As stated in MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda, the Department of Education (DepEd) is committed to implementing a learning recovery program to cope with learning losses resulting from many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcomes of international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) and national achievement tests (NATs) show the need for more instructional support to improve the academic achievement of learners.
Programs aimed at improving reading, math, science, and technology abilities as well as other programs that help learning recovery are linked to the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP), which is supported by the implementation of the NLC as a strategic project.
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To support learning recovery, teachers are essential. DepEd has to help teachers with ensuring learners gain higher-order thinking abilities, such as problem-solving techniques, and successfully presenting the material being taught. The National Learning Camp (NLC) will begin during the End-of-School Year (EOSY) break to improve the learning experience for learners and strengthen teacher competency. This project prioritizes the development of inclusive education, learner engagement and well-being, and a supportive learning environment where learners thrive and teachers succeed.
What is National Learning Camp?
This policy, which outlines the guidelines for implementing the National Learning Camp (NLC), has been implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd). By supporting the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP), which aims to address learning gaps and help K–12 learners at all public elementary and secondary schools across the country meet learning requirements, this policy strengthens DepEd’s commitment to the program. The NLC is a voluntary learning rehabilitation program, and this policy describes how it will be implemented. The NLC intends to strengthen previous school year learning efforts and establish a stronger foundation for future gains in the next school year. It will be provided every end-of-school-year (EOSY) break.
Implementing this policy is advised for private schools as well as higher education establishments, such as state and local universities, colleges, and technical and vocational schools that provide basic education. The NLC is an optional three- to five-week learning recovery program offered to learners in public elementary and secondary schools in grades K–12.
Three learning camps—the Enhancement Camp, the Consolidation Camp, and the Intervention Camp—will make up the National Learning Camp.
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The Enhancement Camp
It is intended to help advanced learners improve their comprehension of grade-level subject matter competencies and their present knowledge, abilities, and skills. This will entail enhancing the complexity, depth, and breadth of learners’ knowledge, abilities, and comprehension.
The Consolidation Camp
This program is intended to give learners further experience and application of previously taught skills. There are chances to find connections between ideas and abilities that span grade-level competencies.
The Intervention Camp
This program is intended to help learners who have high needs but are still lacking in Foundational English and/or Mathematics skills.
The NLC strives to enhance learner performance and build teacher capacity, acknowledging that teachers play a crucial role in enhancing learning outcomes.
What is the Importance of DepEd National Learning Camp?
In addition to promoting teachers’ professional development, the NLC will provide supplementary instructional support to learners to help them meet grade-level curriculum skills and enhance learning outcomes. Learners will also be better prepared to take on more difficult academic challenges at higher grade levels.
The results of the EOSY CRLA and RMA assessments will decide which camp a learner in Grades 1 through 3 is placed in. Who is put in the English and Mathematics Intervention Camps for learners in Grades 7 through 10 will depend on their academic achievement as determined by the results of the Literacy and Numeracy Screening Test. The remaining enrolled learners in each English, Science, and Math grade level will be assigned to either Consolidation or Enhancement Camp based on their academic standing and/or the results of the NLCA, which BEA will make publicly.
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Benefits of DepEd National Learning Camp to Teachers and Learners
After attending the National Learning Camp, it is anticipated that learners will have a deeper comprehension of their subjects and be more ready when classes resume the following year.
By current DepEd orders, teachers who participate in the National Learning Camp will receive extra service credits on top of the maximum 15-day service credits. A Certificate of Recognition will also be presented to them.
There are funds provided by the Department of Education to carry out the National Learning Camp. This is dependent on how many teachers and learners sign up for the program. The funds received will go toward paying for educational materials’ production as well as any related expenses.
Get in touch with your local school if you’d like to volunteer or take part in the National Learning Camp.
Learning Camp Volunteers (LCVs)
Subject to governmental laws and regulations, LCVs will receive incentives for their services rendered during non-classical school hours (DepEd Order 14, s. 2023, paragraph 54). The LCV incentives for NLC 2024 and other EOSY break activities are listed below.
- Credits for Vacation Service
- National Level Certificate of Recognition
- Php 250.00 for meals each day of genuine service
Non-DepEd LCVs
- Certificate of Services Provided by the Agreement and Corroborated by Attendance Records
- National Level Certificate of Recognition
Note:
A teacher can work no more than 4.5 hours a day in the classroom. For instance, a math specialist teacher would be assigned three (3) 45-minute lessons in the Grade 7 Mathematics Intervention Camp and another three (3) 45-minute classes in the Grade 8 Intervention Camp, for a total of 4.5 hours each day.
Annex 1: National Learning Camp Registration Template
Annex 2: Parent / Legal Guardian Consent Form
Video: National Learning Camp (NLC) Explainer Video 2023
Watch the video below, posted by YouTuber DepEd Sarangani Insider, to learn more about the National Learning Camp (NLC).