MODULE 4: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING IN

LEARNING LDMs
As an Instructional Coach, it is your responsibility to provide technical
assistance (TA) to teachers as they go through the LDM2 Course, help them
accomplish desired outputs, and guide them in the implementation of their
learning from the course once classes start.

In this Module, you will review coaching as a TA activity and work with your
Schools Division Coaching Team to discuss new insights and processes. You
will also explore the proper ways of developing individual and group coaching
plans.

MODULE OBJECTIVES 

After finishing this Module, you will have a better understanding of how coaching should be
done, and a better appreciation of your role as an Instructional Coach in helping teachers
with LDM 2.

In this Module, you will be able to:

1. review the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) and its impact on
instruction supervision
2. describe the TA/Coaching Framework
3. implement needs assessment for effective LDM2 learning
4. develop the coaching plan

MODULE CONTENT 

Lesson 1: The BE-LCP and its Implications on Instructional Supervision

Lesson 2: The TA and Coaching Framework and Processes
Lesson 3: Planning for TA Towards Effective Learning in the LDM2 for Teachers
LAC Session

*LAC Sessions are included in the activities but may be optional as determined by the LAC
Members under the guidance of the LAC Leader

ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED 

24 hours

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LESSON 1: THE BE-LCP AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION

In this lesson, you will review the BE-LCP of the Department of Education and reflect
on its impact on your role as Instructional Coach.

Key Topics/Concepts
BE-LCP; instructional leadership; quality education

Resources Required
33 DepEd Order No. 12, s. 2020 on the Adoption of the BE-LCP
33 Study Notebook

ACTIVITY 1.

Review the DepEd Order No. 12 s. 2020 on the Adoption of the BE-LCP. Proceed to
answering the following questions in your Study Notebook:
1. What are the components of the BE-LCP?
2. What are the items that reflect the changes implemented as indicated in the BE-LCP?
List down at least three.
3. How will these changes affect your role as the instructional leader in your area of
jurisdiction? What adjustments will you make to be an effective instructional leader
and to ensure that quality learning happens despite these challenges?
4. As a supervisor, make a list of the usual TA and coaching activities you do for school
heads and teachers before and during this pandemic. What changes have you noted?
Was there a change in the nature, frequency, and manner of TA? What challenges
have you encountered?

ACTIVITY 2.

Share and discuss your answers in Activity 1 during your next LAC Session. Jot down any
insights from your colleagues in your Study Notebook.

Good job! You are now done with Lesson 1. You may now proceed to Lesson 2.

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LESSON 2: THE TA AND COACHING FRAMEWORK AND PROCESSES

This lesson will provide an opportunity to study in detail the TA and coaching
framework and processes as they relate to your role as Instructional Coach for
teachers in the implementation of LDM 2.

Key Topics/Concepts
coaching; framework; plan; process; TA/coaching needs; technical assistance

Resources Required
33 TA and Coaching Guidebook
33 Study Notebook

ACTIVITY 1.

Study the TA and Coaching Guidebook and proceed to answer the following questions in
your Study Notebook:
1. Which is your most frequently used TA based on the Guidebook? Which one is your
least used? Cite the reasons why.
2. If you assess your teachers and school heads based on our present situation, which
forms of TA do you think they would need the most and why?
3. As an instructional leader, how do you exhibit the principles of TA? List at least three
ways.
4. Out of all the coaching processes, which are you the most confident to implement?
Why?

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ACTIVITY 2.

Using the Terms of Reference/Tasks indicated in the TA and Coaching Guidebook,

accomplish the following table by copying it in your Study Notebook. Write the items that
you are good at on the first column; the tasks/TOR you want to be better in on the second
column, and the steps you need to do to become a better TA Provider and Coach on the third
column.

I can be better at these I shall do the following to be a

I’m good at these Tasks/TOR
Tasks/TOR better Coach

ACTIVITY 3.

Share and discuss your answers in Activities 1 and 2 during your next LAC Session. Jot down
any insights from your colleagues in your Study Notebook.

Well done! You have completed Lesson 2. You may now proceed to Lesson 3.

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LESSON 3: PLANNING FOR TA TOWARDS EFFECTIVE LEARNING IN THE LDM2 FOR
TEACHERS

In this lesson, you will develop a plan for TA and coaching to effectively help teachers
who are undergoing the LDM 2 Course.

Key Topics/Concepts
coaching; plan; technical assistance

Resources Required
33 TA/Coaching Plan for LDM2 Learning of Teachers
33 Assessment of Teacher Needs for LDM2 Learning
33 TA Activities Documentation Template
33 Study Notebook

ACTIVITY 1.

Study the Assessment of Teacher Needs for LDM2 Learning and decide on whether you will
adopt it or create a different tool of your own. Administer the chosen tool to the teachers and
gather the results.

After analyzing the teachers’ responses across different LACs, answer the following questions
in your Study Notebook:
1. Do you see patterns in the results? Describe these patterns, if any.
2. What comes out as the most common TA needs of teachers?

ACTIVITY 2.

1. Study and accomplish the TA/Coaching Plan for LDM 2 Learning of Teachers.
2. During your next LAC Session, discuss the results of your survey and the plans you
have prepared based on it. Jot down helpful observations, comments, and insights
from your colleagues. Make improvements on your plan as necessary.
3. Submit your accomplished TA/Coaching Plan for LDM 2 Learning of Teachers to your
assigned coach. Keep a copy for yourself.

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ACTIVITY 3.

1. Execute your Coaching Plan. Use the TA Activities Documentation Template to record
your implementation and answer the following questions in your Study Notebook:
a. What helped you in providing TA/coaching?
b. What were the challenges that you faced in implementing your plan/s?
c. How did you address those challenges?
d. What did you learn from the TA/coaching activities?
2. In your next LAC Session, share and discuss the results of your Coaching Plan
by referring to the TA Activities Documentation Template and your answer to the
questions in Item 1. Jot down the thoughts, comments, insights shared by your
colleagues in your Study Notebook.
3. Submit your accomplished TA Documentation to your assigned coach. Ensure that
you have a copy of the Plan.

Congratulations! You are done with Module 4. You may now proceed to Module
5, Building the LDM TA Portfolio.

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