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CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DASMARINAS

18 Jan 2024
DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. cAl s. 2024

ORIENTATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CATCH-UP FRIDAYS

To: Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Chief Education Supervisors, CID, SGOD
Education Program Supervisors
Public Schools District Supervisors
Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads
Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
All Others Concerned

1. Pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 001, s. 2024 titled "Implementation of

Catch-up Fridays," the field is hereby directed to dedicate all Fridays of January,
starting January 12, 2024 to Drop Everything and Read (DEAR). Enclosed herewith
is DepEd Memorandum No. 001, s. 2024 for your perusal and guidance.

2. There will be a face-to-face Division Orientation on January 23, 2024 (venue

to be announced) to discuss the implementation of Catch-Up Fridays for February
onwards, with the following participants and schedule:

Time Participants
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Elementary
- School Head's
- Reading Coordinator
- Values Education Coordinator
- Peace Education Focal Person
- Health Education Focal Person
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Secondary
- School Head/ s
- Reading Coordinator
- Values Education Coordinator
- Peace Education Focal Person
- Health Education Focal Person

3. Schools shall be responsible for organizing and managing their respective food
provisions for their respective participants. Food and travelling expenses may be
charged against available local funds subject to usual accounting and auditing rules
and regulation.

4. Participation to this activity shall adhere to DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 on

Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time-On-Task and Ensuring Compliance
Therewith, and strict compliance to other existing DepEd rules and guidelines.

5. Furthermore, strict compliance with Division Order No. 1, s. 2019 titled

"Regulating the Use of Plastic Products in Schools and Offices in the City Schools
Division of Dasmarinas" and Division Memorandum No. 45, s. 2021 titled "Banning of

CSDO Bldg., DasCA Compound, Burol II, City of Dasmarinas, 4115

Det3ED Telephone No: (046) 423 7934 I 0919 031 4851 I 0919 0814847 l 0919 081 4849
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Single-Use Plastic Products in All Division and School Training and Activities" shall be
observed.

6. School Heads are encouraged to submit issues, concerns, or questions on the

implementation guidelines of Catch-up Fridays until January 19, 2024, 4:00 PM,
Friday, through this link: https://bitly/CUFDasmaFeedback.

7. Additionally, CID shall conduct a meeting on January 19, 2024, 3:00-5:00 PM

at the Division Conference Room with Education Program Supervisors and Public
Schools District Supervisors as participants. Attendance is a must.

8. Immediate and widest dissemination of and compliance with this Memorandum

is directed.

ELIAS A. ALICAYA, JR.

OIC-Schools Division Superintendent -
 Republic of tbe vhilippinet
3113epartntent of tbutation

JAN 1 0 2024
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. S. 2024
001 City Schools of Divisioa of Dasmaritias
IMPLEMENTATION OF CATCH-UP FRIDAYS SDS

To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau and Service Directors
Minister, Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, BARMM -
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools Heads
All Others Concerned

1. The Department of Education (DepEd) remains steadfast in its commitment to

delivering quality, relevant, inclusive, and responsive basic education. This commitment
is further strengthened by the present administration's Eight-Point Socioeconomic
Agenda and the MATATAG Education Agenda to produce competent, job-ready, active,
and responsible citizens, equipped with essential competencies and skills for lifelong
learning.

2. The Department's current initiatives provide opportunities to enhance learners'

academic performance, particularly the low proficiency levels in reading based on
national and international large-scale assessments. These assessment results
necessitate prompt attention to address learning gaps and strengthen the reading
proficiency of every learner.

3. Similarly, to bolster the basic education priorities articulated in the MATATAG

Agenda and accelerate the achievement of education targets as stipulated in DepEd
Order (DO) No. 013, s. 2023 titled Adoption of the National Learning Recovery
Program (NLRP), there is a need to intensify Values, Health, and Peace Education.
Values Education remains a priority in compliance with Republic Act (RA) No. 11476,
Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Act, which
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building. The urgency for Peace Education
is a prompt response to the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
results which reveal that bullying remains a pervasive problem in public schools and
the need for Filipino learners as global citizens to acquire and strengthen peace
competencies allowing them to become peace builders and advocates in their respective
communities, while Health Education demands stronger advocacy to ensure the overall
health and well-being of learners.

4. In light of these considerations, DepEd shall implement Catch-up Fridays

beginning January 12, 2024, across elementary and secondary schools and community
learning centers (CLCs) nationwide. All Fridays of January 2024 shall be dedicated to
the "Drop Everything and Read" (DEAR) activity and orientation for field officials. It shall
also be used as a venue to gather feedback from field implementers on the guidelines of
Catch-up Fridays.

DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City 1600 Arli 8633-7208/8633-7228/8632-1361 8636-4876/8637-6209 www.deped.gov.ph
5. Catch-up Fridays is a learning mechanism intended to strengthen the
foundational, social, and other relevant skills necessary to actualize the intent of the
basic education curriculum. This initiative is integral in the National Reading and
Mathematics Programs which are critical subprograms of the NLRP stipulated in DO
013, s. 2023.

6. All Fridays throughout the school year shall be designated as Catch-up Fridays,
with a focus on operationalizing the National Reading Program (NRP) during the first half
of the day's schedule and on fostering Values, Health, and Peace Education for the
second half. Additionally, the Homeroom Guidance Program (HOP) shall also be included
in the Catch-up Fridays.

7. 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. A Sample Class Program for Grade 1 Learners in the Current K to 12
Curriculum with Catch-up Friday for Single Shift is provided as Enclosure No. 1.

8. Values, Health, and Peace Education shall revolve around monthly

themes/ subthemes based on the basic education curricular framework and standards.
While teachers shall be given the prerogative to narrow down or devise additional
subthemes, alignment with the quarterly themes is essential.

9. Teachers shall employ an integrative approach to teaching. For example, the

content of any learning area can be used as a springboard for developing the reading
skills of learners. Health themes can be integrated into Science to foster a deeper
understanding of health-related concepts. Peace Education themes can be integrated
into Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) to allow learners to explore how
technology can be used for conflict resolution, communication, and community building.
Enclosure No. 3 provides the quarterly themes and subthemes while Enclosure Nos.
4, 5, and 6 indicate the suggested strategies for Values, Health, and Peace Education,
respectively.

10. Catch-up Fridays shall not be graded. Since its main objective is to reinforce
learning, individual progress shall be monitored through the learner's Reflection
Journal, compiling reading experiences, learnings, and appreciation of Values, Health,
and Peace Education. Learners may also articulate their thoughts through various forms
of writing, such as stories, journals, personal essays, and other forms of creative
expression that reflect their unique learning experiences.

11. The time allotment for the NRP shall give learners opportunities for reading
intervention and reading enhancement through developmentally appropriate reading
materials. Enclosure No. 2 provides the Suggested Strategies for Reading.

12. Various strategies shall be employed by schools to implement Catch-up Fridays,

including Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), Read-A-Thon, fora, and invitation of
resource persons.

13. Teachers shall engage in collaborative expertise sessions through Learning Action
Cells (LAC) and other professional development activities to share effective practices and
prepare materials together for the effective implementation of Catch-up Fridays.

14. Schools are highly encouraged to forge and strengthen stakeholder engagement
to gather support and ensure the sustainability of Catch-up Fridays.
15. School heads shall be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation
of Catch-up Fridays. The Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) and
Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) shall collaborate to ensure compliance.

16. 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.

17. For inquiries and other concerns, please contact the Office of the Director of
the Bureau of Learning Delivery, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd
Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City through email at bld.oda deped.gov.ph or at
telephone numbers (02) 8637-4346 or 8637-4347.

18. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

By Authority of the Secretary:

GI . GONO G
Undersecretary

Ends.:
As stated

Reference:
DepEd Order (No. 013, s. 2023)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index

under the following subjects:

BASIC EDUCATION
BUREAUS AND OFFICES
LEARNERS
PEACE EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
PROJECTS
READING EDUCATION
VALUES EDUCATION

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(Enclosure No. 1 to DepEd Memorandum No.001, s. 2024)

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAM FOR GRADE 1 LEARNERS IN THE CURRENT K TO

12 CURRICULUM WITH CATCH-UP FRIDAYS

SINGLE SHIFT

Friday
No. of
Time Original Time
Minutes Schedule for Catch-up Fridays
Monday to Thursday
7:10 - 7:20 10 Daily Routine
7:20 - 7:50 30 EsP First half of Fridays
7:50 - 8:20 30 Filipino (140 minutes or 2
8:20 - 8:50 30 English hours and 20
8:50 - 9:10 20 Recess minutes)
9:10- 10:00 50 Mathematics National
Reading
Program

10:0- 10:40 40 Araling Panlipunan Second half of

10:40- 11:20 40 MAPEH Fridays (140
11:20- 11:50 30 NRP minutes or 2 hours
11:50- 12:50 60 Lunch and 20 minutes)
12:50- 1:20 30 NMP - Values
1:20 - 2:00 40 HGP Education
Health
Education
Peace
Education
Homeroom
Guidance
Program
Total 280 minutes (4 hours and 40 minutes)
 (Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Memorandum No.001, s. 2024)

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES FOR READING

The National Reading Program caters to the different reading needs of learners
through its two-pronged approach: (1) Reading Intervention and (2) Reading
Enhancement.

Table 1 presents the suggested activities for Reading Intervention during Catch-up
Fridays.

Table 1
Sample Class Program Flow with Suggested Activities for Reading Intervention

SUGGESTED
TIME DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
ALLOTMENT
Pre-reading activities

Singing songs or chants

related to the story or poem to
be used in the actual reading,
predicting the text, playing
Activate learners' prior games, using flash cards to
knowledge to spark their highlight words or syllables,
interest and motivate them to segmenting onset, and rimes,
read. This first part of the picture-word association,
session is for goal setting as word classification game,
30 minutes
the learners prepare for the repeating after me, picture
reading process which shall reading, talking pictures,
help in improving listening to an audio
comprehension and retention recording, or watching a video
of the text. about the story or poem.
Before actual reading, the
teacher chooses an
appropriate excerpt from the
chosen storybook or poem
and then raises motivation
questions to elicit responses.
Develop learners various During reading
reading skills to improve their
vocabulary, learn new words Specific activities may include
and expressions, and enhance role play as learners visuali7e
their creativity and scenes, characters, and
imagination. During this part, situations; previewing the
both the teacher and learners text; predicting what shall
120 minutes
engage in meaningful and happen next; identifying the
active use of the language. main idea and supporting
details; making connections,
Note: The teacher uses and asking questions.
appropriate and targeted These activities may be
activities that vary according to alternately combined with
the learners readins abilit arnes such as soundin out
 and capacity. In addition, words, picture association,
activities must vary to avoid reading aloud, talking
monotony, pictures, choral reading,
readers' theater, chamber
theater; take turns story
reading, extending the story,
and independent reading.
Post-reading activities

Provide the learners the Solving puzzles, molding clay

chance to reflect, develop a to recreate characters or
deeper understanding of the scenes from the text, crafting
30 minutes
text, and promote the use of artworks, writing a diary or
language or newly learned journal, identifying the
words creatively, favorite part in the story,
discussions, think-
pair/ group-share

Table 2 below presents a suggested teacher guide for facilitating the Reading
Enhancement activities during the NRP.

Table 2
Suggested Routine for Reading Enhancement

Components Objectives Activities

Preparation and To prepare the • Learners gather their chosen
Settling In environment and reading materials and find a
learners for the reading comfortable spot.
session. • Teachers create a quiet and
conducive reading atmosphere.
• Brief relaxation exercises for a
reading mindset.
Dedicated Reading To engage in • Learners read independently or
Time uninterrupted reading. with a partner.
• Teachers and staff also set a
positive example by engaging
in reading.
• Minimal movement or
distractions; learners stay
focused on their books.
• Encourage writing or drawing
if a learner finishes early.

Progress To assess progress, • Voluntary sharing of

Monitoring address reading issues, interesting parts, themes, or
through Reflection build relationships, and book recommendations.
and Sharing reflect on experiences • Teachers facilitate a brief
discussion on the importance
of reading.
• Learners relate stories to
personal experiences during
sharing.
 • Learners read their reading log
to the group.

Wrap Up To consolidate • Reinforce key points or main

information gained from takeaways from the material/ s
reading read.
• Teachers ask questions about
the reading experience.
• Encourage general feedback.
• Learners set the next reading
goal.

Additionally, teachers may facilitate pleasure reading through any of the following
strategies:

a. Drop Everything and Read (DEAR). Provide learners with an opportunity to

read a book of their choice. This should be done independently and silently
for a relatively short period, i.e., a maximum of 30 minutes with no
interruptions or quizzes on what has been read.

b. Teacher Read-Aloud. Choice of books for enjoyment shall be accorded to

the learners. Teachers may recommend books that align with learners'
existing interests, preferences, and contexts, or introduce learners to new
topics or genres that they enjoy.

c. Book Talk. Learners shall be given opportunities to share, recommend, or

discuss books that they have read with teachers and classmates. Teachers
shall provide encouraging and safe space for learners to hold intimate and
personalized book-talk and recommend books that their classmates might
also find interesting.

d. Choral Reading. Teachers shall carefully select a book or story suitable for
group reading, ensuring it is patterned or predictable, especially for
beginners. The chosen text should be of moderate length and align with
the independent reading level of most students. Each learner receives a
copy of the text to follow along as they read. During the activity, the teacher
guides a collective reading experience by rereading the story. All learners
participate by reading the story aloud together in unison.

e. Partner Reading. Teachers may pair learners in different ways, either based
on similar reading abilities or by matching high-level readers with low-level
readers. It is crucial to be mindful of learners with special needs, adjusting
pairings as necessary. To establish a clear routine for paired reading,
teachers need to communicate how learners should engage with each
other. This includes deciding whether they will read aloud together, take
turns reading by paragraph or page, or have one person read, asking
questions, and providing feedback and praise for correct reading.

J Read-a-thon. Teachers may include 10 to 15-minute segments into their

language class periods where volunteer learners either retell stories or offer
oral reading interpretations of texts preferably written by Filipino authors.
They may assess performance using rubrics centered on storytelling
accuracy, organization, expression, and other relevant criteria.
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Table 3 presents the suggested activities that are appropriate to learners' key stage
and can be used in combination or alternately to prevent monotony and create an
enjoyable reading class.

Table 3
Suggested Activities for Reading Enhancement

FIRST KEY STAGE SECOND KEY STAGE THIRD KEY STAGE

Choral Reading Book Club
Sounding out words
Partner Reading Reading Journals
Segmenting onset and
Find the Synonym Author Study
rimes
Dialogic Reading Reading Response
Picture-Word Association
Take Turns Reading Project
Word Classification Game
Summarize the Text Silent Sustained
Asking questions- who,
Book reports Reading
what, where
Review the Book Reading Challenges
Making Predictions
Extend the Story Literature Circles
Reading Aloud
Reading Aloud Reading Aloud
Repeat after Me
Silent Sustained Reading Genre Exploration
Picture Reading
Independent Reading
Talking Pictures
I Projects
 (Enclosure No. 3 to DepEd Memorandum No.001, s. 2024)

QUARTERLY THEMES AND SUBTHEMES

FOR VALUES, HEALTH, AND PEACE EDUCATION

I. Peace and Values Education

Quarterly Themes Topics, and Issues

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Grade Theme: Tlicruc Theme - Theme:
Levels "Personal "Relational "Community "National and
Awareness" Awareness" Awareness" Global
Awareness"

Grade Self-confidence Helpfulness Respect Good citizenship

1
• Positive traits • Relating with • Knowing the • Relating with
and behavior family members neighbors people outside
• Enhancing one's • Relating with • Relating with the community
weaknesses classmates and neighbors (e.g. family and
•Accepting friends • Knowing the friends living
Oneself members of the abroad)
• Responsibilities community
for oneself a Relating with the
members of the
community

Grade Valuing Oneself Accountability Compassion Cooperation

2
• Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts
• Positive traits • Responsibilities • Simple • Simple
and behavior towards others responsibilities responsibilities to
• Enhancing one's in the nature
weaknesses community
• Peace within
oneself

Grade Discipline Initiative Prudence Responsible

3
• Peace concepts • Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts
(Positive and (Positive and (Positive and (Positive and
Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace)
• Principles of • Principle of • Principles of • Principles of
Peace Peace Peace Peace
• Environmental
Stewardship

Grade Accountability Perseverance Respect Gratitude

4
• Peace concepts • Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts • Peace Concepts
(Positive and (Positive and (Positive and (Positive and
Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace)

(-)
 • Principles of a Principle of • Principles of • Principles of
Peace Peace Peace Peace
. Cultural • Cultural • Environmental
sensitivity sensitivity Stewardship
• Intercultural • Intercultural
understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human
Rights Rights

Grade Respect for Life Obedience Hope Optimism

5
• Peace concepts • Peace concepts • Peace concepts • Peace concepts
(Positive and (Positive and (Positive and (Positive and
Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace)
• Principles of a Principles of • Principles of • Principles of
Peace Peace Peace Peace
• Cultural • Cultural • Cultural
sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity
• Public Order • Intercultural • Intercultural
and Safety understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human
Rights Rights
• Public Order • Public Order and
and Safety Safety

Grade Compassion Cooperation Justice Nationalism

6
• Peace concepts • Peace concepts • Peace concepts • Peace concepts
(Positive and (Positive and (Positive and (Positive and
Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace)
• Principles of • Intercultural • Principles of • Principles of
Peace relations Peace Peace
• Intercultural • Cultural • Cultural
understanding sensitivity sensitivity
• Social Justice • Intercultural • Intercultural
and Human understanding relations
Rights • Social Justice • Intercultural
• Public Order and Human understanding
and Safety Rights • Social Justice
• Human security • Public Order and Human
and Safety Rights
• Public Order and
Safety
• Human security

Grade Resilience Nationalism Compassion Good Stewardship

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• Peace concepts • Peace concepts • Peace concepts • Peace concepts
(Positive and (Positive and (Positive and (Positive and
Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace) Negative Peace)
 • Intercultural • Promoting • Cultural
relations Sustainable sensitivity
a Intercultural Development • Intercultural

understanding • Community relations

• Social Justice Resilience • Intercultural
and Human understanding
Rights • Social Justice
• Public Order and Human
and Safety Rights
a Human security • Public Order
and Safety
• Human security

Grade Respect for Life Resilience Servitude Cooperation

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• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural
relations relations relations relations
• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural
understanding understanding understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human and Human and Human
Rights Rights Rights Rights
a Public Order • Public Order • Public Order • Public Order and
and Safety and Safety and Safety Safety
• Human security • Human security • Human security • Human security
• Peace between • Peace between • Peace between • Peace between
and among and among and among and among
States, States, humans, States, States, humans,
humans, and and the natural humans, and and the natural
the natural environment the natural environment
environment environment

Grade Integrity Critical Thinking Gratitude Justice

9
• Intercultural • Intercultural . Intercultural • Intercultural
relations relations relations relations
• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural
understanding understanding understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human and Human and Human
Rights Rights Rights Rights
• Public Order • Public Order • Public Order • Public Order and
and Safety and Safety and Safety Safety
• Human security • Human security • Human security • Human security
• Peace between • Peace between • Peace between • Peace between
and among and among and among and among
States, States, humans, States, States, humans,
humans, and and the natural humans, and and the natural
the natural environment the natural environment
environment environment

Grade Accountability Wisdom Cooperation International

10 Understanding
 and Solidarity

• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural

relations relations relations relations
• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural
understanding understanding understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human and Human and Human
Rights Rights Rights Rights
• Public Order • Public Order • Public Order • Public Order and
and Safety and Safety and Safety Safety
• Human security • Human security • Human security • Human security
• Peace between • Peace between • Peace between • Peace between
and among and among and among and among
States, humans, States, humans, States, humans, States, humans,
and the natural and the natural and the natural and the natural
environment environment environment environment
• Global Peace • Global Peace • Global Peace • Global Peace and
and Security and Security and Security Security

Grade • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural

11 relations relations relations relations
• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural
understanding understanding understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human and Human and Human
Rights Rights Rights Rights
• Public Order • Public Order • Public Order • Public Order and
and Safety and Safety and Safety Safety
• Human Security • Human Security • Human Security • Human Security
• Peace between • Peace between • Peace between • Peace between
and among and among and among and among
States, humans, States, humans, States, humans, States, humans,
and the natural and the natural and the natural and the natural
environment environment environment environment
• Global Peace • Global Peace • Global Peace • Global Peace and
and Security and Security and Security Security

Grade • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural

12 relations relations relations relations
• Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural • Intercultural
understanding understanding understanding understanding
• Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice • Social Justice
and Human and Human and Human and Human
Rights Rights Rights Rights
• Public Order • Public Order • Public Order • Public Order and
and Safety and Safety and Safety Safety
• Human Security • Human Security • Human Security • Human Security
• Peace between • Peace between • Peace between 8 Peace between
and among and among and among and among
States, humans, States, humans, States, humans, States, humans,
and the natural and the natural and the natural and the natural

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 environment environment environment environment
• Global Peace • Global Peace • Global Peace • Global Peace and
and Security and Security and Security Security

II. Health Education

GRADE SEXUAL AND

LEVEL DISEASE MENTAL REPRODUCTIVE DRUG
PREVENTION HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION
AND CONTROL
1ST UARTER 2ND SU TER 3RD UARTER 4TH UARTER
Grade 1 • Personal • Managing Body parts • Common food
Hygiene Emotions including products and
- Handwashing private sexual their health
- Dental care Identifying parts effects
- Bathing basic
- Clothing emotions • Body • Non-food
- Cleanliness (happiness, differences and products and
- Nail care sadness, growth their harmful
- Hair care anger, fear) effects when
- Restroom - Healthy • Taking care of taken into the
etiquette expression of body parts body (Toilet
feelings paper, batteries,
Self-care • Loving & soap, toys,
(getting unloving, safe medicines,
enough sleep, 86 unsafe poison, etc.)
eating touches of the
healthy, body parts • Safety practices
engaging in in choosing
physical items to be
activities) taken into the
body
Grade 2 • Health habits • Situations that • Different types • Uses of medicine
and hygiene cause feelings of family
of stress • The role of
Care of the • Characteristics family members
eyes, ears, • Discussing of a healthy/ and health
nose, intense unhealthy professionals in
mouth/teeth, emotions family the correct use
hair, skin, etc. (frustration, of medicines
preventing disappointment, • Roles and
pediculosis, and excitement responsibilities • Practices in the
scabies, sore • Managing of family proper use of
eyes, excessive intense members in medicines
or hardened ear emotions (deep promoting
wax, dental breaths family health
caries) • Personal
Tooth brushing interests,
and flossing hobbies, and
(going to the values
dentist twice a
10
 year for dental
check-ups)
• Development of
self-management
skills

Grade 3 • Safe 81. healthy • Stress • Functional and • Using medicines

eating Management loving correctly and
• Food groups/ relationship safely
nutritious foods • Problem-
• Eating an solving: Asking • Ways friends 1. Right attitude
appropriate for help express feelings towards
amount for each other medicine use
• Importance of 2. Improper use
drinking water • Peer pressure of medicine
• Healthy snacking and its negative and its
• Role of nutrients effects harmful
• Mealtime effects (self-
Etiquette • Characteristics medication,
of good friends under/
Developing healthy overdosage or
habits • Having fun with excessive use,
• Regular physical friends not following
activity doctor's
• Rest and sleep a Accepting prescription,
• Importance of differences etc.)
breakfast among friends 3. Guidelines for
• Balancing screen Using
time Medicines
• Food choices Safely (For
• -sun protection advocacy

Grade 4 • Germs and • Bullying, • Sexual and • Say NO to

illness harassment, reproductive gateway drugs
discrimination system • Nature of a
• Diseases and and violence (structure and gateway drug
their effects on • Basic rights on functions) • Examples of
• Growth and child safety gateway
development • Assertive • Puberty or substances
• Immunization behaviors sexual (caffeine,
• Prevention and • Where and maturation - an cigarette, and
control of whom to report effect on the alcohol)
• Common bullies/ abuse body, emotions, • Common
childhood thinking, and products with
diseases social gateway
• Common relationships, substances
misconceptions including the • Effects of using
and myths about body's • gateway
diseases. preparation for substances on
reproduction the body
• Impact of
• Adolescence gateway
and the substance use
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 changes in on the
thinking, individual,
emotions, and family, and
social community
relationships • How to resist the
that use of gateway
characterize it drugs
apart from • Developing
childhood and assertive skills
adulthood. for a healthy and
drug-free life
Grade 5 • Prevention and • Body image • Ways of • Making wise
control of (emotional expressing love decisions about
• Diseases due to attitude, substances
contaminated beliefs, and a Discussion on • Definition of
food or water perceptions) menstruation substance use
and self-worth and • How
• Prevention and and their circumcision psychoactive
control of impact on substances affect
• Diseases due to mental health the brain
parasites and wellbeing • How substance
use affects the
individual and
society in general
• How to make
informed
decisions to be
drug-free
Grade 6 • Prevention and • Strategies for • Gender equality • Factors that
control of some developing and and gender influence
communicable maintaining stereotyping substance use
diseases mental health and ways to
- Common colds and emotional • Difference counter them
- Covid 19 (with emphasis between sexual • Micro-level
- Influenza on help-seeking orientation and factors (family,
- Dengue fever and social gender identity school, peers)
- Malaria support) • Macro-level
- Rabies factors (physical
(Republic *Act environment,
9482 Anti socio-economic
Rabies Act of condition,
2007) culture)
• Ways to counter
substance-
promoting
factors
• Advocacy
campaign for a
drug-free school
and community
• Refusal
strategies

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Grade 7 • Non- • Common • Difference • Protecting
communicable mental health between oneself from
diseases issues among friendship, gateway
• Common non- adolescents and romantic and Substances
communicable how these do to sexual • Nature of
diseases adolescents relationships gateway
• Prevention and • Eustress and substances
control of distress • Long-term (general
common non- commitment information
communicable and marriage about tobacco
diseases and alcohol, e-
• Development of • Key cigarettes)
self-monitoring responsibilities • Reasons for
skills to prevent in different using and not
non- relationships using cigarettes
communicable romantic, long- and alcohol
diseases term • How cigarettes
relationships, and alcohol
marriage, and harm the Body
parenting. (Short-term and
Long-term
effects)
• Ways to protect
oneself from
cigarette and
alcohol
Grade 8 , • Ecology of health • Common • Prevention of • Analyzing factors
and disease mental health early pregnancy that influence
• Common beliefs issues and their • Impact of early substances use
about the cause prevention pregnancy
of diseases 1. Depression (physical, • Classifications of
• General factors 2. Anxiety emotional, psychoactive
that influence 3. Eating mental, and substances
the health Disorders social based on effects
equilibrium 4. Self-harm consequences) a. stimulants
(host, agent, and • Importance of b. depressants
environment) informed c. narcotics
• Factors that choices and d. hallucinoge
influence disease responsible
transmission sexual e. inhalants
• The chain of behaviors • Harmful effects
infection of substance use
• The stages of • Risks of on the body
infection early!teen • Substance use,
• General methods marriage and misuse, abuse
of disease unplanned and dependence
prevention and parenting • Harmful effects
control • Prevention of substances on
• Skin diseases (Abstinence. the family
nature, contraceptive • Prevention and
prevention, and methods) control of
control substance use
- Acne
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 - Warts • Access to • Healthy
- Tinea contraception alternatives to
(ringworm, and substance use
jock itch, reproductive
athlete's foot) healthcare
services
• Development of
self-monitoring
skills
Grade 9 • Nature, • Self-harm and • Prevention from • Substance use in
prevention, and suicidality and sexually the context of
control of its warning transmitted the Philippines
common signs infections • Substance use in
communicable • Common types the Philippines
and infectious • Helping a friend of STIs • Harmful effects
diseases who is thinking • Modes of of substance use
- Leptospirosis of suicide transmission on the
- Severe Acute • Informing • Prevention individual,
Respiratory parents/ guardi strategies (Safe family, school,
Syndrome ans of sex practices, and community
(SARS), suicidality correct and • Prevention and
- Meningococcem (Remember that consistent use control of
ia confidentiality of condoms, substance use
- Foot and Mouth is breached in • Current policies
Disease the event of • Vaccination for and laws
- Avian influenza, suicide) STIs governing
Influenza • How to access substance use
AH 1N 1 (Covid) • Making the local STI and
environment HIV testing and
• Nature, safe treatment
prevention, and • Common myths
control of about STIs
• Emerging and re-
emerging
diseases

• Programs and
policies on
diseases
• development of
self-monitoring
skill

• Agencies and
referral
procedures for
communicable
and chronic
disease
• Prevention and
control
Grade • Role of • Mental health • Cultural norms • Substance use in
10 communities and i _promotion and sources of the Philippines:
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 governments in • Breaking messages Implication and
disease stigma for relating to prevention
prevention. mental sexuality • Data on
disorders substance use in
• Government • Difference • Relevant laws the Philippines
health initiatives between mental concerning • Implications of
and programs health issues abusive substance use
aimed at and having a relationships (medical, social,
controlling the diagnosed political, and
spread of mental health • Laws and legal)
diseases. condition policies on • Institutions and
• Reaching out to sexual and resources for
classmates, reproductive drug prevention
friends, and health services and control
family members
who have
mental health
issues
• Positive mental
health advocacy
Grade • Awareness of • Mental health • Understanding • I as a human
11 emerging and re- and well-being the impact of being (positive
emerging in middle and media on behaviors
diseases late perceptions of
adolescence body image and • Risk and
• Global sexuality protective factors
interconnectedne • Conflict
ss can impact resolution • Promoting • My life skills and
the spread of strategies positive self- I (Sustained life
diseases. • Understanding esteem and skills - decision-
root causes body image making skills,
• One Health • Fostering problem-solving
Principle reconciliation skills,
resistance/
• WHO's whole • Breaking free refusal skills,
child, whole from abusive critical thinking
school, and relationships skills.
whole communication
community • Enhancing skills,
approach protective and assertiveness
risk factors for skills, leadership
better mental skills)
health
Grade • Differentiate • Grit • Understanding • I as a functional
12 between • (Emotional and the political, advocate of
quarantine and adversity cultural, social, change
isolation intelligence) and religious
factors that • I as a
• Basics of • Navigating influence transformational
epidemiology and interpersonal attitudes leader for a
its role in disease effectiveness toward substance-free
control skills sexuality society

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 • Public awareness • Adult life and • Making
campaigns responsibilities decision about
in college and sexuality
adulthood
• Advocating for
• Maintaining comprehensive
positive and inclusive
connections sexuality
education

*The suggested themes/subthemes/ topics/issues provided are aligned with the

curriculum standards and content. All these should only serve as a guide for field
implementers. As such, schools and teachers are encouraged to contextualize based
on the varying needs of learners and communities.

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SUGGESTED STRATEGIES FOR GMRC AND VALUES EDUCATION

"Nurturing Heart, Cultivating Values" is the foundational goal of Catch-up

Fridays, a dedicated time for Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values
Education (VE). This initiative commits to developing individuals who are not only
academically accomplished but also exhibit strong character traits like compassion.
empathy, responsibility, and moral integrity. This philosophy aligns with the
educational perspective that academic and character development are intricately
connected, a concept supported by Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences which
includes interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences as crucial for a well-rounded
education (Gardner, 1983).

Catch-up Fridays go beyond traditional instruction, emphasizing the

integration of values into everyday life. Through reflective thinking—a concept
advocated by Dewey (1933) as essential for deep learning—students engage in
analyzing their thoughts, experiences, and actions. This introspective process helps
them gain insights and learn from past experiences, shaping their future decision-
making (Dewey, 1933). The emphasis on self-exploration and personal growth is in
line with Vygotsky's social development theory, which suggests that social interaction
and personal reflection are key to cognitive development (Vygotsky. 1978).

To support this transformative learning experience, a suggested matrix of

activities is designed to reinforce fundamental values. This approach, inspired by
Kolb's theory of experiential learning (Kolb, 1984), creates a learning environment
conducive to active participation. It positions Catch-up Fridays as an essential tool
in fostering responsible, compassionate citizens for the future.

The table below presents a suggested teacher guide for facilitating the GMRC and
Values Education activity:

Components Objectives Teaching Strategies Suggested Activities

Introduction To set the • Start with a warm • Greet learners with
(5 minutes) overarching goal welcome and set a a personalized
and tone for positive tone. welcome message.
Catch-up Share a brief,
Fridays, uplifting story, or
emphasizing the anecdote to set a
holistic positive tone.
development of • Emphasize the • Use a visual
individuals. overarching goal of representation (e.g.,
Catch-up Fridays. infographic or
poster) to illustrate
the overarching
goal.
4. Share success
stories of
individuals who
exemplify the
values discussed.

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 • Highlight the Facilitate a brief
interconnectedness discussion on how
of academic academic
achievement with achievement and
character character
development and development are
essential values. interconnected.
• Use engaging
springboards such
as a metaphorical
image (e.g., a tree
with roots and
branches), videos,
and other visual
materials, to guide
learners to the
lesson or topic.
Reflective To engage • Engage learners in • Provide reflective
' Thinking learners in reflective activities. prompts for
Activities reflective journaling.
, (15 minutes) activities that • Encourage deep Encourage learners
promote self- reflection on to write about a
discovery and thoughts, personal
informed experiences, and experience related
decision-making. actions. to a specific value.
• Explore various • Share or discuss
issues and scenarios related to
scenarios to gain everyday
insights. situations.
• Have learners
discuss and reflect
on the values
demonstrated in
each scenario.
I Promote a iC• Provide magazines,
transformative images, and art
journey of self- supplies.
discovery and •:* In small groups,

growth through have learners

exploring beliefs, create a visual
assumptions, and collage
perspectives. representing their
personal values.
4. Facilitate a
collaborative
activity, allowing
learners to express
their thoughts
visually.
Structured To provide a • Lead or facilitate Values Sorting an
Values structured activities Categorization:
Activities platform for reinforcing

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(15 minutes) reinforcing fundamental I Provide cards
fundamental values, with values
values through • Use a structured written on
interactive approach to create them.
activities, a conducive I Ask students to
environment for categorize
learning and active values into
participation. personal,
a Emphasize and societal, and
strengthen values academic
through engaging domains.
activities. •:. Role-Playing Real-
Life Scenarios:
I Assign roles
and scenarios
that challenge
learners to
apply values in
practical
situations.
I Encourage
improvisation
and critical
thinking.
• Values Reflection
Stations:
I Set up stations
with different
activities
related to
specific values
(e.g., a station
for teamwork,
and another for
empathy).
I Allow learners
to rotate
through
stations,
reflecting on
each value.
Group Sharing To foster a • Foster an • Roundtable
and Reflection collective environment for Reflection:
(10 minutes) environment for collective I Have learners
reflection and reflection. form a circle
open • Provide an and provide a
communication, opportunity for • prompt for
learners to share quick
insights gained reflections.
during the Catch- I Allow each
up Fridays session. learner to
• Encourage open share one
communication insight or
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 and the sharing of takeaway from
personal the day.
reflections on the Pair-Share
values explored Reflection:
and discussed. 1 Pair learners
• Foster an and provide
environment for discussion
collective prompts.
reflection. • Encourage
partners to
share their
reflections.
Values Reflection
Gallery Walk:
• Display
student-
created
reflections
around the
room.
I Allow learners
to walk and
read each
other's
reflections.
Feedback and To gather • Gather feedback + Quick Polls and
Reinforcement feedback, from learners on Reflection:
(10 minutes) reinforce the session. • Use technology
discussed values, • Reinforce the and other
and motivate importance of the creative
learners for values discussed strategies for
continued and their quick polls on
application. application in daily the
life. effectiveness of
• Conclude with a the session.
positive • Ask a reflective
reinforcement question and
message, collect
motivating learners responses
to carry the values through a
forward beyond quick survey
Catch-up Fridays. tool.
+ Values Commitment
Cards:
I Distribute
small cards for
learners to
write down one
commitment.
• Encourage
commitments
related to
applying the
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 lessons in their
daily lives.
• Positive Affirmation
Circle:
Form a circle
and lead a
positive
affirmation
exercise.
• Each learner
affirms a
positive value
or quality with
their peers.
• Reinforcements:
• Recognize and
celebrate
learners'
participation
with positive
reinforcements.
Additional Notes:

• Emphasize the importance of active participation and respect for different

perspectives during discussions and activities.

• Allow learners to express themselves freely and guide them in understanding the
relevance of the values discussed.

• Tailor the language and complexity of activities according to the grade level for
better comprehension.

• Offer positive reinforcement and appreciation for their contributions throughout

the session.

References:

Dewey, John. "How We Think: A Restatement of the Relation of Reflective Thinking

to the Educative Process." Boston, MA: D.C. Heath and Co., 1933.

Gardner, Howard. "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences." New York:
Basic Books, 1983.

Kolb, David A. "Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and

Development." Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1984.

Vygotsky, Lev. "Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes."

Edited by Michael Cole, Vera John-Steiner, Sylvia Scribner, and Ellen
Souberman. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1978.

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SUGGESTED STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH EDUCATION

Over the years, significant shifts in learning landscapes have been observed,
impacting not only academic development but also health awareness among
learners. Recognizing the crucial role of Health Education in fostering young minds
and bodies, the following Catch-up Fridays activities that go beyond the traditional
classroom setting for Health Education will empower learners to catch up, reinforce,
and deepen their understanding of vital health concepts, particularly on themes like
disease prevention and control, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, and
drug education which will eventually lead to a healthy, fulfilling life. The activities for
this Catch-up Fridays shall also focus on helping the learners to be aware, build
confidence, and promote healthy and active living. They shall be exposed to activities
like doing exercises, playing games, dancing, and engaging in mindfulness activities
that will improve their physical, social, and mental health while having fun.

The table below presents a suggested teacher guide for facilitating the health
education activity:

Components Objectives Activities

Friday routine To prepare the learner's • Friday routine exercise
exercise/Dynamic physical state to prevent
stimulator injuries and improve
(5 minutes) blood flow

Current Health To keep the learners • Class sharing/ Pair

News Sharing abreast or updated to Sharing/ Group Sharing/
(5 minutes) significant local and News Analysis
international health news
Health sessions To engage learners in . Playing games
(30 minutes) physical and - Teachers introduce a
mindfulness activities to game, steps on how to
improve wellness play it, and some
preventive measures to
avoid injuries.

2. Sample activities per theme

For Disease Prevention and

Control

a. Role-playing and
simulations on disease
prevention and control
b. Hands-on activities
especially on hygiene
c. Creative activities like
poster making, slogan
making, jingle writing and
singing, among others
 For Mental Health

a. Sitting meditation - it
focuses on breathing,
body sensations, or a
mantra.
b. Walking meditation -
paying attention to the
feeling of the body while
walking.
c. Guided meditation -
following a guided audio
or video to visualize or
focus on specific themes.

For Sexual and Reproductive

Health

a. Body mapping - Gently

tracing the body contours,
noticing physical
sensations and emotions.
b. Guided body scan
meditation - Paying
attention to internal
sensations in muscles
and breath appreciating
the interconnectedness of
the body.
c. Active listening exercises
- practicing focused
listening with a partner.

For Drug Education

a. Role playing
b. Film showing
c. Case analysis/studies

Teachers may also use the

following:
• Interactive activities
• group discussions
• Invite healthcare
professionals, nutritionists,
fitness trainers
• watch/analyze movie clips,
documentaries, podcasts
• Debate on health issues
• Problem-based activities
• Peer teaching

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 • Class surveys and data
analysis
Reflection and Give reflection on the • Teachers ask the learners to
Sharing (10 mins) learning experience share about their experience
on the activities.
• Teachers ask reflective
questions.
• Teachers may also ask
learners to write journals
Wrap Up To consolidate • Reinforce key points or main
(10 mins) information gained from takeaways from the activity
the given activity • Encourage general feedback
• Provide opportunities to apply
the learnings at home or in
other relevant situations

Mindfulness activities may be used to facilitate the Catch-up Fridays session in

Health Education. Teachers may opt to do activities like scavenger hunts, dancing,
games, breathing exercises, music appreciation, puzzles, art activities, and physical
activities among others. Moreover, learners may be engaged in interactive workshops
about disease prevention and control, mental health, sexual and reproductive health,
and drug education. They can also explore the different initiatives in the community
for the given themes and sub-themes through engagement in community-based
advocacies and programs and connect with healthcare practitioners in the
community by inviting them to a panel discussion or symposium.

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SUGGESTED STRATEGIES FOR PEACE EDUCATION

Peace Education is crucial for fostering a more compassionate, just, and sustainable
world by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute
positively to their communities and the global society.

The table below presents a suggested teacher guide for facilitating the peace
education activity:

Components Objectives Activities

Preparation and To prepare the • Learners look for a
Settling In environment and comfortable spot.
learners for the peace • Teachers create a quiet
education learning and conducive learning
session. atmosphere.

Peace Education To equip learners with Introduction (5 minutes)

Learning Session the appropriate
knowledge, skills, and Objective Reinforcement: Clearly
values in Peace state the objective of the session.
Education
Class Discussion: Initiate a brief
discussion on what peace
education means to the learners
and why it is important.

Icebreaker Activity: "Peaceful

World Collage" (10 minutes)

Materials: Magazines, scissors,

glue, large poster paper.
Activity: Ask learners to cut out
images and phrases from
magazines that represent their
vision of a peaceful world. In
small groups, they create a
collage on the poster paper.
Discussion: Each group shares
their collage and explains the
elements they chose, connecting
them to the key themes.

Multimedia Exploration (8
minutes)

Materials: Videos, articles,

images.
Activity: Show short videos or
share multimedia resources that
exemplify each key theme. Pause

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 for brief discussions after each
presentation.
Whiteboard Notes: Record key
insights and examples on the
whiteboard.

Small Group Discussions (8

minutes)

Materials: Small group

discussion handouts.
Activity: Divide learners into
small groups, providing each
with discussion handouts
containing questions related to
the key themes. Instruct them to
discuss and note down their
insights.
Group Roles: Assign roles like
facilitator, timekeeper, and note-
taker within each group.

Group Presentation (5 minutes

per group)

Activity: Ask each group to

present a summary of their
discussions. Encourage them to
use the whiteboard or flipchart
to illustrate key points.
Class Interaction: Allow other
groups to ask questions and
engage in a brief cross-group
discussion.

Progress To reflect on learning Class Reflection (2 minutes)

Monitoring experiences in Peace
through Reflection Education Facilitation: Lead a brief whole-
and Sharing class reflection. Ask learners to
share one thing they learned or
found interesting during the
group presentations.

Wrap Up To consolidate Conclusion and Homework

information gained from Assignment (2 minutes)
the learning session in Summary: Summarize the key
Peace Education themes discussed during the
activity.
Homework: Assign a reflective
task, such as writing a short
paragraph about how they can

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 contribute to peace education in
their daily lives.

1. Small Group Discussion

This strategy facilitates individual participant engagement, ensuring each voice is

heard. To be effective, discussions should rely on factual information and well-
considered ideas.

2. Think- Pair- Share

It is a discussion technique where partner groups are formed. The facilitator poses a
question or topic for discussion. Person A responds to the question uninterrupted
while B listens. After a given time, partners reverse roles. Later, A relates to the class
the points B expressed and vice-versa. It is a good exercise to improve listening skills.

3. Visualization/Imagination Exercise

In this learning strategy, learners utilize their imagination, envisioning alternatives

in various scenarios, such as conflict situations.

4. Perspective-taking

Learners are encouraged to understand and value another person's standpoint, a

crucial skill in problem-solving that fosters empathy and tolerance.

5. Role-playing

This classic technique allows participants to emotionally engage with situations,

fostering empathy and understanding different perspectives, benefiting both
cognitive and emotional learning.

6. Simulation Games

Simulating scenarios like violence aids learners in comprehending such situations

and encourages creative thinking for resolving injustices, for example, in activities
like "Sharing the Earth's Resources."

7. Problem-solving

A valuable learning approach that employs cognitive skills such as analysis and
evaluation to generate and assess options.

8. Considering positions/Issues Poll/ Debates

This activity highlights diverse viewpoints on controversial statements, prompting

participants to take stances—agree, neutral, or disagree—encouraging debate.

9. Encouraging action

Learners are prompted to commit to specific actions as part of applying their

learning.
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10. Reading or Writing a Quotation

Sharing peace-related quotes prompts learners to reflect on and appreciate the

session's concepts.

11. Web-Charting/ Advance Organizing

Using a word like "war" or "peace" to elicit associations stimulates thinking and
initiates discussions on peace-related concepts.

12. Use of Films, Documentaries, News clips, or Photographs

Presenting visual media aids in creating vivid mental images, followed by discussions
on conveyed messages and learner reactions is an effective and engaging learning
experience regardless of grade levels.

13. Telling Stories including Personal Stories

Sharing anecdotes helps learners remember and connect with the concepts being
taught, fostering a more personal connection.

14. Song/Poem Analysis

Analyzing peace-related songs or poems allows for creative interpretation and a

deeper understanding of imparted values.

15. Sentence Completion

Completing sentences helps gauge learners' thoughts, feelings, and action ideas on
specific topics.

16. Journal Writing/Individual Reflection

Learners reflect on session topics through guided questions, encouraging personal

introspection.

17. Go-Round

A strategy where the teacher-facilitator briefly solicits the opinion of each participant
to gain diverse perspectives.

18. Teachable Moments

Seizing opportunities to discuss current, relevant issues within or beyond the

classroom setting is considered an effective pedagogical practice.

19. Interviews/Research

Engaging learners in interviewing peace advocates fosters appreciation for peace-

building efforts.

20. Expert Resources

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Exposing learners to the ideas of justice and peace advocates, especially for
contentious topics.

21. Reciprocal Teaching

Learners take turns teaching, enhancing their understanding of concepts and values.

22. Twinning Projects

Learners may partner with another person from a different locality via e-mail or
regular mail to discuss topics related to peace.

23. Dialogues

Encouraging conversations rather than debates to find common ground on

problematic issues.

24. Exposure Trips

Allowing learners to interact with victims of injustice, fostering empathy, and

motivating action.

25. Educational Tours

Visiting historical places, museums, and cultural heritage cement a basic

understanding of peaceful co-existence.

26. Muddiest Point

Learners are allowed to share their questions and vague understanding of a given
topic so that teachers can clarify and explain further some concepts and ideas.

27. Use of globes and maps

Continuously displaying these devices to remind learners of global

interconnectedness and

28. Brainstorming

Encouraging creative thinking by allowing ideas to flow freely before evaluating and
selecting solutions.

29. Panel Discussion of Experts

Occasionally, inviting academicians, experts, and resource persons will provide

learners with fresh perspectives and insights on a given topic or content.

30. Reading quotations

Reflecting on wise words from various influential figures related to peace.

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31. Use of Charts and Graphs

Utilizing statistics to demonstrate societal issues, complements empathetic

understanding.

32. Case Studies

Exploring real-life scenarios of injustice or violence, prompting analysis and

problem-solving.

33. Collage-making

A collage is a collection of photos from various sources that are put together to make
a whole. Asking learners to make a collage on issues that relate to peace will help
them understand those issues better.

34. Show and Tell

Explaining concepts to peers with visual aids to reinforce understanding.

35. Advocacy-Building

Learners as advocates of peace are encouraged to translate their deep understanding

of peaceful co-existence through various community-based advocacies.

References:

Harris, I. and Morrison, M. (2003). Peace education. Jefferson, North Carolina:

McFarland and Company, Inc.

Hicks, D. (1987). Education for peace: principles into practice. Cambridge Journal of
Education, 17.

Jones, T. (2006). Combining conflict resolution education and human rights

education: thoughts for school-based peace education. Journal of Peace
Education, 3(2).

Toh, S. H. (2004). Learning to live together: teachers resource book on education for
international understanding. Seoul: APCEIU

Harris, Ian 2010. History of Peace Education, in Gavriel Salomon 86 Ed Cairns (Eds.).
Handbook on Peace Education. New York: Psychology Press, 11-20.

Loreta Navaro-Castro and Jasmin Nario - Galace (2010). Peace Education - A

Pathway to a Culture of Peace. Miriam College, Quezon City, pp. 175-184

Dr. A. Subramanian. Teaching-Learning Approaches and Strategies in Peace

Education IRA-International Journal of Education 86 Multidisciplinary Studies
ISSN 2455-2526; Vol.03, Issue 03 (2016)

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