Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Schools Division of Laguna
MASICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brgy. Masico, Pila, Laguna
Office of the Principal
School – Based INSET
Contextualizing and Localizing Intervention Materials for Literacy and Numeracy and
Redesigning Effective Assessment Tools
Reflection:
When educators "localize" their lessons, they link what they're teaching in the classroom to
what students can find in their own communities. A "indigenized" curriculum is one that takes into ac-
count the students' specific biological, historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Depending on how
closely they adhere to the national curriculum's guiding principles and standards, indigenization may
also involve revising the overall framework, design, and content requirements for individual subjects.
The foundation of localization and indigenization is the idea that learning is maximized when the con -
tent being presented to students has direct bearing on their own experiences. The lessons you've
learned and the experiences you've had are the things that will remain with you for the rest of your
life. When introducing localization and indigenization in the classroom, it is essential to follow the
principles of learning by doing, learning through application, and learning via manipulation. Students
are more likely to learn deeply and successfully if they are immersed in a genuine learning environ -
ment where they can engage with, relate to, and adapt to the wide variety of local resources. Students
are more likely to make connections and retain information when the lesson is presented in the con -
text of the local environment, culture, and resources. Accordingly, there has been a shift in educa-
tional priorities toward a greater emphasis on individualization, context, and applicability.
Math is a required subject in the Philippine educational system, beginning in kindergarten and
continuing through university. That's why it's crucial to equip today's youth with a well-rounded edu-
cation that prepares them for success in the real world after high school.
The topics that must be covered in each grade are laid out in detail in a document called the
K-12 Curriculum Guide, which was written by the curriculum's designers. The book is the equivalent
of the Bible to a professor. Everything the teacher needs to know about the course's content require-
ments, performance standards, learning skills, and learning codes can be found in this one book. The
Address: Purok 1 Masico Pila, Laguna
Contact No.: 049-252-8091
Email Address: 108409@deped.gov.ph
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Schools Division of Laguna
MASICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brgy. Masico, Pila, Laguna
Office of the Principal
document lays out the big picture and the finer points of education, as well as the skills and knowl -
edge that educators should hone to best serve their students. That is to say, this is very important for
the daily lessons.
Furthermore, the list of goals and skills from 1st-12th grade should be organized by topic in
this Curriculum Guide.
Prepared by:
CARMELA B. DANAO
Adviser
Noted by:
LEA A. LAROZA
Principal
Address: Purok 1 Masico Pila, Laguna
Contact No.: 049-252-8091
Email Address: 108409@deped.gov.ph
FB page: DepEd Tayo Masico ES- Laguna