Catch-up Fridays National Online Orientation Slide Decks, Recordings, Teaching Guides and Resources

Catch-up Friday National Online Orientation Slide Decks, Recordings, and Resources

Why is there a need for Catch-Up Fridays?

Catch-Up Fridays is essential to respond to low proficiency levels in reading and the urgent need to intensify Values, Health, and Peace Education. It supports the goals outlined in the MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda, and the Eight-Point Socioeconomic Agenda.

What is the purpose of Catch-Up Fridays?

Catch-Up Fridays is implemented to help address learning gaps and reinforce foundational, social, and relevant skills necessary to successfully implement the basic education curriculum. It aligns with the National Learning Recovery Program and focuses on the National Reading Program, Values, Health, and Peace Education.

When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?

Catch-Up Fridays will begin on January 12, 2024, and will be implemented across elementary and secondary schools and community learning centers nationwide.

All Fridays in January shall be devoted to DEAR.
During the kick-off on January 12, 2024, learners shall be engaged in reading through the DEAR. On January 19 and 26, while learners will be engaged in reading through DEAR, the teachers not assigned as reading facilitators will attend the training on the implementation of Catch-up Fridays.

For January 26 which falls during the Mid-year break, SDOs shall continue orienting teachers on Catch-up Fridays. Learners may be encouraged to continue DEAR at home.

What more do we expect to be happening during the Fridays in January?

It shall also be used as a venue to gather feedback from field implementers on the guidelines of Catch-up Fridays.

How will Catch-Up Fridays be structured?

All Fridays will be designated as Catch-Up Fridays, with the first half of the day on the National Reading Program and the second half on Values, Health, and Peace Education. The Homeroom Guidance Program will also be included.

How will the time allotment for each learning area be used?

The time allotment for each learning area on a Friday shall be used to enhance learners’ knowledge and skills in and appreciation of reading, values, health, and peace education.

Will Catch-up Fridays Graded?

Catch-Up Fridays will not be graded. The primary objective is to reinforce learning.

How will teachers monitor individual progress on Catch-Up Fridays?

Learners’ progress will be monitored through Reflection Journals, where they can articulate their thoughts through writing, stories, journals, personal essays, and other creative expressions that reflect their unique learning experiences.

Shall stakeholders be engaged to support Catch-up Fridays?

Schools are highly encouraged to forge and strengthen stakeholder engagement to gather support and ensure the sustainability of Catch-up Fridays. Stakeholders may share their 3 Ts (Time, Talents, treasures)

What reports are required to be submitted by the regional office regarding Catch-up Fridays implementation?

Quarterly reports from the regional offices shall be submitted to the DepEd Central Office, Curriculum and Teaching (CT) Strand, through the Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD) for assessment and evaluation of the program


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