Technology for Teaching & Learning 2 – Technology in

Secondary Language Education

Teacher’s Guide Module #11
Teacher’s Guide Module #2

Name: _ Class number:

Section: Schedule: Date:

Lesson title: K-12 Language Curriculum Materials:

Framework & 21st Century Skills
Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, I
should be able to:
1. get acquainted with K-12 language curriculum
framework; and
2. recognize the 21st century skills.
Activity sheets, pens and paper.
References:
Vindollo, S. & Buendia M. (2016). Educational technology 2.
Manila, Philippines: Adriana Publishing Co., Inc.
CHED memo no. 82 s2017. Retrieved from: ched.gov.ph
Partnership for 21st century skills (2008). Retrieved from:
P21.org

PRODUCTIVITY TIP Complete three things. Make a to-do list and only put three things on it.
Cross each one out when you finish. Think of three more things, make a list,
and cross them out. Make sure that each item is small enough that you can
easily finish it. Breakdown large items into three small tasks and see what
you have achieved each day. Keep your goals in site and celebrate your
accomplishments!
A. LESSON PREVIEW
1) Introductio (2mins)
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Welcome to EDU 542 course titled, “Technology for
Teaching and Learning 2 – Technology in Secondary
Language Education.” Please take note that you must
have finished and passed EDU 534 (Technology for
Teaching & Learning 1) since it is a pre-requisite subject.
This course is specifically designed for BSED
English/Filipino majors who will soon-to-be language
teachers. The subject will be very essential for you since
you will be teaching the foundation of all human
relationships which is also the basis of all communication
and the primary instrument of thought – that is
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Another equally important aspect that you need to prepare as future language educators is the use of
technology which has become an important part of the learning process in and out of the class. These
days, every language class usually uses some form of technology. Technology has been used to both
help and improve language learning. Significantly, technology enables teachers to adapt classroom
activities, thus enhancing the language learning process. Technology continues to grow in importance
as a tool to help teachers facilitate language learning for their learners. In fact, due to the emerging
uses of technology in language teaching and learning, it is inevitable that these concepts are
associated. In the K to 12 English and Filipino Curriculum guide from DepEd, the context of the present
learners’ needs is considered. So for a start, we go over the curriculum guide to know the intended
learning competencies for both English & Filipino, then we will also identify what are the 21 st century

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To find out what you might have known about the concepts to be discussed in this module, try to
answer the following prior-knowledge questions below, write your answer in column 1:
1) Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (3 mins)
What I Know Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)
1. What do you know about the k-12
English/Filipino curriculum?
2. What do you think are the 21st
century communication skills?
B. MAIN LESSON
1) Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins)
A. English Curriculum Framework
The K-12 Language Arts and
Multiliteracies Curriculum is
anchored on the following
language acquisition, learning,
teaching and assessing principles:
1. All languages are interrelated
and interdependent.
2. Language acquisition and
learning is an active process that
begins at birth and continues
throughout life.
3. Learning requires meaning.
4. Learners learn about language
and how to use it effectively
through their engagement with and
study of texts.
5. Successful language learning
involves viewing, listening,
speaking, reading and writing
activities

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The context of this curriculum is catered to the needs of Generation Z, which is the first generation to be born
with complete technology and the ubiquitous Internet. They do not know life without technology so they are
termed as digital natives. For them, social media platforms are a way to communicate with the outside world.
They have virtual friends and for them hanging out with friends means talking to them over the cell phones,
emails and text messages. At the same time, this generation is considered to be creative and collaborative and
will have a significant impact on the way companies work when they join the workforce. Members of
Generation Z are adept at multi-tasking. However, this has also led to reduced attention span and with that,
this generation is unable to analyze complex data and information as they cannot focus for very long.

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B. The Filipino Curriculum Framework

The following extract is lifted from the introductory highlights of the Filipino curriculum framework.

The purpose of teaching Filipino is to develop (1) communicative ability, (2) reflective / critical thinking and, (3)
students' appreciation of literature and technology towards gaining national identity, cultural literacy, and
continuing learning to keep pace with the rapid change taking place in the world. To achieve this goal, teachers
need instructional materials to support curriculum coming from administration, social agencies, private and
public, government, local, media, home and other sectors of society. Curriculum development takes into
account the social, local and global community needs, as well as the nature and needs of the students. It is
also based on legal educational law, and philosophical theories of education and language by Jean Piaget
(Developmental Stages of Learning), Leo Vygotsky (Cooperative Learning), Jerome Bruner (Discovery
Learning), Robert Gagne (Heirarchical Learning), David Ausubel (Interactive / Integrated Learning), Cummins
(Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills-BICS and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Skills-CALPS)
and our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal who said that "the hope of the people is in the youth". Because Filipino
is in the discipline of language, theories on the nature and learning of the language are based on, the theory /
principles of literary analysis and approaches to language teaching (W1, W2, W3) and teaching of literary
works and expounding texts.

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The 21st Century Skills

Vindollo and Buendia (2016),

emphasized the following significant
points on 21st century skills:
 Quality education should not
focus alone on cognitive aspect
of learning.
 Non-academic skills described
as “transversal skills” must be
incorporated since it is now vital
in the teaching & learning
process.
 The transversal skills include:
21st century skills, soft skills,
generic skills and non-cognitive
skills such as values and
attitudes, including
collaboration, self-discipline,
resourcefulness & respect for
the environment.
In today’s world, all industries are
looking for employees who are not
just cognitive achiever but more so
who are skilfully competent in
making the economy stronger &
better. This would be achievable if
schools & teachers will improve their
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files.eric.ed.gov century skills.

The P21.org (2008) presented the 21st century skills relevant to the student’s professional growth to be
effective professionals, citizens and leaders of the future.

LEARNING & INNOVATION LIFE & CAREER SKILLS INFORMATION, MEDIA &
SKILLS TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
 Communication &  Leadership & responsibility  Media literacy
collaboration  Productivity &  Information literacy
 Critical thinking & problem accountability  Information &
solving  Social & cross-cultural communication
 Creativity & innovation skills, initiative & self- technology (ICT) literacy.
direction
 Flexibility & adaptability

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Moreover, Partnership.org also suggested the following 6 key elements for fostering 21st century learning:
1. Emphasize core subjects The focus of core subjects is beyond basic competency (reading,
writing, arithmetic) this is more on understanding the core academic
content to a higher level ( English, reading or language arts, world
languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history,
government & civics.
2. Emphasize learning skills Learning skills are not limited to what is being learned in schools but
also learning persistently throughout their lives, most especially in
learning information & communication skills, thinking & problem-solving
skills and interpersonal & self-directional skills.
3. Use 21st century tools to Students need to learn and be proficient in the use of information &
develop learning skills. communication technology (ICT) tools to access, relate, manage,
evaluate and construct new knowledge or information; and likewise with
the 21st century tools, the learners should be able to communicate and
participate not only in the classroom but more so in the community and
society.
4. Teach and learn in a 21st When students are more engaged in the lesson and the lessons are
century context more relevant in their daily living, students then will understand better
the lesson and can truly say that they learn.
5. Teach and learn in a 21st Including in the curriculum and teaching extensively the significant
century content content areas like in global awareness, financial, economic & business
literacy; and civic literacy would help the students to be more
competitive not only locally but also globally.
st
6. Use 21 century assessments Improving and going beyond the standardized tests will give students
that measure 21st century skills quality learning. Teachers must give assessments that would measure
students’ creativity and skills that could be applied in real-life situations.
2) Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (20 mins)
A. Combined Framework: Based on the inputs provided in this module on K-12 curriculum, combine
significant concepts to come up with one framework (your version) for both English and Filipino

subjects.
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B. The Promising Teacher of the 21 st Century: Imagine that you are already a teacher. Describe
the teaching practices that you will employ in your class. How do you think your practices as a
teacher will expand students’ acquisition of 21st century skills? Write your answer below.

3) Activity 4: What I Know Chart, Part 2 (2 mins). It is now time to review and summarize what is learned in this
module. Kindly go back to your answers in activity 1 in the “What I know” column. Then after thinking of
what you learned today, write your answers on the 3rd column to the same questions (2nd column) based on
what you now know.
What I Know Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)
1. What do you know about the k-
12 English/Filipino curriculum?
2. What do you think are the 21st
century communication skills?

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4) Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 mins): Multiple choices – Circle the letter of your answer.

1. What is the foundation of all human relationships which is also the basis of all communication
and the primary instrument of thought?
a. 21st century skills c. language
b. k-12 curriculum d. all of the above
2. What important aspect that future language educators must prepare now for their upcoming teaching
career to be successful?
a. lesson plans c. test questionnaire
b. use of technology d. curriculum
3. The following concepts anchored the K-12 Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum EXCEPT
a. All languages are interrelated and interdependent.
b. Language acquisition and learning is an active process that begins at birth and continues
throughout life.
c. Learning requires meaning.
d. none of the above
4. The context of this curriculum is catered to the needs of which generation?
a. Generation Z c. Gen X
b. Generation Y d. baby boomers
5. The purpose of teaching Filipino is to develop
a. communicative ability c. reflective / critical thinking
b. both a & c d. none of the above
6. Non-academic skills are also described as
a. attitude skills c. transversal skills
b. 21st century learning d. drawing skills
7. Which is NOT one of the learning and innovation skills?
a. communication & collaboration c. critical thinking & problem solving
b. flexibility & adaptability d. creativity & innovation
8. Which is NOT life and career skills?
a. Leadership & responsibility
b. Productivity & accountability
c. Social & cross-cultural skills, initiative & self-direction
d. information literacy
9.Learning skills are not limited to what is being learned in schools but also learning persistently
throughout their lives. This statement describes what key element for fostering 21st century
learning?
a. Emphasize core subjects
b. Emphasize learning skills
c. Use 21st century tools to develop learning skills.
d. Teach and learn in a 21st century context
10. When students are more engaged in the lesson and the lessons are more relevant in their daily
living, students then will understand better the lesson. This statement describes what key element
for fostering 21st century learning?
a. Emphasize core subjects c. teach and learn in a 21st century context
b. Teach and learn in a 21st century content d. Emphasize learning skills

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C. LESSON WRAP-UP

1) Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

Here are some guide questions intended to give you a better understanding of this lesson.
a. Why is it important to learn the 21st century skills?
b. What 21st century skills would be challenging to teaching & learning in the Philippines?
2) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3
Just a quick reminder, please don’t forget to mark your place now in the work tracker below, so you will
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be able to personally monitor how much work you have accomplished and at the same time, how
much work there is left to do.

Below are the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) which you might have in mind to ask.
1. What is meant by 21st century skills?
The term "21st-century skills" is generally used to refer to certain core competencies such as collaboration,
digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving that advocates believe schools need to teach to help
students thrive in today's world. Source: www.edweek.org

2. How do you develop 21st century skills?

 Let Your Students Lead The Learning. Learning takes place best in environments where students feel
empowered to learn. ...
 Create an Inquiry-Based Classroom Environment. ...
 Encourage Collaboration. ...
 Develop Critical Thinking Skills. ...
 Encourage Creativity. Source: oupeltglobalblog.com

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KEY TO CORRECTIONS/GRADING FACTORS

**For Activity 3.1 and 3.2, outputs may vary and each completed task will be given 10 points..

ACTIVITY 5 – CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING (KEY)

1. c 6. c
2. b 7. b
3. d 8. d
4. a 9. b
5. b 10. c

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