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A few years ago, I visited a small elementary school in Mindoro. The Grade 1 classroom was colorful, filled with charts, books, and eager faces. But when the teacher read a story in Filipino, some students froze. Later, I learned that a handful of children spoke mostly Tagalog or a local dialect at home. That moment stuck with me—if students can’t access the lesson in a language they understand, learning slows down, no matter how creative the teaching is. This real-world classroom snapshot shows why DepEd’s new Language Mapping Process (LMP) for K-3 , under DepEd Order No. 035, s. 2025 , is such an important development. It’s designed to systematically identify learners’ primary languages so teachers can make informed decisions about the Medium of Instruction (MOI). What Exactly Is the Language Mapping Process? In short, the LMP is a method to figure out which language students are most comfortable with from Kindergarten to Grade 3. With this information, schools can decide whethe...

When classes are disrupted by typhoons, floods, or earthquakes, many Filipino teachers and learners are left wondering: paano na ang klase? Thankfully, the Department of Education (DepEd) has created Edukahon , a standardized school recovery kit that will be provided and deployed nationwide to ensure learning continues even during disasters. Click here to read DepEd Memorandum No. 86, Series 2025 What Is Edukahon? Edukahon is an official DepEd emergency education response package launched in 2025. It is not just a plan—it is a funded program that will be rolled out in all DepEd offices, schools, and community learning centers across the Philippines. Here’s why it matters: DepEd recognizes that disasters can’t stop the right to education. Funding for Edukahon will come from the Basic Education Curriculum funds . Kits will be prepositioned and rapidly deployed by DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) together with regional and division offices. ...

Teaching is never a one-size-fits-all journey. If you’re a Filipino teacher navigating the MATATAG curriculum, you already know that learners grasp lessons differently—some need extra guidance, others thrive in hands-on tasks, and many benefit from multiple opportunities to master skills. This is where instructional correctives come in. Instructional correctives are structured strategies that help students address learning gaps after an assessment. Instead of simply moving on, you create intentional opportunities for reteaching, practice, and mastery. In this post, we’ll break down how to design two rounds of instructional correctives using the approaches recommended by the MATATAG curriculum. Why Instructional Correctives Matter Imagine this: after a quiz on fractions, half of your class gets confused about writing word problems. Without corrective instruction, these gaps pile up and weaken future learning. Instructional correctives solve this by: Ensuring no learner is left ...

As a teacher, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How can I make sure my students are not just memorizing facts, but actually developing the skills they need for the real world?” The answer lies in two powerful ideas: 21st century skills and formative assessment . When combined, they help learners think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and prepare for future challenges—not just exams. In fact, the Department of Education in the Philippines has been intentional in aligning 21st century skills with assessment practices, ensuring students are not only academically competent but also future-ready . In this guide, we’ll break down what 21st century skills are, how they connect to formative assessment, and practical ways you can apply them in your classroom. What Are 21st Century Skills? 21st century skills go beyond the traditional “read, write, count.” They are life, learning, and innovation skills that students need to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. According to DepEd, th...

If you're part of the Department of Education and working with Canva, you've probably heard about the migration to the official DepEd Canva Team . But while many focus on the basic steps to copy designs , let’s take a smarter, more strategic look at how you can optimize your design transfer —with less clutter, fewer errors, and better collaboration outcomes. Whether you're in a Regional Office, Division, or School, this guide will help ensure your move is seamless, efficient, and compliant with DepEd protocols. 🧠 Why It Matters: The Strategic Importance of Transferring to the Official DepEd Canva Team 📢 Moving your designs to the official DepEd Canva Team isn’t just about organization—it’s about centralizing creativity and ensuring collaborative access across DepEd’s vast network. According to DepEd Memo , all design-related communications and outputs must now be housed under official teams to support data security , branding consistency , and workflow transparency...