Region III

Schools Division of Zambales

Municipality of Castillejos
CASTILLEJOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ACTIVITY COMPLETION REPORT (ACR)

Part 1

Title of Activity: RE-ECHO OF ORIENTATION ON LEARNING CONTINUITY

PLAN IN THE NEW NORMAL OF ARALING PANLIPUNAN

Date: July 06, 2020

Venue: Ruby Room Main Building, Castillejos National High School

Budget Allocation:

Source of Fund:

Objectives:

a. To be able to discuss and to develop comprehensive plan on the continuity of learning

through flexible learning delivery options using different modalities (localized and

contextualized) with emphasis on distant learning;

b. To prepare schools and community learning centers for the actual teaching and learning

activities during the opening of classes;

c. To effectively and efficiently deliver the “Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)” to

ensure quality education;

Expected Number of Participants: 14 Teachers

1 Head Teacher

Actual Number of Participants: 14 Teachers

1 Head Teacher
Part 2

NARRATIVE REPORT
The COVID-19 pandemic is definitely a health issue. The severe
short-term disruption has been felt by all families and has greatly affected the education
system not just in our country but in the whole world. The crisis crystallizes the dilemma we
are facing whether to forego opening of classes this school year, reducing contact and saving
lives, or keep schools opened within the usual opening as provided by law and face a great
challenge. Dep Ed is guided with the pronouncement of our Secretary, Leonor M. Briones,
“Education Must Continue”. Indeed, the issuance of DepEd Order No. 007, s. 2020 School
Calendar and Activities for School Year 2020-2021 and Basic Education Learning Continuity
Plan, translate the commitment of DepEd to ensure educational continuity amid the crisis but
the health and safety of our learners and the whole school communities are of utmost
importance and must be protected at all times.

Araling Panlipunan Teachers were gathered for the Re-echo of Orientation on Learning
Continuity Plan in the new normal of Araling Panlipunan conducted last July 6, 2020 held at
Castillejos National High School. Mr. Noorvee was the speaker for the orientation. He
discussed and explained us all the topics and participants were filled with so much
knowledge. Mr. Noorvee Gonzales discussed all the topics about the Learning Continuity
Plan. It was discussed that The challenge of SDO Zambales is to implement the flexible
teaching and learning delivery options amid the crisis and shall not compromise the delivery
of quality education. We must put all our efforts to implement our plans anchored to the four
cornerstone of success; creativity, communications, collaborations and critical thinking in this
new normal of basic education.

DepEd’s “newfound purpose” of the Sulong EduKalidad campaign is to move forward

together as the education system is being prepared for the “new normal”. In this battle, all
actions will be anchored on serving the public and on ensuring that the health and safety of
the learners, teachers and personnel will be given priority in DepEd policies and actions. This
period of new normal shall be approached with patriotism, compassion and sensitivity, so that
the process of learning will not be a burden for parents, children and teachers, but a ray of
hope amidst the crisis. DepEd calls on the whole nation to preserve the “bayanihan” spirit as
it ensures that education of millions of Filipino learners will continue.
Mr. Noorvee explained us that there is a need to clarify some misconceptions on school
opening and other related concerns in an effort to assure the parents and students that learning
this upcoming school year (SY) 2020-2021 is “safe” and will continue. Another
misconception, is that classes for this school year will be conducted in online modality only.
“DepEd can provide learning opportunities to our students, without requiring them to come to
school through blended/distance learning modalities such as printed or digital modules;
online learning resources (DepEd Commons); and television or radio-based instruction,” he
added. Another is the confusion on the conduct of classes — especially if face-to-face classes
will be allowed in some areas. “Consistent with the President’s non-negotiable commitment
to the health and safety of our learners, teachers, and staff, face-to-face classes will not take
place until it is safe to do so,” he said.

DepEd still lays out plans and prepares for the school opening, and I believe that Learning
Continuity Plan (LCP) will be flexible and “contextualized” based on the unique needs of
learners in various areas. The Learning Continuity Plan of DepEd is not a one-size-fit-all
policy. The modality to be used will be responsive to the context and available resources of
the schools and the learners. DepEd will be implementing Blended Learning approach to
ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19 crisis. This approach, he explained, “refers to a
learning delivery that combines face-to-face with any or a mix of online distance learning,
modular distance learning, and TV/Radio-based Instruction. Blended learning will enable the
schools to limit face-to-face learning, ensure social distancing, and decrease the volume of
people outside the home at any given time.”

DepEd has been preparing for various learning delivery modalities to suit every learner’s
need and capacity. “DepEd puts focus on self-learning modules as the primary learning tool
that can cater to all students, which can then be blended with other learning delivery
modalities that the student has access to,” he ended.

The discussions run smoothly and exchanging of ideas were there. Teachers were satisfied
and enlighten with their concerns and filed with information’s.
The orientation ended well and everyone went home feeling light.

Prepared by: Noted by:

Rolyn V. Manansala Roberto L. Fontillas Jr.

Teacher-I HT-III/A.P Department Head

Approved by:

Carolyn C. Fontillas, Ed.D.

Re-Echo Of Orientation On Learning Continuity Plan In The

New Normal Of Araling Panlipunan