EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara yesterday said the department will roll out dynamic learning programs (DLP) in areas affected by storms and other natural disasters.
Angara said the DLP will support education continuity in schools impacted by typhoons and other natural disasters by promoting independent and resource-efficient learning.
The pilot implementation of the DLP will begin this month in affected schools in regions I, II, III, IV-A, V, and CAR.
“We’re bringing resilience to the heart of learning so that no student’s education has to pause when challenges arise,” Angara said.
Under the program, affected schools have the flexibility to conduct make-up classes and utilize DLP learning activity sheets in temporary learning spaces.
These activity sheets are designed to be simple, targeted, and adaptable.
The DLP features include parallel classes, activity-based engagement, student portfolios, and a reduced homework policy.
Angara said the program encourages learners to engage deeply with lessons and build essential skills like writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
“Through this initiative, DepEd seeks to restore educational opportunities for students by establishing resilient, adaptable learning practices. The deployment of DLP is aligned to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as a proactive learning continuity measure during disaster and emergency contexts,” the DepEd chief added.
The DLP was developed by Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, founders of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation in Jagna, Bohol.
Data provided by DepEd showed that as of yesterday, the number of schools where face-to-face classes are still suspended due to the devastation wrought by the recent typhoon has gone down to 10,947in 48 divisions in six regions with 3,970,222 learners and 181,270 teachers and non-teaching-staff.
Thirteen schools are still being used as evacuation centers while a similar number were damaged by flooding and landslides.