ABSTRACT
This action research implemented gives a background on PAKANAN or Paaralang Kaagapay ang Tahanan, the School Learning Continuity Plan in response to pandemic of Muzon Elementary School, Muzon I, Alitagtag, Batangas which focused on the implementation of the Modular Distance Learning. In line with this, a dry-run of the opening of classes was conducted which was utilized by the proponent in conducting this research.
Specifically, the study described the results of the generated feedback of parents or guardians on the conduct of the dry-run of the opening of classes for the School Year 2020-2021 of the abovementioned school. The study used descriptive-quantitative method of research with the 67 parents or guardians of incoming Grade 2 learners as participants. The results of this research included the consolidated responses from the Feedback Form of Parent on Modular Distance Learning in relation to the simulation of the opening of classes. From the findings, an action plan was crafted to address the gray areas of the dry-run which was the basis of the improvement of the processes in the implementation of the preferred learning delivery modality of the school.
Thus, it was reflected on this research that the results of the survey greatly helped the school to effectively implement the Modular Distance Learning. Through this, improved activities or process flow on the conduct of the Modular Distance Learning was developed alongside the mentioned action plan which became the guide of Muzon Elementary School in the formal opening for the School Year 2020-2021. The enhanced process flow became contributory also to the full blast implementation of PAKANAN as the school’s learning continuity plan to establish its goal of no child will be left behind in the New Normal of Education.
Keywords: dry-run, Learning Continuity Plan, Modular Distance Learning, feedback, process flow
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
It is highlighted in the DepEd Order No. 12, s. 2020 or the Adoption of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for School Year 2020-2021 in the Light of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergeny signed by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, Leonor M. Briones, that the department stands to ensure learning continuity through K-12 curriculum adjustments, alignment of learning materials, deployment of multiple learning delivery modalities, provision of corresponding training for teachers and school leaders, and proper orientation of parents or guardians of learners. This issuance also emphasizes that we should consider the safe return of teaching and nonteaching personnel and learners to workplaces and schools, taking into consideration the scenarios projected by the higher authorities.
To adapt with the said issuance or mandate, schools in the country crafted their School Learning Continuity Plan to effectively implement continuity of the school year with health and precautionary measures which Muzon Elementary School did as part of its commitment to link its plan to pivot to quality of education in the new normal and even in future endeavours.
In the realization of the School Learning Continuity Plan, Muzon ES contextualized the principles especially its essential considerations as underscored in the DepEd Order No. 12 s. 2020 or the Adoption of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for School Year 2020-2021 In Light of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This school has came up with PAKANAN of this School LCP which stands for Paaralang Kaagapay angTahanan can be connected to its English translation of “going to the right”(papunta sa kanan) since the school wants to make an assurance that while we are taking steps to implement this plan, we are taking the right decisions and directing into the right path for our learners’ welfare. PAKANAN will realize the goal of the school to respond to the effort of DepEd in the preparation of the continuation of learning in the New Normal amid pandemic with the support of the community especially each of the family of our learners focusing on the implementation of the Modular Distance Learning.
To identify the further improvement of the plan, the school was able to implement the simulation or dry-run of the opening of classes particularly the Modular Distance Learning. With the feedback form that served as the monitoring tool of the said activity, the school collated the data and results were generated purposively for this study to occur.
Hence, this action research was undertaken in order to analyze the results of the simulation activities conducted which became useful in the adjustments on the process flow of the learning delivery modality of the school. This paper focused on the utilizing the results of the consolidation of feedback forms answered by the parents or guardians themselves which can also be helpful in coming up with a concrete action plan to serve as guide for the school year.
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