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Primer on Perpetual Flexible Learning Options
The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD) introduces flexible learning options (FLO) for students and parents in the context of online distance learning for the school year 2020-2021 due to COVID-19 challenges. The guidelines outline modes of instruction including asynchronous self-paced modules and synchronous virtual classes, alongside a structured class schedule while ensuring safe learning experiences at home. Parents are encouraged to support their children's learning by creating conducive study environments and maintaining communication with teachers as the university adapts its educational delivery methods.
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- 1. Primer on the UPHSD FlexibleLearning Options (FLOs) for Students and Parents in Basic Education SY 2020-2021
- 2. The University ofPerpetual Help System DALTA acknowledges the difficulties posed by the continuing spread of Covid 19 to the delivery of instruction in all levels. True to its commitment to provide quality education to the learners in this critical time, UPHSD is embarking on its Flexible Learning Options (FLO) and implementing an online distance learning (ODL) plan for the first semester, School Year 2020-2021. Mindful of its mission to produce Perpetualites who are “Helpers of God” and who contribute to nation building, the University strives to continue to provide quality instruction through various forms and formats so students can develop essential competencies in the safety of their homes. The guidelines contained in this Primer provide guidance to students and their parents on the implementation of the online distance education of the University through flexible learning options and modalities. However, details and announcements are communicated to the students and their parents by their respective departments. Challenges are expected to emerge at the onset of its implementation, but we hope that these will encourage students to become more responsible, responsive and self-directed. We further hope to inspire the faculty to explore engaging and innovative ways to deliver the curriculum through more authentic learning tasks and experiences. It is our fondest prayer that students continue to value their education and learn as best as they could, despite the constraints of the current learning modalities and their personal circumstances. FOREWORD 2
- 3. ONLINE LEARNING • The Universityutilizes a Learning Management System (LMS) with features that are well-suited for long-term online learning. • The virtual classrooms will use both face- to-face (F2F) online classes and self- paced instructional modules. • Each class will be placed under the care and supervision of an adviser who will meet with the students at the start and end of each day. • Once the situation improves and the community quarantine measures are lifted, blended learning will be implemented. With their parents’ permission, students can report back to school for lessons inside their classrooms. Until such time, interactions shall be virtual. 3
- 4. MODES OF DELIVERY MODULES •Self-paced instructional modules organized in learning packets in print or digital format which are uploaded in the LMS (asynchronous) • For students with limited or no internet connectivity, modules may be picked up in school or sent by courier • Designed with learning outcomes, a pre-activity, learning tasks, and a post-assessment • Students will work independently on learning modules at their own pace but would need to submit these on or before the deadline set by the teacher • Teachers are available for consultation at designated times VIRTUAL CLASSES • Face to face (F2F) online classes facilitated by a teacher at an established time with students engaged in learning experiences in real-time (synchronous) • Held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom/Google Meet • 30-40 mins (Grade School), 60 mins (JHS) and 60-120 mins (SHS) • Screen time is regulated and learning areas are taught in alternating days to avoid the risk of having health issues related to spending too much time on screen • Recorded and uploaded for students’ access, if necessary 4
- 5. REQUIRED SUBJECTS • The tableson the following pages reflect the required subjects according to the curriculum set by the Department of Education (DepEd). • Subjects will be taught by focusing on developing the essential understandings and critical skills as stipulated in DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). • Formative, summative and authentic assessments will be utilized to evaluate the learners’ performance through the accomplishment of modules, online quizzes/worksheets, quarterly examinations, individual or group projects and participation in fora. • Grading will be based on DepEd’s directives but would primarily give emphasis on the learners’ acquisition of knowledge, skills and values rather than giving numerical equivalent to their performance. 5
- 6. GRADE SCHOOL Kinder Grade1-3 Grade 4-6 Mother Tongue Filipino English/ Language Reading Science Mathematics Araling Panlipunan Home Economics and Livelihood Education Music, Arts and Physical Education Filipino Christian Living Computer Education 6
- 7. JUNIOR BUSINESS HIGHSCHOOL Core Subjects Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Filipino English Science Mathematics Araling Panlipunan Music, Arts and Physical Education Technology and Livelihood Education Values Education/ Filipino Christian Living Computer Education Citizenship Advancement Training 1/Aerospace Cadet of the Philippines Business Subjects Grade 7 Grade 8 Basic Entrepreneurship Management Personality Development Bookkeeping Grade 9 Grade 10 Marketing Foreign Language Basic Finance Micro Business Venture Social Entrepreneurship 7
- 8. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 11 First Semester Second Semester All Strands • Oral Communication • Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino • 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World • General Mathematics • Earth and Life Science • Personal Development • Physical Education and Health 1 • English for Academic and Professional Purposes • Filipino Christian Living • Earth Science • Reading and Writing Skills • Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba’t Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik • The Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions • Statistics and Probability • Understanding Culture, Society and Politics • Physical Education and Health 2 • Filipino Christian Living 2 • Research 1: Qualitative • Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (STEM) • Physical Science (Non-STEM) Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 8
- 9. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 11 First Semester Second Semester Academic Track • ABM • Applied Economics • Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management • STEM • Pre-Calculus • Basic Calculus • HUMMS • Creative Writing • Creative Nonfiction: The Literary Essay Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime Specialization • Pre-Calculus • Introduction to Marine Career • General Chemistry 1 • Introduction to Marine Engineering • Basic Calculus Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 9
- 10. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 12 First Semester Second Semester All Strands • Media and Information Literacy • Filipino sa Piling Larangan • Entrepreneurship • Physical Education and Health 3 • Practical Research 2 • Filipino Christian Living 3 • Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person • Physical Education and Health 4 • Filipino Christian Living 4 • Empowerment Technologies • Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion • Work Immersion, Research, Career Advocacy, Culminating Activity Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 10
- 11. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 12 First Semester Second Semester Academic Track ABM • Business Finance • Organization and Management • Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management • Business Math • Business Ethics and Social Responsibility • Principles of Marketing STEM • General Physics 1 • General Chemistry 1 • General Biology 1 • General Physics 2 • General Chemistry 2 • General Biology 2 Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 11
- 12. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 12 First Semester Second Semester Academic Track • HUMSS • Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems • Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences • Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century • Philippine Politics and Governance • Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship • Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences • General Academic • Organization and Management • Humanities 2 • Social Science 1 • Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction 2 • Elective 1 • Elective 2 Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 12
- 13. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 12 First Semester Second Semester Arts and Design Track • Physical and Personal Development in the Arts • Leadership and Management in Different Arts Fields • Integrating the Elements and Principles of Organization in the Arts • Developing Filipino Identity in the Arts • Apprenticeship and Exploration of Different Fields Sports Track • Physical Education • Sports Officiating and Activity Management • Fundamentals of Coaching • Fitness, Sports and Recreation Leadership • Psychosocial Aspects of Sports and Exercise • Fitness Testing and Exercise • Programming • Practicum Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 13
- 14. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL– Grade 12 First Semester Second Semester TVL Track • ICT • Animation 3 • Computer Programming 3 • Animation 4 • Computer Programming 4 • Home Economics • Food and Beverages Services 1 • Tourism and Promotion Services 1 • Food and Beverages Services 2 • Tourism and Promotion Services 2 • Industrial Arts • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3 • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 4 • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4 Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime Specialization • General Physics 1 • Introduction to Maritime Safety • General Physics 2 Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional 14
- 15. GRADE SCHOOL SAMPLE SCHEDULE Kinder Teachers and learnersmeet online synchronously and provide significant interaction with the other members of the class. 15
- 16. GRADE SCHOOL SAMPLE SCHEDULE Grades1 to 3 The class schedule provides time for independent work for learners to focus on their tasks. Screen time is regulated and learning areas are taught in alternating days to avoid the risk of having health issues related to too much time on screen. 16
- 17. GRADE SCHOOL SAMPLE SCHEDULE Grades4 to 6 To monitor if the learners are on task, the schedule has a consultation time with the teacher/s which may be done by the class as a whole or on a one-on- one basis. 17
- 18. JUNIOR BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOLSAMPLE SCHEDULE During this new normal when physical classes are not allowed, teachers meet their students during distance online classes. Classes with asterisks mean synchronous meetings via Microsoft Teams/Zoom/Google Meet. Classes without asterisks mean asynchronous/offline activities. Self-paced learning modules are provided to students which are made available either through the LMS or through learning packets to be picked up by parents/guardians in school. Legend: with *=synchronous; without *=asynchronous 7:50-8:00 *Class Adviser’s Time *Class Adviser’s Time *Class Adviser’s Time *Class Adviser’s Time *Class Adviser’s Time 8:00-9:00 *Class 1 Class 1 *Class 1 *Class 1 Class 1 9:00-10:00 Class 2 *Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 10:00-10:20 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 10:20-11:20 Class 3 *Class 3 *Class 3 *Class 3 Class 3 11:20-12:20 *Class 4 *Class 4 *Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 12:20-1:00 LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK 1:00-2:00 Class 5 Class 5 Class 5 *Class 5 Class 5 2:00-3:00 *Class 6 Class 6 *Class 6 Class 6 *Class 6 3:00-4:00 *Class 7 *Class 7 Class 7 *Class 7 *Class 7 18
- 19. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLESCHEDULE Academic Track Grade 11 All subjects with one (1) hour allotment will have synchronous learning where virtual class discussion will be made. All subjects which are for 2-3 hours will have an hour of synchronous learning while subjects which are for 4-5 hours are given two (2) hours of synchronous learning. The remaining hours will be utilized for asynchronous learning and consultations. Classes are strategically scheduled to protect students from being too exposed to computers or gadgets. Moreover, they are given enough time to work on their tasks offline and at their own pace. 19
- 20. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLESCHEDULE PBM Track Grade 11 All subjects with one (1) hour allotment will have synchronous learning where virtual class discussion will be made. All subjects which are for 2-3 hours will have an hour of synchronous learning while subjects which are for 4-5 hours are given two (2) hours of synchronous learning. The remaining hours will be utilized for asynchronous learning and consultations. Classes are strategically scheduled to protect students from being too exposed to computers or gadgets. Moreover, they are given enough time to work on their tasks offline and at their own pace. 20
- 21. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLESCHEDULE Academic Track Grade 12 All subjects with one (1) hour allotment will have synchronous learning where virtual class discussion will be made. All subjects which are for 2-3 hours will have an hour of synchronous learning while subjects which are for 4-5 hours are given two (2) hours of synchronous learning. The remaining hours will be utilized for asynchronous learning and consultations. Classes are strategically scheduled to protect students from being too exposed to computers or gadgets. Moreover, they are given enough time to work on their tasks offline and at their own pace. 21
- 22. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLESCHEDULE ACADEMIC/ARTS&DESIGN/SPORTS TRACK Grade 12 All subjects with one (1) hour allotment will have synchronous learning where virtual class discussion will be made. All subjects which are for 2-3 hours will have an hour of synchronous learning while subjects which are for 4-5 hours are given two (2) hours of synchronous learning. The remaining hours will be utilized for asynchronous learning and consultations. Classes are strategically scheduled to protect students from being too exposed to computers or gadgets. Moreover, they are given enough time to work on their tasks offline and at their own pace. 22
- 23. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLESCHEDULE TVL and PBM TRACK Grade 12 All subjects with one (1) hour allotment will have synchronous learning where virtual class discussion will be made. All subjects which are for 2-3 hours will have an hour of synchronous learning while subjects which are for 4-5 hours are given two (2) hours of synchronous learning. The remaining hours will be utilized for asynchronous learning and consultations. Classes are strategically scheduled to protect students from being too exposed to computers or gadgets. Moreover, they are given enough time to work on their tasks offline and at their own pace. 23
- 24. NUMBER OF CLASSES AND MODULES Grades1 to 6 Subjects # of Online Classes per Week # of Modules per Week Filipino 2 1 English 2 1 Math 2 1 Science 2 1 Araling Panlipunan 2 1 MAPEH 2 1 Filipino Christian Living 2 1 Home Economics and Livelihood Education 2 1 Computer Education 2 1 TOTAL Kindergarten 14 8 Grades 1 to 3 16 8 Grades 4 to 6 18 9 24
- 25. NUMBER OF CLASSES AND MODULES Grades7-10 Subjects # of Online Classes per Week # of Modules per Week Filipino 2 1 English 2 1 Math 2 1 Science 2 1 Araling Panlipunan 2 1 MAPEH 2 1 TLE 2 1 Values Education 1 1 Computer Education 1 1 Business High Subjects 1 1 TOTAL Grade 7 17 12 Grade 8 17 12 Grade 9 17 12 Grade 10 17 14 Classes that meet four times in a week will only have two synchronous meetings and 2 asynchronous meetings with their teachers. Those classes that meet three times a week will have two synchronous meetings while those that meet once a week will have one synchronous meeting. The rest are for asynchronous/ offline activities. 25
- 26. NUMBER OF CLASSES AND MODULES Grades11 and 12 (First Semester) 26
- 27. • Parental supervisionand guidance are crucial in helping learners succeed in transitioning to distance or home-based learning. Parents/guardians will take on a vital role in their child’s learning. • Specifically, parents/guardians can provide their child critical assistance and support the efforts of the school by: • Setting up a well-lit and comfortable study space with the technology needed and with clear background. • Anticipating and being prepared for technical issues that may happen. • Ensuring that the child adheres to his/her class schedule. • Keeping track of the child’s progress weekly. • Maintaining an open line of communication with the child’s teachers and calling the hotline or helpdesk, when necessary. • During online class, parents of younger students should help set up the device, access the learning management system and monitor their child’s completion of online work and offline activities, e.g. modules. SUPPORT FROM PARENTS AND GUARDIANS 27
- 28. CAPACITY AND CONNECTIVITY •To be able to access the learning management system or join synchronous/online classes, students must have a stable internet connection of download speed from 2 to 3 Mbps. Gadgets (e.g. laptop or desktop) must be equipped with an audio headset and webcam for virtual face-to-face (F2F) sessions. • Tablets can also be used in place of a laptop or desktop. Smartphones may not be suitable for online learning. The recommended basic configuration for gadgets which will be used for online learning are as follows: 28
- 29. SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS •Should parents have concerns or clarifications, they can attend the virtual orientation and question and answer sessions. • Technical support will be available for the entire school year. For urgent concerns regarding the modes of instructional delivery, TechSupport can be reached through telephone no. 88710639 loc 214, 09955056955 or bently.roxas@perpetualdalta.edu.ph (Las Piñas campus); (02)85844377 loc 132, trunk line (046) 4770602 loc 132 or inna.meilat@perpetualdalta.edu.ph; (Molino campus) and (049)8341159 or dref.diamante@perpetualdalta.edu.ph (Calamba campus) • Practice sessions on the use of the learning management system (LMS) will be scheduled during the first two weeks of August prior to the opening of classes. • Students will be oriented on how to access the activities uploaded on the LMS and how to submit their completed work through this online platform for grading. The teachers will also conduct online classes through Microsoft Teams/ Google Meet/Zoom so students can successfully transition to distance online learning before the start of classes on August 17, 2020. 29
- 30. SCHOOL WIDE PRACTICE SESSIONS The practicesessions are open to all basic education students enrolled for SY 2020-2021. 30
- 31. MENTORING CHATS WITHSTUDENTS To maintain the close relationship between learners and teachers in the Grade School Department, the “My Own Mentor” or M.O.M program will be launched beginning this school year. Online one on one chats or group sessions via Microsoft Teams between a learner or a group of learners and the assigned mentor will be conducted within a pre- determined schedule. Parents’ consent will be sought, protocol on privacy and guidelines on netiquette will be spelled out for this purpose. These online chats are intended for goal setting and to check the well-being and academic involvement of the learner. In Senior High School, a Buddy System will be launched and implemented. Pairs of students will be responsible for monitoring each other’s academic performance and well-being. This system would promote camaraderie and develop a sense of responsibility among the students. 31
- 32. Parents are essentialpartners of the school in the education and formation of their children. Involvement of parents at this time of pandemic will also be done online. MENTORING CHATS WITH PARENTS They will be updated on the attendance, daily activities, academic work load and upcoming activities of their children through electronic parent circulars. Online Quarterly Parents’ Meeting during the showing of grades will be an avenue wherein helpful topics on parenting and other important issues will be the focus of the meetings. 32
- 33. Parents’ orientation willbe scheduled prior to the opening of classes and will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Parents will be grouped by grade level. Topics covered during the orientation will include an orientation on the Flexible Learning Options adopted by the Basic Education Department. Special topics will feature parenting skills to help their children who are our students adapt to the new modes of delivery. A forum will be conducted to address parents’ concerns and issues. The schedule of the fora will be disseminated through a letter or announcement posted on the University website. PARENTS’ ORIENTATION AND FORUM 33
- 34. CHAPLAINCY SERVICES The Universityinstills Catholic tradition and imbues Christian values in its students. During this pandemic, the chaplaincy will continue to offer pastoral services and counselling, the celebration of the sacraments, and delivery of various spiritual activities online. Retreats and recollections which normally begin in the first semester will be deferred to the latter part of the school year when conditions allow. 34
- 35. GUIDANCE SERVICES © CopyrightShoweet.com Faced with the uncertainty about their future, it is normal for many students to feel immense stress amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. To help students develop coping skills in this critical time, the Guidance and Counselling Office (GCO) will continue to deliver vital services online to ensure students’ social, emotional and mental well-being. These online services include individual inventory via Google Form, Information service, Online Testing Assessment through Standardized Assessment, Virtual Mental Health Support and Counseling, Career Consultation, Guidance Class, Support and Monitoring of Targeted Groups and GCO Webinars. 35
- 36. LIBRARY SERVICES The libraryprovides crucial support for the academic learning of students. It has an online subscription to EBSCO publishing which is a collection of databases for students’ research endeavors. This can be accessed through the online services in the University portal. The library likewise uses the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and offers Open Educational Resources (OER) which can be accessed 24/7 anywhere and anytime through the links http://perpetualdalta.edu.ph or http://lpsa.perpetualdalta.edu.ph:8339/. Library orientation for students will also be conducted online. OPAC 36
- 37. ATTENDANCE Daily attendance ofstudents will be monitored by the class adviser during the homeroom period. Subject teachers will submit a daily log of attendance during synchronous F2F sessions to the class adviser for keeping track of student attendance. Parents will be informed through email if their child missed a class, several classes or all of the classes scheduled for the day. Advisory classes, otherwise known as homeroom periods, will be moderated by the class adviser who manages the daily check in time of the students. This period is spent on discussion of school announcements and specific class concerns. Advisers can also take this opportunity to engage the students, help them develop positive social skills and ensure their overall formation and well-being. ADVISORY 37
- 38. NET ETIQUETTE UPHSD subscribes tothe principle that “Character Building is Nation Building.” Hence, it is important for students to observe proper decorum in a virtual learning environment. Teachers and students are expected to interact amiably and respectfully towards each other. Policies and procedures stipulated in the Student Handbook are also enforced in online classes. Hence, violations of any of the behavioral expectations outlined below may result in the removal of a student from an online class for a specific period of time depending on the severity of the offense which means the student is missing important academic work. 1. Wear the collared white shirts/blouses (school uniform) during MWF and the maroon Perpetual shirt on TTh. 2. Look presentable, neat and well-groomed. 3. Maintain good physical and mental health through exercise, proper nutrition and sufficient sleep. 38
- 39. NET ETIQUETTE 4. Follow policies,rules and procedures set by the class adviser and subject teacher. 5. Be courteous and polite when communicating with your teachers, both in written and oral form. Avoid inappropriate language. 6. Attend class regularly and punctually. 7. Participate actively in all online class discussions or fora. 8. Complete tasks and assignments on time. 9. Avoid misrepresenting another student or teacher or assuming the identity of another person by using their LMS accounts without permission. 10. Your login credentials on the LMS should be kept private and confidential. 39
- 40. NET ETIQUETTE 11. Refrain fromreproducing course content including assessments, emails, digital images, discussion threads in any form and to any other server without the explicit written permission from the designated school authority. 12. Sharing personal information that is embarrassing, illegal or inappropriate or by writing, sending, downloading or displaying anything that is inimical to the privacy and integrity of another student or teacher is strictly discouraged. Private conversation is prohibited on discussion fora or threads. 13. Refrain from engaging in the following acts of academic misconduct: • Cheating. An act or attempted act of dishonesty, fraud or deceit in an academic work. • Plagiarism. Using another person’s ideas, designs, words or works without appropriate consent and acknowledgement. • Collusion. Assisting another person in committing academic misconduct such as substituting for a test or completing an assignment without the express requirement, consent or knowledge of the teacher or assessor. 40
- 41. CALENDAR Grades 1 to10 Date of Start Date of End Term 1 August 17, 2020 December 18, 2020 Christmas Break December 19, 2020 January 3, 2021 Term 2 January 4, 2021 April 30, 2021 Grades 11 and 12 Date of Start Date of End Semester 1 August 17, 2020 December 18, 2020 Christmas Break December 19, 2020 January 3, 2021 Semester 2 January 11, 2021 May 21, 2021 41
- 42. A SHORT DAILYPRAYER TO MARY, MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Mother of Perpetual Help, you have been blessed and favored by God. You became not only the Mother of the Redeemer, but Mother of the redeemed as well. We come to you today as your loving children. Watch over us and take care of us. As you held the child Jesus in your loving arms, so take us in your arms. Be a mother ready at every moment to help us. For God who is mighty has done great things for you, and God’s mercy is from age to age on those who love God. 42