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The document discusses the subject of Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) which teaches Technology and Livelihood Education from Grades 4 to 6 in the Philippines. EPP covers four ar…

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INTRODUCTION

Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) is the name of the subject in Technology


and Livelihood Education from Grades 4 t o 6. Filipino is the medium of instruction for
Grades 4 to 5. English is used as medium of instruction in Grade 6 EPP in preparation for
teaching of TLE in English starting Grade 7. If you examine the EPP Curriculum Guide, the
Curriculum Guide for Grade 6 EPP is in English while that of Grade 4 and 5 is in Filipino.

EPP and TLE cover 4 areas – Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
Agriculture, Home Economics and Industrial Arts. There is a total of at least 24 TLE
courses from the four areas which schools can offer considering community need. Schools,
however, are not limited to the 24 courses listed by Deped. They may offer additional courses
needed by the community. The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, which is more popular
known as the K-12 law, states: “The curriculum shall be flexible enough to enable and allow
schools to localize, indigenize and enhance the same based on their respective educational and
social contexts…”

The Legal Basis of the Teaching of EPP and TLE

It is a declared policy of the state to “give priority to education, science and technology,
arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and
promote total human liberation and development” (1987 Philippine Constitution Article II,
Section 17).

RA 10647, a n A c t Strengthening the Ladderized Interface Between Technical-


Vocational Education and Training in Higher Education, which was signed into law on
November 21, 2014 states: “ It’s hereby declared the policy of the state to instutionalize the
ladderized interface between Technical- Vocational Education and Training (TVET)a n d
higher education to open the pathways of opportunities for career and educational
progression of students and workers, create a seamless and borderless system of
education, empower students and workers to exercise options or to choose when to enter and exit
in the education ladder and provide job platforms at every exit as well as the opportunity to earn
income. Intended Outcomes of the Teaching of EPP and TLE/ Learning Area Standard

The TLE teaching indicates:

The teaching and learning of TLE ultimately leads to higher education.

Middle Level Manpower

Entrepreneurship and Employment

Study of the areas of TLE namely

Agriculture and Fishery Arts

Industrial Arts
Home Economics

ICT is expected to lead to technological proficiency.

Technological Proficiency– it is the ability to apply the technical knowledge, skills, and values
learned in the four areas of TLE. Key Stage Standards Grades 4-6The learner demonstrate an
understanding of the basic knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship & ICT,

KEY STAGE STANDARDS

Grade 4 - 6 The learner demonstrate an understanding of the basic knowledge and


skills in entrepreneurship & ICT, Agriculture, Home Economics, and
Industrial Arts toward the improvement of personal life, family, and
community.

The Grade Level Standards for Elementary Level given below make more specific the key stage
standards. Check if these key stage and Grade level standards are aligned.

Grade Level Standards (Elementary Level)

Grade 4 The learner demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and values in


agriculture, entrepreneurship, and ICT, home economics, and industrial
arts that can help improve self and family life.

Grade 5 The learner demonstrate increased knowledge, skills, and values in


entrepreneurship and ICT, home economics, and industrial arts toward
improving family life and the community

Grade 6 The learner demonstrate enhanced and expanded knowledge in


entrepreneurship and ICT, home economics, and industrial arts toward
the improvement of the family’s economic life and the community.

Here is a summary of how EPP on Elementary Grades are taught in the K-12 curriculum:

Grade Level What are Taught

4 Basic concepts in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and ICT, home


economics, and industrial arts that can help improve self and family
life.

5 Increased knowledge in agriculture, entrepreneurship and ICT, home


economics, and industrial arts toward improving family life and the
community.
6 Enhanced and expanded knowledge in entrepreneurship and ICT, home
economics, and industrial arts toward the improvement of the family’s
economic life and the community.

Components of EPP Subject

1. Home Economics – it is an art of science of home management. Its discipline incorporates both
creative and technical aspects into its teaching. It focuses on skills that a person needs for
household management. It is important that regardless of age and gender, one should be able to
manage our homes for smooth and comfortable living and life skills are expected from
everybody. Some of the topics taught are cloth care, food preparation, budget management, first
aid, home care, and more.

2. Industrial Arts – it is an educational program which features fabrication of objects in


wood or metal using a variety of hand, power, or machine tools. In this area, handwork and
crafts are the focus where learners are taught with technical skills that they need for simple
repairs that they can do. Basic electrical wiring, handcrafts, and proper utilization of hand tools
and equipment are some of the major topics taught among our learners.

3. Agriculture – it is a study of cultivating the ground, including harvesting crops and the
rearing, management of stocks, farming, food education such as nutrition. In this area
inculcates the love of planting and production of fruits and vegetables. Gulayan sa
Paaralan, Bio-Intensive Gardening, and livestock are some of the skills that are taught in this
area. With proper knowledge in gardening and livestock management will give them an
advantage for future employment or setting up their own business.

4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - with the emerging trend of


computerization in all aspects of life, one must be able to use computer for basic
purposes especially in learning so ICT is taught among primary level learners so that they
can appreciate the benefits of using computer in learning.

Common questions

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Industrial arts in the EPP curriculum develop technical skills through practical engagement with tools and crafting techniques. Students learn to fabricate objects using hand, power, or machine tools, acquire basic repair skills, and gain familiarity with electrical wiring. These skills are essential for personal and professional utility in future technical careers .

The ladderized education system institutionalizes a seamless integration between TVET and higher education, allowing students to transition between levels and educational pathways smoothly. This system provides multiple entry and exit points in the education ladder, enabling students and workers to pursue career progression and providing job opportunities at every level .

The study of Agriculture within EPP prepares students for future employment by instilling knowledge in ground cultivation, crop harvesting, and livestock management. This foundational expertise supports potential career pathways in agriculture-related fields, enhances food production skills, and encourages entrepreneurship in farming activities .

The EPP curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing schools to localize, indigenize, and enhance it based on their community's educational and social contexts. This flexibility is mandated by the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, which supports community-specific education .

Home Economics education in EPP contributes to life skills development by teaching students household management skills such as cloth care, food preparation, budget management, and first aid. This discipline integrates both creative and technical aspects, fostering competence in managing homes for smooth and comfortable living regardless of age or gender .

Technological proficiency is developed through the EPP curriculum by teaching students to apply technical knowledge, skills, and values obtained from the four TLE areas: Agriculture, ICT, Home Economics, and Industrial Arts. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures students can proficiently manage and solve practical tasks using technology .

The key learning areas covered in the EPP curriculum from grades 4 to 6 include Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Agriculture, Home Economics, and Industrial Arts. These areas aim to enhance students' personal life, family, and community through improved knowledge and skills .

The flexible curriculum approach in EPP and TLE is underpinned by the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K-12 law), which mandates that curricula be adaptable to local needs and contexts. This supports schools in customizing educational content to better serve their communities .

The emphasis on ICT in the EPP curriculum is due to its pervasive role in modern life and education. Teaching ICT to primary level learners enables them to appreciate and leverage the benefits of computer technology for learning and everyday tasks, preparing them for an increasingly digital world .

Entrepreneurship education in EPP is integrated by developing students' understanding of basic entrepreneurial concepts and skills relevant to improving personal and community economic life. This curriculum component empowers students to think innovatively and pursue business opportunities, thereby fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency .

INTRODUCTION Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) is the name of the subject in Technology and Livelihood Education
Home Economics ICT is expected to lead to technological proficiency. Technological Proficiency– it is the ability to appl
6 Enhanced and expanded knowledge in entrepreneurship and ICT, home economics, and industrial arts toward the improvement of

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