Comprehensive Guide to DepEd's ILAW Framework for Effective Lesson Planning
Explore DepEd Order No. 016, s. 2026, focusing on the ILAW Framework's components, benefits, and FAQs to enhance lesson planning and instructional design in Philippine education.
Comprehensive Guide to DepEd's ILAW Framework for Effective Lesson Planning
1.
SLAC SESSION
on NEWDEPED
POLICIES
July 31, 2026
Department of Education
Schools Division of Koronadal City
GOVERNOR SERGIO B. MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Purok Bulak, Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City
Resource Speaker: MARICEL B. DIGNADICE
SEPS/School Head Designate
GSBMNHS LIBRARY, 3:00PM
2.
DepEd Order No.016, s. 2026
Guidelines on Lesson Planning
and Learning Design in the
Department of Education
July 31, 2026
Department of Education
Schools Division of Koronadal City
GOVERNOR SERGIO B. MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Purok Bulak, Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City
Resource Speaker: MARICEL B. DIGNADICE
SEPS/School Head Designate
GSBMNHS LIBRARY, 3:00PM
3.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
Findings on Submitted LPs
Sessions per week were designed for 4 days only,
Friday is left unplanned
No indicated dates
Unsigned document
No content in the Reflection part of the LP
Daily planning integrating complete ILAW framework
for lessons good for more than one (1) day.
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GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
1. What is the
ILAW
Framework?
• ILAW is DepEd's simplified national lesson
planning framework.
It stands for: I – Intentions L – Learning
Experience A – Assessing Learning W –
Ways ForwardI
5.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
2. Why did DepEd
introduce the
ILAW Framework?
• It shifts the focus from
paperwork to instructional
thinking and learner
outcomes.
6.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
3. Is ILAW a new
lesson plan
template?
• No. Schools and teachers
may use different formats as
long as these four
components are clearly
evident and aligned.
7.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
4. What is the
biggest shift
introduced by the
ILAW Framework?
• from format compliance to
quality instructional design.
8.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
5. What are the
four essential
components of
ILAW?
• Intentions – What learners should learn
• Learning Experience – How learners will
learn.
• Assessing Learning – How learning will
be checked.
• Ways Forward – What happens next
based on assessment results.
9.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
6. Can teachers
add more
sections to the
lesson plan?
• DepEd discourages requiring
components beyond those
prescribed in the ILAW
Framework.
10.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
7. Does DepEd
require one
official lesson
plan format?
• No. The emphasis is on
alignment with the ILAW
Framework rather than on
using a specific format.
11.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
8. How does ILAW
lessen teachers'
workload?
• simplifying lesson planning;
• eliminating unnecessary paperwork;
• allowing flexibility in lesson plan formats;
• encouraging collaborative lesson planning
and shared resources; and
• supporting digitalization and other
workload-reducing practices.
12.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
9. Does ILAW
encourage
teacher
autonomy?
• YES. The framework recognizes
teachers as reflective professionals
who exercise sound pedagogica
judgment in designing lessons that
are responsive to learners' needs
and classroom contexts.
13.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
10. Is every lesson
expected to follow
the same
sequence of
activities?
• No. The ILAW Framework is
flexible.
14.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
11. How should
lesson plans be
evaluated under
ILAW?
• Lesson plans should be evaluated
using the Lesson Planning Rubric
(Annex A) as a tool for self-
reflection, coaching, and
professional growth—not as a
compliance checklist or paperwor
scoring tool.
15.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
12. What is the purpose of the Lesson
Planning Rubric and who should
accomplish it?
• The Lesson Planning Rubric is designed
primarily for teacher self-assessment
and professional growth. While
instructional leaders may use it to guide
coaching and feedback, it should not be
treated merely as a document
inspection or compliance tool.
16.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
13. How does
ILAW promote
learner-centered
instruction?
• ILAW requires teachers to
plan lessons based on
learner readiness, context,
available learning time,
and evidence of learning.
17.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
14. How does the
ILAW Framework
support
instructional
leaders?
• It provide evidence-based
coaching, mentoring, and
developmental feedback
that improves instructional
practice rather than merely
checking lesson plans.
18.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
15. What role do
the Learning
Design Principles
play in ILAW?
• The Learning Design Principles
guide teachers in selecting
effective instructional
approaches. They support—
but do not replace—the ILAW
Framework.
19.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
16. Does ILAW
require one
competency for
every lesson?
• No. Teachers may address
competencies across several
lessons, provided each
lesson contributes to clear,
progressive learning goals
leading to learner mastery.
20.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
17. What makes a
lesson plan
"ILAW-
compliant"?
• The emphasis is on the
coherence and alignment
of these four components,
not on the format used.
21.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
18. What is the
key message of
the ILAW
Framework?
• Reminds teachers that
lesson planning is a guide
for effective teaching, not a
paperwork requirement.
22.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
19. How many
lesson plans
should be
prepared for
every learning
competency?
• There is no prescribed
number of lesson plans for
every learning
competency.
23.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You may prepare one lesson plan for a learning
competency that is intended to be taught over two or
three class sessions,
Example:
Competency: Solve real-life problems involving
systems of linear equations.
24.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
.
INTENTIONS
Objectives (for the 3-day lesson sequence)
By the end of the three sessions, learners will be able to:
Day 1: Explain the concept of systems of linear equations and solve
simple systems using appropriate methods.
Day 2: Apply appropriate strategies to solve various systems of
linear equations through guided and collaborative activities.
Day 3: Solve real-life problems involving systems of linear equations
and justify the solutions obtained.
25.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
By Session 1 (Day 1): Activities aligned to Objective 1
Session 2 (Day 2): Activities aligned to Objective 2
Session 3 (Day 3): Activities aligned to Objective 3
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GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
.
ASSESSING LEARNING
Formative assessment after Day 1
Formative assessment after Day 2
Summative or performance assessment on Day 3
27.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
.
WAYS FORWARD
Remediation, enrichment, or extension based on the
assessment results.
28.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
20. What lesson
plan templates
can teachers use
under the ILAW
Framework?
• It does not prescribe a single
lesson plan template. Instead, i
requires that every lesson plan
clearly demonstrates the fou
components of the ILAW
Framework.
29.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
20. What lesson
plan templates
can teachers use
under the ILAW
Framework?
• Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP)
• Daily Lesson Log (DLL) (if applicable)
• Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan
• Brief Lesson Plan Learning
• Teacher-developed lesson plan
formats adopted by the school o
division
• Digital or electronic lesson plan
templates
30.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
21. Is there a need
to complete the
KSA (knowledge,
skills, attitude) in
every lesson
plan?
No, not necessarily.
Based on DepEd Order No. 16, s
2026, you are not required to
complete all three dimensions—
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
(KSA)—within every lesson plan.
31.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
22. How many
times does a
teacher need to
submit a lesson
plan per week?
The Order focuses on the quality o
lesson planning and learning
design, not on the frequency o
submission..
32.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
23. Is the use of
the ILAW
Framework
already
mandatory?
Beginning the Second Term of SY
2026–2027, the revised lesson
planning guidelines under the ILAW
Framework are expected to be fully
implemented nationwide.
33.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
24. Can teachers
continue using
the Daily Lesson
Log (DLL) or
Detailed Lesson
Plan (DLP)?
During the transition period
teachers may continue using the
DLL or DLP formats prescribed
under DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2016
until the end of the First Term of SY
2026–2027.
34.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
25. Can two or
more teachers
teaching the
same subject
share the same
lesson plan?
YES. Teachers handling the same
subject, grade level, or learning
area may jointly develop and
share lesson plans as part o
professional collaboration and
workload reduction.
35.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
26. If teachers
share the same
lesson plan, should
they implement it
exactly the same
way?
Not necessarily. The lesson plan
may be common, but instruction
should remain responsive to
learners.
36.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
ILAW FRAMEWORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER
27. If teachers share
the same lesson
plan, should they
implement it
exactly the same
way?
Not necessarily. The lesson plan
may be common, but instruction
should remain responsive to
learners.
37.
GOVERNOR SERGIO B.MORALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PUROK BULAK, BRGY. PARAISO, KORONADAL CITY
OPEN FORUM
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