Which of the following is a correct expansion of MELC?

• A. MELC stands for
• B. Most Essential Learning Competencies.
• C. Law of Readiness
• D. Self - efficacy

Answer: (B)

Most Essential Learning Competencies is the exact expansion of MELC. In the Philippine education system, MELCs denote the subset of learning standards considered essential for students to master in each subject and grade level. They help teachers prioritize objectives within limited instructional time and shape what students are expected to learn and be assessed on. Names like Law of Readiness describe a general learning principle, and Self-efficacy is about a learner's belief in their own capabilities, both unrelated to the acronym. Therefore, the correct expansion is Most Essential Learning Competencies.