Module 1: GETTING STARTED

LESSON 1: COURSE OVERVIEW

ACTIVITY 1. Reflect on the overview you just read by answering the following
questions. Write down your reflections in your Study Notebook.

1. How is the delivery modality of this course different from the usual in-service
training I have received pre-pandemic? List at least three differences.
1.
2.
3.

2. How will my personal characteristics and circumstances affect (positively or

negatively) my participation in this course? Use the table below to guide your
reflection.
HABITS OBSTACLES MOTIVATION ENVIRONMENT
(What is it that I (What will prevent (What will push me (Where will I
repeatedly do that me from to participate in accomplish the
may affect my participating fully this course?) requirements of
participation in the in this course?) this course?
course in a Describe this
positive or environment.
negative way?)

3. What steps can I take to overcome any barriers or challenges to participating and
completing this course? List at least three actions.
1.
2.
3.

Well done! You have completed Lesson 1. You may now proceed to Lesson 2.
LESSON 2: ORGANIZING YOUR LEARNING ACTION CELL (LAC)
ACTIVITY 1. Begin by refreshing your memory on the Learning Action Cell.

Read DepEd Order No. 35 s. 2016 titled “The Learning Action Cell as the K to 12
Basic Education Program School-Based Continuing Professional Development
Strategy for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning.”

Once you’re done reading, answer the following questions. Write your responses
and any other ideas and reflections in your Study Notebook.
1. How does participating in a LAC affect or influence your self-learning? Draw a
diagram to illustrate the relationship between the two and give a brief explanation of
your drawing.

2. Reflect on the objectives for conducting LAC sessions as listed in DO 35, s. 2016:
• To improve the teaching-learning process to improve learning among students
• To nurture successful teachers
• To enable teachers to support each other to continuously improve their content
and pedagogical knowledge, practice, skills, and attitudes
 To foster a professional collaborative spirit among School Heads, teachers, and
the community as a whole

What are the challenges to having a successful LAC? Write down the top three
challenges in your Study Notebook.
1.
2.
3.

Raise your concerns with your Division Team and discuss mitigating actions at
your first LAC session.

Congratulations! You have completed Module 1. You are now ready for
Module 2.
MODULE 2: UNDERSTANDING THE LEARNING DELIVERY
MODALITIES IN THE BASIC EDUCATION LEARNING
CONTINUITY PLAN

LESSON 1: OVERVIEW OF THE LEARNING DELIVERY

MODALITIES

ACTIVITY 1. Do a quick check of your knowledge of the four modalities

prescribed in the LCP—face-to face learning, distance learning, blended learning
and home schooling.

In your own words, define each modality. Write your own-definitions down in your
Study Notebook.
1. face-to face learning-

2. distance learning –

3. blended learning –

4. home schooling –

Which of the LDMs do not have a face-to-face learning component? Write your
answer down in your Study Notebook.
 LESSON 2: DISTANCE LEARNING
ACTIVITY 1. Read two documents: “Guidance on Distance Learning” and “Non-
Negotiable Minimum Requirements for Distance Learning.” As you go through the
readings, complete the Distance Learning Matrix. Share your completed matrix
at your next LAC Session. Your goal is to come to a shared understanding with
your peers of the different DL modalities and their defining features and
requirements.

Role of Parent or
Distance Learning Distinguishing Essential Role of Role of
Household
Modality Feature Resources Teacher School
Member
Modular Distance
Learning (MDL)

Online Distance
Learning (ODL)

TV-Based Instruction
(TVBI)

Radio-Based
Instruction (RBI)

Blended Distance
Learning
Distance Learning Matrix

ACTIVITY 2. Consider the situation in your School/Division—your organizational

capabilities, your level of resources (infrastructure, financial, human), level of
experience in DL, health and safety status, context and capacities of your
learners and their households, etc. Then rank the DL types—MDL, ODL, TVBI,
RBI and BDL—from easiest to most difficult to implement. Give the reasons for
your ranking of each. Use the form below. Write down your answers in your
Study Notebook. Be prepared to discuss your ranking in your next LAC Session.
Ranking
(1 to 5, from
Type of DL Why?
easiest to hardest
to implement)
1

4
5
ACTIVITY 3. Targeted Interventions for Learners with Special Concerns

The LCP assures that all possible measures will be taken to ensure that no child
will be excluded from learning during the COVID-19 crisis. Think about groups of
learners in your School/Division who might require special consideration to be
able to participate in DL. Describe what targeted interventions you would develop
to include them in DL. Listed below are some examples which may be relevant to
your context. Add others as appropriate. Write down your answers in your Study
Notebook and share your ideas at your next LAC Session.

Learner Group Targeted Intervention

Learners without parents or household
member who can guide and support their
learning at home

Beginning readers (K to 3)

Struggling readers (Grades 4-12)

No access to devices and Internet

Inaccessible - live in remote and/or

unsafe areas

Indigenous Peoples

Persons with Disabilities

Others? Specify.

You have completed Lesson 2. Well done!

MODULE 3: CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE LEARNING
DELIVERY MODALITIES FOR YOUR DIVISION AND SCHOOLS

LESSON 1: VALIDATING YOUR CHOICE OF MODALITIES: THE

LEARNING DELIVERY MODALITY DECISION TREE