ACTIVITY 1.

Do a quick check of your knowledge of the four modalities prescribed in the LCP—face-to face
learning, distance learning, blended learning and home schooling.

In your own words, define each modality. Write your own-definitions down in your Study Notebook.
When you’re done, check Answer Key 1 to see how well you did.

1. Face to Face – there’s a physical presence of both teacher and learners

2. Distance Learning – utilization of printed modules and other learning materials like self-learning
kits and learning activity sheets and radio and televisions in the delivery of instruction
3. Blended Learning – combination of the above mentioned modalities
4. Home schooling – learner studies at home with the guidance of parents/guardians or any
knowledge source who can help the learner in his/her learning

Now, answer this question: Which of the LDMs do not have a face-to-face learning component? Write
your answer down in your Study Notebook, then check it against Answer Key 2.

Distance Learning

Current government advice specifies that no face-to-face learning will be permitted until a
vaccine is available. On the other hand, while home schooling programs are already being offered
by private schools and accredited home school providers, the implementation of home schooling
in public schools is still being considered, and the cover policy for its implementation is still being
developed. Thus, the only LDM option for public schools at present is distance learning.

Go to Lesson 2 to learn more about distance learning and its different types.

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LESSON 2: DISTANCE LEARNING

ACTIVITY 1.

Read two documents: “Guidance on Distance Learning” and “Non-Negotiable Minimum

Requirements for Distance Learning.” As you go through the readings, complete the Distance
Learning Matrix. Share your completed matrix at your next LAC Session. Your goal is to come to a
shared understanding with your peers of the different DL modalities and their defining features and
requirements.

DISTANCE LEARNING MATRIX

Distance Learning Distinguishin Essential Role of Teacher Role of Parent Role of School
Modality g Feature Resources or Household
Member
Modular Distance Use of Modules Instructional Guide, assist Lead implementer
Learning (MDL) modules and Printers facilitator and support the of the said
other printed Bond papers Writer learner in his learning modality
learning References Distribution and learning Coordinate with
materials retrieval of the the LGUs and
printed learning other varied
materials stakeholders
Online Distance Use of internet Computer Instructional Guide, assist Lead implementer
Learning (ODL) units facilitator and support the of the said
smartphones Monitors/Ensures learner in his learning modality
that learners are learning Coordinate with
on online the LGUs and
learning on the other varied
set date and time stakeholders
Follows up
learners progress
TV-Based Utilization of Television May act as the Guide, assist Network or make
Instruction (TVBI) television as Network demonstration and support the partnership with
means in the cable teacher via learner in his varied
delivery of television learning stakeholders
instruction Strengthen
coordination with
local officials
Radio-Based Application of Radio Record lessons Guide, assist Network or make
Instruction (RBI) radio, network in partnership and support the partnership with
otherwise with radio learner in his varied
characterized stations learning stakeholders
as broadcast Strengthen
media coordination with
local officials
Blended Distance Combination of Internet Instructional Guide, assist Network or make
Learning any two of the Printed facilitator and support the partnership with
 above learning learning Writer learner in his varied
modalities materials Distribution and learning stakeholders
retrieval of the Strengthen
printed learning coordination with
materials local officials
Monitors/Ensures
that learners are
on online
learning on the
set date and time
Follows up
learners progress

Consider the situation in your School/Division—your organizational capabilities, your level of

resources (infrastructure, financial, human), level of experience in DL, health and safety status,
context and capacities of your learners and their households, etc. Then rank the DL types—MDL,
ODL, TVBI, RBI and BDL—from easiest to most difficult to implement. Give the reasons for your
ranking of each. Use the form below. Write down your answers in your Study Notebook. Be
prepared to discuss your ranking in your next LAC Session.
Ranking
(1 to 5, from easiest to Type of DL Why?
hardest to implement)
Modular Printed of it are hopefully soon to be printed and
distributed to the learners.
1
Learning Activity Sheets has been initiated by our SDO
Blended Some parents prefer the combination of F2F with other
2 learning modality. Some have internet access at home,
others don’t have.
Online Following the health protocols set by the IATF and some
3 Distance of the learners have internet access at home. Others
make use of their mobile data for internet access
RBI Teachers don’t have readily recorded/taped lessons.
4
TVBI The school doesn’t have recorded live educational video
5 lessons.
ACTIVITY 3. Targeted Interventions for Learners with Special Concerns

The LCP assures that all possible measures will be taken to ensure that no child will be excluded from
learning during the COVID-19 crisis. Think about groups of learners in your School/Division who might
require special consideration to be able to participate in DL. Describe what targeted interventions
you would develop to include them in DL. Listed below are some examples which may be relevant to
your context. Add others as appropriate. Write down your answers in your Study Notebook and
share your ideas at your next LAC Session.

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 Learner Group Targeted Intervention

Tapped volunteer workers or

Learners without parents or household member who can knowledge sources who can provide
guide and support their learning at home
Beginning readers (K to 3)
Struggling readers (Grades 4-12)
No access to devices and Internet
support and assistance in the delivery of
instruction to the learners
Provide them with printed learning
materials on reading suited to their
level.
Conduct remedial reading instruction at
least once a month
Provide them with printed learning
materials on reading suited to their
level.
Conduct remedial reading instruction at
least once a month
Provide them with printed learning
materials on reading.

Inaccessible - live in remote and/or unsafe areas Communicate with them relevant to
instructional delivery via call or text
messages
Indigenous Peoples Provide them with printed learning
materials on reading.

Persons with Disabilities Coordinate with the division teachers

on SPED and LGU STAC

Others? Specify.

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You have completed Lesson 2. Well done!

It’s now time for you to discuss your outputs and reflections with your peers in LAC Session
2. Coordinate with your LAC Leader for the final details of the session. Before joining the LAC Session,
make sure you have LAC Session Guide 2, your accomplished Distance Learning Matrix and your
Study Notebook at hand.

Once you have completed LAC Session 2, you may proceed to Module 3.
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