The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced new guidelines that allow public schools more flexibility in adjusting teaching schedules under the MATATAG basic education curriculum.
Under DepEd Order No. 012, Series of 2024, schools can now tailor their class schedules based on factors such as school size and the availability of teachers and classrooms.
These guidelines offer three options for schools to adjust their teaching times, with implementation starting in the second quarter of the school year.
Option A maintains the current instructional time, while Option B allows for uniform time allotments ranging from 50 to 60 minutes per subject.
English, Math, Science, and Values Education will be taught five times a week, while other subjects like Filipino and Araling Panlipunan will be taught four times a week.
Option C allows schools to propose their own schedule combinations, provided they meet the minimum required learning hours.
DepEd emphasized that schools retain flexibility while ensuring core learning standards are met.
In-person classes will remain the primary mode of learning, but blended learning may be implemented where necessary, particularly in areas with classroom shortages or during emergencies.
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