RCTQ helps develop teaching & learning resources for DepEd’s National Learning Camp
Photo taken at the A. Mabini Elementary School, Davao City during the first week of the National Learning Camp 2023. Photo credit: Sandra P. Casimiro/A. Mabini Elementary School
RCTQ and the University of New England SiMERR National Research Centre provided technical assistance to the Department of Education in developing teaching and learning resources that are used in the implementation of the National Learning Camp (NLC) which kicked off this week.
DepEd Secretary Sara Z. Duterte issued DepEd Order No. 014, s. 2023 or the “Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of the National Learning Camp” early this month to guide the implementation of the NLC, which aims to “close learning gaps and assist K to 12 learners in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide in attaining learning standards.” The NLC runs from 24 July to 25 August 2023 nationwide.
improving learner performance and strengthening teacher capacity.
NLC, a voluntary activity for teachers and learners, is designed both to help improve learning outcomes and support teachers so they can teach better. It is a voluntary program that will start its phased implementation with Grades 7 and 8 focusing on English, Science, and Mathematics.
Former RCTQ Director and DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching Dr. Gina Gonong said that that “while this intervention program is focused on learners, it is imperative to also work on strengthening the capacity of teachers to teach.”
Every week, three days will be devoted to teacher-learner engagement and two days for collaborative expertise through Learning Action Cell (LAC) sessions among teachers.
“We thank RCTQ and UNE SiMERR for working with us in preparing materials that will help our learners and teachers, and for all its technical assistance that help DepEd address learning gaps,” said Undesecretary Gonong.
DepEd stated that schools may also conduct other end of school year (EOSY) break activities such as Reading and Mathematics Program for Grades 1 to 3 and enrichment activities in other grade levels alongside the phased implementation of the NLC to support learning recovery across grade levels. Depending on the specific needs of the learners, they shall be enrolled in one of three camps: Enhancement Camp, Consolidation Camp, or Intervention Camp.
“The NLC aims to create a camp-like atmosphere by integrating fun and engaging activities to foster learner interests, socio-emotional skills, personal growth, and character development,” DepEd said in a statement. (RCTQ Comms)
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