Department of Education

Region III – Central Luzon

Schools Division of Pampanga
Arayat West District
PALINLANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Palinlang, Arayat, Pampanga

Rico Jay C. Mananquil

Teacher III

MODULE 1: COURSE ORIENTATION

LESSON 1
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?

This course offers us, teachers, as to how we can adapt to the new teaching
modality imposed by the Department of Education where school-based, Face to Face
learning is not possible and it prepare us to have better plans for the upcoming opening of
classes for this “new normal”.
The learning Delivery Modalities Course 2 (LDM2) for teachers is a task-oriented
course that combines guided study using self-learning modules and co-learning and
collaboration through the Learning Action Cell (LAC).
The core delivery of this course is through independent learning using Self-
Learning Modules that we can read, understand and reflect on. Coaching/Mentoring and
LAC Sessions through either Synchronous or Asynchronous Learning are of big help in
augmenting our knowledge of the course.

2. How can this course help ensure that you will be able to deliver quality instruction
in the “new normal”?

Quality instruction is always a must to produce quality and globally competitive

learners. Even before, it is a very challenging task on our part to bring excellent teaching
and it became more challenging now that we are facing the “new normal”.
Learners and teachers are entering a first-time of distance learning due to the
CoViD19. This LDM2 course will develops us with knowledge, skills and mindsets that
would be essential for the new school year in guaranteeing the delivery of quality
instruction in the “new normal.” Knowledge gained in this course will help prepare us
teachers to have common understanding on the course and ensure that all teachers are in
one direction on its implementation process.
 3. What are the two mechanisms that will help you with your learning in this course?

There are ways on how we can learn on this course. First is through independent
learning of this course itself where we can read and understand the modules alone. It will
also enable me to plan for the implementation of the school adopted LDMs, prepare
learning materials and resources needed for the LDM and be confident enough in
performing lessons in the “New Normal”.
Second is through coaching/mentoringby our LAC Coach, Ma’am Marivic P.
Dizon and to our LAC leader, Sir Romel E. Castroand LAC sessions where we can ask
and brainstorm with our colleagues regarding various points in the modules. As I said,
Coaching/Mentoring and LAC Sessions through either Synchronous or Asynchronous
Learning are of big help in enhancing our knowledge of the course.
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?
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?
3.
HABITS
(What is it that I In everything I do, I am always over thinking. To which the fact
repeatedly do that I know will affect my participation in the course in a positive and
may affect my negative way. It feels so good when I was over thinking because
participation in the of excitement or interest. But there are times that I was thinking
course in a positive over the negative thoughts and what ifs on my mind even if I
or negative way?) didn’t know the results yet.

OBSTACLES The following are some of the obstacles/hindrances that

may stop me from participating in this course:
(What will prevent
me from  Health Issues
participating fully in This is the most important thing in times of the new
this course?) normal. We teachers must have a healthy mind and body
to cope up with this course.

 Household chores and activities

Work from home setting has always been a challenge
among us nursing mother. When I am at school, my
focus is just with my pupils and my work itself. Not
unlike when I’m home, I am presently working when my
son suddenly cry and wanted to be with me. I am a
 mother, who can resist with that? But that hindrance is
still manageable. And I see to it that I always do and
finish my work on time.

 Excessive work
There are times that I cannot plan and execute all the
tasks that are demanded of me especially when the
reports given are urgent and having the same time of
submission.
MOTIVATION We teachers in our school are empowering each other’s
strengths, encouraging collaboration, giving each one a voice and
(What will push me
we are always allowed to seek out professional development
to participate in this
opportunities. And with that I am and will always be motivated
course?)
to participate in this course.

ENVIRONMENT I am/will be accomplishing all the requirements in the present

situation at home. There are some distractions but I still can
(Where will I
manage.
accomplish the
requirements of this
course? Describe this
environment?)

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.
During our LAC session, we already had a brainstorming as the discussion is ongoing.
And therefore it helped us a lot and gave us more knowledge for us to be able to answer the
questions on Activities 1 and 2.

LESSON 2
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.
1. Reflect on the objectives for conducting LAC sessions as listed in DO 35, s. 2016.
The following objectives are ranked from easiest to the most difficult to achieve:
(1) To improve the teaching- learning process to improve learning among
students
 This was definitely the main purpose of the course as teachers conduct LAC
sessions. Just like the learners, teachers need to continue learning for them to
improve their teaching abilities especially in this time of pandemic.

(2) To nurture successful teachers

Nurturing teachers tends to enhance their understanding and abilities. The
more ideas and learning they come up with, the greater their chances of producing
a work of success. And teachers are the most important factor in learners’ success.

(3) To enable teachers to support each other to continuously improve their

content and pedagogical knowledge, practice, skills, and attitudes
Through the conduct of LAC sessions, teachers can empower each other’s
strengths, encourage collaboration, give each one a voice and seek out
professional development opportunities to achieve their goal continuously
improve their content and pedagogical knowledge, practice, skills and attitudes.

(4) To foster a professional collaborative spirit among School Heads, teachers,

and the community as a whole.
Through LAC sessions, there is no such word as “do it yourself alone”, but
rather “Let’s do it all together” to achieve our goal.

2. What are the top 3 challenges to having a successful LAC? List down and elaborate.
The following are the top 3 challenges to having a successful LAC on this new
normal:

(1) TIME - since we are working from home, it is expected that most of our LAC
sessions are virtually done. And because of that, we should also expect that not all
of us can attend on time of the meetings because of the extra activities we do at
home that may interrupt us. That is why we cannot really start the sessions on
time.

(2) COMMUCIATION – BARRIER- During these times of Pandemic Crisis,

communication among other is a must. Some of us experiencing of unavailability
and unstable internet access to remote areas and lack of knowledge in using
online platforms for online conferencing.

(3) HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES - We cannot deny that we have lots of

activities and chores at home. Working from Home is far different from working
in school. Just like in my part, I’m the one who take cares of my mom who is now
73 years old, that needs attention. Things like that sometimes hinder me in doing
my work. But I still see to it that my work will not be compromised.
ACTIVITY 2: According to Deped Order No.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. Discussed your preffered 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 be a LAC Leader 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.
_√ _ *Teachers 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.

ACTIVITY 3: List down the members of your LAC and their respective roles.

LAC Instructional Coach - MARITES S. MALLARI

Public Schools District Supervisor

LAC Instructional Coach - MARIVIC P. DIZON

Principal I

LAC Leader - ROMEL E. CASTRO

Master Teacher I

LAC Documenter - CHRISTOPHER C. BASCO

Teacher I

LAC Members:

- AIRAN DANIELLE M. PUNO, Teacher I

- FRIMA G. NAUPAN, Teacher III
- JASMEL C. TINIO, Teacher II
- LUZ G. MARIN, Teacher I
- GRACE M. MARIANO, Teacher III
 - EDNA B. LOZANO, Teacher III
- CRISTINA I. RAMOS, Teacher I
- EVANGELINE P. FLORES, Teacher III
- JUVY C. ARONCE, Teacher II
- RICO JAY C. MANANQUIL, Teacher III
- CHELIE ANNE T. DEL ROSARIO, Teacher I
- DIETHER MANALES, Teacher I

ROLES of LAC Members:

LAC Leader:
1. Oversees the implementation of the LACs.
2. Leads in the development of a LAC Plan and integrates such in the SIP or AIP.
3. Organizes LAC groupings at the beginning of each school year and ensures that each
LAC has an assigned facilitator, preferably a Master Teacher or senior member of the
faculty.
4. Mobilizes resources for the conduct of LACs.
5. Provides feedback and submits LAC progress reports to District and Schools Division
Office.
6. Adapts and shares LAC best practices from other schools, thereby developing a culture of
collaboration and continuous improvement.
7. Ensures the monitoring of LAC sessions and related activities and evaluating their impact
on teacher professional development, quality teaching, and pupil achievement.
8. Agrees with LAC members on how to observe or monitor application of learning.
9. Provides feedback to the teachers.
10. Gathers evidences of implementation or application of learning.
11. Meets with facilitator to decide on next LAC topic and to prepare or plan for the next
session.
12. Monitors the LAC implementation vis-a-vis the school LAC plan

LAC Facilitator: The LAC Facilitator could be the Principal or SchoolHead, a Master Teacher
or a senior teacher or senior member of the faculty. This role could be assigned on a rotation
basis. The LAC Facilitator:
1. Convenes the LAC team meetings;
2. Provides technical assistance in the development of the LAC, timetable of team meetings,
and other activities;
3. Checks and monitors attendance of members and submission of materials and sees to it
that team meetings start and end on time, and that agenda for the meeting are covered;
4. Encourages active engagement and participation of members;
5. Serves as resource person on specific topics;
6. Assigns a documenter on rotation basis;
7. Invites external resource persons when necessary;
8. Reports regularly to LAC leader on LAC progress;
9. Prepares his/her session plan that identifies the topic, objectives, materials needed, and
outline of activities (at the very least) and where necessary, consults the LAC Leader and
members;
10. Ensures that the venue and equipment are available and prepares the necessary learning
materials such as reading materials, videos, presentations, etc., when needed;
 11. Announces the LAC session including topic, time, venue, and other matters that the
group should know; and
12. Runs and facilitates the session based on the plan and ensures that the agreed norms of
behaviour are observed and that the objectives of the session are achieved.

LAC Members are the teachers who share common concerns such asgrade level assignments or
learning area assignments or key stage assignments. LACs must be organized well so that
teachers are a member of at least one [Link], teachers may opt to join other LACs.
A LAC member:
1. Attends LAC meetings regularly and participates actively in LAC sessions;
2. Serves as LAC facilitator or documenter or resource person for certain topics when
assigned such roles;
3. Develops plans to apply what has been learned and implements agreed action plan in
one’s classroom;
4. Monitors one’s progress in relation to the LAC Plan;
5. Prepares and submits documents or materials as needed and brings materials relevant to
the topic;
6. Observes agreed norms of behaviour;
7. Captures evidences of implementation;
8. Reflects on the implementation;
9. Shares with colleagues in informal settings;
10. Prepares to share in each LAC session;
11. Allows LAC leader to observe how the learning was applied; and
12. Provides the LAC leader with evidences of application of learning.

LAC Documenter is a member of the LAC who has been assigned torecord the minutes of the
team meetings. This role may be rotated (i.e., monthly or for every unit of lesson).
The LAC documenter:
1. Documents LAC proceedings following the template agreed upon;
2. Keeps records of attendance and output of members;
3. Helps the LAC Leader and Facilitator in writing the progress reports to be submitted to
the District, Schools Division, Regional, and Central Office;
4. Devices innovative and efficient ways to document and synthesizes the agreements
during the LAC sessions;
5. Provides the information on the progress of the LAC and the insights of the teachers
about student learning;
6. Takes down minutes and captures the processes in the LAC; and
7. Gathers evidences of implementation (e.g., individual plans, etc.).

LAC Resource Person can be a member of the LAC or someone externalinvited to talk and lead
the session on a specific topic. The resource person:
1. Shares current trends and best practices on certain aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, and
assessment;
2. Facilitates the activities during the session, which may include workshops and
demonstrations;
3. Mentors or coaches teachers on content and pedagogies for a particular lesson unit;
4. Coordinates with the LAC Facilitator on materials and equipment to be used during the
session; and
5. Helps the LAC plan subsequent action based on the session.