7 LATEST UPDATES of the MATATAG K10 Curriculum | Mga Dapat Mong Malaman sa K10 Curriculum | Filipino

Summary

The video script discusses the introduction of the 'Matatag Curriculum' by the Department of Education under Secretary Sara Duterte. It outlines the key features of the curriculum, focusing on foundational skills, decongesting learning areas, integrating peace education, and aligning with international standards. Major changes include reducing competencies in subjects like MAPE and Araling Panlipunan, while emphasizing Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC), patriotism, and 21st-century skills such as digital literacy and critical thinking. The curriculum aims to create holistic, resilient, and responsible learners prepared for the challenges of the future.

Takeaways

• 📚 The Matatag Curriculum is a new curriculum introduced under the leadership of VP Sara Duterte.
• ✍️ It emphasizes foundational skills in the early stages of education, particularly for Kindergarten through Grade 3.
• 🔢 The number of learning competencies has been significantly reduced to focus on essential skills.
• 🌍 Key subject areas include language, reading and literacy, mathematics, patriotism (Makabansa), and good manners (GMRC).
• 💡 The curriculum integrates 21st-century skills such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• 📖 Values education and GMRC (Good Manners and Right Conduct) will be given more focus, with increased time allocation.
• 🎓 The curriculum aims to mold active, resilient, and patriotic students with awareness of their identity, country, and history.
• 📝 Peace education and patriotism will be integral components of student development.
• 👩‍🏫 Teachers will be provided with updated learning resources and training to adapt to the new curriculum.
• 📅 Full implementation of the Matatag Curriculum will begin in the 2024-2025 school year, starting with select grade levels.

Q & A

What is the 'Matatag Curriculum' as introduced by the Department of Education?

The 'Matatag Curriculum' is a revised educational framework introduced by the Department of Education under Secretary Sara Duterte. It focuses on foundational skills, decongesting the curriculum, and strengthening peace education, while aligning with international standards.

What are the key features of the Matatag Curriculum?

The key features of the Matatag Curriculum include a focus on foundational skills, a decongested curriculum, strengthened peace education, integration of 21st-century skills, intensified values education, digital literacy, critical thinking, and future-oriented life and career skills.

What does the Matatag Curriculum emphasize at the foundational stage (Key Stage 1)?

The Matatag Curriculum emphasizes foundational skills at Key Stage 1, which includes Kindergarten to Grade 3. It focuses on developing literacy, numeracy, and values like patriotism, civic consciousness, and resilience in learners.

How does the Matatag Curriculum decongest the current curriculum?

The Matatag Curriculum reduces the number of competencies and subjects, consolidating certain areas like mother tongue, Filipino, and English, and removing redundancies. For example, it has reduced the number of learning competencies in Kindergarten from 257 to 46.

What is the role of Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) in the Matatag Curriculum?

GMRC is given significant emphasis in the Matatag Curriculum, with a dedicated subject focusing on instilling good manners, right conduct, values education, and responsible citizenship. It aims to address concerns about declining respect and courteousness among students.

How does the Matatag Curriculum promote digital literacy and 21st-century skills?

The Matatag Curriculum introduces digital literacy as part of its focus on 21st-century skills. It also emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and innovation skills to help learners adapt to the evolving technological landscape.

How will the Matatag Curriculum be implemented across grade levels?

The Matatag Curriculum will be implemented gradually starting in the 2024-2025 school year for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 4, and Grade 7. Additional grade levels will follow in subsequent years, with senior high school adopting the changes by 2027-2028.

What changes are expected in Values Education under the Matatag Curriculum?

Values Education will be intensified with daily instruction, rather than being taught only twice a week. The integration will be more systematic and explicit, ensuring students receive a thorough grounding in values from Kindergarten through Grade 10.

What adjustments will be made to the time allotment for subjects in the Matatag Curriculum?

The time allotment for subjects will be adjusted to reflect the focus on key learning areas. For example, Values Education will now have a daily allotment, and there will be changes in other subjects to ensure the curriculum remains decongested and focused.

How will the Matatag Curriculum address inclusivity in education?

The Matatag Curriculum includes provisions for inclusive education, ensuring learners with disabilities receive appropriate instruction through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and that teachers handling special needs students have the necessary background in SPED.