Published March 17, 2021, 8:51 AM
To further strengthen the implementation of its Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP), the Department of Education (DepEd) provided gadgets and a service vehicle for the benefit of the students and teachers in Iloilo province.
The DepEd SDO of Iloilo Province received gadgets and a service vehicle from the DepEd Central Office. (Photo from DepEd Philippines)
The DepEd Central Office (CO) formally turned over gadgets and a service vehicle to the Schools Division Office (SDO) Iloilo Province to help in the delivery of service under the distance learning set-up implemented this school year.
The gadgets and the service vehicle were formally received by Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Dr. Roel Bermejo and other officials of the Supreme Student Government Federation.
Published March 10, 2021, 4:02 PM
Exactly a year ago, on March 10, 2020, schools were closed and students from all levels stopped attending face-to-face classes due to the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Friday, March 13, 2020 marked the last day of school for students in Iloilo City after the local government is suspending classes on March 16-31, 2020. (Tara Yap/Manila Bulletin File photo)
A year after, on Wednesday, March 10, schools are still physically closed for millions kinder, elementary, secondary and college students but the government – through the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – were able to find ways for learning continuity amid the health situation in the country.
The Philippines is set to mark the first year of school closures due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
President Duterte on March 9, 2020 announced the suspension of classes in all levels at the National Capital Region (NCR) from March 10 to March 14.
Two days after, on March 1
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In particular, DepEd cited the initiatives of its regional office in Cagayan Valley. In a virtual visit of Education Secretary Leonor Briones, the schools divisions also shared their best practices and strategies in the implementation of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP).
Region II Director Benjamin Paragas noted that one of the most effective initiatives is the “Project PROVIDE” or Providing Resources Offline: Various Interactive Developed Educational Instructional Materials (IMs).
This stood out as the main and frontline project as it offers both an online and offline mechanism in harnessing and providing learning materials that can be accessed by learners in all walks of life.
Education Secretary Leonor Briones
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“I salute our teachers, officials, school heads in the field that have spent their immeasurable efforts and unwavering commitment to make education continue amidst the pandemic,” Briones said during a virtual visit to Cagayan Valley.
To provide support for blended learning, DepEd Region II shared its school divisions’ best practices and strategies in the implementation of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP).
The School Divisions in region also showcased best practices to support blended learning.
They pointed out how “strong partnership, open communication, teamwork for innovation, and commitment and dedication” bring about change and impact.