LEARNING DELIVERY MODALITIES COURSE 2

(LDM2) FOR TEACHERS

Course Overview

When the first COVID-19 case was recorded in March this year, the country was placed under a state
of national emergency. COVID-19 ushered in a new normal in the way people conduct business and
deal with each other. To prevent the further spread of infection among the populace, various
measures were put in place such as a ban on mass gatherings, restrictions on movement, social
distancing, and preventive practices like hand washing and wearing of masks, among others.
In the face of this continuing health threat, the Department of Education (DepEd) formulated the
Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) to put into motion the marching orders of the
Secretary: ensure that learning continues while guaranteeing the health, safety, and wellbeing of
all learners, teachers, and other DepEd employees.
The LCP recognizes that DepEd must adopt alternative modes of delivering learning if it is to reach
all learners regardless of who and where they are. Where school-based, Face-to-Face Learning is not
possible, the LCP identifies three learning delivery modalities (LDMs) that schools may implement:
Distance Learning, Blended Learning, and Homeschooling.
A critical component of the LCP is enabling teachers and school leaders to use these learning
delivery modalities effectively (see Figure 1). LCP capacity building has two streams. The first
stream (LDM1) is focused on the implementation and management of the alternative learning delivery
system at all levels of the education system, and intended for school and division leaders. This course
you are taking now, which is LDM2, is intended for teachers and is focused on the instructional
implications of using these alternative LDMs.

Course Objectives

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

1. know the different LDMs and platforms: their features, uses, and pedagogies
2. plan for the implementation of the school-adopted LDMs
3. prepare learning materials and resources needed for the LDM
4. be confident in executing lessons in the new LDM
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Figure 1. LCP capacity building framework for teachers and school leaders

Course Design, Content, and Delivery

This is a task-oriented course that combines guided study using self-learning modules and co-
learning and collaboration through the Learning Action Cell (LAC). Since face-to-face meetings
are not permitted at present, you will be expected to hold your LAC Sessions online. How to
organize your LAC and run your LAC sessions will be discussed in Lesson 2.
As you can see in Table 1, the Course is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers LDM selection and
implementation planning. It consists of four modules that will take about 20 hours to complete.
Part 2 is the practicum component of the course covering LDM implementation throughout the
school year.
The modules in Part 1 are designed for self-study, without a trainer or instructor to assist you.
Each module consists of several lessons. Lessons are self-contained and include readings or video
tutorials, activities, quizzes, and reflection points. We ask that you keep a Study Notebook or
learning journal to jot down your answers to the activity questions and quizzes, and to record your
ideas and reflections.

Use a paper notebook or create a file on your computer or smartphone. For more details, read the
Study Notebook Brief.
At various points in the modules, you will be prompted to convene a LAC Session with your co-
teachers to discuss a particular lesson and/or to collaborate on specific tasks. You will be given
a LAC Guide to help structure your LAC activities. Your LAC will also be assigned a Coach
from the Division or District Office. This Coach is tasked to provide guidance and support to
your school LAC as you go through the course activities.

Table 1. LDM2 Course Modules

No. LDM2 Module Title Suggested Duration

PART 1: PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LDM
Module
PART 1
1: LDM Course Orientation
SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION 4 hours
Module 2 Most Essential Learning Competencies 3 hours
Module 3A Lesson Design and Assessment in the 18 to 24 hours
Modalities

Module 3B Learning Resources 4 hours

Development and LAC Planning
Module 4 Planning for Continuing Professional 2 hours
Total: 31 to 37 hours

PART 2: PRACTICUM - LDM IMPLEMENTATION AND September - December 2020

PORTFOLIO BUILDING – LDM IMPLEMENTATION AND
PART 2: PRACTICUM September - December 2020
BUILDING PORTFOLIO
Building the Teaching Portfolio Related to the Implementation of the Modalities
Module 5 4 hours
Planning for Continuing Professional
Development and LAC Planning