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PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS
COMPETENCY-BASED
CURRICULUM
HORTICULTURE
NC II
0
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONDUCT PRE-HORTICULTURAL
FARM OPERATIONS
1
LO 1. Prepare farm tools, implements and simple equipment
ASSESSMENTS CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
2
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/Modular
Demonstration
Stockroom visit
Film viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Observation
Practical test
3
LO 2. Maintain farm facilities
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONDITIONS:
Pruning shears
Pick mattock
Grab hoe
Spade
Shovel
Axe
String
Bolo
Knife
Cutting saw
CBLM
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Demonstration
Laboratory
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Practicum
Observation
4
LO 3. Observe safety precautions in horticultural farm operations
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONDITIONS:
Pruning shear
Pick mattock
Grab hoe
Wheel barrow
Shovel
Spade
Hand trowel
String
Knife
Cutting saw
Tractor
METHODOLOGIES:
Group discussion
Laboratory
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Practical test
Interview
Third party report
5
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE VEGETABLE CROPS
6
LO 1. Select site for planting vegetable crops
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Reaction paper
Written test
Practical Test
7
LO 2. Prepare land for planting vegetable crops
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Group discussion
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Practical test
Observation
8
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE VEGETABLE CROPS
9
LO 1. Select quality seeds
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. The seeds selected are free from damage, disease, clean and
true-to-type.
2. The seeds selected have passed 80% or above standard as a
result of seed testing.
3. If the % germination of seeds is lower than 80%, the quantity
of seeds is adjusted.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Lecture
Group Activity
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Interview
Practical Test
10
LO 2. Prepare growing media and sow seeds
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Demonstration
Observation
11
LO 3. Demonstrate care and management of seedlings
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/Discussion
Group Discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Interview
Written Test
Observation
Demonstration
Evaluate the project
12
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE VEGETABLE CROPS
13
LO 1. Perform direct planting of vegetable crops
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Group discussion
Demonstration
Group activity
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Observation
Oral interview
Practical test
Evaluate the project
14
LO 2. Practice transplanting of vegetable seedlings
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Time of transplanting
Steps in transplanting vegetable seedlings
Tips and rules for successful transplanting
Tools and materials used in transplanting
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral interview
Practical test
Observation
Evaluate the project
15
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE VEGETABLE CROPS
LO 5. Perform mulching
16
LO 1. Apply recommended kind and rate of fertilizer
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. The macro and micro elements of the soil and their functions
are determined.
2. The methods of determining soil fertility are observed.
3. The kind and rate of fertilizers are applied.
4. The methods used in applying fertilizers are considered in
growing vegetable crops.
5. The methods of conserving soil fertility are followed.
6. Composting is practiced.
7. The appropriate methods of fertilizer application are
practiced.
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Demonstration
Group activity
Project-based Instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Oral interview
Observation
Practical test
Evaluation of the project
17
LO 2. Perform irrigation and drainage practices
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Discussion
Group activity
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral interview
Demonstration
Observation
Evaluation of the project
18
LO 3. Practice weeding and cultivation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Observation
Practical
Evaluation of the project
19
LO 4. Control insect pests and diseases
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Demonstration
Group discussion
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral interview
Observation
Practical test
Evaluation of the project
20
LO 5. Perform mulching
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Importance of mulching
Mulch materials
How to use mulches
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Demonstration
Group discussion
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral interview
Observation
Practical test
Evaluation of the project
21
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE VEGETABLE CROPS
22
LO 1. Determine maturity indices of vegetable crops
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
Reference materials
Area with vegetable crops ready for harvest
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Practicum
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral interview
Practical test
Evaluation of the project
23
LO 2. Practice proper ways of harvesting vegetable crops
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Practical test
Interview
Evaluation of the project
24
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM POST HARVEST
OPERATIONS OF MAJOR
LOWLAND AND SEMI-TEMPERATE
VEGETABLES
25
LO 1. Apply post harvest technologies
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Demonstration
Interview
Third party report
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
26
LO 2. Market vegetable products
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Demonstration
Interview
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Observation
Third party report
27
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM POST HARVEST
OPERATIONS OF MAJOR
LOWLAND AND SEMI-TEMPERATE
VEGETABLES
28
LO 1. Keep farm records and accounts
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Project-based instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Third party report
Evaluation of the project
29
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE FRUIT-BEARING
CROPS
30
LO1. Select site for planting fruit-bearing crops
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Group discussion
Guided field trip
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Interview
Written report about the guided field trip
31
LO 2. Prepare the land
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENT:
Land preparation
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Lecture-demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Practical test/demonstration
Interview
32
LO 3. Lay out, stake the site and dig holes
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Lecture
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Interview
Observation
33
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE FRUIT-BEARING CROPS
LO 4. Pot seedlings
34
LO 1. Prepare growing media
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Lecture
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Demonstration
35
LO 2. Select variety to plant
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Guided field trip
Lecture
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
36
LO 3. Treat and sow seeds
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Interview
Observation
37
LO 4. Pot seedlings
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENT:
Potting of seedlings
Preparation of potting materials
Growing media
Polyethelene bags
CONDITIONS:
Polyethylene bags
Seedlings
Growing media
Hand towel
Sprinkler/pail and dipper
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Demonstration
Field trip
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
38
LO 5. Perform asexual plant propagation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENT:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
39
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE FRUIT-BEARING
CROPS
LO 2. Transplant seedlings
40
LO 1. Apply basal fertilizer
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Kinds of fertilizers
Importance of fertilizers
Methods of fertilizer application
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Observation
Return Demonstration
41
LO 2. Transplant seedlings
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Transporting of seedlings
Methods of transplanting seedlings
Procedures in transplanting
CONDITIONS
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Demonstration
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Returned Demonstration
Interview
Observation
42
LO 3. Take care and manage newly-transplanted seedlings
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENT:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture-discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Observation
43
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE FRUIT BEARING
CROPS
LO 1. Apply fertilizer
LO 2. Prune trees
LO 3. Induce flowers
44
LO 1. Apply fertilizer
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Field visit
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Reaction paper about their field visit conducted
Interview
45
LO 2. Prune trees
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Objectives of pruning
Procedures in pruning trees
Tools in pruning
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture-discussion
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Practical test
Observation
Demonstration
46
LO3. Induce flowers
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Group discussion
Demonstration
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written report
Interview
Demonstration
Observation
47
LO 4. Control insect pests and diseases
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Demonstration
Observation
48
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRODUCE FRUIT-BEARING
CROPS
L O 2. Perform harvesting
49
L O 1. Identify maturity indices
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Practical test
Observation
50
L O2. Perform harvesting
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Discussion
Demonstration
Film viewing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Observation
Interview
Demonstration
51
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM POST-HARVEST
OPERATIONS OF FRUIT-BEARING
CROPS
L O 2. Market fruits
52
L O 1. Conduct post harvest operation
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Interview
Demonstration or practical test
Observation
53
L O 2. Market fruits
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Interview
Lecture
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Observation
Demonstration
Oral questioning
54
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM POST-HARVEST
OPERATIONS OF FRUIT BEARING
CROPS
55
LO 1. Keep farm records and accounts
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
CONTENT:
CONDITIONS:
Reference
Farm records
Ball pen
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Demonstration
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Interview
Observation
Third party report
56
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
57
Development of Instructional Modules
and
SPEAKER EUGENIO PEREZ NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SPEAKER EUGENIO PEREZ NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL
SCHOOL SCHOOL
(ENGLISH)
(Facilitator)
58
WRITESHOP on the REFINEMENT and ENRICHMENT of CBC and CLM of
ARTS and TRADES, AGRICULTURE and FISHERY SPECIALIZATIONS
April 13-18, 2009, Marikina Hotel, Marikina City
CURRICULUM WRITERS:
(TECHNOLOGY) (TECHNOLOGY)
SPEAKER EUGENIO PEREZ NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL BUKIG NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL and TECHNICAL SCHOOL
SCHOOLSAN CARLOS CITY, PANGASINAN, RO 1
(TECHNOLOGY) BUKIG, APARRI, CAGAYAN
(TECHNOLOGY)
ITAWES NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL and TECHNICAL ANGELES CITY NATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL
SCHOOL, TUAO, CAGAYAN
ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA
(TECHNOLOGY)
(MATHEMATICS)
(ENGLISH) (SCIENCE)
(ENGLISH) (ENCODER)
59
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE DESIGN………………………………………………………….. i
COURSE STRUCTURE…………………………………………………… ii
CORE COMPETENCIES………………………………………………….. vi
Unit of
Competency Module Title Learning Outcome Page
CORE
THIRD YEAR
60
Conduct pre- 1. Conducting 1. Prepare the tools, farm 1-3
horticultural of pre- implements and simple
farm horticultural equipment for
operations farm operations horticultural operations.
2. Maintain farm facilities. 4
3. Observe safety precautions 5
in horticultural farm
operations.
Support 2. Preparing the 1. Select the site for 1-7
horticultural land for planting vegetable crops
crop work planting 2. Prepare the land for 8
vegetable crops planting vegetable crops
Produce
vegetable
crops 3.Growing of 1. Select quality seeds 9-10
seedlings 2. Prepare growing media 11
and sow seeds
3. Demonstrate care and 12
management of seedlings
4. Direct 1. Perform direct planting 13-14
planting and of vegetable crops
transplanting of 2. Practice transplanting 15
seedlings of vegetable seedlings
5.Maintaining 1. Apply the 16-17
the growth of recommended kind and
vegetable crops rate of fertilizer 18
2. Perform irrigation and
drainage practices 19
3. Practice weeding and
cultivation 20
4. Control of insect pests
and diseases 21
5. Perform mulching
6. Harvesting of 1. Determine the maturity 22-23
Vegetable Crops indices of vegetable crops.
2. Practice proper ways of 24
harvesting vegetable crops
Perform post 7. Performing 1. Conduct post harvest 25-26
harvest post harvest technologies
operations of operations of 2. Market the vegetable 27
major low land major low land products
and semi- and semi
temperate temperate
vegetables vegetables
8. Keeping farm 1. Keep farm records and 28-29
records and accounts
account
FOURTH
YEAR
61
Produce fruit- 1. Selecting 1. Select the site for 30-31
bearing crops and preparing planting fruit-bearing
site for crops 32
planting fruit- 2. Prepare the land 33
bearing crops 3. Lay out, stake the site
and dig holes
2. Growing of 1. Prepare growing media 34-35
seedlings 2. Select variety to plant 36
Propagating 3. Treat and sow the seeds 37
plants 4. Pot seedlings 38
asexually 5. Perform asexual plant 39
propagation
3. 1. Apply basal fertilizer 40-41
Transplanting 2. Transplant the 42
of seedlings seedlings 43
3. Take care and manage
transplanted seedlings
4. Growing of 1. Apply fertilizer 44-45
fruit-bearing 2. Prune the trees 46
crops 3. Apply flower inducing 47
method
4. Control insect pests 48
and disease
5. Harvesting of 1. Identify maturity 49-50
fruits indices 51
2. Perform methods of
harvesting
Perform post- 6. Performing 1. Conduct post harvest 52-53
harvest post-harvest operations
operations of operations of 2. Market the fruits 54
fruit-bearing fruit-bearing
crops crops
7. Keeping farm 1. Keep farm records and 55-56
records and accounts
accounts
62
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