Module __
Temporary Learning Spaces
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service
Department of Education
Objectives
At the end of this module, participants should be able
to:
• Identify the extent of damage of classrooms based on rapid
assessment parameters
• Discuss the principles and best practices in TLS construction
• Identify the processes involved in TLS implementation
• Come up with a contextualized TLS design using the existing
DepEd costing parameters.
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Section I
Temporary Learning Spaces
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What happens during disasters?
www.savethechildren.org.ph
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Activity (25 minutes)
• Working in groups (per region)
• Select a specific hazard-prone school in one of your areas of responsibility. Assume
that this school was affected by a typhoon very recently and 50% of its classrooms
cannot be utilized in holding classes. Upon assessment, it was concluded that the
school needs 3 TLS to resume classes the soonest time possible.
• Having this school in mind, design and draw a TLS that you might consider building
in this school .. Post your designs on the area provided.
• Assign a reporter to present your work to the plenary focusing on the following
guide question:
– What are your considerations in choosing your TLS location?
– What are your considerations in your TLS design?
– What construction materials will be needed to construct your TLS and why did you
choose these materials?
– How long will it take to construct your TLS and how much will it cost?
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• T – temporary (3-6 months)
• L – learning (where education takes place
after disasters)
• S – spaces (physical space/substitute to
classrooms)
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Assessment of Classroom
Damage
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EXTENT OF DAMAGE IN INFRASTRACTURE
TOTALLY DAMAGED Source: DepEd EFD and DRRMS
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EXTENT OF DAMAGE IN INFRASTRACTURE
PARTIALLY MINOR
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EXTENT OF DAMAGE IN INFRASTRACTURE
PARTIALLY MAJOR
Source: DepEd EFD and DRRMS
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Basic characteristics of TLS
safe
inclusive
child/
learner
friendly
TLS
Source: UNICEF TLS Compendium
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TLS Considerations
1. Site Selection Considerations
Security within the emergency
Orientation, siting, vegetation, trees
Access to site/routes to school
Terrain
2. Planning and Design Considerations
Ground condition
Local building code provisions
’safety through transparency’
Outdoor space
Lighting, thermal comfort, ventilation, acoustics
Drainage Source: UNICEF TLS
Connection to water and electricity Compendium
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Section II
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DepEd TLS Construction Processes
DRRMS memo on TLS Final funds mobilzation Liquidation of funds
routed to concerned undertaken by the submitted by the
DepEd Central offices concerned DepEd FO concerned DepEd FO
to the DepEd Central
Note to lay-out artist: Pls do a proper Office
DRRMS issues
memorandum for lay-out of thisSubmission
diagram. to and
authority to download approval of the TLS
funds memo by the Secretary Construction is monitored by
DRRM concerned DRRM
coordinator and Division
Actual validation of Engineer
TLS needs is
conducted by DRRMS
Processing and Procurement and bidding
downloading of the undertaken by concerned Actual TLS
Report of TLS needs SUBARO to the concerned construction
DepEd FO
received by DRRMS DepEd FO
from region/division
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TLS PROCUREMENT PROCESS
1. Upon approval of authority for the TLS, sub-ARO will be processed in the
DepEd Central Office
2. While the sub-ARO is being processed, the design, specification of TLS and
the approved authority are sent to concerned Division or Region for them to
process the bidding.
3. Once the concerned Division or Region is informed about the approved
authority, it will post the invitation to bid in PHILGEPS
4. Pre-bid will be conducted for 12 calendar days
5. Resolution to award to winning lowest responsive bidder will be done for 3
days after the pre-bid.
6. The 3 days will used for complying with the additional documents like; CPM
(construction project management, schedule of construction and the 10%
performance bond.
7. DepEd will issue a notice to proceed and contract will be processed within 10
calendar days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Answers
How soon after the hazard should a TLS One month after the hazard
be built?
How long should a TLS be used? 3 to six months
In The Philippine experience, how long 4 months to process and 1 week to build
does it take to process TLS request? To one unit
build a TLS (by DepEd)
In the Philippine experience, how much P 60,000.00*/unit
does a TLS usually cost?
Is a technical staff (engineer/DRR Yes, in the beginning to ensure that the
Coordinator) need in building TLS given site/location is safe and in monitoring that
that these are usually made of light the design is complied with.
materials
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Coordination for TLS construction
DRRMS
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Key Learnings
Classroom damage are classified as partial or total damage. Partial damage
is further classified as minor or major damage
TLS supports the resumption of classes in schools damaged by hazards and
facilitates children’s transition to normalcy.
• TLS should be a safe and secure space where children can learn and feel
safe after a disaster
• Designing TLS should be in accordance with different considerations such as
location, available materials, extent of need, and the specific context of the
area.
• DepEd TLS implementation consist of processes that involve both the Central
and Division/Regional Offices.
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Activity (15 minutes)
• Working with the same group, try to contextualize the TLS
design issued by the DRRMS to fit the needs of the schools
in your divisions. Use the TLS principles and considerations
discussed in this module as your reference in contextualizing.
• Write a brief description of the changes that you made to the
original design and why you made those changes.
• After 20 minutes, post your work on the wall/gallery.
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