MELCs for Araling Panlipunan

The MELCs shall serve as the primary reference of all Schools, Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and Regional Offices (ROs) in determining and implementing learning delivery approaches that are suited to the local context and diversity of learners, while adapting to the challenges posed by COVID – 19.

According, ROs, SDOs and schools need not create a new list of learning competencies for the different learning areas since these are already available through the MELCs, Schools, SDOs and ROs are encourage to supplement the Most Essential Learning Competencies through their enhancement and contextualization. Please note that the task of preparing modules (self – learning kits) based on the contextualized MELCS is expected to be carried out mainly by the supervisors, specialist, and selected Master Teachers.

The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCS) shall continue to be used for School Year 2022-2023. But, classroom assessment shall follow DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 or the Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

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