ACADEMIC GUIDELINE ON FLEXIBLE LEARNING

I. DEFINITION AND PURPOSE

A. DEFINITION - Flexible Learning is the design and delivery of programs, courses, and learning
interventions that address learners’ unique needs in terms of place, pace, process, and products of
learning. It involves the use of digital and non-digital technology, and covers both face-to-face/in-
person learning and out-of-classroom learning modes of delivery or a combination of modes of
delivery. It ensures the continuity of inclusive and accessible education when the use of traditional
modes of teaching is not feasible, as in the occurrence of national emergencies. (CHED Guidelines
on Flexible Learning)
B. PURPOSE

1. The purpose of this guideline is to set out the principles and processes which apply to the
courses delivered under flexible learning modalities.
2. This guideline is provided to ensure that quality education is achieved even under flexible
learning modalities.

II. CURRICULUM AND MODE OF DELIVERY

A. CURRICULUM - The school will follow the same curriculum that is used in the face-to-face mode. For
1st Year students under the bridging program, to ensure that they can still finish their program in four (4)
years in the absence of bridging courses offered last summer, they will be allowed to take major
subjects during summer of 2021 and 2022. Their sequencing of subjects will be:
 CURRICULUM REDESIGN FOR STUDENTS WITH BRIDGING COURSES
For Incoming First Year of SY 2020-2021

2nd Semester SY 2020-2021

1st Semester SY 2020-2021
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Fundamentals of ABM
Managerial Economics
Business Math
Operations Management and TQM
+12 units of GEC
+12 units of GEC
+P.E. & NSTP
+P.E. & NSTP

1st Semester SY 2021-2022

Summer 2021
Law on Obligations and Contracts
Economic Development Cost Acctg & Control
Intermediate Acctg 2 Conceptual Framework & Acctg Standards
Strategic Cost Management Intermediate Acctg 1
IT App
Stat Anakysis
+6 units GEC
+ P.E.

2nd Semester SY 2021-2022

Strategic Management
Financial Management
Business Laws and Regulations SUMMER 2022
Intermediate Acctg 3 Regulatory Framework
Governance + 2 GEC
Auditing and Assu Principles
Acctg Information System
+ P.E.
B. DELIVERY - The delivery of courses under flexible learning can be done using:

1. ONLINE – through Learning Management System, videoconferencing and other platforms

2. BLENDED MODE (combination of online and offline)
3. OFFLINE - through self-directed modules
4. Face to face learning can be conducted once the government and the institution allows physical
classes on campus.
5. The delivery of programs will be based on the factors outlined in the table below. The following
guide will be used:
CATEGORIES AVAILABILITY INTERNET LEVEL OF APPROACHES
OF DEVICES CONNECTIVITY DIGITAL
LITERACY
High Level laptops, Fast Proficient Online learning or
Technology mobile phones, Blended learning
tablets, desktops technology
Medium Level mostly available Slow Advanced Macro and micro
Technology phones learning approach
(a mix of online
and offline
activities)
Low Level some mobile Poor or no Beginner Self-instructional
Technology phones or no Internet modules /mostly
technology connection offline activities
(Source: SEAMEO Innotech Flexible Learning Management Systems, Dr. Juan Robertino Macalde, SEAMEO
Innotech

III. GENERAL GUIDELINES

A. ATTENDANCE

Class attendance is expected of every student even under flexible learning. Attendance will be checked
in synchronous (online) delivery. For offline delivery, a written summary of the lesson shall constitute
attendance and class participation.

B. EXAMINATIONS

All quizzes and major examinations shall be conducted online or in person at the campus. Students who
have no online access should make arrangements with their teachers on the conduct of the
examination.

C. SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the students to submit all course requirements to earn credit for his course.
Course requirements maybe submitted online (through email or the school’s LMS), at a drop-off point
(in the school) or through a courier. Timely submission of requirements is necessary.
D. GRADING SYSTEM

The final grade of a student will be computed as:

Component Percentage
Preliminary Examination 10%
Midterm Examination 10%
Prefinal Examination 20%
Departmental Final Examination 20%
Quizzes 10%
Attendance & Class Participation 10%
Course Portfolio 20%

E. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY & PLAGIARISM

Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will not be tolerated and shall be penalized in accordance with the
policy and procedure of the school.

F. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENTS

It is the responsibility of the student to:

1. Log-in to the school’s LMS regularly to review messages from teacher(s) and pending
assignments.
2. Pick-up modules, assignments and other course requirements in the school.
3. Communicate to teacher questions and problems they may have under flexible learning.
4. Complete and submit assignments and other course requirements in a timely manner and on the
place agreed upon with their teachers.

G. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FACULTY AND THE SCHOOL

It is the responsibility of the faculty and the school to:

1. Implement mechanisms for students to receive/access printed or digital course

packages/instructional materials through courier, designated pick up points or through digital
platforms.
2. Establish means for student engagement/ communication which may include Short Message
Service (SMS), electronic mail (email), chat, instant messaging, and other means whichever is
convenient, appropriate, and available in order to ensure personalized, effective, efficient, and
timely mentoring and feedback mechanisms.