Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of Zamboanga del Sur
AURORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
YEAR END
NARRATIVE REPORT
S.Y. 2020-2021
I.
INTRODUCTION
No country in the world was prepared for this unprecedented pandemic. But educationa constitutional right of every Filipino- should be made accessible to all under any circumstances.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is bracing for an “extraordinary challenging
school year” due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As we
face unprecedented time, DepEd still firmed that education must continue.
As school, starts to open several schools in basic education all over the Philippines
have highlighted various preparations to guide teachers, parents, and learners in the conduct of
basic education in the New Normal.
Due to this, circumstance the DepEd variety of ways to deliver learning through various
implementation of different learning modalities. Such as printed learning modules, online classes,
used of TV and Radio Broadcasting.
II.
CONTENT
Distance learning presents incredible challenges and opportunities for teachers,
parents and students. This year’s changing circumstances call for great flexibility and resilience as
learning moves from home to school and back again.
Teachers have been working hard throughout the year to develop comprehensive
distance learning plans. They are mastering new and complex demands for supporting students in
the classroom and at home. We continue professional growth and development that strengthens
our
collective
efficacy
for
prioritizing
learning
standards,
signposting
and
consistently
communicating expectations, developing timesaving processes and forms to monitor student
learning, manage feedback, reduce workflow demands, and creating more tiered strategies for
setting and achieving learning goals.
III.
EXPERIENCE (Any experience you have as a teacher you can relate the content being presented)
1. Inadequate Relevant Training or Preparation for Remote Teaching
Educators had no experience with remote teaching, and they were given inadequate faceto-face training and support. They will continue to use the same educational techniques they used
in their brick-and-mortar classrooms before the pandemic unless they receive high-quality training.
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2. Digital or Printed Modules are Unavailable or Insufficient
Department of Education (DepEd) provides modules for teacher however, they are
incomplete and sometimes already late in the schedule of distribution. As such reason, there
are some regions or divisions who initiated to make their own self-learning modules, which were
centered, to Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) based on learners’ needs.
3. Lack of Resources for Production of Modules
To those divisions or regions who initiated to make their own SLMs the printing is now
taken in charge by the schools. However, this became a struggle to school personnel because
some schools have lack of resources for production such as printer, bond paper, and ink. At the
very beginning of the school year, there is scarcity supply of these materials because of its highdemand; and some prices went up because producers take advantage of the higher demand
specifically in public schools. This problem was encountered by schools that have a school
funding.
4. Increased Workload
The workload of teachers can be very high, and as a result, the teaching career can be
marked by high levels of stress and physical complaints (Bogaert et al., 2014).
5. Staying Late at School
Teachers are staying late at school printing the learning modules. They even use
weekends to cover up the deadline of distribution.
6. Checking of Bulky Modules
Teachers check every learner’s output because these are their bases of grading the
students. They will accept and check late outputs; and this become a challenge for teachers
because aside from checking of modules there are also other tasks they need to do like
accomplishing reports, printing of another modules, making supplementary instructional
materials and conduct a home visitation to every student to monitor their progress.
7. Siblings and/or Parents are the One Answering the Modules
The mission of Philippine Education is to provide quality education even amidst
pandemic. However, teachers cannot deny the fact that in some of the submitted outputs of their
learners the writings do not belong to their students most especially in elementary level. And
teachers are afraid how quality education is manifested by the learners if parents and/or siblings
are the one answering it for them. However, since the aim of the New Normal education is to
promote continuous learning, so just face the reality.
IV.
APPLICATION (How are you going to apply or intend to apply as a teacher or an individual?)
The guidance below can help us all make the best of new and sometimes unfamiliar
distance learning environments. It can help you be ready for some of the more practical aspects of
learning from home.
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1. Establish routines and expectations
It is important to develop good habits from the start. Create a flexible routine and talk
about how it’s working overtime. Chunk your days into predictable segments. Help students get
up, get dressed and ready to learn at a reasonable time. Everybody make your bed! Keep
normal bedtime routines, including normal rules for digital devices. Adjust schedules to meet
everyone’s needs but don’t default to staying up late and sleeping in (However, a ‘duvet day’
now and then can be a treat).
2. Help students ‘own’ their learning
No one expects parents to be full-time teachers or to be educational and content matter
experts. Provide support and encouragement, and expect your children to do their part.
Struggling is allowed and encouraged! Don’t help too much. Becoming independent takes lots of
practice. At ACS, your child usually engages with others students and any number of adults
hundreds of times each day. Many of these social interactions will continues from a distance,
but they will be different. You cannot replace them all, and that’s OK.
3. Manage stress and make the most of an unusual situation
We are going through a time of major upheaval to our normal routines and ways of life, and
there’s a great deal of anxiety in the world right now. Emotions may be running high, and
children may be worried or fearful. Parents may be stressed as well and children are often
keenly aware of trouble. Children benefit when they get age-appropriate factual information and
ongoing reassurance from trusted adults. We have put in place layers of support for ACS
students, so please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, school leader or support team
if you needs assistance or advice. In these circumstances, it’s often possible to reframe
challenges as opportunities: for spending time together, discovering new ideas and interests,
investing energy and attention in activities that often get pushed aside by everyday tasks and
responsibilities. Experts advise that it’s a good idea to slow down, find beauty, enjoy unexpected
benefits, and express gratitude by helping others. The strength of ACS’s community will help
see us through.
“WHILE NO ONE IS SURE YET HOW LONG DISTANCE-ONLY LEARNING WILL CONTINUE, WE KNOW
THAT IT WON’T LAST FOREVER. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE CUES FROM ADULT
BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO COMMUNICATE CALM, CONFIDENCE AND
OPTIMISM THAT WE WILL PULL THROUGH THE CRISIS TOGETHER. MANAGING OUR OWN EMOTIONS
WILL HELP OUR CHILDREN STAY FOCUSED ON LEARNING AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER
SCHOOL YEAR.”
PREPARED BY:
KAREN JANE T. ARANTE
TEACHER I
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Department of Education
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