Module 4: Planning for Continuing Professional Development and LAC Planning

1. MODULE 4:
PLANNING FOR CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
& LAC PLANNING

2. Learning is a continuous process. There are
still a lot of things that we can improve on
in our jobs as teachers, even as we go
through this pandemic. In this Module, you
will plan for your continuous professional de
velopment (PD) in the new LDMs that your
School has adopted.

3. MODULE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1. carry out your plan for your continuing PD
2. discuss the different PD initiatives/programs related to
the LDMs that are available to you, either provided by
DepEd or by non-DepEd learning service providers
(LSPs)
3. develop a PD plan including the Learning Action Plan
4. commit to your professional growth and development

4. MODULE CONTENT:
Lesson 1: Reflecting on Professional Life and
Development
Lesson 2: Planning for the Continuing Professional
Development and Participation in the LAC Session 4
*LAC Sessions are included in the activities but may be optional as
determined by the LAC members under the guidance of the LAC Leader

5. LESSON 1: REFLECTING ON PROFESS
IONAL LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to
reflect on and assess your current capabilities
and practice in relation to the use of the LDMs
in your School.

6. Key Topics/Concepts
❖ assessment;
❖ capabilities;
❖ professional practice;
❖ professional standards
Resources Required
✓ Professional Self-Assessment Questionnaire
✓ LDM2 Course Overview
✓ Continuing Professional Development Guidelines
✓ DepEd Memo No. 50, s.2020 on DepEd Professional
✓ Development Priorities
✓ Study Notebook

7. ITEMS STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY
DISAGREE
I can use the modality with ease.
I can confidently use the platforms in
the modalities.
I can use pedagogies associated with
the modalities and platforms.
I can very well manage my learners/cl
ass in the modality that my school ha
s adopted.
I can very well engage with parents a
nd community partners in assisting le
arners.
Assess your current capabilities and skills using the Professional Self-Assessment
Questionnaire.
PROFESSIONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Check the box that best represents your assessment of your skills and capabilities.
ACTIVITY 1

8. Revisit the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
(PPST) found in the LDM2 Course Overview.
Reflect on your self-assessment from Activity 1.
What particular professional standards in the PPST
do you need to focus on to effectively use the LDMs
in relation to the content and pedagogy of the learnin
g area/s you are teaching?
Write your answer and other insights in your Study
Notebook.
ACTIVITY 2

9. Assess your current capabilities and skills using the Professional
Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
ACTIVITY 3

10. Good job! You are now done with Lesson 1.
You may now proceed to Lesson
2 and learn more about planning for the Con
tinuing PD and participation in the
LAC.

11. LESSON 2: PLANNING FOR THE CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE LAC
In this session, you will come up with a realistic plan for
your continuing PD that responds to your identified
need in relation to the content and pedagogy of the
learning area/s you are teaching using the LDM.

12. Key Topics/Concepts
❖ professional development;
❖ professional life
Resources Required
✓ List of NEAP-recognized Programs
✓ Individual Development Plan Template
✓ PD Discussion Template for LAC

13. 1. Access the List of NEAP-recognized Programs an
d the Individual Development Plan template. Exami
ne the available PD activities/programs offered by
DepEd and non-DepEd providers whether online or
offline.
2. Communicate with your assigned Instructional
Coach to provide you a list of Regional and Division
Training Programs in your area.
3. Accomplish the Individual Development Plan
Template by referring from your output in Lesson 1
Activity 3 of this Module.
ACTIVITY 1

14. Refer to your PD objectives and decide on w
hat topics you would like to talk about in you
r
School LAC. Use the PD Discussion Templ
ate in your discussion.
1. In your LAC Session, share your answers t
o Lesson 1 Activity 3 and Lesson 2
Activities 1 and 2. Take note of all insights an
d advice from your colleagues. Make
adjustments in your plan accordingly.
ACTIVITY 2

15. Congratulations! You have completed Modul
e 4. You may now proceed to the
final Module.