TTL2-1st-topic-LEARNING-PLANS-IN-THE-CONTEXT-OF-21ST-CENTURY.pptx

LEARNING PLANS IN
THE CONTEXT OF 21ST
CENTURY
PRELIM

At the end of the lesson the student
should have:
• Discussed the role of technology for teaching and learning in the light of k to
12 Curriculum framework;
• Review the k to 12 curriculum guide focusing on the development of 21st
Century skills;
• Review learning plans from various sources that integrated ICTs in the
teaching learning process;
• Planned activities integrating ICTs that would facilitate the development of
21st
Century skills required in the curriculum guide; and
• Brainstormed about digital citizenship and related this to the development of
21st
Century skills among learners.

INTRODUCTION
The basic education curriculum of the country was enhanced
with the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum. The K to 12
Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six
years of elementary education, four years of Junior High School, and
two years of Senior High School [SHS]) to provide sufficient time for
mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and
prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills
development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
The implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum is expected to
contribute to the country's development in various forms. It is
believed to be necessary to improve the quality of our education
which is critical to our progress as a nation.

THE K to 12 CURRICULUM
FRAMEWORK
The implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum of the
Department of Education paved the way for the enhancement of
the Teacher Education Curriculum of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED). The salient features of the K to 12 Curriculum
have been thoroughly considered to ensure that all the courses in
the teacher education program will meet the demands of the 21
century classrooms. One of the considerations is the need to
implement the following salient features of the curriculum through
integrating technologies for teaching and learning. The use of
technologies is done in the different levels of learning and in
teaching the various fields of specialization.

FRAMEWORK
1. Strengthening Early Childhood
Education(Universal Kindergarten)With the Universal
Kindergarten program of the Department, every Filipino child is
expected to have access to early childhood education. This access
can be facilitated using technological tools that are readily
available to the school for teachers' use.
The use of technology in Kindergarten by various schools is
very evident in teaching the kindergarten pupils the alphabet,
numbers, shapes, and colors through games, songs, and dances in
their Mother Tongue.

FRAMEWORK
2. Making the Curriculum Relevant to Learners (Contextualization and
Enhancement)
Research shows that learners will value a curriculum that is relevant to
their lives. Students are often heard saying, "Do I need to know these to live
a meaningful life?" "How will I use this lesson in the actual workplace?"
"What is the relevance of this to me?" and so on. The answer to the question
of relevance is vital to help the teachers think of some ways by which they
will be able to let their students realize that their daily lessons are of good
use to their personal well-being and to their professional preparation. Sara
Bernard (2010) stressed that students need to have a personal connection
to a lesson material that can be done through engaging them emotionally
or through connecting the information with that which they already know.
This she calls "Give It Context, and Make it Count."

FRAMEWORK
Briggs (2014) shared some few tips for making learning
engaging and personally relevant as cited by Willis, Faeth, and
Immordino- Yang:
• Use suspense and keep it fresh - Drop hints about a new
learning unit before you reveal what it might be, leave gaping
pauses in your speech, change seating arrangements, and put up
new and relevant posters or displays; all these can activate
emotional signals and keep student interest piqued.
• Make it student-directed - Give students a choice of
assignments on a particular topic, or ask them to design one of their
own. "When students are involved in designing the lesson, they
better understand the goal of the lesson and become more
emotionally invested in and attached to the learning outcomes. “

FRAMEWORK
• Connect it to their lives and to what they already know -
Taking the time to brainstorm about what students already know
and would like to learn about a topic helps them to create goals.
This also helps teachers see the best points of departure for new
ideas. Making cross-curricular connections also helps solidify those
neural loops.
• Provide utility value - Utility value provides relevance first by
piquing students and by telling them the content is important to their
future goals; it then continues by showing or explaining how the
content fits into their plans for the future.This helps students realize
the content is not just interesting but also worth knowing.

FRAMEWORK
Build relatedness - Relatedness, on the other hand, answers the
question, "What have these to do with me?" It is an inherent need
students to feel close to the significant people in their lives, including
teachers. Relatedness is seen by many as having non-academic
and academic sides.
To be able to apply the tips recommended by various experts and
to allow students torealize the value of their curriculum,
technological tools can be used. 21st Century learners are expected
to be demonstrating 21st Century competencies such as
collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving
to be able to thrive in this world (Rich, 2014). Contextualizing the
curriculum of the students for meaningful learning poses challenges
in enhancing teachers' pedagogical skills as well as technological
skills.

FRAMEWORK
3. Building Proficiency (Mother-tongue Based MultilingualEducation)
To be able to promote the child's dominant language and to
use it as a language of instruction, maximum use of technological
tools is highly encouraged. Currently, a lot of teachers and schools
are into developing learning materials to be able to implement the
MTB-MLE program properly especially that there is a dearth of printed
and e-materials in the mother tongue of the students. Mother Tongue
is used in instruction and learning materials of other learning
areas.The learners retain their ethnic identity, culture, heritage and
values.Children learn better and are more active in class and learn a
second language even faster when they are first taught in a
language they understand.

FRAMEWORK
4. Ensuring Integrated and Seamless Learning (Spiral Progression)
Learning basic concepts that lead to a more complex and
sophisticated version of the general concepts entail
TPACK:Technological knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and
content knowledge. Rediscovering concepts previously presented
as students go up in grade level will be fully supported if all the areas
of specialization will be aided by technologies for teaching and
learning.This will further strengthen retention and will enhance
mastery of topics and skills as they are revisited and consolidated
time and again.This also allows learners to learn topics and skills
appropriate to their developmental and cognitive skills.

FRAMEWORK
5. Gearing Up for the Future
The K to 12 Curriculum ensures college readiness by aligning the core and applied courses to
the College Readiness Standards (CRS) and the new General Education (GE) Curriculum.
Hence, the K to 12 Curriculum focused on developing appropriate Specialization Subjects for
the Academic, Sports, Arts and Design, and Technical Vocational Livelihood Tracks. All of these
specialization subjects have to be supported by educational technology for better learning.
6. Nurturing the Holistically Developed Filipino (College and Livelihood Readiness, 21 Century
Skills)
To nurture holistically developed Filipino, every K to 12 graduate is expected to be ready to go
into different paths - higher education, employment, or entrepreneurship. Every graduate is
expected to be equipped with information, media and technology skills, learning and
innovation skills, effective communication skills, and life and career skills. This may happen with
the proper implementation of the curriculum and with the facilitation by excellent teachers. For
teachers to maintain excellent performance, they need full support, one of which is
technological support.

INTRODUCING THE TECHNOLOGY
FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING 2
COURSE
As an educator you can use the power of computer
technologies in the different fields of specialization to spark student
imagination and ultimately move, motivate, and support students
toward meaningful learning.
Let us assess your prior knowledge on how you can best use
computer technologies to enhance learning, answer this question
1. How can technology be used most effectively in the various fields
of specialization to support and assess student learning? Give some
tools using computer technology that you can use.

COURSE
In various fields of specialization, technology can be effectively utilized to support and assess
student learning in several ways:
1.
Science:
1. Virtual laboratories: Simulations and virtual experiments allow students to explore scientific concepts in a
safe and controlled environment.
2. Data analysis software: Tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or specialized software can help students analyze
and interpret scientific data.
2.
Mathematics:
1. Math software: Programs like Geogebra, Desmos, or Wolfram Alpha can facilitate visualization, problem-
solving, and mathematical exploration.
2. Online math games and quizzes: Platforms like Kahoot or Quizizz make learning math more interactive and
engaging.
3.
Language Arts:
1. Writing and editing tools: Word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs enable students to
draft, edit, and format written assignments.
2. Digital storytelling tools: Platforms like Story bird or Book Creator allow students to create multimedia stories,
enhancing their creativity and communication skills.

COURSE
4. Social Studies:
1. Interactive timelines and maps: Tools like TimelineJS or Google My Maps help students visualize historical events and
geographical locations.
2. Online research databases: Access to digital libraries and databases such as JSTOR or Google Scholar supports students in
conducting research for projects and papers.
5. Arts and Design:
3. Graphic design software: Programs like Adobe Photoshop or Canva enable students to create digital artworks and designs.
4. Digital portfolio platforms: Websites like Behance or Artsonia allow students to showcase their artistic creations and receive
feedback from peers and teachers.
6. Physical Education:
5. Fitness tracking apps: Applications like Fitbit or Strava help students monitor their physical activity levels and set fitness goals.
6. Video analysis tools: Platforms like Coach's Eye or Hudl enable coaches and students to analyze sports techniques and
improve performance.
7. Technical Vocational Livelihood Education (TVL):
7. Simulation software: Programs like AutoCAD or SolidWorks allow students to design and simulate projects related to
engineering, architecture, or other technical fields.
8. Online certification courses: Platforms like Udemy or Coursera offer specialized courses and certifications in various
vocational fields, providing students with additional skills and qualifications.

Setting My Outcomes for this Course
It must be noted that course outcomes can be achieved if
clearly set. Therefore, there is a need to ground this course with
curricular and research-based goals and objectives. Throughout this
course, you will be tasked to use various technological resources
and tools that can help you create your plans and materials,
improve your instruction, and enhance your future students'
learning.

Setting My Outcomes for this Course
Collaborate with your partner and think about what you must do to
be able to make the most out of this course. And answer the
following question.
1. How will I apply all the knowledge and skills that I learned in TTL2
in teaching my field of specialization?
2. How will I develop learning plans for my classes to make sure that
available technologies for teaching and learning will be put to
use for meaningful learning?
3. How will I ensure that my goals in this course will be achieved?

Applying the knowledge and skills learned in
TTL2 to teaching your field of specialization
involves several steps:
1.Identify Relevant Technologies: Evaluate the technologies that
align with your field of specialization and can enhance learning
outcomes. Consider tools like interactive simulations, subject-
specific software, digital resources, and online collaboration
platforms.
2.Integrate Technology into Lesson Plans: Develop learning plans
that incorporate available technologies to facilitate meaningful
learning experiences. Design activities, assignments, and
assessments that leverage technology to engage students,
reinforce concepts, and promote critical thinking and creativity.

3. Provide Training and Support: Ensure that both you and your
students are proficient in using the selected technologies. Offer
training sessions, tutorials, and resources to familiarize everyone with
the tools and how they will be used in the classroom.
4. Implement Technology-Enhanced Lessons: Implement your
learning plans in the classroom, incorporating the selected
technologies to support teaching and learning activities. Monitor
student engagement and progress, making adjustments as needed
to optimize the use of technology.

1.Reflect and Evaluate: Reflect on the effectiveness of the
technology integration in your teaching practice. Gather feedback
from students and colleagues, assess learning outcomes, and
identify areas for improvement. Use this information to refine your
approach and enhance future lessons.

To develop learning plans that effectively
utilize available technologies for teaching and
learning, consider the following steps:
1.Identify Learning Objectives: Clearly define the learning goals and
outcomes you want to achieve in your classes. Determine the
knowledge, skills, and competencies students should acquire.
2.Select Appropriate Technologies: Assess the available
technologies and tools that align with your learning objectives and
can enhance the teaching and learning process in your field of
specialization.
3.Design Engaging Activities: Develop learning activities and
assignments that integrate the selected technologies in meaningful
ways. Ensure that these activities promote active learning,
collaboration, and critical thinking.

To develop learning plans that effectively
utilize available technologies for teaching and
learning, consider the following steps:
1.Provide Resources and Support: Offer resources, guidelines, and support
materials to assist students in using the technologies effectively. Provide
training sessions or tutorials as needed to familiarize students with the tools.
2.Assess Learning Outcomes: Develop assessment strategies to evaluate
student learning and measure the effectiveness of technology integration.
Use a variety of assessment methods, including quizzes, projects,
presentations, and peer evaluations.
3.Reflect and Iterate: Reflect on the implementation of your learning plans
and the use of technologies in your classes. Gather feedback from
students and colleagues, analyze student performance data, and identify
areas for improvement. Use this feedback to refine your approach and
make adjustments to future learning plans.

To ensure that your goals in the course are achieved,
follow these steps:
1.Set Clear Goals: Clearly define your learning objectives and desired outcomes for the
course. Identify specific knowledge and skills you want to acquire or improve upon.
2.Develop a Plan: Create a plan outlining how you will achieve your goals, including the
resources and strategies you will use. Break down your goals into manageable tasks
and set deadlines for completion.
3.Stay Organized: Stay organized and disciplined in your approach to the course. Keep
track of your progress, deadlines, and milestones. Create a schedule or timeline to help
you stay on track.

To ensure that your goals in the course are achieved,
follow these steps:
1.
Engage Actively: Actively engage in course activities, discussions, and assignments. Participate in
class sessions, collaborate with peers, and seek clarification on concepts or topics you find
challenging.
2.
Seek Feedback: Seek feedback from your instructor, peers, or mentors throughout the course. Use
their input to gauge your progress, identify areas for improvement, and make adjustments to your
approach as needed.
3.
Reflect on Learning: Reflect on your learning experiences and achievements throughout the
course. Take time to evaluate your growth, strengths, and areas for development. Consider how
you can apply what you've learned to your teaching practice or professional development goals.

By following these steps, you can effectively apply the knowledge
and skills gained in TTL2 to your teaching practice, develop learning
plans that leverage available technologies for meaningful learning,
and ensure that your goals in the course are achieved.

Teacher’s Role as the
Curriculum Planner

Teachers play a very important role in the facilitation of
student learning by designing, implementing and evaluating the
curriculum. In the Philippines, teachers are expected to actively
engage themselves in curriculum design to ensure that the K to 12
Curriculum will be best delivered to fully realize its intended learning
outcomes. Teachers make decisions about how they will implement
the curriculum of their specific field of specialization. They decide
on how they must structure the activities of their lessons and
manage students' responses and ideas. Hence, the decision of
teachers is very important. It has an impact on the students'
learning. The following are points to consider in identifying and
understanding teachers' roles as curriculum designers:

1.Designing Lessons: Teachers plan how to teach the curriculum content in a
way that students can understand. They decide what activities and materials
to use to help students learn.
2.Managing Learning: Teachers decide how to structure classroom activities to
engage students and encourage their participation. They create an
environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas and learning
from each other.
3.Adapting to Students' Needs: Teachers consider the needs and abilities of
their students when designing lessons. They may modify their teaching
methods or provide extra support to ensure that all students can succeed.
4.Evaluating Learning: Teachers assess students' understanding of the
curriculum content and adjust their teaching accordingly. They use various
methods, such as tests, quizzes, and projects, to gauge students' progress.
Overall, teachers play a crucial role in shaping students' learning experiences
through curriculum design. Their decisions and actions have a significant
impact on students' ability to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

• Undoubtedly, the most important person in the curriculum
implementation process is the teacher. With their knowledge,
experiences and competencies, teachers are central to any curriculum
development effort. Better teachers support better learning because
they are most knowledgeable about the practice of teaching and are
responsible for introducing the curriculum in the classroom (Alsubaie,
2016).
• Curriculum is the planned interaction of pupils with instructional
content, materials, resources, and processes for evaluating the
attainment of educational objectives -Jadhav and Patankar (2013).

• Curriculum is content, but when contextualized, it comes alive for
students. The role of teachers in the curriculum process is to help
students develop an engaged relationship with the content. Active
learning increases the focus and retention of the curriculum, resulting in
an exciting learning environment.Teachers build lessons that include
simulations, experiments, case studies and activities to deliver a
curriculum. This interactive approach intertwines curriculum and
practical experiences that immerse students in learning. The curriculum
process provides an opportunity for teachers to be creative and put
their unique stamp on the classroom experience (Meier, 2018).
Teachers, on their part, have practical knowledge based on their daily
work with students. This knowledge is useful to curriculum committees
because teachers can assess whether the ideas being developed will
work in the classroom (Young, 1988).

Step1: Considering my Role as Curriculum Designer:
With the points of reference provided about curriculum and the
teacher. Choose a partner to collaborate with. Discuss with the group
how does your field of specialization was designed. In the discussion
you are asked to thoughtfully consider your role as the curriculum
designer. Go over the curriculum guide and discuss together the
essential features focus, and the general content and performance
standards of your field of specialization or major per grade or level.
1st
ACTIVITY

Step 2: Integrating Technologies for Teaching and Learning
After having an in-depth understanding of the general nature,
focus, and non-negotiable standards set for your field of specialization,
share with the group some technological resources and tools that can
help you deliver you lesson to raise at a high level of excellence.
Brainstorm on how these technologies can be integrated properly and
how they will meet the important learning outcomes and the 21st
Century skills.
1st
ACTIVITY

ANSWER THE FOLLOWIONG:
1. How will technological tools for teaching and learning
promote the salient features of the k to 12 curriculum?
2. What are the 21st
century skills that are required to be
developed by your field of specialization? Rank them in
terms of the identified standards and competencies of
your curriculum guide.
1st
ACTIVITY

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