MODULE 1

COURSE ORIENTATION
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), Department of Education, is
grateful for the generous support and assistance of our Education Forum Partners in developing
this course. In particular, we give special mention and thanks to:
• Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), Department of Education, led by Director Jocelyn
D. R. Andaya;
• Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD), Department of Education, led by Director Leila P. Areola,
and the BLD Teaching and Learning Divison, led by Chief Rosalina J. Villaneza;
• Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development (FIT-ED) for the
TPD@Scale Coalition for the Global South, led by FIT-ED Executive Director Victoria
L. Tinio and funded by the International Development Research Centre (Canada);

NEAP also thanks Undersecretary Nepomuceno A. Malaluan, Undersecretary Diosdado M. San

Antonio, Assistant Secretary Alma Ruby C. Torio, Director Abram Abanil (ICT Service), and Director
Roger B. Masapol (Planning Service) for their invaluable guidance and support.

Finally, NEAP acknowledges with thanks the contributions of the instructional designers, consultants
and module developers who worked tirelessly to develop the course modules and tools.

Instructional Designers and Consultants

Anne T. Choi, Sylvia A. Garde, Sarah Pouzevara (RTI International), Camille G. Quiambao,
Monalisa T. Sasing, Maria Regina Corazon Sibal (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit), John Arnold S. Siena, Victoria L. Tinio and Adelina Velasco (SERG/ Australian
Government/Save the Children)

Module Developers

Module 1: NEAP Team

Module 2: Rowel Padernal
Module 3A: Julieven R. Abrea, Denn Marc P. Alayon, Rosalie E. Bongon, Anne T. Choi, Anna
Lourdes A. Falcon, Sylvia A. Garde, Glenda M. Granadozin, Anna Marlaine V. Litonjua,
Camille G. Quiambao, Jessica C. Rubin, Wanny Milaine N. Santos, Monalisa T. Sasing, Gaudencio Luis
N. Serrano, Krisha Anne M. Soriano, Victoria L. Tinio, Gemma T. Valdevia and Rosalina J. Villaneza
Module 3B, 4, and 5: NEAP Team

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MODULE 1: COURSE ORIENTATION
Hi, Ma’am/Sir. How are you? We hope that you are doing well despite
our current national health situation. We know that you are busy
preparing for the opening of classes this year. Your students and your
country are grateful for your tireless service in ensuring safe and
quality education.

Welcome to Learning Delivery Modality Course 2 (LDM2) for Teachers.

This course aims to support you in your preparation for the new
learning delivery modality (LDM) in your School.

MODULE OBJECTIVE

By the end of this Module, you will be able to describe what this course is about
and how it will help you manage the teaching-learning process in the modalities.

MODULE CONTENT

Lesson 1: Course Overview

Lesson 2: Organizing your Learning Action Cell (LAC)
LAC Session 1

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ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED
4 hours

*LAC Sessions are included in the activities but may be optional as determined by the LAC
members under the guidance of the LAC Leader

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LESSON 1: COURSE OVERVIEW

This overview will cover the why, what, and how of this course. It will walk you through the
coverage of the course as it relates to the teaching-learning process in the LDMs adopted by
your School.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the course and plan how to go about
the course.

Key Topics/Concepts
LCP capacity building framework; course rationale and objectives; course design, content and
delivery; self-learning modules; learning action cell

Resources Required 
LDM Course Overview 
Study Notebook
 Study Notebook Guide

ACTIVITY 1.

Read the LDM Course Overview. Reflect on the overview by answering the following questions. Write
down your insights in your Study Notebook.

1. What is the main delivery of this course?

Answer: The main delivery of this course is the learning delivery modalities.

2. How can this course help ensure that you will be able to deliver quality instruction in the
“new normal”?
Answer: This course will make me knowledgeable to the different learning delivery
modalities to cope with the new teaching style this new normal.

What are the two support mechanisms that will help you with your learning in this course? Answer:
They are self-learning modules and learning action cell.

ACTIVITY 2.
Answer the following questions by copying and filling out the table in your Study Notebook.
1. How will my personal characteristics and circumstances affect (positively or negatively) my
participation in this course?
Answer: I’m not much of a reader, I’d rather watch videos or hear from others but I will try to
read with understanding what is being taught to me by the LDM.

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 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?
Answer: Help from my superiors and colleagues are always available to sustain my strengths
and address the obstacles that will hinder me from completing this course.

HABITS OBSTACLES MOTIVATION ENVIRONMENT

(What is it that I repeatedly (What will prevent me from (What will push me to (Where will I accomplish the
do that may affect my participating fully in this participate in this course?) requirements of this course?
participation in the course in course?) Describe this environment.)
a positive or negative way?)

I procrastinate however I I have other school I want the best for my I work from home but I
can work under pressure. chores. students therefore I ‘ll prefer to work in the
try to participate in this office where AC is
course. available.

ACTIVITY 3.

Look for a colleague with whom you would like to discuss your answers and reflections with
to the questions in Activities 1 and 2.

I shared my reflection with Ms. Raquel Ancheta of Math Department, who has so
much passion in teaching and also a close friend to me

Well done! You have completed Lesson 1. You may now proceed to Lesson 2.

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LESSON 2: ORGANIZING YOUR LEARNING ACTION CELL (LAC)

This lesson will help you set up your LAC and prepare for LAC activities in the succeeding
modules. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. organize a LAC to support your learning
2. enumerate the roles and responsibilities of different LAC members
3. set protocols and norms for the conduct of LAC sessions
4. accomplish the required LAC Forms

Key Topics/Concepts
LAC; LAC roles and responsibilities; LAC Forms

Resources Required
3 DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2016 The Learning Action Cell as a K to 12 Basic Education Program
School-Based Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the Improvement of
Teaching and Learning
3 LAC Session 1 Guide
3 Form 1. LAC Profile
3 Form 2. LAC Facilitator Information Sheet
3 Form 3. LAC Session Report
3 Form 4. LAC Engagement Report
3 Study Notebook

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 SchoolBased 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:
 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
2. What are the top three challenges to having a successful LAC? List down and elaborate.

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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 Coach or LAC Leader in forming your LACs.

1. Agree on a date and time to meet and discuss forming your LACs. Follow LAC Session 1 Guide
for the conduct of your LAC.
2. During this meeting, decide on your groupings and designate one LAC Facilitator and one LAC
Leader per LAC.
3. Note the following in forming your LACs:
• LACs should be composed of teachers. Discuss your preferred LAC composition with your
assigned Instructional Coach (this will be a district or division supervisor assigned to your
LAC).
• After forming your respective LACs, there should a LAC Leader assigned to you from
among the following school members:
» Master Teacher
» Head Teacher/Department Head
» Other senior teachers who have proven competence, potential to lead, or subject
expertise to lead the LAC.
• Teacher LACs can connect with their Instructional Coach through the LAC Leader. This
Instructional Coach will also be handling multiple LACs through a network of LAC Leaders.

See Figure 1 for reference.

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Figure 1.LAC Composition and Coaching Arrangement for LDM2 Teachers

LDM2 for LDM2 for

Instructional Coaches Teachers

LAC Leader 1 LAC 1

(MTs/Head Teacher/ Members
Dept. Head/Senior Teachers) (Teachers)

LAC Instructional
Coach LAC Leader 2 LAC 2
(SDO/District (MTs/Head Teacher/ Members
Supervisors or Other Dept. Head/Senior Teachers) (Teachers)
Instructional Leaders)

LAC Leader n LAC n

(MTs/Head Teacher/ Members
Dept. Head/Senior Teachers) (Teachers)

ACTIVITY 3.

List down the members of your LAC and their respective roles in your Study Notebook.

LAC Members:
1. Sharon T. Nicolas 6. Ma. Creselda Lladones 11. Myra Gestiada
2. Minerva Beltran 7. Rowena Gallego 12. Amelyn Aboy
3. Marilyn Dela Fuente 8. Nida Lanuza 13. Analyn DeVera
4. Jocelyn De Asis 9. Adorable Aldefolio 14. Vicky Lopez
5. Mark Anothony Biete 10. Maria Agapor 15. Rizza Cabrera

Congratulations! You have completed Module 1. You are now ready for Module 2.

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