Schools Division of Zambales

District of Subic
KINABUKSAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Cawag, Subic, Zambales
School ID#: 500509

LEARNING DELIVERY MODALITIES COURSE 2 (LDM2)

MODULE 1: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

LESSON 1: Background, Rationale, and The 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?

ANSWER:

3.Naipaliliwanag ang uri ng pamumuhay ng mga unang tao sa daigdig

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?

ANSWER:
.

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 answer in your Study Notebook.
 1. What are the general and specific purposes of the development of MELC?

ANSWER:

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

3. What are the difference between essential learning competencies and desirable learning
competencies?
ANSWER:

4. How were the most essential learning competencies identified? What were the decisions made
in order to trim down the number of essential learning competencies further?
ANSWER:

5. What are the importance of the MELCs in ensuring the delivery of quality instruction?
ANSWER:

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 (include the
LC code)

K to 12 Learning Competencies MELCs

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 questions. Jot down all the insights shared in
the discussion, including your own, in your Study Notebook.