During its 15th meeting, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, presided over by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., approved the Department of Education’s MATATAG Agenda and the Basic Education Development Plan (2030) as the country’s basic education policies and plans.
Basic Education Development Plan (BEDP), which covers both formal K–12 education and non-formal education for children and adults, is the country’s first medium-term plan for basic education. It is based on the Ambisyon Natin 2040 and responds to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
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Concurrently, DepEd aspires to fulfill its promises and deliverables by 2028, as outlined in the MATATAG Agenda, which was introduced in January 2023. According to Vice President Duterte, the main initiatives they will be implementing to raise the standard of basic education in the Philippines are embodied in the MATATAG Agenda.
What Is MATATAG Agenda Curriculum?
The DepEd MATATAG agenda curriculum is a comprehensive and well-organized educational framework created to improve the standard of teaching in the Philippines. The significance of teacher views and how they affect students’ experiences is emphasized in this program. Deliberative procedures are also included, with an emphasis on logical reasoning to choose the best courses of action within the curriculum.
This framework for curriculum development seeks to explore new areas of knowledge and adapt to societal changes while coordinating institutional, curricular, and instructional goals. The MATATAG curriculum also prepares students for modern medical practice by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and teacher engagement for continuous quality improvement. This all-encompassing strategy guarantees that students will receive a well-rounded and integrated education.
Every student supported by the Indigenous Peoples Education Program, Madrasah Education Program, Special Needs Education, and Alternative Learning System will use MATATAG as their foundational curriculum.
MATATAG will consist of four essential components:
- MAke the curriculum relevant to produce competent and job-ready, active, and responsible citizens;
- TAke steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services;
- TAke good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment; and
- Give support to teachers to teach better.
The K–10 MATATAG curriculums, which prioritize the following five critical skills—language, reading and literacy, mathematics, makabansa, and proper behavior and manners—will be introduced in the following stages:
- SY 2024-2025: Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, & 7
- SY 2025-2026: Grades 2, 5, & 8
- SY 2026-2027: Grades 3, 6, & 9
- SY 2027-2028: Grade 10
Importance Of MATATAG Curriculum
The DepEd MATATAG curriculum is important given that the Philippines’ basic education system has difficulties, such as students’ performance on standardized examinations and graduates’ lack of necessary skills. International evaluation data repeatedly reveals that Filipino students do less than their regional peers.
This emphasizes how the MATATAG curriculum aims to address the need for change. The curriculum also complies with the Values Education Act and Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC), which place a strong emphasis on moral growth in addition to academic success.
Eligibility And Qualifications
All parties involved in the basic education sector—students, instructors, and academic administrators—are the primary objectives of the MATATAG Curriculum. The main goal is to improve education quality and make sure that it is strong, inclusive, and equipped to prepare students for the challenges that the twenty-first century will provide.
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Benefits
The MATATAG curriculum focuses on improving the quality of basic education in the Philippines and offers several benefits, including:
- Accelerated Facilities Upgrade – Accelerating the delivery of learning resources and services.
- Curriculum Relevance – Providing them with the skills they need to find work right away and become responsible citizens.
- Student Support – Fostering welcoming learning environments and inclusive education.
- Teacher Support – Raising the standard of instruction through further advantages and professional growth.
Steps To Gain Benefits On MATATAG Curriculum
Step 1: Keep Updated
Follow DepEd’s official channels frequently to receive updates on the MATATAG Curriculum.
Step 2: Interact with Local Schools
To learn more about how the curriculum will be carried out locally, both parents and children should get in touch with the local educational institutions.
Step 3: Teacher Training
To improve their teaching abilities, teachers should keep an eye out for professional development opportunities offered by the curriculum.
Step 4: Community Participation
Participate in school and community-based initiatives that further the objectives of the curriculum.
Step 5: Promoting
Promoting the MATATAG Curriculum’s values and goals throughout their communities is something that everyone can contribute to.
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Video: DepEd: ‘Matatag’ curriculum ‘met with positivity’ in schools | INQToday
The newly released MATATAG curriculum’s first implementation in schools was “met with positivity,” according to a Department of Education official. To find out more, watch the video below from INQUIRER.net.