MODULE 4: PLANNING FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT AND LAC PLANNING

Learning is a continuous process. There are still a lot of things that we can
improve on in our jobs as teachers, even as we go through this pandemic. In this
Module, you will plan for your continuous professional development (PD) in the
new LDMs that your School has adopted.

MODULE OBJECTIVES 

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

1. carry out your plan for your continuing PD
2. discuss the different PD initiatives/programs related to the LDMs that are available to
you, either provided by DepEd or by non-DepEd learning service providers (LSPs)
3. develop a PD plan including the Learning Action Plan
4. commit to your professional growth and development

MODULE CONTENT 

Lesson 1: Reflecting on Professional Life and Development

Lesson 2: Planning for the Continuing Professional Development and Participation in the LAC
LAC Session 4

ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED 

2 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: REFLECTING ON PROFESSIONAL LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to reflect on and assess your current
capabilities and practice in relation to the use of the LDMs in your School.

Key Topics/Concepts
assessment; capabilities; professional practice; professional standards

Resources Required
33 Professional Self-Assessment Questionnaire
33 LDM2 Course Overview
33 Continuing Professional Development Guidelines
33 DepEd Memo No. 50, s.2020 on DepEd Professional Development Priorities
33 Study Notebook

ACTIVITY 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.

To guide your answers, you can also refer to DepEd Memo No. 50, s.2020 on DepEd
Professional Development Priorities and the Continuing Professional Development
Guidelines.

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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?

Add as many rows as you need for your answers.

What is your goal toward

What will push you What will help you attain
improving your teaching
to achieve this goal? this goal?
practices in the modalities?

Good job! You are now done with Lesson 1. You may now proceed to Lesson
2 and learn more about planning for the Continuing PD and participation in the
LAC.

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LESSON 2: PLANNING FOR THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE LAC

In this session, you will come up with a realistic plan for your continuing PD that
responds to your identified need in relation to the content and pedagogy of the
learning area/s you are teaching using the LDM.

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

1. identify the PD programs available for you
2. reinforce positive feelings about teaching as a career

Key Topics/Concepts
professional development; professional life

Resources Required
33 List of NEAP-recognized Programs
33 Individual Development Plan Template
33 PD Discussion Template for LAC

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.

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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.

1. In your LAC Session, share your answers to Lesson 1 Activity 3 and Lesson 2
Activities 1 and 2. Take note of all insights and advice from your colleagues. Make
adjustments in your plan accordingly.
2. Submit your accomplished IDP and LAC Plan to your LAC Leader and your School
Head/Department Head. Make sure that you keep a copy of your Plans.

Congratulations! You have completed Module 4. You may now proceed to the
final Module.

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