Tag: Matatag Curriculum
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Matatag Curriculum Glimmers for Young Learners, But Teachers Carry the Load
Overview: Early Wins for Second Graders The DepEd’s Matatag curriculum is drawing attention for its promising impact on younger students. Early evaluations indicate that second-graders are showing notable gains in foundational literacy and numeracy, suggesting that the reforms are taking root at the classroom level. Advocates argue that the revised learning standards emphasize critical thinking,…
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Matatag Curriculum: Early Gains for Young Learners Mask a Teacher Burden
Overview: Matatag’s promise and the current challenge The Department of Education’s Matatag curriculum, a sweeping reform aimed at modernizing learning standards in the Philippines, is showing notable early gains among younger students. In particular, second graders appear to be advancing more quickly in foundational reading, numeracy, and critical thinking. However, a closer look reveals a…
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Matatag Curriculum Sparks Early Gains, But Philippines Teachers Bear the Load
Overview: Early progress amid growing strain The Department of Education’s Matatag curriculum is delivering notable early gains for the Philippines’ youngest learners, according to a comprehensive evaluation. In second grade, students are showing improved reading fluency, number sense, and problem-solving abilities that curriculum designers hoped to nurture. Yet behind these signs of progress lies a…