Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 PINAGTIPUNAN CIRCLE, POTRERO, MALABON CITY
MODULE 2:
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
MODULE OBJECTIVE:
By the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1. explain the background and development of the MELCs
2. unpack the MELCs
3. combine related competencies into learning objectives
MODULE CONTENT:
Lesson 1. Background, Rationale, and Development of MELCs
Lesson 2. Unpacking and Combining MELCs into Learning Objectives
LAC Session 2
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 PINAGTIPUNAN CIRCLE, POTRERO, MALABON CITY
MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
LESSON 1
ACTIVITY 1.
Answer the following reflective questions in your Study Notebook:
1. The closure of schools around the world due to the global pandemic posed serious
challenges on the delivery of quality basic education. As a teacher, what do you
think are the fundamental concerns in terms of curriculum standards that need to be
addressed in order to ensure learning continuity? Cite a specific example. Do you
think these concerns could be solved by teachers alone? Why or why not?
As we are facing a global pandemic, this makes education for children more
difficult to achieve. But the fundamental concerns in term of our curriculum
standard is how can the essential competencies be mastered by the learners. This
is a big challenge to the Department of education to conduct education in this
new normal situation. The best way to address the problem is adapt this new
normal learning by shifting to distance or modular learning. With this strategy,
we used the Nanay – Teacher approach who assists the learning to their children.
2. Even
prior to the spread of COVID-19 that eventually led to the closure of schools
nationwide, the congested curriculum has been a perennial problem of teachers
(Andaya, 2018). This is perceived to be one of the hindering factors on the poor
performance of Filipino learners. Do you agree with this observation? Why or why
not?
Yes, I agree, in the department of education several curriculum had been
laid for the purpose to achieve higher standard education and can
produce a globally competitive learner. But due to the congested
curriculum, students can’t cope up with it, it takes time to finish a full
quarter subject with a limited time allotment for the teaching – learning
process.
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National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 PINAGTIPUNAN CIRCLE, POTRERO, MALABON CITY
ACTIVITY 2.
Familiarize yourself with the course reading on the Development and
Design of the MELCs. After going through the document, provide a brief and concise
response to the following guide questions.
1. What are the general and specific purposes of the development of MELCs?
MELC’s generals objective is to concentrate on the most essential competencies
and skills and ability of the learners and to ensure quality, relevant education that
can lead to more efficient students. MELC’s can be used as device to ensure
education continuity.
2. How
does curriculum review aid in the identification of essential learning
competencies?
Planning or Review of the essential and desirable learning competencies within
the curriculum;
This process will enable teachers to plan effectively and determine the most
essential and attainable competencies that would enhance the learning outcomes
for each subject area.
3. What
is the difference between essential learning competencies and desirable learning
competencies?
In the Essential learning competencies were defined as what the students need,
considered indispensable, in the teaching-learning process to build skills to equip
learners for subsequent grade levels and consequently, for lifelong learning. On
the other hand, desirable learning competencies were defined as what may
enhance education but may not be necessary in building foundational skills.
4 Pinagtipunan Circle, Potrero, Malabon City
Telephone No. (02) 8478-3166
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 PINAGTIPUNAN CIRCLE, POTRERO, MALABON CITY
4. How were the most essential learning competencies identified? What were
the decisions made in order to trim down the number of the essential
learning competencies further?
The most essential learning competencies were identified according to the gaps,
issues and concerns across learning areas and grade levels. The decisions were
made due to the limited number of school days and the absence of face-to-face
instructions at this time of pandemic. Hence, narrowing down the learning
competencies is the best option the DepEd has come up with.
5. What is the importance of the MELCs in ensuring the delivery of quality
instruction?
MELCs serves as a teacher guides in preparing our lesson and instructional
materials. Where the student are expected to learn even this pandemic time, that
why it is important to ensure delivering the quality of education.
ACTIVITY 3.
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National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Prepare a copy of your learning area’s original K-12 Curriculum Guide
and corresponding list of MELCs.
Go to the sections of the curriculum guide and MELCs that are relevant to your
instructional needs. Copy and accomplish the following table in your Study
Notebook and compare the two documents to determine which learning
competencies were retained, dropped, or merged.
K to 12 Learning MELCs
Competencies
Merged/Clustered Nasasabi ang mensaheng nais Nasasabi ang mensaheng
ipabatid ng nabasang pananda, nais ipabatid ng nabasang
patalastas, babala o paalala. pananda, patalastas, babala
o paalala.
Retained/Clustered Nagagamit ng wasto ang Nagagamit ng wasto ang
pangngalan sa pagbibigay ng pangngalan sa pagbibigay
pangalan ng tao, lugar, hayop, ng pangalan ng tao, lugar,
bagay at pangyayari. hayop, bagay at
pangyayari.
Dropped Napagyayaman ang talasalitaan sa Napagyayaman ang
pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng mga talasalitaan sa
salita gamit ang mga pantig. pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng
mga salita gamit ang mga
pantig.
LESSON 2
ACTIVITY 1.
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Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 PINAGTIPUNAN CIRCLE, POTRERO, MALABON CITY
Familiarize yourself with the course reading on Unpacking and Combining
the MELCs. After reading the document, provide a brief and concise response to the
following guide questions in your Study Notebook:
1. What is the importance of unpacking and combining the MELCs?
The importance of unpacking and combining the MELCS is to have a
clear path forward. This will enable you to plan effectively and
ultimately save time to focus on learners where they will be more
engaged in their learning 2.
What
considerations must be taken in unpacking and combining the
MELCs? Explain each.
- aligned to the content and performance standards
- connects the content to higher concept across content areas
- what is expected for students to learn
3. Do
all the MELCs
need to be unpacked or combined? Why or why not?
No. the MELCs needed to be combined are the content that has
commonality and relatedness. When you unpacked MELCs it should
aid in the achievement and aligned to the content and performance
standards.
ACTIVITY 2.
1. Form a group of four members within your LAC, preferably with fellow
teachers in your respective learning area.
2. Using the curriculum guide and a list of the MELCs, choose MELCs in the first
quarter and unpack these into learning objectives.
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National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE-MALABON CITY
POTRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 PINAGTIPUNAN CIRCLE, POTRERO, MALABON CITY
3. Each team will present their unpacked learning objectives. Discussion and
processing will follow each presentation. Suggestions and insights from
each group will be considered in enhancing the learning objectives.
Repeat the above process but instead of unpacking, each team will now
combine at least two MELCs of their choice. Group deliberation will be observed
in order to arrive at a consensus.
Discuss and jot down the synthesis of the presentations in your Study Notebook.
Sample MELCs Learning Objectives
Napagyayaman ang talasalitaan sa Nakabubuo ng mga salita gamit
pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng mga salita ang mga pantig.
gamit ang mga pantig.
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