Exploring Teachers Perceptions of Lesson Planning and Enhance K12 Curriculum to MATATAG Curriculum

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Adovas This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9325603/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This study explored the perceptions of basic education teachers at Rene Cayetano Elementary School regarding the changes and adjustments in lesson planning under the MATATAG curriculum and how these differ from their experiences during the initial implementation of the K to 12 curriculum. Employing a descriptive research design, the study utilized a survey questionnaire administered to selected basic education teachers as respondents. The findings revealed that teachers generally perceived the MATATAG curriculum as more streamlined and focused, allowing clearer lesson objectives and reduced content overload compared to the K to 12 curriculum. However, teachers also identified challenges such as limited training, adjustment difficulties, and time constraints in preparing lesson plans aligned with the new curriculum. Despite these challenges, teachers acknowledged improvements in instructional clarity and learner-centered planning. The study concludes that while the transition to the MATATAG curriculum presents initial challenges, it offers positive developments in lesson planning practices. It is recommended that continuous professional development and instructional support be provided to assist teachers in effectively adapting to the MATATAG curriculum. Educational Psychology MATATAG Curriculum K to 12 Curriculum Lesson Planning Teachers’ Perceptions Basic Education Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Participant Consent Statement: All participants involved in this study were fully informed about the purpose, procedures and nature of the research. Informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to their inclusion in the study. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were assured of the confidentiality and anonymity of their responses. No personal identifying information was disclosed and all data collected were used solely for academic and research purposes. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. Our growing team is made up of researchers and industry professionals working together to solve the most critical problems facing scientific publishing. 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