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North La Union Campus COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

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Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union Laboratory High School Department

FLEXIBLE LEARNING MODALITIES CONTINUITY PLAN

I. RATIONALE
Our educational system has been heavily affected by the public health crisis
brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping education continuity in mind, the
Laboratory High School Department developed this Modular Distance Learning
Continuity Plan that explains the framework how teaching and learning will take place
in these extraordinary times following the approved academic continuity plan for
basic education schools in the University.
In this uncertain environment, it’s important that teaching and learning
continues, even if it can’t happen in face-to-face. The LHS is committed in ensuring
that inclusive education is not compromised and helping everyone to have a positive
learning experiences in these extraordinary times.

II. GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The main goal of the Flexible Learning Modalities is to prioritize continuous
learning for the Academic Year 2020-2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specifically, it aims to:
1. develop comprehensive learning plan on the continuity of learning through a
combination of modular distance learning and face-to-face classes;
2. effectively and efficiently deliver the “Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELC)” et by the Department of Education; and
3. ensure adherence to policies and guidelines set by the University, DepEd,
DOH, IATF, and other higher authorities to safeguard the safety and well-
being of learners, teachers and stakeholders.

III. IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES

 
A. MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
The modular distance learning involves individualized instruction that allows learners
to use self-learning modules in print, instructional videos, and activity sheets.
 
1. Learning Materials Development. The learning modules and activity sheets will be
developed by the teachers following the Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELCs) from the Department of Education. In the case of TLE Specializations, it’s
the teacher’s discretion to identify the MELCs. An Instructional Materials Review
Committee per specialization shall be created to review the developed learning
materials before recommending for printing and reproduction.

2. Learning Materials Distribution and Submission. Modules will be given to the

learners on a weekly basis. Payment of the photocopy shall also be in a weekly
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basis. Supplementary instructional materials such as videos, pdf files, e-books and
the like will be will be given together with the modules. The learners will be
classified into three based on the mode of receiving learning materials and
submission of learning activities. For learners residing within the municipality of
Bacnotan and other areas in the province of La Union where transportation
accessibility is not a problem, they will be classified as Learners A and B. On the
other hand, learners who are residing in the identified remote areas in La Union
and those from outside the province will be classified as Learners C.
 Learner A. Parents/guardians will be the one to get the learning
modules from the adviser every Monday until Tuesday and must bring a
flash drive (with name) where instructional videos will be saved.
Payment of the photocopy of the learning module will be shouldered by
the parents/guardians. Answer sheets that are detached from the
learning module will be given to the class adviser in the following week
and the modules for that specific week will then be handed over to the
parent. Class advisers will give all the compiled answer sheets to the
subject teacher for checking. Parents/guardians with 2 or more learners
studying in the LHSD can pick-up the learning materials in one date and
time of distribution.
 Learner B. Learners will receive a soft copy of the learning materials
and instructional videos through e-mail. The learners will print the
learning materials. Answer sheets that are detached from the learning
module will be given to the class adviser by the parents/guardians in the
following week and the soft copy of the modules for that specific week
will then be sent to the learners’ e-mail. Class advisers will give all the
compiled answer sheets to the subject teacher for checking.
 Learner C. Learners will receive a soft copy of the learning materials
and instructional videos through e-mail. The learners will print the
learning materials. Submission of learning activities will be done by
scanning their answers using “Notebloc” that can be downloaded in the
Play Store and send it to the e-mail account or Facebook Messenger of
their subject teachers. The subject teacher will then send the soft copy
of the modules for that specific week.
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Modular Distance Learning Flow Chart

 
3. Learning Management System
Since most the learners in the department do not have stable internet
connection at home, Facebook will be adopted as a Learning Management System
platform. Although Facebook was not originally created for educational purposes, it
can be used as a virtual environment for discussions and knowledge sharing. This is in
the form of Closed Facebook Group and Facebook Messenger Group Chat which they
can be used even without a data.
 The Facebook Messenger Group Chat will be used only for announcements by
the teacher and other urgent matters related to the subject.
 The Closed Facebook Group will be used only for chat wall discussion, posting
pinned announcement and/or reminder, and uploading additional learning
materials such as presentation slides, articles, audio-visual materials,
assignment instructions, and website link.

With this, learners are required to create a Facebook account with the
assistance of their parents/guardians. They have to use their exact name as appeared
in the Learner Information System including the profile picture so that subject
teachers will be able to easily familiarized their names and faces.

4. Learners’ Ideal Learning Space and Support

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A learning space should be designated where the learner can sit, read, and
answer his/her learning modules. Ideally, the area should be conducive to learning,
free from distractions and noise. Parents/guardians are expected to help the learners
in the delivery of the learning content (especially in the Junior High School). In case
the parents/guardians are not acquainted with the learning content, a more
knowledgeable others can be tapped to help the learners. It is also recommended to
watch instructional videos on YouTube aside from the videos provided to supplement
the learning content given.
 
5. Checking of Learning Activities
Once the submitted learning activities were handed over by the class adviser to
the subject teacher, it will be checked and recorded before it will be returned back
to the learners after two weeks to give ample time for teachers to check.
Learners who will be caught plagiarizing their answers or have almost the same
answers with his/her classmate/s specifically in the subjective type of assessment
(essay questions, short answers, scenario questions, opinion questions, and reflection
journal) will be given a zero point and will be subjected for disciplinary action.

6. Consultation and Feedbacking

Teachers will use appropriate monitoring and feedback for consultation and
intervention purposes shall be put in place through various touch points such as text
messaging, and audio/video calls, whichever is accessible to the learner.

B. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
This will be carried out strategically following a schedule and only when
condition allows. Face-to-face sessions are conducted for the following purposes:
 Optional Discussion. This will be utilized to unlock misconceptions,
discuss the learning areas with low mastery level, and to clarify major
takeaways from the given learning materials or laboratory activities for
subjects with laboratory component.
 Final Output Presentation. This is the final output derived from the
performance task which is equated to the final requirement.
 Consultation. This refers to individual and/or group face-to-face
consultation of students with subject teacher/s.
There will be two assigned classes to be facilitated by the learners’ subject
teachers. Each classroom will have 20-25 learners in order to observe physical
distancing.

ASSESSMENT & GRADING SYSTEM

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The assessments are mostly formative that serves as the tracking system;
hence, subject teachers are to continuously give feedback as to the progress of the
learners. The learners are also to closely monitor and reflect on their own progress
weekly. A weekly reflection journal is integrated in the modules. Summative or major
assessments will be the scale of whether learners are able to attain the learning
competencies.
While parents/guardians worry about the grading system for this flexible
learning modality, learners must aim for self-mastery in continuing their education.
We need to give emphasis on learning in this time of pandemic over numerical grades.
Hence, parents/guardians play a significant role in this home-based education under
the modular distance learning modality.
The reformed grading system for Academic year 2020-2021 will be announced
once the guidelines of the new grading system is released by Department of
Education. While waiting for the DepEd guidelines, scores of the learners from the
learning activities will be recorded and the following qualitative marks shall be
temporarily used that gives emphasis on self-mastery in this time of pandemic.
For example, if the learner got 24/25 in the learning activity, to translate this
in a qualitative mark, the following computation will be used: 24/25 x 50 + 50 = 98
≈ Outstanding. To monitor learners’ progress who lag behind as shown by the results
of their learning activities and summative assessments, teacher will prepare an
Individual Learning Monitoring Plan which will serve as feedback data for learners who
will be provided with intervention activities.

QUALITATIVE MARK PERCENTAGE

Outstanding 90-100
Very Satisfactory 85-89
Satisfactory 80-84
Fairly Satisfactory 75-79
Did Not Meet Expectations Below 75

HONORS & AWARDS

The reformed guidelines on giving honors and awards for Academic year 2020-
2021 will be announced once the guidelines are released by Department of Education.
Let us be mindful that the ultimate goal of the learners for this academic year is self-
mastery in continuing their education in this time of pandemic. Learners need to
focus on learning not on receiving honors and awards.

C. SAFETY MEASURES IN THE DEPARTMENT

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The following safety measures will be implemented for face-to-face classes and
school visit as conditions allow.
 Face mask should always be worn upon entry and within the department. The
“no face mask – no entry” policy shall be implemented.
 Body temperature shall be checked using a non-contact thermal scanner. Those
with higher than 37.5ºC reading shall be requested to go to the Infirmary
subject to assessment of the school nurse and/or physician.
 Hands shall be sanitized using alcohol-based sprays.
 Physical distancing should be strictly observed in all areas in the department.
 Everyone is encouraged to bring his/her own health and hygiene kit (face mask,
hand soap, alcohol, eye protector/ face shield).
 Exercise proper respiratory etiquette.

D. SUPPORT SYSTEM
 Library Services. Borrowing and/or returning of books in the library will be
accommodated during the learners’ scheduled face-to-face classes.  
 Guidance and Counselling Services. The Guidance Office will continue to give
online and face-to-face services that include but not limited to: individual
inventory, interviews (initial, career, routine, exit), consultation, case
management, growth sessions, among others.

E. PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION

In order to materialize the flexible learning modality, strong partnership and
collaboration from administration, teachers, learners, and parents must be observed.
Hence, the following academic roles shall be performed.
 
Role of the Administration
 Provide necessary trainings to teachers on the effective implementation of
Modular Distance Learning and conduct of face-to-face classes.
 Oversee the smooth implementation and regularly assess each strategy
component for appropriate improvement.
 Proactively respond to feedback and offer timely advice to all stakeholders, if
needed.
 Provide the necessary support mechanism for the strategy.
 Modify procedures and processes in support of the strategy implementation.
 Exercise compassion and leniency at all times.

Role of the Teachers

 Develop the prescribed printed modules.
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 Resourcefully develop in-campus teaching strategies to be used during the

scheduled face-to-face classes.
 Collaborate with co-teachers to ensure that the learning competencies are
achieved.
 Attend to the needs and queries of learners and parents regarding teaching-
learning process.
 Monitor the progress of the learners. Prepare an Individual Monitoring Plan to
monitor learners’ progress who lag behind as shown by the results of their
learning activities and summative assessments. Provide immediate feedback
data for learners who are provided with intervention activities.
 Provide supplementary learning materials to help the learners in the
completion of the learners’ modules.
 Ensure that each learner is given an equal chance for learning.
 Exercise compassion and leniency to his/her learners especially those who are
struggling.

Academic Duties and Responsibilities of the Learners

 Focus on learning and not on when accomplishing academic requirements.
 Read exhaustively the learning modules and answer all the learning activities in
the given time frame.
 Supplement the learning material with additional readings and by watching the
provided instructional videos.
 Avoid all forms of academic dishonesty and plagiarism. Never share links,
assignments, and answers in the module with anyone else.
 Ask assistance from his/her parents or any members of the family to help
discuss or elaborate the concepts provided in the learning modules.
 Consult his/her teachers in the given schedule of consultation.
 Do not disclose any information regarding academic-related matters (learning
modules, videos, etc.) on his/her social media account/s or in any online
platforms.
 Attend the scheduled face-to-face classes.

Academic Duties and Responsibilities of the Parents/Guardians

 Provide a learning space for the learner to concentrate answering his/her
modules.
 Help the learner to establish and stick to routines that include having them get
up at the same time everyday and see to it that his/her needs are attended.
 Provide support and encouragement and expect the learner to do his part.
 Constantly reminding and monitoring the learner to answer his/her learning
modules.
 Pick up the learning materials in the school and submit the answered learning
activities on the given time frame.
 Check if all the learning activities are answered before submitting.
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 Honestly inform the school if the learner is sick to give the learner an ample
time to finish the learning activities in the modules.
 Establish contact/consultation with teachers/school.

IV. EVALUATION AND MONITORING

Successful implementation of the Flexible Learning Modalities requires
collaboration of all concern in the educational system and supported by stakeholders
in order not to compromise the delivery of quality education in the middle of this
global health crisis.
There will be a weekly evaluation to be conducted where teachers concerned
will convene to identify both the loopholes and solutions. All the teachers’ and
parents’ feedback shall also be consolidated which will serve as a basis in developing
an intervention/ or policy to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the learning
modality.

Prepared by: Approved:

MIRASOL M. BANGUG VIRGINIA O. RUDIO

Chairperson Dean