The document outlines a framework for contextualizing the curriculum in the Philippines, emphasizing the need for education to reflect local cultural, social, and geographical contexts. It highlights the importance of a flexible and learner-centered approach that engages students by connecting lessons to their daily lives, ultimately enhancing comprehension and cultural identity. This process aims to empower communities to actively participate in education, fostering sustainable development and lifelong learning.

1. CONTEXTUALIZATION
OF CURRICULUM
Presented by Jerick Emanuel L. Merciales

2. Timeline
State shall:
1. take into
account regional
and sectoral needs
2. encourage local
planning
3. forster the
preservation,
enrichment and
dynamic evolution
of a Filipino
national culture
Deped shall adhere to the
following standards and
principles:
1. contextualized/global
curriculum shall be
CONTEXTUALIZED
2. curriculum shall be flexible
for LOCALIZATION.
INDIGENIZATION &
ENHANCEMENT
To protect and promote the
right of every Filipino to
quality, equitable, culture-
based and complete basic
education where:
1. Student learn in a child-
friendly, gender-sensitive,
safe and motivating
environment
2. Teachers facilitate
learning and constantly
nurture every learner
Some Features of the K-
12 Curriculum
1. learner-centered
2. research-based
standards
3. competence-based
4. seamless
5. decongested
culture-responsive and
sensitive
6. integrative and
contextualized
LEGAL BASES
Article XIV
(Section 5 &
14)
Enhanced Basic
Education Act of 2013
(RA 10533)
DepEd Mission
DO 21, s. 2019 Policy
guidelines of the K-12
BEC

3. Refers to the educational process of relating the curriculum to a
particular setting, situation or area of application to make the
competencies relevant, meaningful, and useful to learners. (DepEd
Order No. 32, s. 2015)
WHAT IS
CONTEXTUALIZATION?

4. CONTEXTUALIZATION
process of relating learning content
specified in the curriculum to local
information and materials in the
learners' community
process of enhancing the curriculum
competencies, education resources, and teaching-
learning processes in relation to the bio-
geographical, historical, and socio-cultural context
of learners' community
=may involve enhancement of curriculum
framework, design and standards of subject areas
1 2
L
LOCALIZATION INDIGENIZATION

5. Don’t forget !
• When we localize, we do not
necessarily indigenize
• when we indigenize, we localize

6. The significance of contextualizing in filipino learners resides in
the practice of adapting educational material and methodologies
to coincide with the Philippines' cultural, social, and
geographical contexts. This approach identifies and capitalizes
on the specific characteristics of Filipino learners and their
different backgrounds in order to improve the effectiveness of
literacy teaching.
IMPORTANCE

7. IMPORTANCE
Contextualization makes literacy lessons more meaningful by
connecting them to the daily lives, experiences, and interests of
for learners. This heightened relevance motivates students to
engage with the material more deeply
By embedding literacy content within familiar contexts, Learners
can better understand and remember information. They can
connect new information to what they already know, resulting in
better understanding and retention.
1.
2.
Enhances Relevance
Improves Comprehension

8. IMPORTANCE
Contextualized lessons often incorporate elements of Filipino culture,
traditions, and values. This not only reinforces learners' cultural
identity but also helps preserve and transmit heritage to future
generations
Education that respects local contexts empowers communities to take an
active role in shaping the learning process. It fosters a sense of ownership
and collaboration between educators, learners, and the community, leading
to more effective educational outcomes
3
4
Strengthens Cultural Identity
Empowers Communities

9. IMPORTANCE
:* Contextualized literacy lessons teach not just the mechanics of
reading and writing but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and
adaptability. These skills are crucial for learners to continue learning
throughout their lives.
Tailoring education to local contexts helps address region-specific
challenges and opportunities, contributing to sustainable development and
progress at the community and national levels.
5
6
Promotes Lifelong Learning
Sustainable Development

10. THOUGHTS TO PONDER
“Contextualization lies bringing out the right messages from the
abundant content; In sandwiching the subject between the
background of information and the foreground of its utility”
-SUYOG KETKAR-