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MODULE 2 DepEd to “focus instruction” on the most essential and indispensable

competencies.

b. MELCs shall serve as a primary reference of all schools, Schools Divisions,
and Regional Offices in determining and implementing learning delivery
approaches that are suited to the local context and diversity
of learners while adapting to the challenges caused by COVID-19.

c. MELCs can be used as a mechanism to ensure education continuity.

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

It can identify the gaps issues and concerns moreover areas of
improvement that would enhance the learning engagement, experience and
outcomes were identified and consequence solutions were recommended.

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

Learning Competencies are an essential skill set that an individual should
master for quick and easy comprehension. 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?

Learning Competencies is applicable to real-life situations. it would be
important for students to acquire the competency after they left that grade level.
Also, it would not be expected that most students would learn this through their
parents/communities if not taught at school. Lastly, it connects the content to
higher concepts across content areas.

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

MELCs shall serve as a primary reference of all schools, Schools Divisions,
and Regional Offices in determining and implementing learning delivery
approaches that are suited to the local context and diversity of learners while
adapting to the challenges caused by COVID-19. This is to ensure that learning
continue with a 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.