology and integrity of creation, peace and justice, obedience to the law, nationalism and global citizenship, patience, perseverance, industry, honesty and integrity, good faith, and other universal values.
Assessment should measure both understanding of concepts and demonstration of behavior, using various types such as pen-and-paper tests and portfolios with rubrics aligned with learning competencies.
DepEd must adhere to hiring policies for qualified teachers and deploy teacher items considering demand for GMRC/Values Education teachers. Teachers with diplomas/certifications/training in Values Education or allied fields are preferred; those with BEEd/BSEd major in Values Education or with specialization/diploma in Values Education are preferred. Teachers not major in Values Education but teaching full load for 5 years or more may still teach, but must undergo CPD training on content based on PRC CPD guidelines.
CHED, in coordination with DepEd and stakeholders, must ensure that teacher education curricula offered by teacher education institutes meet necessary quality standards for new teachers of GMRC and Values Education.
It requires a whole school approach with mechanisms promoting active involvement of learners, parents/guardians, and community representatives, including Parent Education Programs and instructional materials development. It also mandates regular consultation with parents/guardians/representatives (e.g., quarterly conferences and assemblies) to use results as bases for activities enhancing support and involvement. It further requires home-school-community partnerships involving LGUs (especially barangays), government agencies, private sector, NGOs, civil society organizations, and faith-based organizations.
DepEd must conduct an annual review to ensure proper implementation and assess student learning outcomes, preparing a comprehensive report in consultation with stakeholders. The report must be submitted to the Committees on Basic Education of both houses of Congress within thirty (30) days from the termination of the review/assessment period.
For public schools, the shift from Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao to GMRC/Values Education is fully implemented by School Year (SY) 2022-2023. Private schools have until SY 2023-2024 to shift.