Study Notes

Arvin Bernesto

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
8:00-12:00 PM.
AFTERNOON SESSION

GETTING STARTED
MODULE COURSE ORIENTATION LAC SESSION: 1
1
MODULE OBJECTIVE
By the end of this Module, you will be able to describe what this course is
about and how it will help you manage the teaching-learning process in the
modalities.
MODULE CONTENT
Lesson 1: Course Overview
Lesson 2: Organizing your learning action cell (LAC)

LESSON 1: COURSE OVERVIEW

This overview will cover the why, what, and how of this course. It will walk you through
the coverage of the course as it relates to the teaching-learning process in the LDMs
adopted by your School.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the course and plan how to go
about the course.

Key Topics/Concepts
LCP capacity building framework; course rationale and objectives; course design,
content and delivery; self-learning modules; learning action cell
Resources Required
 LDM Course Overview
 Study Notebook
 Study Notebook Guide
ACTIVITY 1.

1. What is the main delivery of this course?

Answer

The main concern of this course is to prepare teachers in the new

normal setting by using the Deped continuity plan and to help teacher in
determining to what modalities are going to use. Distance Learning
Modalities 2 (LDM2) for teachers is a tasked oriented course that combines
guided study using self-learning modules are design for self and co-learning
and collaboration through the Learning Action Cell (LAC).

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

Answer

This course will help to ensure that teacher will be able to deliver
quality of instruction in the new normal. This will be a great help for us
teachers in the new normal because of the following factors: It helps me to
know different LDM’s and it gives me ways to prepare learning materials
needed. Learners and teachers are entering an unprecedented time of
distance learning due to the COVID’19 pandemic. This LDM 2 course will
prepare me with knowledge, skills and mindsets that would be necessary for
the new normal school year in ensuring the delivery of quality instruction in
the “new normal” lessons on how to adjust and adopt to teaching through
alternative delivery mode where included to effectively reach and teach our
teachers.

3. What are the two support mechanisms that will help you learning in this
course?

Answer

The two supports mechanism that can help me with this course are
the LDM 1, LDM 2 and the collaboration with my co-workers and coaches.
The LDM 2 is focused on the implementation and management of
alternative learning delivery system at all levels while LDM2 are intended for
the teachers and of focused on the instructional implementation and lastly
the collaboration with my co-teachers and coaches for a various points on
the modules, we will need to convene for a LAC session to discuss a
particular lesson and collaborate on specific task.
 ACTIVITY 2.

1. How will my personal characteristics and circumstances affect (positively

or negatively) my participation in this course?

Answer

It will be a great help for me especially in doing task in LDM2 my

eagerness to learn with new things can contribute to make this work a
successful one

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?

Answer

I confidently say that I can overcome this challenge whatever

hindrances I may face, with the motivation of my colleagues and my
willingness to learn, I can sure that I can sustain and can turn my weakness
into a positive one
HABITS OBSTACLES MOTIVATION ENVIRONMENT
(What is it that I repeatedly do (What will prevent (What will push me to (Where will I accomplish the
that may affect my participation me from participate in this course?) requirements of this course?
in the course in a positive or participating fully Describe this environment.)
negative way?) in this
course?)
I can say that I am a very *Poor internet As a millennial teacher it was so The digital study
focused person but I think connection hard for me to accept the new notebook and online DLM
we all feel lazy sometimes normal set up, but after attending resources makes me
to do things that we really *Short time to some webinars and LAC sessions easier to accomplish task.
need to do, just thinking accomplish the provided by Deped it became
about it makes me feel task on time much clear to me that even in this
tired already. pandemic, As a teacher I will
*Lack of focus always find ways to wake myself
I have this habit of putting because of to become a catalyst of change
things for later. but I workloads. for learners thus negativity will
overcome this by setting up not become a hindrance in
goals ang keep away from providing quality education for
distractions. our learners. Knowing that I can
make the difference in my
learners’ life is enough motivation
to continue and finish the course
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.

Answer

I share and discuss my answers

and reflections to the questions
and activities 1 and 2 with my co-
teacher

LESSON 2: ORGANIZING YOUR LEARNING ACTION CELL (LAC)

This lesson will help you set up your LAC and prepare for LAC activities in the
succeeding modules. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. organize a LAC to support your learning
2. enumerate the roles and responsibilities of different LAC members
3. set protocols and norms for the conduct of LAC sessions
4. accomplish the required LAC Forms
Key Topics/Concepts
LAC; LAC roles and responsibilities; LAC Forms
Resources Required
 DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2016 The Learning Action Cell as a K to 12 Basic
Education Program School-Based Continuing Professional Development
Strategy for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning
 LAC Session 1 Guide
 Form 1. LAC Profile
 Form 2. LAC Facilitator Information Sheet
 Form 3. LAC Session Report
 Form 4. LAC Engagement Report
 Study Notebook
ACTIVITY 1.

Begin by refreshing your memory on the Learning Action Cell. Read DepEd
Order No. 35s. 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. Write your responses and any other ideas
and reflections in your Study Notebook.
1. Reflect on the objectives for conducting LAC sessions as listed in DO 35,
s. 2016.
Rank the following objectives from easiest to the most difficult to achieve:
1 To nurture successful teachers
2 To improve the teaching-learning process to improve learning among
students
3 To foster a professional collaborative spirit among School Heads, teachers,
and the community as a whole
4 To enable teachers to support each other to continuously improve their
content and pedagogical knowledge, practice, skills, and attitudes

Answer

Ranking of objectives from easiest to the most difficult to achieve:

1. To nurture successful teachers
2. To improve the teaching-learning process to improve learning among
students
3. To foster a professional collaborative spirit among School Heads,
teachers, and the community as a whole
4. To enable teachers to support each other to continuously improve
their content and pedagogical knowledge, practice, skills, and
attitudes
ACTIVITY 2.

According to DO 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. Discuss your preferred 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 a LAC Leader assigned
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.
• Teacher 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.

AGREEMENT

1. Next LAC session date and time: September 9, 2020, 9:00 AM.
Via Zoom.
2. LAC LEADER: Mary-V M. Tahum, MACE
LAC FACILITATOR: Nonita T. Adurante
3. The Terms of References (ToR) of forming a LAC Participants are
observed and followed.
ACTIVITY 3.

List down the members of your LAC and their respective roles in your Study
Notebook.

Answer

LAC LEADER: MARY-V M. TAHUM, MACE

LAC FACILITATOR: NONITA T. ADURANTE
LAC MEMBERS: All SHS teachers
ALIJINE S. ADLA-ON
AMBROSIO S. EMBORNIZA JR.
ARVIN B. BERNESTO
CARL JEJE S. QUIAMJOT
CATHY M. VILLACANAS
EMELY P. HAINGA
JUDY C. GILBOR
MICHILLE CYONIE G. AGUIRRE
NESTOR P. CLAVERIA
NESTOR P. MALSI
NONITA T. ADURANTE
REMALYN B. TAMESIS
ROCHE R. MONSERATE
SHERALYN JOY T. ETABAG
VESPER MARIE T. PALMA
LAC Documenter: CHARLY A. ALPAR