'Catch-Up Fridays' motivates teachers to find ways to help students cope with lessons. CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched Catch-Up Fridays to provide opportunities for learners to improve their academic performance, particularly in reading.

1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Why is there a need for Catch-Up Fridays?
(1) Which of the ff. is NOT INCLUDED on the
essence of Catch-Up Fridays?
a. To respond to low proficiency levels in
reading.
b. To intensify teacher awareness and
autonomy on learners’ reading proficiency.
c. To intensify Values, Health, and Peace
Education.
d. To support the Eight-Point Socioeconomic
Agenda in the Matatag Curriculum.
e. None of the above

3. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What is the purpose of Catch-Up Fridays?
(2) Which of the ff. is NOT INCLUDED on the purpose of
Catch-Up Fridays?
a. To implement standardized reading literacy
programs in the basic education curriculum.
b. To reinforce foundational skills vital to successfully
implement the basic education curriculum.
c. To reinforce social and other relevant skills
significant to successfully implement the basic
education curriculum.
d. To help address learning gaps.
e. None of the above

4. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
(3) Which of the ff. is NOT INCLUDED on the
implementation of Catch-Up Fridays?
a. All Fridays in January shall be devoted to Project
READ.
b. Teachers not assigned as reading facilitators will
attend the training on the implementation of Catch-
up Fridays.
c. January 19 and 26 are part of Catch-Up Fridays.
d. For January 26 which falls during the Mid-year
break, learners may be encouraged to continue
reading at home.
e. None of the above

5. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who will facilitate Catch-Up Fridays?
(4) Which of the ff. is NOT INCLUDED on the facilitation of
Catch-Up Fridays?
a. Facilitated by the SAME teacher/s whose classes are
scheduled on Fridays, as outlined in the class
programs.
b. Integrative teaching will come in: Values, Health, or
Peace Education.
c. This integration approach ensures that important
themes are woven into different reading abilities.
d. This integration approach ensures that important
themes are woven into the different subject matters.
e. None of the above

6. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will teachers monitor individual
progress on Catch-Up Fridays?
(5) Learners’ progress shall be
monitored where they can articulate
their thoughts through the following:
a. Through writing,
b. Through journaling
c. Through creative expressions
d. Through personal essays
e. All of the above

7. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will teachers prepare for Catch-Up Fridays?
(6) Which of the ff. is NOT INCLUDED on the
preparation of teachers for Catch-Up Fridays?
a. Engage in collaborative expertise sessions
b. Examine the MATATAG Basic Education
Curriculum.
c. Expose in professional development activities
d. Share effective practices and prepare materials
for successful implementation
e. All of the above.

8. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who shall primarily be responsible for
supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays?
(7) Who shall be primarily responsible for
supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays?
a. School Reading coordinators
b. District Reading coordinators
c. School heads
d. Master Teachers
e. All of the above

9. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Regional offices shall submit ____________ to the
DepEd Central Office, Curriculum and
Teaching (CT) Strand, through the Bureau of
Learning Delivery (BLD) for assessment and
evaluation of the program.
a. Semi-monthly reports
b. Monthly reports
c. Quarterly reports
d. Bi-annual reports
e. None of the above
What reports are required to be submitted by the
regional office regarding Catch-up Fridays
implementation?

10. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Sample Class Program for Grade 1 Learners in the Current K to 12 Curriculum
with Catch-up Friday for Single Shift
Friday
Catch-up Fridays
Daily Routine
First half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2 hours and 20
minutes)
- National Reading Program
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Second half of Fridays (160 minutes or 2 hours and 20
minutes)
- Values Education
- Health Education
- Peace Education
- Homeroom Guidance Program
Total 300 minutes (4 hours and 40 minutes)

11. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Why is there a need for Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays is essential to
respond to low proficiency levels in
reading and the urgent need to
intensify Values, Health, and Peace
Education. It supports the goals
outlined in the MATATAG: Bansang
Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda,
and the Eight-Point Socioeconomic
Agenda.

12. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What is the purpose of Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays is implemented to help
address learning gaps and reinforce
foundational, social, and relevant skills
necessary to successfully implement the
basic education curriculum. It aligns with
the National Learning Recovery Program
and focuses on the National Reading
Program, Values, Health, and Peace
Education.

13. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
Catch-Up Fridays will begin on
January 12, 2024, and will be
implemented across elementary and
secondary schools and community
learning centers nationwide.

14. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Operationalizing
Catch-up Fridays

15. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
All Fridays in January shall be devoted to DEAR.
During the kick-off on January 12, 2024, learners
shall be engaged in reading through the DEAR. On
January 19 and 26, while learners will be engaged in
reading through DEAR, the teachers not assigned as
reading facilitators will attend the training on the
implementation of Catch-up Fridays.
For January 26 which falls during the Mid-year break,
SDOs shall continue orienting teachers on Catch-up
Fridays. Learners may be encouraged to continue
DEAR at home.

16. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What more do we expect to be happening
during the Fridays in January?
It shall also be used as a venue to
gather feedback from field
implementers on the guidelines of
Catch-up Fridays.

17. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will Catch-Up Fridays be structured?
All Fridays will be designated as
Catch-Up Fridays, with the first half of
the day on the National Reading
Program and the second half on
Values, Health, and Peace Education.
The Homeroom Guidance Program will
also be included.

18. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Reading
Values
Education
Health
Education
Peace
Education
Time Allotment for Each Learning Area
How will the time allotment for each
learning area be used?
The time allotment for
each learning area on a
Friday shall be used to
enhance learners’
knowledge and skills in
and appreciation of
reading, values, health,
and peace education.
Values
Education

19. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who will facilitate Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays will be facilitated by the same
teacher/s whose classes are scheduled on
Fridays, as outlined in the class programs. This
is where integrative teaching will come in. The
assigned teacher will have to integrate the
themes/subthemes for Values, Health, or Peace
Education into their assigned learning area. This
approach fosters a cohesive and interconnected
learning experience, ensuring that important
themes are woven into the different subject
matters.

20. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Will Catch-up Fridays Graded?
No, Catch-Up Fridays will not be
graded. The primary objective is to
reinforce learning.

21. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Sample Class Program for Grade 1 Learners in the Current K to 12 Curriculum
with Catch-up Friday for Single Shift
Time
No. of
Minutes
Friday
Original Time Schedule for
Monday to Thursday
Catch-up Fridays
7:10 – 7:20 10 Daily Routine
7:20 – 7:50 30 EsP First half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2
hours and 20 minutes)
- National Reading Program
7:50 – 8:20 30 Filipino
8:20 – 8:50 30 English
8:50 – 9:10 20 Recess
9:10 – 10:00 50 Mathematics
10:0 – 10:40 40 Araling Panlipunan Second half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2
hours and 20 minutes)
- Values Education
- Health Education
- Peace Education
- Homeroom Guidance Program
10:40 – 11:20 40 MAPEH
11:20 – 11:50 30 NRP
11:50 – 12:50 60 Lunch
12:50 – 1:20 30 NMP
1:20 – 2:00 40 HGP
Total 280 minutes (4 hours and 40 minutes)

22. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will teachers monitor individual
progress on Catch-Up Fridays?
Learners’ progress will be monitored
through Reflection Journals, where
they can articulate their thoughts
through writing, stories, journals,
personal essays, and other creative
expressions that reflect their unique
learning experiences.

23. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will Values, Health, and Peace Education be
integrated into Catch-Up Fridays?
An integrative approach will be employed,
using content from various learning areas
for developing reading skills and fostering
an understanding of values, health, and
peace-related concepts. Monthly themes
and subthemes aligned with the basic
education curricular framework will guide
these integrations.

24. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The time allotment for the NRP shall
give learners opportunities for reading
intervention and reading enhancement
through developmentally appropriate
reading materials.
How will the time allotment for
NRP be utilized?

25. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What strategies will be employed during
Catch-Up Fridays?
Various strategies such as Drop
Everything and Read (DEAR), Read-A-
Thon and expert-led for a will be
utilized. The implementation will be
dynamic, engaging, and responsive to
the unique needs of learners.

26. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Shall stakeholders be engaged to support
Catch-up Fridays?
Schools are highly encouraged to
forge and strengthen stakeholder
engagement to gather support and
ensure the sustainability of Catch-up
Fridays. Stakeholders may share their
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27. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who shall primarily be responsible for
supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays?
The school heads shall be primarily responsible
for supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays.
The Curriculum and Learning Management
Division (CLMD) and Curriculum
Implementation Division (CID) shall collaborate
to ensure compliance of schools of its
implementation.

28. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
For inquiries and other concerns, please
contact the Office of the Director of the
Bureau of Learning Delivery,
Department of Education Central Office,
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig
City through email at
bld.od@deped.gov.ph or at telephone
numbers (02) 8637-4346 or 8637-4347.