Most Essential Learning Competencies (Melcs) : Study Notebook
Most Essential Learning Competencies (Melcs) : Study Notebook
MODULE 2:
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES
(MELCs)
MODULE OBJECTIVES:
MODULE CONTENT:
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?
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?
2. What is the difference between essential learning competencies and desirable learning competencies?
3. 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?
4. What is the importance of the MELCs in ensuring the delivery of quality instruction?
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.
K TO 12 LEARNING
MELCS
COMPETENCIES
MERGED/CLUSTERE
D
RETAINED
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.
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?
2. What considerations must be taken in unpacking and combining the MELCs? Explain each.
Repeat the above process but instead of unpacking, each team will now combine at least two MELCs of their choice.
Group deliberation will be observed in order to arrive at a consensus. Discuss and jot down the synthesis of the
presentations in your Study Notebook.