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

LDM2: Learning Delivery Modalities Course for 1

Teachers
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
3 Professional Self-Assessment Questionnaire
3 LDM2 Course Overview
3 Continuing Professional Development Guidelines
3 DepEd Memo No. 50, s.2020 on DepEd Professional Development Priorities
3 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.
teaching practice in the next few months as you use the LDM adopted by your School? What is your goal in terms of your tea

What is your goal toward

What will push you What will help you
improving your teaching
to achieve this goal? attain 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.
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
3 List of NEAP-recognized Programs
3 Individual Development Plan Template
3 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.
 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.