Opening Remarks

Host welcomes the audience.
Acknowledges the delay in starting and assures the audience it's okay.
Stresses the importance of maintaining a strong and energetic mindset despite possible hunger and other distractions.
Emphasizes the motto: “Stay Matatag!”

Session Introduction

Regional training for division trainers and school leaders on the Matatag curriculum.
Introduction of the speaker: Dr. Isabel Victoria.
A brief explanation of the K-12 program and principles guiding the Matatag curriculum.
Key objectives:
- Understand the K-12 program principles and influences.
- Describe curriculum revision processes and guiding factors.
- Identify distinct features of the Matatag curriculum.
- Reflect on the aspirations and ways forward.
Request to minimize distractions (e.g., taking pictures) to focus on the session.

Understanding the general shape of the Matatag Curriculum.
Emphasis on domain-specific professional standards for supervisors and school heads focused on curriculum management, instructional supervision, and teaching and learning.
Importance of adult learning principles (andragogy) in the session.

Activity: Hot Air Balloon Retrospective
- Metaphoric activity to reflect on different elements (hot air, sunny skies, sandbags, dark clouds) influencing the Matatag Curriculum.
Processing: Sharing and summarizing group reflections.
Discussion: Dynamics of curriculum standards, educational consistency, and quality.
Videos: Context of the K-12 program and curriculum revision processes.

Transition from a 10-year to a 12-year basic education system to align with global standards.
Phased implementation starting from kindergarten to complete adoption by grade 12 over several years.
Notable challenges despite reforms: No significant improvement in academic performance based on assessments.
Influences for revision: Curriculum congestion, misplaced competencies, imbalanced cognitive demand.
Incorporation of feedback from public review and increased emphasis on stakeholder engagement.

Focus on foundational skills, particularly literacy and numeracy, at early grade levels.
Decongested curriculum with a significant reduction in learning competencies.
Balanced cognitive demands to ensure proper development from simple to complex skills.
Clear articulation of 21st century skills including information, media, and technology skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience.
Reduced learning areas particularly in the early grade levels, with new subjects like language and reading.
Intensified values and peace education focusing on societal and personal values.
Alignment with international standards ensuring global visibility and competitiveness.

Followed a multi-year, multi-stakeholder engagement approach involving educators, industry experts, and public feedback to shape the curriculum revision.
Steps: Development of shaping papers, curriculum guides, public review, revisions based on feedback, and finalization.
High public approval rate for the new curriculum direction.

Pilot implementation: Testing the curriculum in selected grades and areas before broader implementation.
Capability Building: Training and supporting teachers for new curriculum adaption.
Learning Resources: Development and distribution of materials aligned with the revised curriculum.
Phased implementation starting from specific grades to allow for smooth transition and adjustments.

Emphasis on creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences rather than just covering content.
Encouragement for collective commitment to the success of the Matatag curriculum and its impact on learners.
Acknowledging challenges and reiterating the collective mission to ensure learners succeed in life.

Recap of learning points and the collective mission to support the implementation of the Matatag curriculum.
Encouraging active participation and dedication from all stakeholders in the education system.
Inspirational reminder to foster a love of learning among students for long-term success.

Stay Matatag!