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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...