Teach for Gender Equality Project: An Input to Gender Responsive Curriculum in the Philippine Basic Education System

Abstract

In the Philippines, teen pregnancy has evolved from a local concern to a national issue, necessitating a comprehensive investigation into its underlying causes and broader implications. This phenomenon underscores a pervasive problem linked to gender inequality, significantly impacting the lives of women and girls. The urgency to address this matter propels the researcher to delve into the development of a curriculum responsive to gender and women’s issues. The primary research focus is on understanding the intricate dimensions of teen pregnancy in the Philippines and recognizing it as a prevalent gender issue. To address this, the study begins with a literature review, examining the national context of teen pregnancy in the Philippines, tracing its origins, and delineating its consequences as a gender issue. The subsequent steps involve exploring global research on gender-sensitive curriculum to extract essential insights and best practices applicable to the Philippine setting. Finally, the study aims to formulate a suggested framework for a gender-responsive curriculum based on the various literatures specifically tailored to address the challenges of gender inequality within the Philippine educational system by integrating knowledge from international literature. Thus, this study finally proposed the adaptation of TEACH Framework which can serve as guide to educators on how they can integrate gender sensitive concepts into their classroom.