MODULE

2 ACTIVITY 1
BACKGROUND, RATIONALE AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS

Answer the following reflective questions.

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?
Answer:
The major concerns that needs to be addressed is the proper
dissemination of content knowledge to the students. Although the
DepEd made a solution to this by formulating MELC’s, there are still
some issues need to be resolved like the medium of instruction. DepEd
shows different alternative delivery modes but this would not work
without the cooperation of everyone.

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?
Answer:
The implementation is the main problem, not the curriculum. The
curriculum had undergone different researches before was being
implemented. Maybe the reason is that, the curriculum is slightly ideal.
 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?
Answer:
The general purpose of the MELC’s is to ensure quality, relevant
and liberating education by reviewing the competencies in K to 12
Curriculum. Before the pandemic, there is already reviews done in the
competencies and there are plans to compress learning competencies.
The specific purpose is to map the essential and desirable learning
competencies.

2. How does curriculum review aid in the identification of essential learning

competencies?
Answer:
The review covered the following:
● Mapping of the essential and desirable learning competencies within the
curriculum.
● Identification of prerequisite knowledge and skills needed to prepare
students for essential learning competencies.
 Analysis of the interconnectedness of prerequisite knowledge and skills
among the learning competencies for each subject area.

3. What is the difference between essential learning competencies and

desirable learning competencies?
Answer:
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. 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?
Answer:
It started in identification of essential and desirable learning
competencies. Then, essential learning competencies to most essential
learning competencies. As a rule, a learning competency is retained if it
satisfies the endurance criterion which greatly contributes to life-long
learning and is a prerequisite skill to the next grade level. Two or more
learning competencies are merged or clustered if they have the same
objective or learning intention and can therefore be combined into one
comprehensive learning competency. However, learning competencies
are removed/dropped due to the following reasons:
● These are too specific (and the articulation is similar to that of a learning
objective).
● These are deemed appropriate to be introduced in an earlier quarter or
grade level or moved to a later quarter or grade level.
● These are recurring.
● These are subsumed in another learning competency.

5. What is the importance of the MELCs in ensuring the delivery of quality

instruction?
Answer:
The creation of most essential learning competencies is a
very long and comprehensive process. It undergone different
processes to ensure that learners will be educated properly.
 ACTIVITY 3
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 and compare the
two documents to determine which learning competencies were retained, dropped, or
merged.

K to 12 Learning
MELCs
Competencies

Distinguish how spore-bearing and cone-

Merged/Clustered bearing plant reproduce. Discuss the interaction among living-
things and non-living things in tropical
Discuss the interaction among living things rainforest, coral reefs and mangrove
and non-living things in tropical rain forest, swaps.
coral reefs and mangrove swamps.
Describe the appearance and uses Describe the appearance and uses
Retained
uniform and-uniform mixture. uniform and non-uniform mixture.

Tell the benefits of separating mixtures

Dropped N/A
from products in community.

ACTIVITY 4
In your LAC Session, discuss and share your answers to Activities 1-3 in this
lesson. Discuss any questions about the MELCs that need clarification as well. Share
your thoughts and let your co-teachers articulate their insights regarding your
questions. Jot down all the insights shared in the discussion, including your own.
Insights:
 MELC’s are a long-term response to the call of SDG4. It is already been
planned even before the COVID-19 pandemic.
 There is a big difference between online learning and digital modular
distance learning.
 Strong internet connection is a big problem in online learning.
 MELC’s are comprehensively compresses
 LESSON 2
UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS INTO
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITY 1
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:

1. What is the importance of unpacking and combining the MELCs?

Answer:
In order to systematize learning activities and effectively address the
varying needs of learners and the challenges of instructional deliveries. It is also
essential to prevent redundancy that are visible to repetition of the lesson which
does not show spiral progression.

2. What considerations must be taken in unpacking and combining the MELCs? Explain
each.

Answer:
Prerequisite knowledge and skills must be taken consideration. It is
worth noting that the identified MELCS cater to higher order cognitive demands.
As such, lower cognitive demands may be considered first in creating learning
objectives. This ensures that prerequisite knowledge and skills that would enable
the achievements of MELCS and eventually the content and performance
standards are address.
Logical sequence of learning objectives – since the intention of unpacking the
MELCS is to provide systematic learning experiences for learners. It is incumbent
that the unpacked learning objectives follow a logical sequence.

3. Do all the MELCs need to be unpacked or combined? Why or why not?

Answer:
Yes, in order for the department to focus and prioritize those that are
essentials and can be used in the learner’s daily lives.
 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.
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.

ACTIVITY 3
Submit your Activity 2 Outputs to your LAC Leader.
Make sure to keep a copy of your outputs.
REFLECTION
Importance of MELCs
1. To ensure quality education.
2. To ensure adherence to policies and guidelines set by DepEd

Outcome
Having completed this module the participants will be able to
 understand the importance of MELCs
 compare the K12 learning competencies and MELCs to determine which
learning competencies were retained, dropped, or merged
 unpacked and combine MELCs into learning objectives

This module consist of

 Lesson 1 Background, Rationale and Development of MELCs
 Lesson 2 Unpacking and Combining of MELCs into Learning Objectives
 LAC Session
 FORM 4: LAC ENGAGEMENT REPORT
This form should be accomplished by each LAC Member at the end of every LAC session

NAME OF MEMBER: GRADE LAC SESSION ID:

SIX GROUP
REGION:XII DATE OF LAC SESSION:
DECEMBER 14,2020
DIVISION:COTABATO NUMBER OF LAC SESSION: 1
MODULE 1 & 2

Part A Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements by ticking the
appropriate box. (SD = Strongly Disagree; D = Disagree; N = Neutral; A = Agree; SA = Strongly agree)

SD D N A SA Comments / Remarks (For example, if

you disagree or strongly disagree,
please indicate why.)

THE LAC SESSION

1. I learned a lot from my /

colleagues in this LAC session.

2. The LAC session deepened my /

understanding of the SLM
content.

3. My perspective on the topic/s /

covered has changed as a result
of the LAC session.

4. I participated actively in the /

LAC session by sharing my
assignment and insights, asking
questions, and giving feedback on
what colleagues shared.

5. I interacted with different /

people during the LAC session.

ACTION PLAN

6. I feel motivated to apply in my /

region/division/district what I have
learned in this lesson.

7. I intend to apply what I have /

learned from the lesson in my
region/division/district.

Part B Please provide the

information requested.

1. I need further clarification

and/or resources on the following
topics:

2. I encountered the following

problems or challenges.

3. Other comments/suggestions: The Topic presented is clearly

discussed by the LAC Facilitator.