The document outlines a template for master teachers to develop a Work Application Plan (WAP) that aligns with the Department of Education's matatag curriculum in the Philippines, focusing on teacher training, quality education, and leadership. It emphasizes collaborative expertise in teaching practices, assessment strategies, and professional development to enhance educational outcomes. The WAP's implementation aims to foster effective teaching by incorporating foundational skills and inclusive education principles over a designated period.

1. (Enclosure No. 6 to DepEd Memorandum No. 44, s. 2023)
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Educators Academy of the Philippines
MATATAG WAP Template: For Master Teachers (Highly Proficient Teachers)
I. Profile
Name
Indicate your complete name
School and Position Indicate the name of your school and your
position
Title of PD Programs Training of Teachers (SBTT) on MATATAG
Curriculum
Date of Delivery Indicate when the training was conducted.
PD Program
Provider
National Educators Academy of the Philippines
in collaboration with Curriculum and Teaching
Strand (BCD and BLD)
Name of Immediate
Supervisor
Indicate the name of school head. School and Position Indicate the name of the school and his/her
position
II. Background and Rationale of WAP:
The Department of Education has pursued its education reform, the MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa Agenda, which sets

2. the new direction of the agency and stakeholders in resolving basic education challenges. In pursuing such reform in the basic education
curriculum, it is imperative to understand the current context and setting. Doing so will allow the Department to recognize the existing and
expected realities and, consequently, adopt appropriate measures to realize its vision, hence making the MATATAG Curriculum, which is
responsive and attuned to the dynamic changes that come into play in the society (General Shaping Paper, MATATAG Curriculum 2023).
The MATATAG Curriculum focuses on foundational skills and embedding peace competencies, building more resilient schools and
classrooms, strengthening inclusive education programs, advocating for teachers’ additional benefits, and providing professional
development programs, among others. The aim is to create a more effective and impactful educational experience for Filipino learners.
The Training on MATATAG curriculum is rooted in the fundamental importance of ensuring that teachers are fully equipped with the
knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to effectively implement the curriculum. Teacher quality is vital in raising learner
achievement. However, teachers alone cannot bring about substantive changes without effective leadership.
In addition, DepEd Order No. 24, s. 2022 or the Adoption of the Basic Education Development Plan 2030 (BEDP 2030) outlines the priorities
of the department in addressing the immediate and long-term concerns confronting basic education: access, equity, quality, and resiliency.
Quality is designed to address the quality of education through various strategic means such as but not limited to upskilling and reskilling
of teachers and school leaders.
To articulate the general shape of the MATATAG Curriculum and to ensure its full implementation, all Master Teachers shall develop a
Work Application Plan (WAP) underscoring the intensification of Learning Action Cells (LACs) through Collaborative Expertise.
The Training of Teachers (SBTT) on MATATAG Curriculum provides the master teachers with an opportunity to:
 address the appropriate indicators domains, strands, and indicators in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH)
in the effective and efficient delivery of the MATATAG Curriculum through the intensification of School LACs through the Collaborative
Expertise (CE).
The following professional standards/competencies are being addressed in the Training on MATATAG Curriculum for Teachers:
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3. Professional Standards
Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)
DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2017
PD Program Goals Indicators (Subtask) Application Objective
Domain 1. Content
Knowledge and
Pedagogy; Strand 1.1.
Content Knowledge and
its application within
and across curriculum
areas
1.1.3 Model effective
applications of content
knowledge within and
across curriculum teaching
areas.
Identify the overall structure
and salient features of the
general shaping paper and
learning area curriculum guide
Sharing with colleagues reflections
on the salient features and
aspirations for MATATAG
Curriculum
Implement Workplace
Application Plan (WAP)
articulating their required
competencies to be developed
and/or enhanced using school
LACs through Collaborative
Expertise (CE) aligned with the
PPST.
Domain 1. Content
Knowledge and
Pedagogy; Strand 1.5
Strategies for developing
critical and creative
thinking, as well as
other higher-order
thinking skills
1.5.3 Develop and apply
effective teaching strategies
to promote critical and
creative thinking, as well as
other higher-order thinking
skills.
Integrate 21st century skills,
inclusion principles and brain-
based learning theories in
teaching and learning processes
Distinguishing 21st
century skills
targeted by the learning
competencies in the curriculum
Domain 3. Diversity of
Learners. Strand 3.1.
Learners’ gender, needs
strengths, interests and
experiences
3.1.3. Work with colleagues
to share differentiated
developmentally appropriate
opportunities to address
learners’ differences in
gender, needs, strengths,
interests and experiences.
Domain 4. Curriculum
and Planning; Strand
4.1. Planning and
management of teaching
and learning process
4.1.3 Develop and apply
effective strategies in the
planning and management
of developmentally
sequenced teaching and
learning process to meet
curriculum requirements
and varied teaching
contexts.)
Develop and model a lesson
exemplar that shows
understanding of the
connections among
instructional elements
(standards, instruction,
assessment, and evaluation and
feedback) of the MATATAG
curriculum
Developing lesson exemplar
integrating the MATATAG
instructional design framework,
pedagogies, and assessment
strategies
Modeling lesson exemplar through
classroom observation and post
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4. Facilitate and give feedback to a
teaching-learning session using
the co-developed lesson plan;
conference simulation
Domain 5. Assessment
and Reporting; 5.2.
Monitoring and
evaluation of learner
progress and
achievement
5.2.3. Interpret
collaboratively monitoring
and evaluation strategies of
attainment data to support
learner progress and
achievement
Design a classroom-based
assessment tool for an identified
learning competency within the
MATATAG Curriculum,
ensuring alignment with
instructional objectives and
diverse assessment methods
Simulate collaborative learning
expertise;
Designing and modelling
assessment strategies consistent
with curriculum requirements and
which will integrate 21st
century
skills
Simulation on collaborative
learning expertise;
Domain 5. Assessment
and Reporting; Strand
5.5. Use of assessment
data to enhance
teaching and learning
practices and programs
5.5.3 Work collaboratively
with colleagues to analyze
and utilize assessment data
to modify practices and
programs to further support
learner progress and
achievement.
Domain 7. Personal
Growth and
Professional
Development; Strand
7.5 Professional
development goals;
7.5.3 Reflect on the
Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers to
plan personal professional
development goals and
assist colleagues in
planning and achieving
their own goals.
Exhibit positive /inclusive
attitude towards the
implementation of the
MATATAG curriculum
Conducting collaborative expertise
focused on MATATAG curriculum
implementation and becoming
visible teachers
IV. Implementation Plan [the WAP must be implemented within 6-9 months after the training]
Application Objective [it must be aligned with the PD Program Goals]
 implement their respective Workplace Application Plan (WAP) articulating their required competencies to be developed and/or
enhanced embedding more deeply school LACs through Collaborative Expertise (CE) aligned with the PPST.
Specific Task Activities Timeline Expected Outcomes/ Learning Facilitator
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5. [minimum of two (2)]
(Aligned with the application
objective, what are the specific
tasks of a teacher to improve
learning outcomes.
More tasks may be added to
ensure mastery or progress of
application of learning.
(Specify activities on the
identified task)
(Start-end of each
activity)
MOVs
(It represents what is predicted
or intended to happen as a
result of implementing a specific
task or initiative)
(Immediate Supervisor or
peer assigned to guide the
master teacher)
 Lead collaborative
expertise session with
colleagues focusing on
planning and
preparation of
instruction leading to
implementing the
MATATAG Curriculum
Collaborative Expertise
Session (Planning and
Preparation)
Identify agreed timeline.
This must be done per
quarter or as needed.
 LAC/Collaborative
Expertise Session
Report
 Developed Lesson
Plans/DLLs/LEs
 Instructional
Materials
Facilitator may be a head
teacher, and/or the school
head.
 Model the application
of developed lesson
plan through
classroom
teaching/observation
Classroom Observations
Identify agreed timeline.
This must be done per
quarter or as needed.
 Developed Lesson
Plan
 Classroom
Observation Tool
Rating
 Classroom
Observation Notes
Facilitator may be a head
teacher, and/or the school
head.
 Lead the collaborative
expertise session with
colleagues focusing on
reviewing of
Collaborative Expertise
Session (Review of
Instruction)
Identify agreed timeline.
This must be done per
quarter or as needed.
 LAC/Collaborative
Expertise Session
Report
 PMCF
Facilitator may be a head
teacher, and/or the school
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6. instruction  Agreements/IPDP head.
Prepared by (name and position): Signature Date
Indicate your complete name and position. Affix your signature. Indicate the date when you finished
preparing the WAP.
*Reviewed by (name and position): Signature Date
Indicate your reviewer’s name and position. Let the reviewer affix his or her signature. Indicate the date when the WAP was
reviewed.
**Approved by (name and position): Signature Date
Indicate immediate supervisor’s name and
position.
Let the immediate supervisor affix his or her
signature.
Indicate the date when the WAP was
approved.
*for master teacher: reviewed by the head teacher or school head and **approved by the school head or immediate supervisor
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