LDM2 COURSE FOR

TEACHERS Grow. Empower. Transform

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

MODULE 2

TEAM DELOS
 MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
MODULE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
1. Explain the background and development of
the MELCs;
2. Unpack the MELCs;
3. Combine related competencies into learning
objectives.
 MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

MODULE CONTENT
Lesson 1. Background, Rationale, and
Development of MELCs
Lesson 2. Unpacking and Combining MELCs
into Learning Objectives LAC
Session 2
 MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

LESSON 1:

BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND

DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to familiarize
yourself with the background, rationale, and development of
MELCs. In this session, you will be able to:
1. Identify the background and basic process of the
identification and development of the MELCs
2. Make sense of the function of MELCs as an educational
response to a global health crisis
3. Appreciate the MELCs as support for teachers
during this time
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
Key Topics/Concepts
curriculum standards; essential learning competencies; desirable
learning competencies; enduring knowledge

Resources Required
- Development and Design of MELCs
- Your learning area’s original K-12 Curriculum Guide and
corresponding list of MELCs
-Study Notebook
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
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?
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
Activity 1 (cont.)
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?
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
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. How does curriculum review aid in the identification of essential
learning competencies?
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
ACTIVITY 2 (cont.)
3. What is the difference between essential learning
competencies and desirable learning competencies?
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?
5. What is the importance of the MELCs in ensuring the delivery
of quality instruction?
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MELCS
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.
 LESSON 1: BACKGROUND, RATIONALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF 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
your questions. Jot down all the insights shared in the
discussion, including your own, in your Study Notebook.
 GREAT!
You are now done with Lesson
1. Proceed to Lesson 2 to learn
how to unpack and combine the
MELCs into Learning
 MODULE 2: MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

LESSON 2:

UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS

INTO LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 LESSON 2: UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS
INTO LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this session, you will familiarize yourself with unpacking and

combining MELCs into Learning Objectives.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. understand the vital considerations in unpacking and
combining MELCs
2. unpack and combine sample MELCs
3. affirm that unpacking and combining MELCs provide curricular
flexibilities to field implementers
 LESSON 2: UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS INTO
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Key Topics/Concepts
unpack; curriculum standards; essential learning
competencies; content standards; performance standards

Resources Required
-Unpacking and Combining the MELCs
-Your learning area’s original K-12 Curriculum Guide and
corresponding list of MELCs
-Study Notebook
 LESSON 2: UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS
INTO LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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.
3. Do all the MELCs need to be unpacked or combined? Why or why
not?
LESSON 2: UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS INTO
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITY 2
1. Form a group of four members within your LAC, preferably with
fellow teachers in your respective learning area.
2. Using the curriculum guide and a list of the MELCs, choose MELCs
in the first quarter and unpack these into learning objectives.
3. Each team will present their unpacked learning objectives.
Discussion and processing will follow each presentation.
Suggestions and insights from each group will be considered in
enhancing the learning objectives.
LESSON 2: UNPACKING AND COMBINING MELCS INTO
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITY 3

Submit your Activity 2 Outputs to your LAC

Leader. Make sure to keep a copy of your
outputs.
You have completed Module 2. You may now
proceed to Module 3A - Lesson Design and
Assessment in the Modalities.