OVERVIEW TO THE MATATAG CURRICULUM

Summary

The script discusses the implementation of the Matatag curriculum in the Philippines, focusing on making education relevant for job readiness and responsible citizenship. It highlights steps to accelerate basic education delivery, promote learner wellbeing, and support teachers. The curriculum is being phased in from kindergarten to grade 10 by 2027-2028, with pilot schools in various regions undergoing teacher training and resource provision.

Takeaways

• 📘 The curriculum aims to produce job-ready, active, and responsible citizens by making it relevant to current needs.
• 🚀 Acceleration of basic education services and facilities provision is a key step in the curriculum's implementation.
• 💚 Focus on learner wellbeing, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment to support learners effectively.
• 👩‍🏫 Efforts to support teachers in improving their teaching and implementing the matatag curriculum are emphasized.
• 🔍 The matatag curriculum features decongest the curriculum, focus on fundamental skills, and balance cognitive demands.
• 🌐 The curriculum is aligned with 21st-century skills and international standards to prepare students for the global workforce.
• 📚 Values and peace education are intensified in the curriculum to foster a sense of responsibility and peace among students.
• 📅 The implementation of the matatag curriculum is phased over the school year, starting with kindergarten and progressing to grade 10 by 2027-2028.
• 🏫 A pilot school selection process was conducted in regions 1, 2, 7, 11, and the Caraga Administrative Region for the 2023-2024 school year.
• 🛠️ Teachers, school heads, and other education personnel are being oriented and capacitated for curriculum implementation.
• 📚 Teaching and learning resources such as lesson exemplars and activity sheets will be provided to support the pilot schools.
• 🔄 Other learning materials can supplement the teaching and learning processes as needed.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of the curriculum mentioned in the transcript?

The primary goal of the curriculum is to make it relevant to produce job-ready, active, and responsible citizens.

What are the two key steps mentioned to accelerate the delivery of basic education services?

The two key steps are to take good care of learners by promoting learner wellbeing, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment, and to support teachers to teach better.

What are the features of the matatag curriculum as per the memorandum?

The features of the matatag curriculum include decongest the curriculum, focus on fundamental skills, balance cognitive demands, clearer articulation of 21st century skills, reduced learning areas, intensify values education and peace education, and align with international standards.

What does the curriculum aim to achieve by intensifying values education and peace education?

The curriculum aims to produce graduates who are not only academically competent but also have a strong sense of values and an understanding of peace education.

In which school year will the matatag curriculum be fully implemented?

The matatag curriculum will be fully implemented by the school year 2027 to 2028.

What is the current status of the Senior High School curriculum?

The Senior High School curriculum is currently undergoing review and selection of pilot schools.

Which regions were involved in the selection of pilot schools for the curriculum review?

The regions involved in the selection of pilot schools are Regions 1, 2, 7, 11, and the Caraga Administrative Region.

What roles are being oriented and capacitated for the curriculum implementation?

Teachers, school heads, PSDs (Program Supervisory Development), EPS (Education Program Supervisor), and other division personnel are being oriented and capacitated for the curriculum implementation.

What teaching and learning resources will be provided to teachers and learners in the pilot schools?

Lesson exemplars, learning activity sheets, and other learning materials will be provided to teachers and learners in the pilot schools.

What new subjects are offered in the curriculum for kindergarten and grade 1 to 4 and 7?

New subjects offered include Reading and Literacy, Language, Mathematics, Physical and Natural Environment, and GMRC (General Music, Reading, and Comprehension).

What additional support is provided for teachers in the implementation of the matatag curriculum?

Support includes orientation and capacitating sessions, teaching and learning resources, and assistance in curriculum implementation.