2010 SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Career-Pathways in Technology and Livelihood Education

Information and Communication Technology







Career Pathways Technology and Livelihood Education
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) I

General Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of his/her Personal
Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs), the environment and
market as well as the process/production and delivery of
quality products in ICT (PC Operation).















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Career Pathways in Technology and Livelihood Education
Information and Communication Technology



Quarter 1: PC Operations Topic: Basic PC Operations Timeframe: 43 days

STAGE 1
Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of the process
and delivery in Basic Operations
Performance Standard:
The learner:
applies/follows the 4 Ms of production in
determining the resources needed to produce/
render a marketable product in Basic PC
Operations
maintains the operation of a PC
Essential Understanding:
An efficient application of the 4 Ms of production helps
one create/produce a saleable service.

A good marketing strategy helps position a
product/service in the market and to differentiate them
from competitors.

A sound record-keeping helps in communicating the
results of business operations.

Creating a marketable service derive from PC operations is
influenced by the needs and wants of people and
industries in a community.

Adherence to the correct process flow helps maintain the
operation of a PC.
Essential Question/s:
When can one say that 4 Ms of production are efficiently
used?

How does one come up with a marketable product or
service?


When can one say that a business undertaking is doing
well?

How does one ensure the production of a marketable
product and/or render quality service in basic PC
operations?

How does one maintain the smooth operation of a PC?




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Career Pathways in Technology and Livelihood Education
Information and Communication Technology

Learners will know:
Process and Delivery
Legal form of business ownership
Legal requirement and regulations
Start-up capital
Business location
Store layout
4 Ms of production
Marketing strategy
Product
Price
Promotion
Distribution
Record keeping
Bookkeeping and other financial procedures

Basic PC Operations

history of computer
types of computer
components of a computer system
- hardware and peripherals
- software
- peopleware
data processing cycle
critical information and techniques on keyboarding
access and exploration of OS
management of files and folders
built-in application of a PC
Learners will be able to:
Estimate the start-up capital
Choose the right business location
Design a store layout

Compose/design advertisement/promotion
Compute the selling price, mark-up, mark-down, and
break-even-selling price


Perform a simple record keeping
Perform bookkeeping and accounting day-to-day
transactions



classify the components of the computer system
discriminate PC ports and connectors
manipulate keyboard and mouse
connect/install/uninstall a PC
configure the hardware and software components
boot a PC
access and explore the OS
format a simple document for printing
classify and sort files and documents





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Career Pathways in Technology and Livelihood Education
Information and Communication Technology

installation of application
utilization of a printer
production of a simple document

STAGE 2
Evidence at the level of
Product or Performance Task:
Understanding Performance

Production plan that adheres to the 4
Ms of production required to render a
service



















The learner should be able to
demonstrate the six (6) facets of
understanding:

Explain the importance of adhering to
the 4 Ms of production.
Criteria:
Comprehensiveness
Clarity
Conciseness

Interpret the implications when a
technician deviates from the process
flow.
Criteria:
Insightfulness
Significance
Objectivity

Design new ways in maximizing
effectiveness and efficiency in the

Assessment of the production plan is
based on the following criteria:
Adherence to the principles of 4 Ms
of production
Completeness/thoroughness of the
analysis
Practicality and profitability of the
product/service

















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production process.
Criteria:
Appropriateness
Efficiency/effectiveness
Practicality

Express their views of the production
process, if they are the owners of a big
manufacturing business.

Criteria:
Relevance
Persuasiveness
Sensitivity

Express their imagination of workers
who deviate from the process flow.
Criteria:
Responsiveness
Objectiveness
Persuasiveness

Self-assess the importance of buying
a product/service of good quality.
Criteria:
Appropriateness
Depth
Objectivity


































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Information and Communication Technology

Operate a PC

Maintaining the operation of a PC

Describe the basics steps when
connecting the components of a PC.
Criteria:
Comprehensiveness
Clarity
Conciseness

Provide an apt interpretation of a
properly connected PC component.
Criteria:
Appropriateness
Meaningfulness
Significance

Follow steps in connecting the
components of a PC.
Criteria:
Accuracy
Methodical
Practicality

Cite your thoughts on the importance
of a properly connected components
of a PC, from the viewpoint of an
aspiring PC technician,
Criteria:
Appropriateness/credibility
Depth
Objectivity
Assessment for the computer
assembly and maintenance of its
operation is based on the following
criteria:
Functionality
Workmanship
Safety
Speed
Quality of outputs




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Walk in the shoes of a beginner when
he/she accepts the challenges of
connecting PC components.

Criteria:
Objectiveness
Appropriateness
Persuasiveness

Self-evaluate your abilities in
connecting PC components.
Criteria:
Reflective
Insightfulness
Objectivity

















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Information and Communication Technology

STAGE 3

Teaching/Learning sequence:

Computers have become a useful part of our everyday lives. The types of computers we use at home or at work are
referred to by varied names such as PCs, microcomputer, workstations, laptops, and desktops. These computers are
most commonly referred to as personal computers or PC. PCs are the most common type of computer in the world.
Today, an average person uses computer-based assistance several times each day and it becomes an integral part of
our lives. It is important to be aware of and understand them. Hence, the learners shall:

1. EXPLORE
Guide learners in assessing their prior knowledge and skill in PC Operations using:
Paper and pencil test
Performance test

Orient learners on the following
CP-TLE curriculum framework- ICT 1
Assessment tools and criteria
- 6 Facets of Understanding/Performance
- Scoring Rubrics

Guide learners in understanding the concepts and underlying principles of process and delivery in PC Operations
Lead learners through the checklist to verbalize their understanding of the following concepts:
Legal form of business ownership
Legal requirements and regulations
Start-up capital
Business location
Store layout
4 Ms of production




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Information and Communication Technology

Marketing strategy
Record keeping, bookkeeping and other financial procedures
Process and delivery
Product and performance

Assist learners in tracing the history of computer and types of computer.
Guide learners in viewing pictures/video presentations of the components of a computer system, hardware and
peripherals, software, and peopleware.
Assist learners in raising issues and concerns related to:
Data processing cycle;
Critical information and techniques on keyboarding;
Access and exploration of OS;
Management of files and folders;
Built-in application of a PC;
Installation of application;
Utilization of a printer; and
The production of quality product and/or rendering quality service

Guide learners in observing how a computer shop in the community operates to produce quality products and/or
render quality service.

2. FIRM-UP
In order to firm up their understanding, have learners view video presentations of a functional PC. (CONTENT OF
THE VIDEO: The video should detail the step-by-step procedure in connecting, installing, uninstalling, and
configuring the hardware and software components of a PC).
Process learners understanding of the video presentation; guide questions may be given to focus learners
understanding.
Have learners apply/follow the correct procedures in assembling a PC, appropriate to the given job order.
Assist learners in Interviewing a computer technician/Internet Caf assistant on the importance of the following




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Information and Communication Technology

the procedural requirements in rendering quality service and/or creating a marketable product:
connecting, installing, uninstalling, and configuring the hardware and software components of a PC
accessing and exploring the OS
managing files and folders
installing applications
formatting a simple document for printing
proper handling and maintenance of tools, instruments and computer software
appropriateness and quality of materials used

Check learners initial understandings of the concepts in PC Operations.
Have learners prepare an interview guide to focus the discussion on the aforementioned factors.
Have learners perform processes involved in rendering quality service and/or creating marketable product based
on job order.
Have learners self-assess their products and performances using the given assessment tools and criteria in Stage 2.

3. DEEPEN
Invite successful Internet Caf Assistant/Computer technician to talk about their best practices.
Have learners ask questions on how these entrepreneurs/individuals managed to hone their skills.
Encourage learners to observe /work with successful Internet Caf Assistant/Computer technician in the
community.
Guide learners in adopting the best practices of successful Internet Caf Assistant/Computer technician.
Have learners track their progress using accomplishment record.

4. TRANSFER
Have learners render quality service and/or create marketable products.
Have learners put up a display/exhibition of various products derive from PC operations.
Have learners market their products/services in the community.
Assess learners at the level of performance using the criteria in Stage 2.





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Career Pathways in Technology and Livelihood Education
Information and Communication Technology

RESOURCES (Website, Software, etc.)
1. ICT practitioners
2. Internet access
3. Computer laboratory

Materials/Equipment Needed:
1. Pretest and post assessment on ICT
2. Hardware and software of a PC
3. Computer laboratory
4. Print and non-print materials on ICT
5. Tools for repair and installation