Exploring The Effectiveness of the Matatag Curriculum in Enhancing Early Childhood Education Outcomes

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation and outcomes of the MATATAG curriculum in early childhood education, with a particular focus on its influence on teaching practices and student development from the identified schools at Cebu City during the school year 2024-2025. The MATATAG curriculum is designed to strengthen foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and values formation among young learners. Utilizing a quantitative- descriptive correlational design, the research involved 39 participants, including kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers. Data was collected through structured questionnaires. The questionnaires assessed teachers’ experiences with the curriculum, perceived student progress, and challenges encountered during implementation. Results revealed that most educators observed improvements in student engagement and foundational skills. However, issues such as lack of teaching materials and need for further training were also identified. The findings suggest that while the MATATAG curriculum shows positive early outcomes, its full potential relies heavily on adequate support for educators. This study highlights the value of structured questionnaires in capturing frontline insights and offers recommendations for more effective curriculum support and monitoring.