LOREN G.

GRANADA
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

Lesson 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
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 the
teachers alone? Why or why not?
The crisis brought about by the COVID-19 has posted a lot of challenges for the
Department of Education especially to the teachers who are standing in the front line to
provide the continuity in education. As a teacher, I believe that narrowing down the learning
competencies has become a huge factor in order to deliver the only the most essential in this
time of pandemic. However, one of the major concerns to ensure that learning continues is
the implementation process itself. Given the shortage of resources, schools, teachers, and
the community itself are finding means to bridge the gap.
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. 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?
I totally agree to this. The purpose of the curriculum is solely to achieve a higher
standard of education and to produce competitive learners. But due to its congested nature,
pupils cannot cope up with it and more often than not, teachers find it hard and time
consuming to teach all these competencies which seem to be repetitive and redundant
resulting to poor performance of the learners as well as the teachers.
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 responses to the following guide
questions. Write your answers in your Study Notebook.
1. What are the general and specific purposes of the development of MELCs?
The MELCs is developed to allow learners to study based on their abilities to learn
skills or competencies at their own pace. This method is tailored to meet different learning
levels that can lead to efficient learning outcomes through alternative learning delivery
modalities. It serves as one of the guides for teachers as they address the instructional needs
of learners while ensuring that curriculum standards are maintained and achieved. MELCs
also intend to assist schools in navigating the limited number of school days as they employ
multiple delivery schemes by providing them ample instructional space.
2. How does curriculum review aid in the identification of essential learning competencies?
The review focused on articulation within and across learning areas and grade levels,
which led to the identification of gaps, issues, and concerns. Moreover, areas for
improvement that would enhance the learning engagement, experience, and outcomes were
identified and consequent solutions were recommended.

3. What is the difference between essential learning competencies and desirable learning
competencies?
Essential learning competencies were defined as what the learners 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 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?
The MELCs 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?
The MELCs are made aligned with the national/local standards, applicable to real-life
and are the most essential competencies that learners are expected to learn despite this
pandemic. The Department of Education has made sure that with limited resources, time, and
the absence of face to face instructions, learners would still get the necessary competencies
they need to acquire through these MELCs.

Activity 3

K TO 12 Learning Competencies MELCS

 1. Nakikilala ang sarili (SEKPSE-00-  Nakikilala ang sarili
Merged/ 1) A. pangalan
Clustered 1.1 pangalan at apelyido (SEKPSE- B. kasarian
Ia-1.1) C. gulang/ kapanganakan
1.2 kasarian (SEKPSE- Ib-1.2) D. gusto/ di- gusto
1.3 gulang/ kapanganakan  Use the proper expression in
(SEKPSE- Ic-1.3) introducing oneself.
1.4 gusto/ di- gusto (SEKPSE-IIc-
1.4)
All competencies
Retained

none
Dropped

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, in your Study Notebook.

MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

Lesson 2: UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS INTO LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Activity 1

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

By unpacking and combining the MELCs, we now have a clear path forward. This gives up a
deeper understanding on how these MELCs are selected. It will be much helpful for us to plan on how
are we going to implement our Learning Continuity Plan more efficiently.

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

The Most Essential Learning Competencies should be aligned to the content and performance
standards of the all the learning areas. Should be based on the learning needs of the learners.

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

Of course, unpacking the MELCs are essential in order to have a systematic learning activity so
that the competencies needed by the learners are not congested or repetitive.
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.

Most Essential Learning Competencies Learning Objectives

(1st quarter)
Week 1
 Nakikilala ang sarili
A. pangalan at apelyido
B. kasarian
C. gulang/ kapanganakan
D. Gusto/ di- gusto
 Use the proper expression in
introducing in introducing oneself
Week 2
Week 1
 Naisusulat ang buong pangalan sa papel na
nakalaan.
 Nakukulayan ang larawan batay sa kung anong
kasarian ka kabilang.
 Masasabi kung anong edad at kung kailan ang
kapanganakan.
 Nakukulayan ang kandila nag keyk ayon sae
dad.
 Naisusulat ang birthday sa linya na nakalaan.
 Nalalaman ang mga gusto at hindi gusto.
 Maibabahagi ang sariling pangalan, edad,
kasarian, birthday at kung ano ang gusto at
hindi gusto.