DepEd orders all schools to implement 100% face-to-face classes by Nov. 2

DepEd orders all schools to implement 100% face-to-face classes by Nov. 2

The Department of Education (DepEd) ordered all public and private schools to inplement the 5 days in-person classes starting November 2, 2022.

"Starting November 2, 2022, all public and private schools shall have transitioned to 5 days in-person classes. After the said date, no school shall be allowed to implement purely distance learning or blended learning except for those that are implementing Alternative Delivery Modes as provided for in DO 21, s. 2019 entitled "Policy Guidelines on the K to 12 Basic Education Program" and DO 01 s. 2022 entitled "Revised Policy Guidelines on on Homeschooling program," stated in DepEd Order.

'"Public schools that were already implementing the 5 days in-person classes at the end of SY 2021-2022 shall continue to do the same at the beginning of the incoming school year."

"Recognizing the COVID-19 pandemic vis-à-vis the need to resume to 5 days in-person classes, the DepEd intends for schools to be given ample time to slowly transition into it by implementing any of the following options:
a. 5 days of in-person classes
b. Blended learning modality
b.1 
3 days of in-person classes and 2 days of distance learning (modular, online, or television/radio-based instruction); and thereafter, 4 days of in-person classes and 1 day of distance learning (modular, online, or television/radio-based instruction)

e.g. Mondays to Wednesdays (in-person classes) and Thursdays to Fridays (distance learning).

e.g. Mondays to Thursdays (in-person classes) and Friday (distance learning).

c. Full Distance Learning

The above mentioned options shall only be implemented by schools until October 31, 2022.

"Starting November 2, 2022, all public and private schools shall have transitioned to 5 days in-person classes. After the said date, no school shall be allowed to implement purely distance learning or blended learning except for those that are implementing Alternative Delivery Modes as provided for in DO 21, s. 2019 entitled "Policy Guidelines on the K to 12 Basic Education Program" and DO 01 s. 2022 entitled "Revised Policy Guidelines on Homeschooling program.'

"The time allotment for in-person class hours shall be based on Annex 1
(Elementary Education) and Annex 2 (Secondar5r Education) of DO 21, s. 2019."

"The transition to 5 days in-person classes presents learners with new
stressors and challenges. This entails adjustment to the school environment,
learning modality, and additiona-l safety protocols, as well as managing the mix of
pleasant and dimcult feelings. Hence, providing psychosocial support during tJ:e first week of the school year is imperative in promoting, protecting, and prioritizing the learners' socio-emotional well-being, and developing their coping skills for this transition. The DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service will organize an online orientation and learning session for K-12 teachers on how to conduct psychosocial support activities for learners, using the Psychosocial Support Activity Pack that the office developed v/ith MAGIS Creatives."


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