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GUIDING OUR TEACHERS: A Briefer on Using the EPP/TLE MELCs

About the Process

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent shortened academic year, the Department of Education, through the Bureau of Curriculum Development-
Curriculum Standards Development Division, has produced a list of the most essential learning competencies (MELCs). This was done in order to ensure that
the prescribed standards set for each learning area are still attained. In the process of identifying the MELCs in EPP/TLE, the ENDURANCE criterion was used as
the sole determiner .Endurance as a criterion is necessary for lifelong learning.

MELCs were identified in the four components of EPP/TLE:

a. Industrial Arts (IA)

b. Home Economics (HE)
c. Agriculture and Fishery Arts (AFA)
d. Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

The identfied MELCs preserve the main objective of Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) which is to enable the learners acquire technical
knowledge, skills and values in the four components mentioned above while Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) is to make the learners technologically
proficient that may lead them to pursue a career or livelihood training.

The identified MELCs in EPP/TLE are intended only for School Year 2020-2021 to accommodate the necessary adjustment due to the shortened academic year.
The curriculum was not revised and the identified MELCs are lifted from the existing curriculum guide without any enhancement or modification.

HOW TO USE MELCs IN TEACHING EPP/TLE/TVL

One of the objectives in identifying MELCs is to help the teachers identify the learning competencies that needed to be prioritized so that they can employ
appropriate pedagogies and prepare suitable instructional materials based on the available rersources. Sub learning competencies that are redundant or
recurring were removed to satisfy the eigth to nine weeks allotted per quarter.

The following are the premises to be considered in utilizing MELCs in the teaching of EPP/TLE:
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• Entrepreneurship is embedded in the four components of EPP/TLE;

• There are MELCS that have broad stroke competencies which have to be unpacked by the teachers;
• Sub learning competencies that are redundant or recurring were removed to satisfy the 8 to 9 weeks allotment per quarter;
• For Grades 4-6 of Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) / Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), there is a quarter 0, again this
is consistent with the coding of EPP/TLE Curriculum Guide as it gives leeway to the school of which among the components needed emphasis
per quarter.
• For Grades 7/8 Exploratory, there is an option to choose four mini courses in ICT/AFA/HE/IA or one of the components may be chosen for the
duration of the whole year. Each mini course is good for 8 to 9 weeks per quarter.
• For Grades 7/8 Exploratory, the last two to three weeks are allotted for entrepreneurship.
• For most of the TLE/TVL specializations, the Curriculum Guides remain as is. MELCS were not identified because the competencies are based on
the Training Regulations of TESDA; hence, omitting some learning competencies may have an impact on the National Certification Assessment.
EXCEPT for the following cases:

- Handicraft and other TLE/TVL specializations that are non-NC or that may not affect the assessment of the learners, are suggested to be
offered this year. The performance/ skills for these specializations can be delivered both in school or at home. Local materials are available
in the community.

- The Beauty Care (Nail Care/Foot SPA/Hand SPA), Hairdressing, Barbering and other TLE/TVL specializations similar to these are also
recommended to be offered this year. These have National Certification Assessment but the performance/skills can be done both in school
or at home.

- Sample MELCs for these specializations are suggested to be used or the teacher may have the option to prepare their own MELCs following
the given considerations

• For TLE/TVL Specializations, consider the resources available in school, at home, or in the community in choosing what course(s) to offer since
health is the utmost concern. In instances when the learners cannot physically attend a class, the learners should still be able to perform the
task as stated in the CG.

• On the other hand, in cases when competencies are not attainable due to various circumstances, the teacher may give an alternative activity
provided it is aligned with the substituted learning competency.
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Grade Level: Grade 6

Subject: Technology and Livelihood Education
Component: Industrial Arts

QUARTER CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES DURATION
0 demonstrates an understanding performs necessary skill in discusses the importance and methods of
of knowledge and skills in enhancing/ decorating finished enhancing/decorating bamboo, wood, and metal
enhancing/decorating products products products
as an alternative source of demonstrates creativity and innovativeness in Weeks 1-2
income enhancing/ decorating bamboo, wood, and
metalproducts
1.1 conducts simple survey using technology and other
data-gathering method to determine
1.1.1 market trends on products made of
bamboo, wood, and metal
1.1.2 customer’s preference of products
1.1.3 types/sources of innovative finishing
materials, accessories, and designs
1.1.4processes in enhancing/decorating finished
products
discusses the effects of innovative finishing materials
and creative accessories on the marketability of Week 3
products
enhances bamboo, wood, metal, and other finished
products through sketching, shading, and outlining
1.6 constructs project plan
1.6.1 considers deliberate policies on sustainable
development in constructing the project Weeks 4-5
plan
1.6.2 demonstrates resourcefulness and
management skills in the use of time,
materials, money, and effort
1.6.3 assesses the quality of enhanced product
using rubrics
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1.6.4 refines product based on assessment made

markets products
demonstrates an understanding constructs simple electrical construct simple electrical gadgets Week 6
of and skills in making simple gadgets with ease and dexterity
electrical gadgets explains the protocols (processes) in making electrical
gadgets
demonstrates an understanding recycles waste materials
of and skills in recycling waste following the principles of “five repairs simple gadgets/furniture/ furnishings at home Week 7
material S” and school
1.2 discusses the principles of “five S”
1.2.1 Sorting (Seiri)
1.2.2 Straightening (Seiton)
1.2.3 Systematic Cleaning (Shine) (Seiso)
1.2.4 Standardizing (Seiketsu)
4.1.5 Service (Sustaining) (Shitsuke)
identifies recyclable products/waste materials made of
wood, metal, paper, plastic, and others Weeks 8-9
explains the process and the importance of recycling
recycles the identified products/waste material into
functional items (binding of used paper into notebook
or memo pad; bottled plastic into lampshades,
flowers, plants; etc.)

Grades 7 and 8 of TLE are similar to that of Grades 4 to 6 in a way that these grade levels contain quarter 0. In this case, the school can choose four mini
courses equivalent to 40 hours each per grade level. Below are sample modifications to show a clearer articulation of standards.

Basis Curriculum Guide Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs)

3. Clustering of some mini-courses according to Mini-courses: Refer to the MELCs for Crop Production sector
their sector, in consideration that they have • Agri-Crop Production I and II
• Horticulture
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the same tools, equipment, materials and Mini-courses: Refer to the MELCS for Construction sector
competencies. • Carpentry
• Masonry
• Plumbing
• Welding
4. Combining the learning competencies to LO 1. Select and use farm tools LO 1. Select and use farm tools and equipment*
simplify the teaching days without omitting the 1.1 Identify farm tools according to use 1.1 Identify farm tools and equipment according
value of the skill or concept 1.2 Check farm tools for faults to use
1.3 Use appropriate tools for the job requirement 1.2 Conduct pre-operation check-up in line with
according to manufacturer's specifications and the
instructions manufacturer’s manual
LO 2. Select farm equipment 1.3 Use appropriate tools and equipment for the
2.1. Identify appropriate farm equipment job
2.2. Follow the guidelines in the instructional requirement according to manufacturer's
manual of farm equipment specifications and instructions
2.3. Conduct pre-operation check-up in line with
the manufacturer’s manual
2.4. Identify faults in farm equipment and
facilities
2.5. Use farm equipment according to their
function
5. Rephrasing the standards to make it clearer for Content Standard : Content Standard :
the teachers to understand its context The learner demonstrates an understanding of The learner demonstrates an understanding of
estimation and basic calculation estimation and basic calculation needed in the
workplace

Performance Standard: Performance Standard:

The learner accurately performs estimation and The learner accurately performs estimation and
basic calculation basic calculation needed in the workplace

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: UNIT OF COMPETENCY:

LESSON 4: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM LESSON 4: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FISHERY
OPERATIONS (SO) FARM OPERATIONS (ASMFO)
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6. Deleting learning competencies that was LO 1. Collect farm waste LO 1. Collect farm waste
already captured in the previous competency 1.1 Prepare tools and materials for collection of 1.1 Prepare tools and materials for collection of
farm waste farm
1.2 Collect waste following OSH and waste waste
collection requirements and plan 1.2 Collect waste following OSH and waste
1.3 Collect dangerous and hazardous wastes collection
following the HAZMAT protocol requirements and plan
1.4 Wear appropriate PPE as prescribed by OSHS. 1.3 Collect dangerous and hazardous wastes
following
the HAZMAT protocol

7. Adding learning competency to fully attain the LO 2. Perform preventive maintenance of tools LO 2. Perform preventive maintenance of tools
learning outcome and equipment and equipment
2.1 Clean tools and equipment after use in line 2.1 Clean tools and equipment after use in line
with farm procedures with farm procedures
2.2 Perform routine check-up and maintenance 2.2 Perform routine check-up and maintenance
2.3 Perform preventive maintenance by following 2.3 Perform preventive maintenance by following
the procedures in sharpening and oiling farm the procedures in sharpening and oiling farm
tools and equipment tools and equipment
2.4 Store tools and equipment in designated areas
in line with farm procedures.