DEPARTMENT of Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan admitted the K to 12 curriculum was too ‘congested’, saying a lot of lessons were provided to students.

It was one of the issues established by DepEd as it reviews basic education curriculum under the newly launched Basic Education Development Plan 2030.

Malaluan said BEDP 2030 goal is to solve the hindrances on having a quality education.

“Paano i-address ang usapin ng kalidad ng edukasyon at mahalaga diyan ‘yung pagrepaso at pag-review natin ng curriculum, ‘yung pagsasanay ng ating mga guro, ‘yung pagsasaayos ng learning resources, at ‘yung pag-e-ensure na ‘yung ating mga mag-aaral, sinasabi nating resilient at tsaka mataas ‘yung well-being nila,” he said.

“Pero doon sa usapin ng curriculum, nakita natin sa ating review na ‘yung ating K to 12 curriculum ay congested o masyadong masikip. Masyado tayong maraming gustong ituro sa ating mga mag-aaral at kailangan nating i-streamline ito,” he added.

Earlier, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said BEDP 2030 was made to address the root cause of problems on quality, close the access gaps, sustain and enhance relevant programs, and introduce innovations in fostering resiliency and embedding the rights of children and the youth in education.

Briones added the department had embarked on the development of its first-ever long-term plan for basic education in order to proactively address the immediate impact of the Covid19 pandemic on learning as well as the problem of providing a high-quality education.