MATATAG K TO 10 CURRICULUM

MATATAG School: Baguio National School of Arts and Grade Level: 7

K to 10 Curriculum Trades
Weekly Lesson Log Teacher: LEAH ROSE C. BELLEZA Learning Area: SPTVE7- EXPLORATORY
Teaching Dates and Time: JUNE 16 – 20, 2025 (WEEK 1) Quarter: 1

I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS, AND LESSON COMPETENCIES

A. Content The learners demonstrate an understanding of ICT sectors, as well as the potential career and business opportunities
Standards these sectors offer in relation to their chosen career in the future.
The learners demonstrate an understanding of current trends and emerging issues in ICT
B. Performance The learners convert number systems in practical scenarios.
Standards
C. Learning Learning Competencies
Competencies 1. The learners analyze the various sectors of ICT and evaluate the potential career and business prospects relevant
and Objectives to their future career choices.
2. Discuss the emerging trends and issues in ICT.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
1. Identify various ICT sectors and potential career and business opportunities;
2. Identify the various trends in ICT that may contribute to developments in the ICT industry and Entrepreneurial
activities;
3. Create graphic organizers on the different ICT Sectors’ career and business opportunities;
4. Examine skills and competencies related to ICT career and business opportunities;
5. Identify the issues that may hamper any progress in the ICT industry;
6. Value the significance of ICT Sectors to future career or business opportunities;
7. Appreciate the significant relevance of the ICT sectors in their future career or business opportunities; and
8. Reflect on the significance of trends and issues in ICT.

D. Content Sectors of ICT and Its Career and Business Opportunities

• Computer programming - Programmer/Web and Game Developer
• Visual arts – animator/ illustrator/ graphic designer
• Computer system servicing – computer/ network
 technician
• Telecommunication – call center agents/ outbound
 and inbound agents/ contact center services
Trends and Issues in ICT
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E. Integration SDG 4: Quality Education

SGD 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

Khan, U. (2023). Choosing your career path: Job vs business. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosing-your-career-path-job-vs-
business-uzair-khan/
Phillips, A. (2023). ICT and career paths. Unpublished manuscript.

III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURE NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Activating Prior DAY 1 AND 2 Divide the class into small

Knowledge 1. Short Review groups of 5 students. After a few
Use search engines to look for sectors of ICT and career business minutes, have each group share
opportunities. Provide an image and make a summary for each career.Prepare their findings with the class and
and facilitate a class discussion based on the following question: facilitate a discussion by asking
questions.
1. What are the ICT sector and career opportunities you were able to find?
2. Are you familiar with those sectors?
3. What aspects are they common with?
4. Among these ICT career opportunities, what career do you want to
pursue? Note and assess the learners’ responses.

2. Feedback (Optional)

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B. Establishing 1. Lesson Purpose Start with questions that will

Lesson Purpose Present a “Word Cloud Art” that contains keywords and terms. Asks students a pique the interest and help the
thought-provoking question or presenting a real-life scenario that highlights students understand the
the importance of knowing sectors of ICT and career business opportunities. practical applications of the
concepts you're about to
Ask the students, "Why is it important to understand the different sectors of ICT introduce.
and the career opportunities they offer?".
Inform learners about what they
2. Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary will achieve by the end of the
• Animation A series of pictures or frames created to simulate movement. lesson.
• ICT sectors combine manufacturing and services industries whose
products primarily fulfil or enable the function of information By the end of the lesson, you will
processing and communication by electronic means, including have a deeper understanding of
transmission and display. the various sectors of ICT and
• Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or the career and business
by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate opportunities they offer, as well
consumers. as the recent trends and issues
• Computer security, cybersecurity, digital security, or information in ICT.
technology security is the protection of computer systems and
networks from attacks by malicious actors that may result in
unauthorized access.
• Computer Systems Servicing refers to the process of providing
maintenance and support for computer systems. It involves tasks such
as installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer
systems and networks.

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C. Developing and SUB-TOPIC 1: Sectors of ICT and Its Career and Business Opportunities
Deepening
1. Explicitation
Understanding Start the class with an engaging
ICT plays a significant role nowadays. ICT or Information and Communications
activity by showing career
Technology stresses the role of unified communications and the integration of
pictures to the students and
telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals) and computers, as
allow them to identify the
well as necessary enterprise software, middleware, storage, and audiovisual,
sectors.
that enable users to access, store, transmit, understand, and manipulate
information. The creation, production, commercialization, and widespread use
of new technology are the major operations carried out by the manufacturing
and service sectors that comprise the ICT sector. ICT skills are becoming more
in demand, and organizations might benefit from combining these with

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communication abilities in Public Relations, advertising, and media

communications. Here are the different preferences when it comes to choosing
career paths. It covers career opportunities in ICT sectors such as
Programming, Visual Arts, Computer System Servicing, and
Telecommunications.

Computer Programming- Programming skills are essential for many

technology disciplines but are in especially high demand for software and web
development roles.

Programmer - professionals who write and test code

to enable applications and software programs to run
successfully on a computer in order to create
instructions for the machine to follow.
Source:
https://www2.deloitte.com/fi/fi/pages/risk/articles/escalating-
threat-of-fraud-across-the-eu-and-nordics.html
https://gameguardian.net/forum/topic/25289-getresults-not-getting-
the-amount-of-results-which-i-give-it-just-edits-the-first-value-when-
there-is-getresultscount-after-searchnumber/

What do computer programmers do?

• Writing and testing code for new programs. Computer programmers
work closely with web and software developers to write code for new
mobile applications or computer programs.
• Updating existing programs. Programmers also create and install
updates for existing software programs. An update might include a bug
fix, or enhanced functionality to improve the user experience.
• Identifying and correcting coding errors. On a daily basis, computer
programmers might assist in troubleshooting parts of a website or
computer program that are not functioning correctly.
• Rewriting programs for different operating systems. Often,
programmers have to rewrite code in different languages, so that
programs and applications can be compatible with different operating

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systems.

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• Secure programs against cybersecurity threats. Many computer

programmers work in the cybersecurity field, helping to identify
malicious software and fix software that could be vulnerable to potential
hacks.

Web and game developer - Making

interactive, eye-catching experiences is what
game development is all about, so maybe
that fits you better. However, web
development can be a fantastic option if
you're passionate about creating websites
and web applications as well as working with
various technologies. Source:
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Jl/Ss?trk=public_profile_samename-see-all

Visual Arts
Animator/Illustrator - plan, create, develop, and
prepare images and diagrams using traditional
and digital media, such as drawing, painting,
drafting, collage, models, photography, and image
capture and manipulation, to convey ideas, make
meaning clear, support presentations, and
illustrate stories.
Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/mystical-background-female-eye-
big-clock-1156647172

Graphic Designer - using computer software or by

hand, graphic designers develop visual concepts
that convey concepts to audiences in a way that
enthralls, inspires, and informs them. They create
the overall production design and layout for things
like reports, brochures, magazines, and ads.
Source: https://www.quora.com/Is-a-graphic-designer-an-artist

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Computer System Servicing

The process of maintaining and supporting
computer systems is referred to as computer
systems servicing. It includes setting up,
adjusting, debugging, and maintaining networks
and computer systems.

Computer/Network technician - examine, test,

diagnose, and assess current network systems,
including servers, cloud networks, wide area
networks (WAN), local area networks (LAN), and
other data communications networks. To
guarantee that networks run properly and with
the least amount of disruption, perform network
maintenance.
Source: https://www.skynetusacorporation.com/index

Call center agents/outbound and inbound

agents /contact center services- calls from
clients arrive at an inbound call center. As
incoming calls are usually from current clients
who have problems or inquiries, support teams
usually keep an eye on inbound centers. On the
other hand, an outbound call center calls
customers on their behalf. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TTEC

Telecommunication - Transfer data globally in

the forms of text, voice, audio, or video are
referred to as telecoms companies.
Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/mz_marketing/

2. Worked Example
Here are the different sectors of ICT and the career opportunities they offer. In
The teacher will process
computer programming, you can be web developers or game developers. In visual
the answers of the learners.
arts, you can be animators or graphic designers. In computer system servicing,

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you can be computer or network technicians. In telecommunication, you can be The teacher will ask the learners
call-center agents or contact center services representatives. for some questions, clarification,
Ask learners to identify which sector interests them the most and why. or muddy parts in the lesson,
"Think about the ICT sector that interests you the most. Why do you like this and explain it with further
sector? What career opportunities do you want to pursue?" examples if necessary.
3. Lesson Activity
See Worksheet Week 1 No. 1 and 2 V. Synthesis/Extended
Practice/Differentiation
DAY 3 Ask the learner to research
SUB-TOPIC 2: Trends and Issues in ICT other ICT sectors/ industries in
the community and have it
1. Explicitation presented the next day.
Every year, current trends emerge in the ICT business. In the modern world,
one needs to be conversant with all the different trends they encompass.
Knowledge of the Current patterns will be beneficial for whatever one's vocation.
You or anybody else recognizes the possibilities of enhancements as well as the
advancement of this kind of business.
The technology sector is presently going through unparalleled expansion.
Increasingly more Companies are trying to grow within this sector due to its Start the class by engaging them
excellent potential. ICT has become recognized as an important and in an inquiry activity. Showing
appreciated element within the present Organizational structure. the students a picture or collage
What are the available ICT trends? Should we be attempting to locate it on that depicts the current trends in
theinternet, there's a huge volume of knowledge on the patterns, but for our the ICT Industry.
lesson, we'll just accentuate the following patterns.
• Superapps, the ICT supertrend
Asia, particularly China, is the origin of this idea. These are applications
that combine a lot of services so users can have access to a single
application that does everything. The services include a dedicated
messaging area and a bank transfer area. As they boost their
competitiveness and foster customer loyalty, they are becoming more and
more well-known among businesses.
• Explosion of the metaverse in the business world
With the creation of virtual spaces that can blur physical barriers, the
virtual world hopes to realize its great potential and excel in important
fields like the potential to change the way people live, work, and shop.
• Digital twins

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Not only can this technology create sets of digital duplicates of spaces,
elements, and systems to manage errors, save costs, and produce more
accurate products.
• MedTech, the revolution in medicine
The convergence of IoT and MedTech represents a significant chance to
leverage digital technologies like virtual care, RPA, AI, and others to
overcome obstacles and settle disputes in the modern healthcare
industry.
• Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
The primary goal of this technology is to increase data security on smart
networks; therefore, businesses should prioritize optimizing smart device
security capabilities.
• Blockchain, one of the most secure ICT trends
guarantees that the integrity of data is maintained while doing away with
single control over information and party middlemen. To enable the
automation of transactions and communications, the data are thus stored
in a highly secure and encrypted manner, thereby providing an
unquestionable boost to digital identity.

Issues in Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

• Cybersecurity threats: With the increasing reliance on digital systems
and the internet, cybersecurity threats such as hacking, malware,
phishing, and cyber attacks have become a significant concern for
individuals, businesses, and governments. Protecting sensitive data and
critical infrastructure from cyber threats is a top priority.
• Data privacy and regulation: The collection, storage, and use of personal
data by companies and organizations have raised concerns about data
privacy.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation: The rapid development of AI
and automation technologies has raised concerns about job
displacement, algorithmic bias, and ethical implications. Source:sprintzeal.com
• Slow Internet Connections: Causes like network congestion, distance 1. What does the picture
from server, outdated hardware or software depict?
• Viruses: Different types like trojans, worms, ransomware that can corrupt 2. How can you relate it to
data, steal info. How they spread through downloads, emails, networks. our previous lesson in the career
opportunities in ICT?

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Other potential issus: The teacher will process the

• E-waste and environmental impact of hardware/devices learners’ responses.
• IT personnel shortages and skills gaps Explain to the learners that the
• Digital divide and access inequalities lesson will focus on the concept
• Ethical issues around AI, autonomous systems of trends and possible issues in
• Regulation and governance of emerging technologies the ICT Industry.

2. Worked Example Divide the class into small

Here are examples of recent trends and issues in ICT such as artificial groups of 5 students. After a few
intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Notice how these affect our minutes, have each group share
daily lives and businesses. Learners discuss the impact of these trends and their work and facilitate a
issues on society and industry. Discuss in your group the impact of these discussion by asking questions
trends and issues on our society and industry. How can we solve these issues?

DAY 4
3. Lesson Activity
See Worksheet Week 1 No. 3

D. Making 1. Learners’ Takeaways The teacher will ask the learners

Generalizations The teacher will ask the learners: the following questions.
1. What is the significant impact of these ICT Sectors in the career and business
opportunities that they may undertake in the future? The teacher will re-emphasize
2. Why does the issue always arise whenever there is a trend? the highlights on the important
3. In your opinion, discuss possible trends five years fromnow? concepts/notes about the topics.
4. How do ICT trends change as time goes by?

2. Reflection on Learning
The teacher will ask the learners to explain the concept of ICT Sectors and the
career and business opportunities related to it. The teacher will call selected
learners to share their answers. How does this lesson help you to better
understand the concept of Trends and Issues in ICT?

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IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Evaluating 1. Formative Assessment Answer Key:

Learning I.Multiple choice
1. b
2. c
I. Multiple Choice 3. d
Directions:Identify the following. Write the letter of the correct answer on a clean
4. b
sheet of paper.
5. d
1. These are manufacturing and services sectors where the major operations are
carried out widely by the use of new technology or ICT. II. Rearrange the jumbled
a. Industrial Arts Sectors words.
b. ICT Sectors 1. visual arts
c. Family and Consumer Services Sectors 2. illustrator
d. AFA Sector 3. center agent
4. telecommunication
5. programmer
2. Which of the following sectors can a contact center agent be included in? 6. graphic designer
a. CSS 7. game developer
b. Programming 8. network technician
c. Telecommunication
9. outbound and inbound
d. Visual Arts
agent
10. career
3. Mr. Manuel is a graphic illustrator. Which of the following ICT sectors does he
belong to?
a. CSS
b. Programming
c. Telecommunication
d. Visual Arts

4. Web development and game development are from what ICT Sector?
a. CSS
b. Programming
c. Telecommunication
d. Visual Arts

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5. What is the significance of different ICT Sectors?

a. It provides income for our economy
b. It provides career and business opportunities
c. It provides manufacturing and services
d. None of the above

II. Directions: Rearrange jumbled letters to form the sectors and career
opportunities.
1. alsuvi satr
2. ortralustli
3. retnec agenst
4. tionnicacommulete
5. remmprogra
6. phicgra signerde
7. mega deloperve
8. worknet ciantechni
9. boundout and boundin gentsa
10. recaer

2. Homework (Optional)

B. Teacher’s Note observations on any The teacher may take note of some
Effective Practices Problems Encountered
Remarks of the following areas: observations related to the effective
practices and problems
strategies explored encountered after utilizing the
different strategies, materials
materials used used, learner engagement and
other related stuff.
learner engagement/
interaction
Teachers may also suggest ways to
others improve the different activities
explored/ lesson exemplar.

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C. Teacher’s Reflection guide or prompt can be on: Teacher’s reflection in every lesson
Reflection ▪ principles behind the teaching conducted/ facilitated is essential
What principles and beliefs informed my lesson? and necessary to improve practice.
Why did I teach the lesson the way I did? You may also consider this as an
input for the LAC/Collab sessions.
▪ students
What roles did my students play in my lesson?
What did my students learn? How did they learn?
▪ ways forward
What could I have done differently?
What can I explore in the next lesson?

Prepared by: Checked by Noted by: Approved by:

LEAH ROSE C. CANDA JOSEPHINE C. ADEL DANIEL A. MORALES JOSE ALLAN M. SUGANOB
Subject Teacher/Ratee Teacher III/Dept. Head Master Teacher I/Rater Principal IV

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