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Guidelines on the use of The Most Essential Learning Competencies


 Guidelines on the use of The Most Essential Learning Competencies

As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to impact various government and economies around the world, even schools are not spared from its crippling effects. The current global health crisis poses a profound impact on the basic education system as approximately 87% of the world’s student population, that is 1.5 billion learners, have been affected by the school closures (UNESCO, 2020). While interim distance and remote learning programs are being put in place in many locations, the most marginalized, poverty-stricken, and vulnerable children are also the most disadvantaged...

Most Essential Learning Competencies



Essential Learning competencies are defined as what the students need, considered indispensable, in the teaching-learning process to building skills to equip learners for subsequent grade levels and subsequently, for lifelong learning. On the other hand, desirable learning competencies were defined as what may enhance education but may not be necessary in building foundational skills.

What is Political Science?

What is political science?

Political science is the systematic study of government and politics. It is a branch of social science, it studies human behavior just like sociology, anthropology, psychology, and economics.

How important is political science? We need to study our government because it is connected to our daily lives. If a crime is being committed, you need to call the police department or the agency of the government to uphold the peace. If there is a fire, you ask the help of the fire department. Evidently, both are government agencies.

Why does the government or political institution exist? In the book of Politics written by Aristotle, he stated that "man by nature is a political animal." A state is a creation of nature; it is not a mere accident. Also, Samuel von Pufendorf stated, "Man is naturally sociable, and they are naturally drawn to various political associations in order to satisfy their social needs."