MOST FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

DURING FACE TO FACE LEARNING

1. Are parents/guardians allowed to accompany and fetch their
children to school?
•Yes

2. Will carpools be allowed inside the school?

•Yes, but through arrangement, time, place and protocols.

3. How many learners shall be permitted in a room?

•15 learners only. There will be 2 sets of learners alternating
twice weekly.

4. How about the excess number of learners in a class?

•Identified fast learners shall take modular learning offsite to
be supplemented with online learning.

5. Are learners allowed to stay in the school beyond a class hour?

•No, they have to come at the designated time and go home
immediately after class.

6. Will there be online classes for learners on face-to-face learning?

•Yes, every Wednesday and Saturday through arrangement by
the teachers.

7. Is there an offsite class?

•Yes, for non-academic subjects only.

8. Who will facilitate the offsite learning?

•The parents/guardians

9. Can learners on onsite learning opt for offsite learning?

•If possible, learners should continue learning onsite.
However, for some valid reasons, they may but through proper
arrangement by the teacher and the parents.

10. Will there be an onsite meeting of parents?

•No, only virtual.

11. Are there Self-Learning Modules to be distributed?

•Yes, SLMs shall be distributed every Monday and be retrieved
the next Monday in time for the distribution of the next set of
SLMs.

12. Are there books to be distributed?

•Yes, if there will be supplies, none if not.
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FOREWORD
The Schools Division of Davao Occidental comprising
the ten (10) districts within the five (5) municipalities of
the Province of Davao Occidental namely: Sta. Maria
West District, Sta. Maria East, Malita North District, Malita
West District, Malita East District, Malita South District,
Don Marcelino District, Jose Abad Santos 1 District, Jose
Abad Santos 2 District, and Sarangani District under the
headship of the OIC Schools Division Superintendent, Dr.
Lorenzo E. Mendoza, CESO VI, ably assisted by the OIC
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonio P.
Delos Reyes is venturing to a new scheme in the delivery
of learning for SY 2021-2022. It shall be offering limited
face-to-face learning, in transition with consideration of
the safety and health protocols for all the stakeholders.
This implementation shall be subject to the current
and running Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) rules and
regulations relative to the adherence to the mandates vis-
à-vis the observance of the national health emergency.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Overview
The Partnership
The Prioritization of Learners
The Platforms in Teaching and Learning
The Transition
The Learning Model
The Learning Modalities
The Limited Face-to-Face Scheme
The Subjects
The Learning Time Allotment
Health Protocols
Break and Lunchtime
Disinfection and General Cleaning
Time of Arrival and Dismissal
School Traffic Flow
Designated Waiting Areas
Frontline Services
Most Frequently Ask Questions
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OVERVIEW
The country’s educational landscape had been undergoing revamp
with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic causing the national
state of health emergency which radically affected the modality of
learning delivery.

At that point. the distance learning modality challenged the

traditional learning delivery. However, though it paved the way to
plenty of learning opportunities among learners, teachers, and school
administrators; it could be said that it cannot totally replace the
traditional way of learning as face-to-face classes remain a necessity
for education as of the current state in the educational arena.

While it is true that the social aspect of learning where learners can
interact with their teachers and classmates proved to be effective in
honing socially, emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually the child
as he journeys and matures to be a lifelong learner. Thus, distance
learning modality cannot totally overthrow the traditional teaching-
learning modality.

Much as it is wanted, household resources of the general majority

to make the children’s learning at par with that of the school’s is
obviously insufficient. Foremost is the household income, household
facilities, and the educational attainment of the household members
which are most possibly not parallel to the demand of the children’s
education signify a retrofitting of the educational scheme.

With these means, to achieve the department’s goal of providing

quality education for all, the Schools Division of Davao Occidental
endeavors to instigate limited face-to-face classes for School Year 2021-
2022 consistent with the adherence to the public health standards.
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The PARTNERSHIP
The implementation of the limited face-to-face classes in the Schools
Division of Davao Occidental shall be realized recognizing the vital
role of the other key players in the educational system, namely:

local government units like purok,

barangay leaders, office of the
mayor, congressman, etc. – for the
pledge of support;

parents – for consent;

school partners, volunteers and

other NGOs and other stakeholders
–for the provision of transportation,
manpower for disinfection,
volunteer medical team, others;
and

school community – for day-to-day

school operation.

The PRIORITIZATION of Learners

The implementation of the face-to-face classes will not be at full
scale. Thus, there shall be prioritization of learners to take face-to-face
classes. Among those that may be prioritized include the:

Learners with learning disabilities;

Children who require childcare, such as

those whose parents must work outside the
home, or who have no responsible adults at
home;

Learners who are heavily dependent on

face-to-face learning interventions, such as
Key Stage 1 learners:
Learners who struggle to meet the required learning competencies;

Learners documented to be affected by mental health concerns that

may be alleviated by face-to-face interactions; and;

Learners who demonstrated readiness to observe health protocols

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The platform in teaching & learning

Online

Printed/
Self-Learning Modules

Radio/TV Episodes

Digital Learning Materials/

LR/Portal/Commons/LMs/
Etc.
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The TRANSITION Period

from Distance Learning
to Face-to-Face Learning

Face-to-Face Learning Model

•For learners to enjoy and experience the actual
teaching and learning in a classroom setup, limited
face-to-face is added to blend other modalities.

Targeted Transition Period

September 12 to December 30 - Blended Learning Modality

January to July – Face-to-Face Learning Modality

source: DepEd Philippines

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The LEARNING MODALITIES
Face-to-face
This refers to a learning delivery modality
where the students and the teacher are both
physically present in the classroom,
and there are opportunities for
active engagement, immediate
feedback, and the socio-
emotional development of
learners.

Distance Learning
This refers to a learning delivery modality where learning
takes place between the teacher and the learners
who are geographically remote from each
other during instruction. This modality
has three types: Modular Distance
Learning (MDL), Online Distance
Learning (ODL), and TV/Radio-Based
Instruction.

Blended Learning
This refers to a learning delivery
that combines face-to-face with
any or a mix of online distance
learning, modular distance
learning, and TV/Radio-
based Instruction.
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The CLASSROOMS in the
FACE-to-FACE Learning

Only 15 seats shall be in a classroom, arranged in such a

way that classroom traffic shall be strictly imposed. The
entrance and the exit shall be with directional arrows
allowing learners to move freely in one direction.

The teacher’s tables shall be with

transparent barriers to refrain
from close contact with the
learners.

The comfort rooms and

handwashing facilities shall
be equipped with water, soap,
alcohol, and disinfectants all the
time.

The teachers and learners shall always wear masks, face

shields, and observed social distancing all the time. They
shall use their own learning materials like pens, paper,
notebooks, and other paraphernalia.
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The limited face-to-face scheme

A scheme for onsite and offsite teaching and learning and the
allocation of learners per schedule shall be designed. This shall be
strictly followed in order to limit exposure of learners and teachers
and to give way for general cleaning and disinfection of the facilities
every after utilization and before taking of turns per group, as well
as the conduct of the online classes.

Model on the Scheme for Face-to-Face Classes

Subject Arrangement Model for Onsite-Offsite Classes

The academic subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino,

and Araling Panlipunan will be taught during the onsite/face-to-
face and will be reinforced through other modalities like modular,
tv, radio, and online on offsite/home schedule.

The non-academic subjects will be taught through a distance

learning modality using print and shall be reinforced through an
online modality.
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The LEARNING TIME ALLOTMENT
Each subject in the face-to-face learning is allocated
one (1) hour which includes:
5 minutes for preparation
10 minutes for giving of instruction
30 minutes for individual work
10 minutes for checking of outputs
5 minutes for wrap up and tasking

The online class will be scheduled every Wednesday

on any subjects that need follow-up.

The modular will be done any time of the day from

8:00-12:00 (AM Session) and 1:00-5:00 (PM Session).

Model on Time Allotment per day

Only the learners listed in the scheduled days

are expected to be present in school following
their time of classes. All learners scheduled
offsite including those identified to take only
the modular or those excess learners vis-à-vis the
allowable number of learners to take the face-to-
face classes are strictly not allowed to be present
onsite.
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HEALTH PROTOCOLS
Health standards and rigorous execution are needed to ensure a safe return to
school in different areas and for students permitted to attend face-to-face classes.
In the context of face-to-face classes, the observance of health standards should
cover health ideals in the home, during travel, and while in school.

The travel of students to and from school can be an occasion for close contact.
Thus, physical distancing, wearing of mask and face shield, and proper respiratory
etiquette must be practiced at all points of travel including at drop-off and pick-
up, and in school entrances.

The health and safety of everyone in the community is the prime priority, while still
providing the best education that the school possibly can. Strict health and safety
protocols are upheld and clearly communicated to the whole school community.
The school officials shall be responsive if and when a positive COVID-19 cases
occurs.

WHAT TO DO?
School Community
•be vaccinated
•always wear mask and face shield
•observe social distancing
•wash hands regularly

School Parents
be vaccinated
•monitor children’s time, coming to school and going home
•attend virtual meetings
•refrain from sending children to school if not feeling well

Students
•stay home and refrain from going out
•inform teachers if not feeling good
•observe social distancing
•wash hands regularly

Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff

•be vaccinated
•observe social distancing
•wash hands regularly
•wear mask and face shield
•refrain from going to school if not feeling well

Visitors
•connect online or make a call for queries
•refrain from onsite transactions
•observe health protocols
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WHEN TO STAY AT HOME?
1. when in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19

2. when feeling unwell

3. when exhibiting any of the COVID-19 symptoms

MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

•fever
•dry cough
•tiredness

LESS COMMON SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

•aches and pains
•sore throat
•diarrhea
•conjunctivitis
•headache
•loss of taste or smell
•rashes on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

SERIOUS SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

•difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
•chest pain or pressure
•loss of speech or movement

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious

symptoms.
Always call before visiting your doctor or health
facility.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise
healthy should manage their symptoms at home.
On average, it takes 5–6 days from when someone is
infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it
can take up to 14 days.
For informational purposes, consult your local medical authority for
advice.
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during face-to-face learning
Strict observance of health protocols and compliance with the
following rules and regulations shall be observed:
Wearing of mask and face shield,
Checking of temperature at the gate,
Stepping on footbath at the doorsteps,
Handwashing on the school entrance,
Sanitizing hands with alcohol on every entry point,
Disinfection of the facilities daily,
Installation of transparent barriers on tables and on
receiving and releasing areas,
Putting up of directional arrows on pathways; and
Putting up of social distancing marks on waiting areas.

When teachers and learners are unwell in school,

learners and teachers shall:
Undergo temperature check,
Be monitored regularly,
Be secured in an isolation room,
Be assisted with his/her need.

If found COVID-19 positive:

Seek advice from authorities,
Cooperate in contact tracing,
Total disinfection will be done on the facilities.

BREAK AND LUNCHTIME

Learners and Teachers shall:
- bring their own food and water,
- refrain from sharing of food and utensils,
- avoid eating in a group,
- put on a mask even when playing,
- wash hands regularly, and
- refrain from hopping from
one classroom to another
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DISINFECTION AND GENERAL CLEANING
Disinfection of classrooms and offices and other facilities shall be done every
after dismissal in the afternoon. While the general cleaning shall be done twice a
week, Wednesdays after the 1st Set’s schedule of face-to-face classes to prepare
for the 2nd Set, and on Saturdays after the 2nd Set’s schedule of face-to-face
classes to prepared for the 1st Set again, and so on.

Alcohol dispensers shall be refilled daily and the footbath shall be changed
daily as well.
TIME OF ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
To avoid overcrowding and congestion of learners at the school entrance,
the suggested time of arrival is different among any other level as well as
the time of dismissal.

Schedule of Arrival and Dismissal

SCHOOL TRAFFIC FLOW

Gate 1- for Entrance only
Gate 2- for Exit only
Learners, teachers, and other stakeholders need to follow strictly the
school traffic flow. Teachers shall facilitate the entrance and exit of their
learners.

DESIGNATED WAITING AREAS

All learners who have siblings from other levels or sections will have
designated spaces provided for them where they may work quietly while
waiting before the class dismissal. It may be on the school gymnasium,
waiting shed, or any open shelters. The same is true for the parents and
guardians who will fetch their school children. There will be no before and
after school activities for students on the campus while the limited face-
to-face learning is imposed.
FRONTLINE SERVICES
For any transactions, there shall be options for the stakeholders to take in
order to bring out their concerns to school authorities. It may be through
online like Website, FB page, messenger, email or call, and onsite. If
onsite, a drop box or drive-thru cart shall be provided. Moreover, contact
numbers of partner agencies are always available on the
front desk for speedy action in cases of
emergency.