Module 1-5 Answers
Module 1-5 Answers
2. How can this course help ensure that you will be able to deliver quality instruction in the “new
normal”?
Given the current situation of our country due to the pandemic and as our educational
system is doing its best to adjust in providing alternative ways for learners to access quality
education, this course shall engage us to become more knowledgeable and skillful in terms of the
implementation of the most suitable learning delivery modality in their respective areas. This will
also urge us to understand better the needs of our learners and the most effective ways to provide
instructional assistance considering their health and welfare.
3. What are the two support mechanisms that will help you with your learning in this course?
The support mechanisms that will surely help me in learning this course are as follow:
1. My prior knowledge gain from the webinars/trainings I attended that are all connected to
this course.
2. The expertise of the LAC sessions’ facilitators together with the collaborations of our
teaching force in giving insights, enlightenments, and support to each other in learning each
module of this course.
ACTIVITY 2
Answer the following questions by copying and filling out the table in your Study Notebook.
I think my eagerness to learn this course for me to be able to apply and help me as a teacher
adapt the new normal education and to help achieve a successful education for our learners.
2. How can I ensure that I am able to sustain my strengths and address the obstacles that will hinder
me from completing this course?
By having a positive outlook and willingness to learn, I think I can overcome whatever
challenges I may face in completing this course. And also, with the help of my co-teachers and
superiors.
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, answer the following questions. Write your responses and any other ideas and reflections in
your Study Notebook.
1. Reflect on the objectives for conducting LAC sessions as listed in DO 35, s. 2016.
Rank the following objectives from easiest to the most difficult to achieve:
2. What are the top three challenges to having a successful LAC? List down and elaborate.
1. Proper Schedule of LAC - It will be best if the schedule for the session do not conflict with
the other tasks and schedules of the teachers. Often times, teachers are attending 2 or more
trainings all at the same time resulting to give less focus to the LAC session.
2. Relevance of the Topics - To make sure that teachers are gaining knowledge and skills that
are useful to the current situation or in the future, the topics in the LAC sessions should be
relevant, timely, and benefial to all parties concerned especially in these trying times.
ACTIVITY 2
According to DO 35, s. 2016, a LAC should have no less than 2 but not more than 15 members each.
Get in touch with your designated
See LDM Module 1 – page 5
ACTIVITY 3
List down the members of your LAC and their respective roles in your Study Notebook.
REGION: IX
Dionesio P. Ubod
LAC Members
NAME Male/ DESIGNATION DIVISION/S Contact details (email, mobile Preferred contact
Female / POSITION number) mode (email,
phone, Skype,
Zoom, Google
Meet, Viber, FB)
rolando.armecin001@deped.
gov.ph
ACTIVITY 1.
The crisis brought about by the COVID-19 has posted a lot of challenges for the Department
of Education especially to the teachers who are standing in the front line to provide the continuity in
education. As a teacher, I believe that narrowing down the learning competencies has become a
huge factor in order to deliver the only the most essential in this time of pandemic. However, one of
the major concerns to ensure that learning continues is the implementation process itself. Given the
shortage of resources, schools, teachers, and the community itself are finding means to bridge the
gap.
2. Even prior to the spread of COVID-19 that eventually led to the closure of schools nationwide,
the congested curriculum has been a perennial problem of teachers (Andaya, 2018). This is
perceived to be one of the hindering factors on the poor performance of Filipino learners. Do you
agree with this observation? Why or why not?
I totally agree to this. The purpose of the curriculum is solely to achieve a higher standard of
education and to produce competitive learners. But due to its congested nature, students cannot
cope up with it and more often than not, teachers find it hard and time consuming to teach all these
competencies which seem to be repetitive and redundant resulting to poor performance of the
learners as well as the teachers.
ACTIVITY 2
Familiarize yourself with the course reading on the Development and Design of the MELCs. After
going through the document, provide a brief and concise response to the following guide questions.
Write your answers in your Study Notebook.
1. What are the general and specific purposes of the development of MELCs?
The MELC is developed to allow students to study based on their abilities to learn skills or
competencies at their own pace. This method is tailored to meet different learning levels that can
lead to efficient learning outcomes through alternative learning delivery modalities. How does
curriculum review aid in the identification of essential learning competencies?
2. What is the difference between essential learning competencies and desirable learning
competencies?
Essential learning competencies are defined as what the students need, considered
indispensable, in the teaching-learning process to building skills to equip learners for subsequent
grade levels and subsequently, for lifelong learning. On the other hand, desirable learning
compretencies were defined as what may enhance education but may not necessary in building
foundational skills.
3. How were the most essential learning competencies identified? What were the decisions made
in order to trim down the number of the essential learning competencies further?
The MELCs were identified according to the gaps, issues and concerns across learning areas
and grade levels. The decisions were made due to the limited number of school days and the
absence of face-to-face instructions at this time of pandemic. Hence, narrowing down the the
learning competencies is the best option the DepEd has come up with.
4. What is the importance of the MELCs in ensuring the delivery of quality instruction?
The MELCs are made aligned with the national/local standards, applicable to real-life and are
the most essential competencies that students are expected to learn despite this pandemic. The
Department of Education has made sure that with limited resources, time, and the absence of face-
to-face instructions, learners would still get the the necessary competencies the need to acquire
through these MELCs.
Module 2. Sample MELCs Unpacking Presentation
Prepare a copy of your learning area’s original K-12 Curriculum Guide and corresponding list of
MELCs. Go to the sections of the curriculum guide and MELCs that are relevant to your instructional
needs. Copy and accomplish the following table in your Study Notebook and compare the two
documents to determine which learning competencies were retained, dropped, or merged.
K TO 12 LEARNING
MELCS
COMPETENCIES
MERGED/CLUSTERE N/A
N/A
D
The Learners:
ACTIVITY 1
Familiarize yourself with the course reading on Unpacking and Combining the MELCs. After reading
the document, provide a brief and concise response to the following guide questions in your Study
Notebook:
1. What is the importance of unpacking and combining the MELCs?
By unpacking and combining the MELCs, we now have a clear path forward. This gives up a
deeper understanding on how these MELCs are selected. It will be much helpful for us to plan on
how are we going to implement our LCP more efficiently.
2. What considerations must be taken in unpacking and combining the MELCs? Explain each.
The Most Essential Learning Competencies should be aligned to the content and
performance standards of the all the learning areas. Should be based on the learning needs of the
learners.
3. Do all the MELCs need to be unpacked or combined? Why or why not?
Of course, unpacking the MELCs are essential in order to have a systematic learning activity
so that the competencies needed by the learners are not congested or repetitive.
ACTIVITY 2
1. Form a group of four members within your LAC, preferably with fellow teachers in your
respective learning area.
2. Using the curriculum guide and a list of the MELCs, choose MELCs in the first quarter and unpack
these into learning objectives.
3. Each team will present their unpacked learning objectives. Discussion and processing will follow
each presentation. Suggestions and insights from each group will be considered in enhancing the
learning objectives.
Repeat the above process but instead of unpacking, each team will now combine at least two MELCs
of their choice. Group deliberation will be observed in order to arrive at a consensus. Discuss and jot
down the synthesis of the presentations in your Study Notebook.
MODULE 3A: DESIGNING INSTRUCTION IN THE DIFFERENT LEARNING DELIVERY
MODALITIES
ACTIVITY 1
1. Do a quick check of your knowledge of the four modalities prescribed in the LCP—face to-face
(F2F) learning, DL, blended learning (BL), and homeschooling. In your own words, define each
modality. Write your own definitions in your Study Notebook.
Face-to-Face Learning - A traditional way of teaching and learning process where learners usually to
go schools in order for them to acquire the learning competencies designed for them. It also requires
the presence of a teacher with aids for teaching and providing learning resources to the class for
better outcomes.
Distance Learning - Refers to a learning method where learners are provided with materials or tools
that they can study at the comfort of their home. This could also be an online teaching and learning
process.
Blended Learning - This method can be a combination of online learning and F2F learning or any
combinations of learning delivery modalities.
2. Which of the LDMs do not have an F2F learning component? Write down your answer in your
Study Notebook
ACTIVITY 2
ACTIVITY 3
Ranking
(1 to 5, from
easiest to Type of DL Why?
hardest to
implement)
1 Modular Distance Most of our learners belong to less-fortunate families
Learning who are apparently not capable of providing the
necessary tools and equipment like computer,
smartphones, internet connections, television, etc. in
order for them to participate in Online Learning and
other learning modalities. Many of them also reside
in far-flung areas where signal reception is not
possible so modular distance learning is the best fit
modality for them.
Blended Learning When the current situation due to this pandemic
becomes better, the school may include the face-to-
face instruction along with the existing modular
learning. This is to provide better instructional
2
support, monitoring, and evaluation to the learners
to ensure that the quality of education is being
delivered.
Online Learning Based from the data collected from the LESFs, a very
small number of learners selected this type of
instruction simply because most the learners are not
5 capable of this as stated in the above explanations.
ACTIVITY 4
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. Listed below are some examples which may be
relevant to your context. Add others as appropriate. Write down your answers in your Study
Notebook
Persons with Assess the particular needs of these learners and provide them with the
Disabilities materials that would suffice it.
Other? Specify.
LESSON 2: DESIGNING LESSONS AND ASSESSMENTS IN THE DIFFERENT LDMs
ACTIVITY 1
Read DO 42, s2016 on Policy Guidelines on Daily Lesson Preparation. As you go through the
document, write down your answers to the following questions in your Study Notebook:
1. What is Lesson Designing or Lesson Planning?
Lesson designing or lesson planning is the process of determining what learning
opportunities students in school will have by planning "the content of instruction, selecting teaching
materials, designing the learning activities and grouping methods.
2. Why is lesson designing important?
Lesson designing is imperative to ensure that time is maximized for instruction and learning,
lessons are responsive to learners' needs, teachers set learning targets for learners, and for the
teachers to carry out lessons successfully.
ACTIVITY 2
The second component of a well-designed lesson asks teachers to select and sequence teaching and
learning activities that would help learners meet the learning objectives. These learning tasks can be
presented (1) before the lesson, (2) during the lesson proper, and (3) after the lesson. In your Study
Notebook, copy the following table:
In your Study Notebook, copy the components of the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) or Detailed Lesson Plan
(DLP) listed below, then highlight which part/s is/are accomplished after the lesson is delivered.
Components of the DLL/DLP
I. Objectives
II. Content
III. Learning Materials and Resources
IV. Procedures
V. Remarks
VI. Reflection
ACTIVITY 4
Learning Delivery Modality (select one): _ODL _MDL _T V/RBI _BL
Grade Level and Learning Area:
Lesson/Topic:
Learning Objectives:
Learning Resources/Materials Needed:
Additional Remarks:
(ex. can be done via voice
calls, can be facilitated by a
household partner, can be
Check if already
done via a learning activity
Part of Lesson / Learning Tasks present in the
sheet, can be presented via an
SLM
internet based resource, can
be facilitated during a
synchronous learning session,
etc.)
Before the Lesson
1. Review previous lesson
2. Clarify concepts from previous / module
lesson
3. Present warm-up activities to / module
establish interest in new lesson
4. Check learner’s prior / module
knowledge about the new lesson
5. Present connection between / module
old and new lesson and establish
purpose for new lesson
6. State lesson objectives as / module
guide for learners
Lesson Proper
1. Explain, model, demonstrate, / module
and illustrate the concepts,
ideas, skills, or processes that
students will eventually
internalize / module
2. Help learners understand and
master new information / module
3. Provide learners with / module
feedback
4. Check for
learners’understanding
After the Lesson
1. Wrap up activities / module
2. Emphasize key information / module
and concepts discussed
3. Ask learners to recall key / module
activities and concepts discussed
4. Reinforce what teacher has / module
taught
5. Assess whether lesson has / module
been mastered
6. Transfer ideas and concepts / module
to new situations
1. For learning tasks not found in the SLM you examined, what materials or resources can you
create or curate to supplement the SLM?
Create printed materials that would supplement the missing learning tasks in the SLMs.
2. What kind of additional support can you give: a) the learner, and/or b) the household partner
so that they are guided throughout the lesson?
3. How can the teacher gather feedback on the different learning tasks, in order to refine or
modify current and future lessons?
In MDL, the only way is to retrieve the modules and additional activity
sheets/worksheets/outputs for checking. Teachers may also set up a communication procedure with
the parents/guardians for the feedbacks, comments, and suggestions.
ACTIVITY 5
Assessment is always a part of designing instruction. Read the DO 8, s2015 on Policy Guidelines on
Classroom Assessment to learn about assessment. In the policy, you will find out about the two types
of assessment: formative and summative. Take note of the similarities and differences between the
two. Write your answers in a Venn diagram in your Study Notebook.
Assessment for learning: to make adjustments in the lesson may be integrated in all parts of the
lesson: before the lesson, the lesson proper, and after the lesson results must be recorded to study
the patterns of learning demonstrated by the students but should NOT be used as the basis for
grading.
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Assessment of learning to measure of the student met the Performance and content standards done
after the lesson/end of quarter results enable teachers to describe how well the students learned
the standards/competencies for a given quarter, which are then reflected in the class record learners
may be assessed individually or collaboratively should promote self-reflection and personal
accountability among students about their own learning may be a written work or a performance
task.
ACTIVITY 6
Which assessment methods can you adapt in DL considering the content area that you are teaching?
In your study notebook, recreate the following table and list five methods that you would like to try.
For each one, write how you plan to use it in DL.
Assessment
How to Adapt the Assessment Method in DL
Method
5 items Formative Send the 5 items formative assessment through Group Chat and it will
Assessment be connected during online meeting in google meet.
Essay Type Assessment Send rubrics of the essay and tell them to achieve the standards given
to get high points. Send it to your group chat.
5 points
3. Despite the challenges, what opportunities can you and your colleagues explore to make
assessment doable in DL?
We can collaborate well and choose among our all method of assessment listed in our
notebook. We can come up the best method to use in the Distant Learning
ACTIVITY 7
ACTIVITY 1
1. These are the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes that learners need to demonstrate
in every lesson and/or learning task.
2. These are the formative learning opportunities given to learners to engage them in the subject
matter and to enhance their understanding of the content.
Ans: d) learning task
4. This refers to the method of submission of learning outputs preferred by the learner/parent
based on their context.
ACTIVITY 3
Read items 7 to 11 of the Appendix D of DepEd Memorandum DM-CI-2020-00162. After you read the
guidelines on creating an ILMP, copy and fill out the table below in your Study Notebook to see how
the ILMP differs from the WHLP.
Purpose
For Whom?
Components
Has to be
communicated to
parents?
MODULE 3B: LEARNING RESOURCES
ACTIVITY 1
1. Based on the map, what resources should you have in order to implement the LDM adopted by
your School/Division?
Modular distance learning is the adopted modality in our school. Hence, printed self-
learning materials and activity sheets are the resources that we are going to utilize.
2. Do you have the complete resources for the Distance LDM needed in class? If the LRs are not
complete or not available, what steps will you take to make these available? What are your
options to substitute these missing LRs?
The school is now in the process of reviewing the SLMs provided to us. But teachers are
already utilizing the use of LR Portals like LRMDS and DepEd Commons to find useful and effective
LRs to supplement the SLMs if need be.
3. What support will you need to maximize the use of the two DepEd-sanctioned LR Portals?
From whom can you get this support?
A good and stable internet connection is a primary need in accessing these online portals. A
support group to ensure the quality and appropriateness of the LRs should be established. I will get
the support from my fellow educators and the technical support from out ICT coordinator.
4. Based on your evaluation of the materials, are they appropriate to the level and
characteristics of learners? Are there learners who might be disadvantaged by the materials
(based on reading ability, level of learning independence, level of household support, distance)?
What adjustments will you make in terms of the LRs?
The resources are appropriate to the different levels of our learners. These resources are in
editable formats so improving or adjusting it to meet the needs of all learners should be easy.
ACTIVITY 2
In your LAC Session, share and discuss your answers from the previous activity. What support can you
provide to your colleagues and what support can you get from them in terms of LRs? Take note of
the insights that you can gather from your colleagues and write them in your Study Notebook.
After the discussions and exchanging of ideas we come up with the different ideas regarding
LR. Learning Resources and SLM are now ready to our portal given by the national for our modular
distant learning so the only help that my colleagues can offer is to print the SLM for distribution to
our learners.
ACTIVITY 1
Explore the Portals. In your Study Notebook, answer the following questions:
1. Given the LDM adopted in your School, how can the two DepEd portals respond to your LR
needs and those of your learners’? How do they complement the LRs that you already have?
The LRMDS and DepEd Common portals provide supplementary materials to our SLMs that
we can download, improve and adjust to meet the needs of all our learners. It gives variety of
learning activities to complement the existing LRs I have prepared.
2. What are the challenges in accessing the LRs in the portals both for you and your learners?
How will you overcome these challenges?
The biggest challenge in accessing these portals is a poor or very slow internet connection.
The alternative way is to find some place where the signal reception is better.
3. What support will you need to be able to maximize the use of the LR Portals? From whom can
you get this support?
A good and stable internet connection is a primary need in accessing these online portals. A
support group to ensure the quality and appropriateness of the LRs should be established. I will get
the support from my fellow educators and the technical support from out ICT coordinator.
ACTIVITY 2
In your next LAC Session, share and discuss your answers to the questions in Activity 1. Explore how
you can help and support each other in using the LR portals. Jot down the insights and helpful
information regarding the use of the LR portals in your Study Notebook.
During our LAC session we knew that one in our group is an admin of the said portal in our
school. We had shared our personal experience in using the learning portals and after the session we
agreed to use the portal frequently in addressing need in teaching and regarding LRs.
ACTIVITY 1
Study the LR Rapid Assessment Tool. Download an LR from either DepEd Commons or LRMDS Portal
and assess the material using the tool. Answer the following questions in your Study Notebook:
The evaluation method has achieved the quality and reliability of the activities to manipulate
and optimize the use of the LR portal.
3. Are there other aspects of the material not covered by the tool but still need to be assessed?
Specify which aspect/s.
The learning material covered the lesson but require some description and terminology to
achieve the best understanding of the concepts.
4. How does this exercise help you in picking the right and appropriate LRs for your lesson and
your learners?
Understanding the management of this LR Portals, this gives me the confidence and
motivation to look for the most appropriate learning resources to my learners.
ACTIVITY 2
Explore other non-DepEd LR portals/platforms you can find online. Take note of the portals in your
Study Notebook. Download at least one LR from each portal. Assess the materials using the same
tool and answer the following questions in your Study Notebook:
1. Based on the Assessment Tool, how does the material from a non-DepEd Portal compare with
the LR from the DepEd Portal?
The resources are not quality assured and only provide minimal support to attain the
learning objectives for the students.
2. Based on the results of the Assessment Tool, what improvements do the materials — both
from DepEd and Non DepEd portals — still need?
A more precise and easier to follow instructions can be developed. Upload more additional
resources to meet all the learners’ needs and levels of understanding.
3. How does this exercise help you in picking the right and appropriate LRs for your lesson and
your learners?
Understanding the management of this LR Portals, this gives me the confidence and motivation
to look for the most appropriate learning resources to my learners.
ACTIVITY 3
Choose one of the LR materials that you have developed. Assess this material using the same tool.
Answer the following questions in Your Study Notebook:
1. How does your material compare with the ones that are obtained from the online portals?
The material needs more precision and quality assurance.
ACTIVITY 1
1. Assess your current capabilities and skills using the Professional Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
ACTIVITY 2
Revisit the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) found in the LDM2 Course
Overview. Reflect on your self-assessment from Activity 1. What particular professional standards
in the PPST do you need to focus on to effectively use the LDMs in relation to the content and
pedagogy of the learning area/s you are teaching? Write your answer and other insights in your
Study Notebook.
Domain No. 1 which is about content knowledge and pedagogy for the improvement of my
teaching skills and capabilities. Strengthening my community linkages is also one that I need to focus
on.
ACTIVITY 3
Answer the following questions by constructing and filling out the table in your Study Notebook. How
do you envision your teaching practice in the next few months as you use the LDM adopted by your
School? What is your goal in terms of your teaching practices in the modalities? What motivates you
to achieve this goal? What do you think will help you attain this goal?
ACTIVITY 1
1. Access the List of NEAP-recognized Programs and the Individual Development Plan template.
Examine the available PD activities/programs offered by DepEd and non-DepEd providers whether
online or offline.
2. Communicate with your assigned Instructional Coach to provide you a list of Regional and Division
Training Programs in your area.
3. Accomplish the Individual Development Plan Template by referring from your output in Lesson 1
Activity 3 of this Module.
Action Plan
(Recommended Developmental
Strengths Developmental Needs Intervention) Timeline Resources Needed
Learning Intervention
Objectives of the
PD Program
Focusing Can make the best Making lesson Attend Whole School Funds
teaching and lessons for the new plan align with orientation about Year
learning normal class the MELCs by MELCs, LAC Round
DepEd. sessions
discussing MELC
based lesson
plans
Support Provide the quality Applying the Attending Inset, School Funds,
Curriculum modules for the assessment tool seminars about LAC personal
Management students in the in choosing learning sessions
and modular distant learning resources,
Implementatio learning this new resources for the LRMDS and
n normal modules. DepEd commons.
1.Set personal Make personal Be able to set Capability 1st Personal and
goals and sacrifices to meet aside personal building semester Developmental
direction, organization needs matters while of 2020- Resources
needs and there’s work 2021
development
ACTIVITY 2
Refer to your PD objectives and decide on what topics you would like to talk about in your School
LAC. Use the PD Discussion Template in your discussion.
Application of the assessment tool in choosing Learning Resources, using of LRMDS and
learning resources for the SLMs DepEd commons
ACTIVITY 1
Before you begin to prepare building your Portfolio, you need to make sure that you have completed
all the outputs for this course. Go over the list found in LDM2 Guide for Expected Outputs and find
out whether you have completed all the outputs required for Modules 1-4 of this course.
Submit the completed outputs to your designated Coach for final evaluation. Keep a copy of all your
outputs for your own records.
ACTIVITY 2
Study the Reading on Portfolios from the Glossary of Education Reform. Based on your reading,
reflect on the following questions and jot down your answers in your Study Notebook:
1. How will your Portfolio help you in tracking the progress of your teaching practice in your School’s
LDM?
Portfolios are intended to evaluate learning progress and achievement in a specific course, by
completing my portfolio in LAC sessions about LDMs I am now ready for the challenge of the new
normal in education. I am now fully capable of preparing my lesson plans and in choosing the
appropriate LRs to supplement the SLMs.
2. What evidence from the previous modules will help capture the progress of your teaching
practice?
Learning to create an individual development plan can help me assess my weaknesses and
strengths in terms of my teaching practices.
Writing down my reflections and insights can help me navigate my intent to improve in
aspects that I needed to. It also serves as my review points whenever I feel lost in performing my
duties. Most importantly, it serves as a gauge on how well I understand the topics discussed from
this course.
ACTIVITY 3
Familiarize yourself with the List of Suggested Evidence Form. Is the list of evidence enough to
capture the progress of your teaching practice? What other evidence can you think of that is relevant
to the LDM adopted by your School? Write down your answers and other insights in your Study
Notebook.
ACTIVITIES TIMELINE OUTPUT/S
Researching and incorporating August to November Lesson Plans (at least 2 per
teaching strategies in the month)
modalities
Co-Learning with Peers and At least once a month starting Video Recording
Coach/es September 2020
ACTIVITY 4
ACTIVITY 5
Researching and Incorporating August to November Lesson Plans (at least 2 per
Teaching Strategies in the month)
Modalities
Co-Learning with Peers and At least once a month starting Video Recording
Coach/es September 2020
Study the criteria and indicators found in the Evaluation Rubric. What steps will you take to ensure
that you are able to hit the criteria in the Rubric? Write down your answers and any other thoughts
about the Rubric in your Study Notebook.
In order to be successful in making the portfolio I must consider first the Demonstration
progress of the LDM implementation which is 30% in the rubrics. The outputs that I produce should
be aligned with the professional standards of DepEd.
ACTIVITY 2
Discuss and share your thoughts on the Rubric in your LAC Session. Present your steps to make your
outputs and Portfolio responsive to the evaluation criteria and indicators