1. The
MAKABAYAN
Curriculum
preparedby: JaesserRivera

2. At the end of the reporting,
We are expected to;
• Identify the MAKABAYAN
Curriculum as the fifth learning area
in basic education
• Realize the significance of
MAKABAYAN as a learning area in
the elementary
• Compare the curriculum about
MAPEH of BEC against K-12

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4. Introduction

5. Definition of Terms:
• Curriculum- Anything that a child learns
• MAKABAYAN- Provides many
opportunities for integrative and interactive
learning. Includes Social Studies (AP),
Civics, Geography, History, MAPE
(MSEP), HELE.

6. Definition of Terms:
• Sibika at Kultura- Civics and Culture
• HEKASI- Heograpiya, Kasaysayan at
Sibika (Geography, History and Civics)
• HELE-Home Economics and Livelihood
Education
• MSEP/MAPE- Music, Arts and PE

7. Where did the MAKABAYAN
Curriculum originated?

8. History of MAKABAYAN…
In 2002, the DECS decided to introduce
BEC for formal basic education in all public
schools. It is to develop persons who are
patriotic (makabayan), humanity(makatao),
Respectful of Nature (makalikasan), Godly
(makaDiyos).

9. History of MAKABAYAN…
To achieve those four life skills, the
department restructured the curriculum into
five learning areas in an aim to raise the
quality of education for lifelong learning by
decongesting the overcrowded curriculum
namely; _______, _______, _______,
_______and MAKABAYAN.

10. History of MAKABAYAN…
_______ the language
_______ subjects
_______ the basic tool
_______ subjects
MAKABAYAN. the laboratory of
life

11. MAKABAYAN (Deped, 2002)
• “Laboratory of Life”
• Practice environment for holistic
environment
• Learning area that stresses the
development of social awareness, empathy
and commitment for common good.

12. For Elementary the components of
MAKABAYAN learning area are;
Civics and Culture for Primary;
Geography, History and Civics for
Intermediate;
Home Economics and Livelihood Education
Intermediate;
MAPE and GMRC 1-6

13. K-12

14. REFORMS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
1. Medium of instruction: From the use of bilingual
education (English and Filipino), the K to 12 will be
institutionalizing the Mother Tongue-Based
Multilingual Education from Grades 1 to 3. The
Mother Tongue will be the medium of instruction
from Grades 1 to 3.

15. REFORMS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
2. Learning areas: Mother Tongue will be an
additional learning area under K to 12 from
Grades 1 to 3. Music, Arts, Physical Education
and Health (MAPEH) is taught starting Grade 1.

16. The mother tongue or the child’s first language will be
used as the primary medium of instruction from
preschool until at least Grade 3. The mother tongue
will be the main vehicle to teach understanding and
mastery of all subjects such as mathematics, science,
Araling Panlipunan, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao,
Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH),
Filipino and English. Mother tongue as a subject and
as a language of teaching will be introduced in Grade
1 for conceptual understanding.

17. Summary of Modern
MAKABAYAN

21. Additional Informations
• Questions?
• Suggestions?
• Violent Reactions?

22. Sources:
Agno, Lydia( 2008). Building Bridges Across Disciplines in Basic
Education. Quezon City: C&E Publishing
Bago, Adelaida (2008). Curriculum Development 2nd Ed. Quezon
City: C&E Publishing
Blanco, Norma (2013). Oral Discusions on Curriculum
Development
Jocelyn DRAndaya (2013),Bureau of Secondary Education
SEAMEO,( 2012). 201209-K-to-12-Toolkit.pdf