The Matatag Curriculum is a revolutionary educational framework implemented by the Department of Education in the Philippines. This curriculum is designed to foster holistic development in young Filipino learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10. Let’s delve into the instructional design framework of this curriculum.
Kindergarten Curriculum Framework
The Kindergarten curriculum under the Matatag program is designed to produce active young Filipino learners who are holistically developed and equipped with 21st-century skills. The curriculum aims to:
- Foster the development of learners’ identity, social and emotional development, cognitive ability, physical health, and positive attitudes.
- Develop learners’ 21st-century skills.
- Provide learners with experiences that are actively engaging in meaning-making through hands-on activities.
- Stimulate learners’ intellectual ability, creativity, communication skills, and critical thinking.
- Enhance learners’ spirit of teamwork through collaborative activities.
- Foster learning experiences and content that are nationalistic and culturally responsive, compatible, and relevant to the learner.
The Kindergarten Education espouses a learner-centered curriculum that aims to develop holistic learners equipped with foundational skills imbued with physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and values development. This is attained through play-based learning which is anchored on the developmentally - appropriate practices and theories with consideration of learners’ expanding environment toward life-long learning.
Matatag Curriculum for Grades 1, 4, and 7
The Matatag Curriculum for Grades 1, 4, and 7 was launched on August 10, 2023. Prior to its phased implementation starting SY 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the pilot implementation. The curriculum guides for these grades can be accessed through the official DepEd website.
The K to 10 Instructional Design Framework
The K to 10 Instructional Design Framework outlines a fundamental yet flexible and descriptive approach for teachers in designing learning opportunities. It focuses on what learners must do, how learners must perform, and how to know if standards have been achieved.
In conclusion, the Matatag Curriculum is a comprehensive and innovative educational framework that aims to equip young Filipino learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the 21st century. It is a testament to the commitment of the Department of Education in the Philippines to provide quality education that is responsive to the needs of the learners and the demands of the modern world.