MODULE 2: UNDERSTANDING THE LEARNING DELIVERY

MODALITIES IN THE BASIC EDUCATION

LEARNING CONTINUITY PLAN
Welcome to Module 2. This Module focuses on the learning delivery modalities
(LDMs) prescribed in the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (LCP).

MODULE OBJECTIVES 

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. differentiate between the LDMs prescribed in the LCP and between the different types
of distance learning modalities
2. identify issues of concern with respect to your School/Division’s implementation of
distance learning

MODULE CONTENT 

Lesson 1. Overview of the Learning Delivery Modalities

Lesson 2. Distance Learning
LAC Session 2

ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED 

6 hours

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LESSON 1: OVERVIEW OF THE LEARNING DELIVERY MODALITIES

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to define the learning delivery modalities
prescribed in the LCP—face-to-face learning, distance learning, blended learning and
home schooling.

Key Topics/Concepts
face-to-face learning; distance learning; blended learning; home schooling

Resources Required
33 Study Notebook
33 Answer Key 1
33 Answer Key 2

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. When you’re done, check Answer Key 1 to see how well you did.

Now, answer this question: Which of the LDMs do not have a face-to-face learning
component? Write your answer down in your Study Notebook, then check it against Answer
Key 2.

Current government advice specifies that no face-to-face learning will be permitted until a
vaccine is available. On the other hand, while home schooling programs are already being
offered by private schools and accredited home school providers, the implementation
of home schooling in public schools is still being considered, and the cover policy for its
implementation is still being developed. Thus, the only LDM option for public schools at
present is distance learning.

Go to Lesson 2 to learn more about distance learning and its different types.

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LESSON 2: DISTANCE LEARNING

In this lesson, you will explore the learning delivery modality distance learning (DL).

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. describe the features of DL and its different types
2. explain the guidelines for implementing the different types of DL
3. enumerate the minimum requirements for each type of DL
4. rank the different types of DL in terms of their degree of difficulty to
implement from the perspective of your School/Division
5. identify targeted interventions for learners with special concerns to ensure
inclusion in DL

Key Topics/Concepts
distance learning; modular distance learning; online distance learning; TV-based
instruction/radio-based instruction; blended distance learning; implementation
guidelines for distance learning; minimum requirements for distance learning

Resources Required
33 Guidance on Distance Learning
33 Non-Negotiable Minimum Requirements for Distance Learning
33 Distance Learning Matrix
33 LAC Session 2 Guide
33 Study Notebook

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.

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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 easiest to Type of DL Why?
hardest to implement)

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)

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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!

It’s now time for you to discuss your outputs and reflections with your peers in LAC Session
2. Coordinate with your LAC Leader for the final details of the session. Before joining the LAC
Session, make sure you have LAC Session Guide 2, your accomplished Distance Learning
Matrix and your Study Notebook at hand.

Once you have completed LAC Session 2, you may proceed to Module 3.

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