MODULE 3A:

DESIGNING INSTRUCTION
IN THE DIFFERENT
LEARNING DELIVERY
MODALITIES
MODULE OBJECTIVE 

By the end of this Module, you will be able to:

1. differentiate between the learning delivery modalities prescribed by the LCP and
between the different types of distance learning modalities
2. apply lesson design and assessment considerations for distance learning in light of the
COVID-19 crisis
3. create a weekly home learning plan to guide your learners as they do independent study at
home
4. create an individual learning monitoring plan to keep track of the progress of learners who lag
behind in completing the prescribed learning tasks
 LESSON 1:
UNDERSTANDING THE
DIFFERENT LDMs
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. define the learning delivery modalities (LDMs) prescribed by the LCP
2. describe the features of distance learning (DL) and its different types
3. explain the guidelines for implementing the different types of DL
4. enumerate the minimum requirements for each type of DL
5. rank the different types of DL in terms of their degree of difficulty to
implement from the perspective of your School/Division
6. identify targeted interventions for learners with special concerns to ensure inclusion
in DL

Key Topics/Concepts
blended distance learning; blended learning; distance learning; face-to-face learning;
homeschooling; implementation guidelines for distance learning; minimum requirements for
distance learning; modular distance learning; online distance learning; TV-based
instruction/radio-based instruction
ACTIVITY 1.

Do a quick check of your knowledge of the four modalities prescribed in the LCP—face-to-face
(F2F) learning, DL, blended learning (BL), and homeschooling. In your own words, define each
modality.
FACE TO FACE -A LEARNING MODALITY WHERE THE TEACHER AND LEARNERS ARE
PHYSICALLY PRESENT IN THE SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT,
IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNERS.

DISTANCE LEARNING- A LEARNING MODALITY WHICH YOU DON’T NEED TO BE IN

THE SCHOOL IN ORDER TO LEARN. YOU CAN LEARN THROUGH SELF-GUIDED
MODULES, MATERIALS WHICH ACCESSIBLE ONLINE OR STORES IN A CD/DVD,
FLASHDRIVE OR PEN DRIVE, PRINTED MODULES OR VIEWING IN LESSONS ON TV AND
HEARING IT FROM THE RADIO. LEARNERS ARE ENGAGE IN INDEPENDENT LEARNING
AT HOME WITH THE GUIDANCE OF THE PARENTS OF LEARNER FACILITATOR.

BLENDED LEARNING- A COMBINATION OF F2F LEARNING AND DISTANCE LEARNING.

IT CAN BE
F2F AND MODULAR DL
F2F AND ONLINE DL
D2F AND TVBI /RBI
5. F2F AND COMBINATION OF ANY TYPES

HOME SCHOOLING- AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODE (ADM THAT PROVIDES

LEARNERS WITH ACCESS TO FORMAL EDUCATION WHILE STAYING IN AN OUT-OF
SCHOOL ENVIROMENT WITH PARENTS, GUARDIAN OR TUTORS AS AN AUTHORIZED
FACILITATORS

Now, answer this question: Which of the LDMs do not have an F2F learning component? Write down
your answer in your Study Notebook, then check it against

1. DISTANCE LEARNING
2. HOME SCHOOLINGdont change

ACTIVITY 2.

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 on the different DL modalities and their defining features and requirements. Don’t change.
DISTANCE DISTINGUISHI ESSENTIAL ROLE OF ROLE OF ROLE OF
LEARNING NG FEATURE RESOURCE TEACHER THE SCHOOL
MODALITY S PARENTS
OR
HOUSEHOL
D MEMBER
(MDL) A learning Self Learning Monitors Provide Funds in
modality that is Modules learner learners with producing hard
in the form of whether e- progress and instructional copies of
individualized copy or PDF setting support as modules for
instruction where stores in CD, feedback needed in the students who
learners use self- Flash Drive mechanism. absence of a don’t have
learning modules or pen drive. Make sure classroom access to the
(SLM) in print or that the teacher. internet.
digital form. learner meet
the MELCs
while seeing
the
connection of
ones lesson.
ODL A learning Teachers are Supervise and School should
modality that expected to monitor the ensure that the
engaged and give screen time of learning
facilitate learners assignments the learners facilitator are
active and learning oriented on the
participation task that Attend the recommended
through includes those orientation screen time as
technologies activity that before the well break
connected to require the start of the time from the
internet students to get school year screen
up and move about the
away from different kinds Provide
athe devices of online orientation for
platforms learners and
Aware of the parents on
screen ..;time navigating
online
Teacher shall platforms.
present lesson
in more than The school
one format should
with in organize
learners professional
capacity to development
address the activities to
diverse enhanced
learning teacher
profile of the understanding
 learners. of the skills in
the use of
LMS.
TVBI Using television Answers They should The school
channels and clarifications guide their should provide
program on possible children the learners as
dedicated in areas of during well as their
providing confusion in viewing time. parents and
learning content the lesson that guardian the
to learners as a was viewed. broadcast
form of distance All this schedule of the
education clarification lesson
should be
done during
home visit by
the subject
area teacher
or through
phone calls,
sms among
others
RBI Using radio Answers They should The school
channels and clarifications guide their should provide
program on possible children the learners as
dedicated in areas of during airing well as their
providing confusion in time on radio parents and
learning content the lesson that guardian the
to learners as a was listened. broadcast
form of distance All this schedule of the
education. clarification lesson
Lesson are should be
canned or in done during
radio format in home visit by
order for the the subject
students to area teacher
understand or through
through listening. phone calls,
sms among
others
BLENDED Is the Teachers
DISTANCE combination of check in often
LEARNING the three distance with students
learning types either by
sending them
isntant
messgae or
bullet pointed
summary of
 what is
expected of
them.

Note that when a vaccine is already available and F2F will be allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force
(IATF) and by the local government unit (LGU) concerned, any of the DL modalities may be
combined with F2F learning to come up with a BL. Learn more about BL in the Supplementary
Handout on Blended Learning Delivery Modalities.
ACTIVITY 3.

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 BL—from easiest to most difficult to
implement. Give the reasons for your ranking of each. Replicate the following table and write your
answers in your Study Notebook.

Be prepared to discuss your ranking at your next LAC Session. Rephrase a little suli-a lng kung nd ka
gusto sang akon ranking

RANKIN TYPE OF DL WHY?

G
(1-5, FROM
EASIEST TO
HARDEST TO
IMPLEMENT
1 BL I consider this one of the most flexible because you can choose
between the 4 below what is suited to your students need.
2 MDL The prepared modules from the national office is already available so
modular distance learning is one of the easiest modality because you
don’t need to worry about the internet connections of the students but
the printing modules is expensive.
3 ODL When it comes to module printing the school can save a lot from this
but you need to worry with students who don’t have connections.
Since we are living in the 3rd world country the connection is very
pokey.
4 RBI I choose rbi to be much easier than tvbi because in every
municipalities and cities there are local radio stations and it is
accessible to all but the challenge here is the script writers needs to
canned the script for radio based classes
5 TVBI TVBI is much better than RBI since you can put a lay over pictures on
the screen so that other students can see it and can have a better
understanding about the class but the challenge is the preparation
needed. You need to find anchors, materials such as camera, tripod,
laptop and the most important is the frequency channel.
ACTIVITY 4.

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. 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. Rephrase2

LEARNER GROUP TARGETED INTERVENTION

Learners without parents or household member who This is a big challenge but through Self
can guide and support their learning at home Learning Module, and constant
communication of teachers with the
student will make this possible.

Struggling readers (Grades 4-12) Reading materials should be given to

them. The cooperation of the parent is
essential to be incorporate since they
will stand as the facilitator at home.
No access to devices and Internet Constant communication through
phones and cellphone of the teachers
with the student.
Encourage parents to take advantage of
community resources.
Have students identify resources within their
family.
Inaccessible (living in remote and/or unsafe areas) Transfer to nearer school for the mean
time is one of the best intervention I
can see but through modular distance
learning this can be possible and with
the constant communication of the
teachers with the student through
phones and other devices.
Indigenous Peoples Acknowledging the existence of a
community beyond the classroom to which
the teacher is responsible.
Participate and initiate activities outside the
classroom many involving the local IP
community.
Persons with Disabilities The cooperation of the parent is
essential to be incorporate since they
will stand as the facilitator at home.
Constant communication through
phones and cellphone of the teachers
with the student.
Keep things in perspective. A Learning
disability isn’t insurmountable
Be an advocate for your child.
Others? Specify.