The MATATAG Curriculum Explained

Source: Department of Education

What is it?

The Department of Education launched the MATATAG Curriculum as a recalibrated K to 10 curriculum under the K to 12 program.

The MATATAG Agenda

MAke the curriculum relevant to produce job-ready, active, and responsible citizens

TAke steps to accelerate the delivery of basic education services and provision facilities

TAke good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusiveness learning, and positive learning environment

Give support for teachers to teach better

What are the objectives of the MATATAG Curriculum?

To decongest the overcrowded curriculum that resulted in compromised fundamental skills among learners
To make learning competencies age-appropriate and properly sequenced in terms of progression
To strengthen foundational skills like literacy and numeracy, and intensify values formation among learners