Andres

Gumban Memorial
National High School

LEARNING
DELIVERY
MODALITY 2
For Teachers
The Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan

 MARY CRIST D. HENON

Teacher I














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

ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED
3 hours

 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 teachers alone? Why or why not?

This pandemic has been a great challenge to us teachers and to whole Department of Education as a
whole. The greatest challenge as a teacher may be the remote learning of the students at this time of
pandemic. Some learners even encounter difficulty when facing with a teacher in school, how much more if
they answer the questions and study the lessons without a teacher to help and guide them through. So
with this time, collaboration among the stakeholders should be widely emphasized because teachers cannot
do this along without everyone’s help.

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. The purpose for the curriculum is solely to achieve a higher standard education and to produce
a competitive learner but due to produce a competitive learner but due to its congested nature, students
cannot cope up with it and mot often than not, teachers will have a hard time finishing the topic at the end
of the quarter with such limited time allotted for the teaching-learning process.

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. Write your answers in your
Study Notebook.

1. What are the general and specific purposes of the development of MELCs?

The MELC is made to allows students to advance based on their ability to master a skill or competency
at their own pace regardless of environment. This method is tailored to meet different learning abilities
and can lead to more efficient student outcomes.

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

This process will enable teachers to plan effectively and ultimate save us time to focus on our students.
Not only will have a deeper understanding of the standards we teach, but our students will be more
engaged in their learning.

 3. What is the difference between essential learning competencies and desirable learning competencies?

Essential learning competencies are defined as what the students need, consider indispensable, in the
teaching-learning process to building skills to equip learners for subsequent grade levels and
subsequently, 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?

The competencies were identified according to the gaps, issues and concerns across learning and grade
level. The decisions were made due to the limited number of school day allotment at this time of the
pandemic and should be based solely on the application to real-life situation.

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

MELCS are made aligned with the national and/or local standards, applicable to real-life and are
most essential competency that the students are expected to learn in the setting of pandemic other than
formal education that is why this is very important in delivering the quality education.

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 in your Study Notebook and compare the two documents to determine which
learning competencies were retained, dropped, or merged.

GRADE 8 MAPEH MUSIC

K TO 12 LEARNING COMPETENCIES MELCS

MERGE/CLUSTERED NONE NONE
RETAINED
DROPPED NONE NONE
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.

Insights:
MELC’S are long-term response to the call of SDG4. It is already planned even before the COVID-19
pandemic.
There is a big difference between online learning and digital modular distance learning.
Weak internet connection is a big problem in online learning.
MELC’s are comprehensively compress

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 in your Study Notebook:
1. What is the importance of unpacking and combining the MELCs?

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 which does not show spiral progression.

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

Prerequisite knowledge and skills must be taken consideration. It is worth nothing 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 of 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?
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.