MODULE 4: PLANNING FOR CONTINUING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND LACPLANNING

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
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.

PROFESSIONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Check the box that best represents your assessment of your skills and capabilities.

ITEMS STRONGLY AGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY

AGREE DISAGREE

I can use the modality with ease. /

I can confidently use the platforms /

in the modalities.

I can use pedagogies associated /

with the modalities and platforms.

I can very well manage my /

learners/class in the modality that
my school has adopted.

I can very well engage with parents /

and community partners in assisting
learners.

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.
 The particular professional standards in PPST that I need to focus and develop are
all of those since it is necessary to aligned the standards in this new normal to have
a very productive result in the teaching and learning process. The content
knowledge and pedagogy it is really important to give emphasis the strategies on
how to deliver lessons properly with the given modality.Establishing safe and secure
learning environments to enhance learning through the consistent implementation of
policies and guidelines. The diversity of learners is also included because the
students have individual learning difficulties that need to be address. I also want to
enhance community linkages and professional engagement. I need to build strong
relationship with the guardian/parents since they contribute a lot in the school
 especially today. The curriculum and planning is also considered, to set achievable
and appropriate learning outcomes that are align to the most essential learning
competencies. The constant monitoring and evaluation of students progress with the
alignment of curriculum requirement. And lastly, adopting practices that uphold the
dignity of teaching as a profession and creating a positive teaching and learning
culture.

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

To produce quality output, Improving my teaching skills Continue my professional

learners ready and fully
equipped.
To develop strategies for the
new normal class in Modular
Distance Learning.
Can make the best Lessons
for the new normal class
Provide the quality modules
for my students.
and practices.
Enhancing my teaching
strategies.
Familiarizing and Learning to
unpack and combine the
MELCs.
Applying the assessment tool
in choosing learning
resources for the modules.
development.
Continue my professional
development.
Study and apply the MELCs
given by DepEd.
Using the LRMDS account
and DepEd commons.
 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 nonDepEd
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.

Action Plan
Strengths Developmental (Recommended Developmental Timeline Resources
Needs Intervention) Need
Learning
Objectives of
Interventions
the PD
Programs
Focusing Produce quality Producing Attending Whole School
teaching output, learners quality output seminars/webinars Year Funds
and ready and fully and learners about curriculum Round
learning equipped. ready. planning, lesson
planning and
teaching strategies.
Focusing Develop Developing Attending Whole School
teaching strategies for strategies for seminars/webinars Year Funds
and the new normal the new normal about curriculum Round
learning class in set up. planning, lesson
Modular planning and
Distance teaching strategies.
Learning.
Support Can make the Making lesson Attending LAC Whole School
Curriculum best Lessons plan align with sessions and Year Funds
Manageme for the new the MELCs by webinars about Round
nt and normal class DepEd. MELCs regarding
implementat lesson planning.
ion
Support Provide the Applying the Attending LAC Whole School
Curriculum quality modules assessment tool sessions and Year Funds
Manageme for my students. in choosing webinars about Round
nt and learning learning resources,
implementat resources for LRMDS and
ion the modules. DepEd common.
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

Professional Development Objectives Specific Topics

Related to the Modalities
Making Lesson plan align to the MELCs by
DepEd Unpacking and combining MELCs
Applying the assessment tool choosing Learning resources using LRMDS and
learning resources for the modules. DepEd Commons
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of
promoting curriculum implementation by Supporting Curriculum Management
overviewing curriculum and Implementation
Establish relationship with parents/guardian
and with the broader school community to Community Linkages and Professional
promote engagement in the education Engagement
process
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
laws, policies, guidelines, and issuances on Strengthening shared Accountability
disaster risk reduction management