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PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS
AGRICULTURAL
CROP PRODUCTION NC I
Competency-Based Curriculum
(CBC)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. Producing Corn 21
1. Select the ideal site for 22
planting corn
2. Prepare the land and plant 23
the seeds
3. Care and maintain the 25
growth of plants
4. Determine the maturity 27
indices of the corn, perform
proper way of harvesting and
shelling
5. Dry and market corn 29
6. Store corn seeds properly 30
7. Prepare and keep farm 31
records
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3. Producing Sorghum 32
1. Select the ideal site for 33
planting sorghum
2. Prepare the land and plant 34
the sorghum seeds
3. Care and maintain the 36
growth of plants
4. Harvest, thresh, dry, market, 38
and store sorghum
5. Prepare and keep farm 40
records and accounts
4. Producing Legumes 41
1. Select the ideal site for 42
planting legumes
2. Prepare the land for planting 43
and choose the right variety
3. Secure, select and plant the 45
seeds
4. Weed, cultivate, provide 47
trellis, fertilize and irrigate
the crop
5. Control insects pests and 49
diseases
6. Harvest the crop, perform 50
post harvest technology, and
keep farm records and
accounts
5. Producing Sugarcane 52
1. Select the site and prepare 53
planting materials
2. Prepare the land and plant 54
the seed pieces
3. Weed, cultivate, fertilize, 56
irrigate and control insect
pests and diseases
4. Harvest, market the crop, 58
prepare and keep farm
records and accounts
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6. Producing Coconut 60
1. Select the ideal site for 61
planting coconut
2. Prepare planting materials 62
3. Prepare the land and plant 63
the coco seedlings
4. Fertilize, weed and cultivate 64
5. Control insect pests and 65
diseases
6. Harvest, market and keep 66
farm records and accounts
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COURSE DESIGN
COURSE DESIGN
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
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COURSE STRUCTURE
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3. Producing 1. Select the ideal site for 18
Sorghum planting sorghum
2. Prepare the land and plant 43
the sorghum seeds
3. Care and maintain the 43
growth of plants
4. Harvest, thresh, dry, market, 78
and store sorghum
5. Prepare and keep farm 18
records and accounts
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6. Producing 1. Select the ideal site for 20
Coconut planting coconut
2. Prepare planting materials 25
3. Prepare the land and plant 50
the coco seedlings
4. Fertilize, weed and cultivate 40
5. Control insect pests and 20
diseases
6. Harvest, market and keep 45
farm records and accounts
NOTE: The Agricultural Crop Production NC I unit of competency can be covered by the following modules: Producing
Rice (Upland/Lowland), Producing Corn, Producing Sorghum, Producing Legumes, Producing Sugarcane and Producing
Coconut.
NOTE: Schools can select two (2) modules from the list given above by them to offer as specialization in their respective
schools.
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QUALIFICATION TITLE : AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC I
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LO 1. Select the site for planting rice
Assessment Criteria:
1. The topography of the land is considered in selecting site for the crop.
2. The site selected on the basis of its accessibility to roads and
transportation, water supply, good drainage and market.
3. The soil is analyzed and its pH level and nutrient content are
determined.
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Pictures showing the different topography of the land
Rice Production Manual/Module
CD to view
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Field visits
Demonstration/return demo
Film viewing
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview/observation
Written report about the film viewing
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LO 2. Prepare the land for planting rice (lowland/upland)
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Hand Tractor (optional)
Draft carabao
Harrow
Plow
Bolo
Shovel
Rake
Pick mattock
Crowbar
Spade
Spading fork
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
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Assessment Methods:
Interview
Observation
Return demonstration
Third party report
9
LO 3. Select good quality seeds
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Seeds
Piece of cloth
Container to soak the seeds
List of reliable seed producers
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Group work
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview
Demonstration
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LO 4. Prepare seedbeds, sow seeds and demonstrate proper care and
management of seedlings
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Area for the seedbed
Seeds
Plow and harrow
Plunk
Bolos
Shovel
Draft carabao
Hand tractor
Irrigating facilities and equipment
Fertilizers/organic fertilizer
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Insecticides
Fungicides
Other chemicals
Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE)
References
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
Assessment Methods:
Observation
Interview
Practical demonstration
Written test
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LO 5. Pull and transplant seedlings/direct seeding
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Seedbed with seedlings
String
Seedlings
Area to be planted
Seeds
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Film viewing
Assessment Methods:
Practical demonstration
Interview
Third party report
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LO 6. Fertilize rice plant
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Fertilizers
Calculator
Pail
Weighing scale
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview
Demonstration
Third party report
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LO 7. Perform irrigation and drainage practices
Assessment Criteria:
1. The field is irrigated with the right depth of water at the recommended
stage of plant growth.
2. The scheduled time of irrigation and drainage of the field are followed.
Contents:
Methods of irrigation
Amount of water supplied to the plants
Schedule of irrigation
Conditions:
Resources needed:
References
Irrigation and drainage materials
Shovel
Spade
Water pump
Methodologies:
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstration
Film viewing
Assessment Methods:
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LO 8. Weeds and their control
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Types of Weed
Methods of weeding
Kinds of herbicides
Methods of applying herbicides
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Sprayer
Weeding tools
Herbicides
Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE)
Methodologies:
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstration
Film viewing
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview
Third party
Practical test/demonstration
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LO 9. Control pests and diseases
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Insecticides
Fungicides
Rodenticides
Molluscicides
Sprayer
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Methodologies:
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview
Observation
Demonstration
Third party report
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LO 10. Harvest, thresh, dry and store rice seeds
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
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Conditions:
Resources needed:
References
Plant records
Appropriate tools and materials in harvesting
Scythe
Drying net
Appropriate materials in threshing
Rice thresher
Hand tractor with trailer
Moisture tester
Drying tools
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
References
Place to store the products
Sacks
Weighing scale
Canvass
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Project-based instruction
Group discussions
Demonstration
Guided field trip
Assessment Methods:
Interview
Written test
Practical test
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LO 11. Market rice seeds, prepare and keep farm records and accounts
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Methods of marketing
Importance of record-keeping
Different farm records
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Record of expenditures
Calculator
Farm record forms
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Guided field trip
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Oral reporting
Third party report
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QUALIFICATION TITLE : AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC I
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LO 1. Select the ideal site for planting corn
Assessment Criteria:
1. The location, soil type and climatic requirements appropriate for the
crop are identified.
2. The site is selected based on its accessibility to road and
transportation, water supply and market.
3. The soil pH and nutrient content are analyzed and determined.
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Farm land
Vicinity map
Soil testing kit
Pictures showing different land topographies
Corn production manual
Hand trowel, plastic spade
Methodologies:
Group discussion
Lecture/discussion
Project-based instruction
Field visits
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview
Direct observation
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
Field visits
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LO 2. Prepare the land and plant the seeds
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Draft animal
Plow and harrow
Tractor if available
Bolo
Seeds
Seeder
Container
PPE – Personal Protective clothing and Equipment
Methodologies:
Project-based instruction
Film viewing
Field visits
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Assessment Methods:
Written test
Demonstration
Interview
Third party Report
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LO 3. Care and maintain the growth of plants
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Irrigation materials
Fertilizer
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Other chemicals
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
References
Sprayer
Scythe
Bolo
Plow
Draft animal
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Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
Film viewing
Field visits
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Demonstration
Interview
Third party Report
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LO 4. Determine the maturity indices of corn, perform proper way of
harvesting and shelling
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Varieties of corn
Methods of harvesting
Materials used in harvesting
Equipment used in shelling
Safety precautions in harvesting
Conditions:
Resources needed:
References
List of corn varieties
Sacks
Corn harvester if available
Corn sheller if available
Container
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Farm visit
Project-based instruction
Film viewing
Demonstration
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Assessment Methods:
Practical test
Interview/observation
Demonstration
Third party report
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LO 5. Dry and market corn
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Corn Sheller
Hand tractor with trailer
Drying materials
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Methodologies:
Demonstration
Film viewing
Lecture/discussion
Assessment Methods:
Practical test/demonstration
Third party report
Oral interview
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LO 6. Store corn seeds properly
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Importance of storing
Procedure in storing
Factors to consider in storing
Farm records and accounts
Conditions:
Resources needed:
References
Pesticides
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Farm records
Pencil
Ledger
Calculator
Methodologies:
Assessment Methods:
Oral interview
Practical test/demonstration
Presentation of written record
Evaluation of submitted records
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LO 7. Prepare and keep farm records
Assessment Criteria:
1. Farm records like farm sales, farm inventory and farm accounts are
thoroughly prepared.
2. Entries are correctly recorded.
3. Profit is computed and analyzed.
Content:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
References
Farm records
Pencil
Ledger
Calculator
Methodologies:
Assessment Methods:
Oral interview
Practical test/demonstration
Oral presentation of written farm records
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QUALIFICATION TITLE : AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC I
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LO 1. Select the ideal site for planting sorghum
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
An area
Vicinity map
Soil testing kit
Pictures showing different land topography
Manual in Sorghum Production
Plastic bag/jar
Spade
Methodologies:
Group discussion
Lecture/discussion
Project-based instruction
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Interview
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LO 2. Prepare the land and plant sorghum seeds
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Tractor (if available)
Draft carabao
Plow and harrow
Scythe
Bolo
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Seeds
Container
Methodologies:
Field visits
Demonstration
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Assessment Methods:
Direct observation
Demonstration
Third party report
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LO 3. Care and maintain the growth of plants
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Irrigation materials
Fertilizer
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Other chemicals
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
References
Sprayer
Bolo
Plow
Draft carabao
List of sorghum varieties
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Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Project-based instruction
Film viewing
Field visits
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Demonstration
Interview/observation
Third party report
Practical test
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LO 4. Harvest, thresh, dry, store and market sorghum
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Thresher
Pail
Canvas
Sacks
Storage house
Cemented pavement
Tying materials
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Hand tractor with trailer
References
38
Pesticides
Sprayer
Methodologies:
Lecture/group discussion
Demonstration
Field visits
Film viewing
Guided field trip
Assessment Methods:
Practical test
Demonstration
Third party report
Oral interview
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LO 5. Prepare and keep farm records and accounts
Assessment Criteria:
Content:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
References
Farm records (sales record, inventory record, miscellaneous record,
farm account)
Pencil
Ledger
Calculator
Methodologies:
Assessment Methods:
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QUALIFICATION TITLE : AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC I
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LO 1. Select the ideal site for planting legumes
Assessment Criteria:
1. Appropriate location and suitable type of soil for legume crops are
considered.
2. Availability of adequate means of irrigation and drainage are likewise
considered.
3. An area accessible to roads and means of transportation is identified.
4. Soil pH is determined and considered.
5. Labor source is easily accessible.
Content:
Site selection
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Farm land
Vicinity map
Soil testing kit
Methodologies:
Observation
Lecture
Demonstration
Discussion
Film showing
Reading
Assessment Methods:
Written evaluation
Oral interview
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LO 2. Prepare land for planting and choose the right variety
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Land preparation
Choosing the variety to plant
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Tractor (optional)
Draft carabao
Plow
Harrow
Bolo
Shovel
Rake
Pick mattock
Crowbar
Spade
Spading fork
Seeds
Reference materials
Methodologies:
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Assessment Methods:
Demonstration
Written test report
Interview
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LO 3. Secure, select and plant the seeds
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Reference materials
Seeds for testing
List of reliable seed producers/suppliers
Rag and stick
Tools and equipment used in planting
Strings
Seeds for planting materials
Methodologies:
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Assessment Methods:
Observation
Written test
Demonstration
Actual planting
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LO 4. Weed, cultivate and provide trellis, fertilize and irrigate the crop
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Herbicides
Sprayer
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Scythe
Hand trowel
Sickle
Plow
Draft carabao
Bolo
Bamboo
Strings
Fertilizer
Water pump
Flexible hose
Rubber binder
Pail
Sprinkler
Dipper
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Methodologies:
Assessment Methods:
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LO 5. Control of insect pests and diseases
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Reading materials
Pesticides
Sprayer
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Insect trap
Pictorials and slides
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Group discussion
Assessment Methods:
Oral interview
Practical test
49
LO 6. Harvest the crop, perform post harvest technology and keep
farm records and accounts
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Container
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Transportation facility
Storage facility
Harvesting tools
Packing materials
Farm records
Pencil
Ledger
Calculator
50
Methodologies:
Lecture
Group discussion
Team teaching
Assessment Methods:
Demonstration
Interview
Evaluation of submitted records
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QUALIFICATION TITLE : AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC I
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LO 1. Select the site and prepare planting materials
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Farm land
Vicinity map
Soil testing kit (pH and fertility)
Sugarcane cuttings
Bolo
Tying materials
Methodologies:
Observation
Lecture with demonstration
Discussion
Film viewing
Practicum
Assessment Methods:
Oral interview
Written test
Demonstration
53
LO 2. Prepare the land and plant the seed pieces
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Draft carabao
Harrow
Plow
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Tractor (optional)
Sugarcane cuttings
Methodologies:
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Assessment Methods:
Observation
Demonstration
Written output
Interview
55
LO 3. Weed, cultivate, fertilize, irrigate and control insect pests and
diseases
Assessment Criteria:
Content:
Weeding
Cultivation
Methods of controlling weeds
Methods of cultivation
Control of insects and diseases
Methods of controlling insect pests and diseases
Safety precautions in handling chemicals
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Plow
Herbicide
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Fertilizer
Reading materials
Pesticides
Sprayer
Insect trap
56
Methodologies:
Project-based instruction
Film viewing
Lecture with demonstration
Observation
Practicum
Group discussion
Assessment Methods:
Demonstration
Interview
Written test
Practical test
57
LO 4. Harvest, market the crop, prepare and keep farm records and
accounts
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Bolo
Draft carabao
Improvised ladder
Trailer (hauling)
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Farm records (sales record, inventory record, miscellaneous record,
farm account)
Pencil
Ledger
Calculator
58
Methodologies:
Observation
Project-based instruction
Practicum
Lecture by a resource person
Group discussion
Team teaching
Assessment Methods:
Observation
Demonstration/return demonstration
Interview
Evaluation of submitted records
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QUALIFICATION TITLE : AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC I
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LO 1. Select the ideal site for planting coconut
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Farmland
Vicinity map
Soil testing kit
Pictures showing different land topographies
Methodologies:
Field visit
Lecture/discussion
Interview
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Practical test
Oral test
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LO 2. Prepare planting materials
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Seed nuts
Nursery
Polyethylene bag
Fertilizer
Sprinkler
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Methodologies:
Assessment Methods:
Interview
Written test
Practical Test
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LO 3. Prepare the land and plant coco seedlings
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Organic fertilizer
Crow bar
Hole digger (optional)
Shovel
Pick mattock
Stakes
Methodologies:
Observation
Lecture with demonstration
Group work
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Practical test
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LO 4. Fertilize, weed and cultivate
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Mulching materials
Kinds of fertilizers
Methods of applying fertilizer
Weeding and cultivating
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Fertilizer
Pail
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Calculator
Weighing scale
Cultivating tools and equipment
Methodologies:
Observation
Demonstration
Assessment Methods:
Interview
Written test
Demonstration
Group work
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LO 5. Control of insect pests and diseases
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Reading materials
Pesticides
Sprayer
Personal Protective clothing and Equipment (PPE)
Methodologies:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Practicum
Assessment Methods:
Written test
Oral interview
Practical test
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LO 6. Harvest, market and keep farm records and accounts
Assessment Criteria:
Contents:
Conditions:
Resources needed:
Rope
Scythe
Ladder
Binder/loops
Long bamboo pole
Heavy blade knife
Sacks
Transportation facilities
Notebook
Pencil
Ball pen
Calendar
Calculator
Methodologies:
Observation
Lecture with demonstration
Group discussion
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Assessment Methods:
Interview
Demonstration
Practical test
Evaluation of farm records
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Development
April 23-27, 2007 at Marikina Hotel, Marikina City
Fidelina L. Guillermo, MT I
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Area Chairman)
Fernando B. Palma, HT IV
Negros Occidental National Agro-Industrial
School of Home Industries
Region VI
Santiago L. Baoec, HT II
Ilocos Norte Agricultural College
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
Contextual Facilitators
Fidelina L. Guillermo, MT I
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Technology)
Cecilia M. Marcelo
Manggahan High School
Pasig City
(Math)
Aimee R. Acala
Caloocan High School
Caloocan City
(Science and Technology)
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Finalization of the 18 Areas of Specialization
February 4-8, 2008, Development Academy of the Philippines,
Tagaytay City
Fidelina L. Guillermo, MT I
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Technology)
Rodolfo B. Tizon
Florida Blanca National Agricultural School
Floridablanca, Pampanga
(Technology)
Rosario D. Medina - MT II
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Math)
Shirley B. Muli - TI
Florida Blanca National Agricultural School
Floridablanca, Pampanga
(Science)
Nieva G. Ibalio
Ilocos Norte Agricultural School
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
(English)
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Development of Instructional Modules
April 2008, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City
and
Fidelina L. Guillermo, MT I
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Technology)
Edwin C. Atanacio
Baggao National Agricultural School
Baggao, Cagayan
(Technology)
Eufrecina P. Sampayan - MT II
Ilocos Norte Agricultural College
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
(Technology)
Nieva G. Ibalio
Ilocos Norte Agricultural School,
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
(English)
Florelyn B. Morada
Warren Lloyd L. Manuel
Department of Education
Pasig City
(Secretariat - Encoder)
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Benito S. Alipio
Secondary School Principal II
Itawes National Agricultural and Technical School
Tuao, Cagayan
(Facilitator)
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Enrichment and Refinement of Competency-Based
Curriculum/Contextual Learning Matrix/Competency-Based Learning
Material
April 13-18, 2009, Marikina Hotel, Marikina City
Fidelina L. Guillermo, MT I
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Technology)
Villamor P. Castillo, HT V
Itawes National Agricultural and Technical School
Bulagao, Tuao, Cagayan
(Technology)
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Shirley R. Guieb, MT I
Concepcion High School
Malanday, Marikina City
(Science)
Rowena F. Fonacier
Department of Education, Pasig City
(Encoder)
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Repacking of Competency-Based Curriculum, Contextual Learning
Matrix and Competency-Based Learning Material
May 3-9, 2009, Marikina Hotel, Marikina City
Fidelina L. Guillermo
Master Teacher I
Jones Rural School
Jones, Isabela
(Area Chairman)
Emmanuel V. Dionisio
Teacher III
Assemblywoman Felicita G. Bernardino Memorial Trade School
Marilao, Bulacan
(Encoder)
Carolina F. Chavez
Principal II
Muntinlupa Business High School
Muntinlupa City
(Editor)
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