Education is vital to an individual’s success and the country’s economic growth, serving as a foundation of knowledge. Without it, children will have trouble getting ahead in life, the unemployment rate will increase, and exploitation is most likely to happen. That’s why the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to enhance the level of attainment of Filipino learners by providing summer classes. The department also issued the DepEd Order 25, series 2022, to ensure the guidelines are relevant to the country’s current situation.
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It amends DepEd Order 13, s. 2018, titled the Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Remedial and Advancement Classes During Summer for the K to 12 Basic Education Program. These guidelines will help DepEd implement new rules related to the conduct of summer classes, including remedial, advancement, and enrichment. The policy also includes conditions for implementing summer classes.
What is DepEd Order 25
On June 7, 2022, the Department of Education issued the DepEd Order (DO) 25, series (s.) 2022, or the Amendment to DepEd Order 13, s. 2018. It contains the Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Remedial and Advancement Classes During Summer for the K to 12 Basic Education Program. This policy will help schools determine learners who require the most instructional support and layout mechanisms by maximizing remedial classes during summer. By doing so, DepEd can address the learning gaps caused by the sudden shift to pedagogical methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment to DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2018 (Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Remedial and Advancement Classes During Summer for the K to 12 Basic Education Program)
Scope
DepEd Order 25, series 2022, must be implemented in all public elementary and secondary schools throughout the Philippines for SY 2021-2022. Meanwhile, private schools are permitted to make necessary adjustments conforming to their context based on the approval of their Schools Division Superintendent (SDS). All other provisions specified in DO 13, s. 2018, remains effective unless amended or revised by ensuing DepEd issuances.
End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Classes
Under DO 13, s. 2018, DepEd used the term “summer classes,” which refers to the teaching method where learners attend school during the hot, dry season from April to May. Nevertheless, remedial classes for School Year (SY) 2021-2022 are scheduled from July to August. Hence, “summer classes” is revised and now called as End-of-School-Year (EOSY) classes.
It refers to remedial and enrichment classes provided within a designated number of days for the school break of every academic year. EOSY classes are structured instructional or formal learning experiences in public or private elementary or secondary schools subject to the approval of SDS.
Eligible Learners for Summer (EOSY Classes)
Here are the following amendments to section VII, No. 14 of the enclosure to DO 13, or the eligible learners for summer/EOSY classes:
- Grades 1 to 10 learners who failed in not more than two learning areas at the end of the school year despite the educational interventions given
- Grades 1 to 11 learners with 75 to 79 grades, considered Fairly Satisfactory as per DepEd Order 8, s. 2015 (Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program), in any learning area should attend enrichment classes instead of remedial classes since the latter is for learners who failed in not more than two learning areas
- An Enrichment class is one of the strategies in the Learning Recovery Plan of the Department, which aims to enhance learners’ level of attainment for Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) to guarantee their readiness to transition to the next grade level. Nonetheless, learners’ grades no longer require recomputation since their attendance should be voluntary with approval from their parents or guardians.
Daily Time Allotment
This policy also contains the following amendment to Section IX, Paragraph 23 of DO 13, s. 2018:
- End-of-school-year classes should be conducted from Mondays to Fridays.
- The delivery mode of instruction is preferably face-to-face (F2F), specifically for schools implementing the progressive expansion of F2F classes.
- The end-of-school-year classes require the parents/guardians’ consent before learners can participate.
- However, schools may administer a combination of F2F classes, modular, or online learning based on the area’s Alert Level.
- Schools can use Educational Television and Radio-based Instruction to enhance other learning delivery modalities.
Individual Monitoring Plan
Teachers supervising remedial and enrichment classes must prepare an Individual Monitoring Plan to address the learning gaps and deficiencies in every learner’s competency level. The policy discourages implementing the one-size-fits-all method since it does not address each learner’s unique and diverse needs.
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Schedule of Remedial, Enrichment, and Advancement Classes
As specified in DO 29, s. 2021, titled School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2021-2022, the end-of-school-year classes for the said academic year, including the remedial, enrichment, and advancement classes for public schools, should commence on July 24, 2022, and shall conclude on August 12, 2022. Schools may adjust the schedule if the regional or school division offices declare class suspension due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in their area, as permitted in DM-CI-2022-009. However, the adjusted schedule should comply with the required six-week period per DO 13 s. 2018.
Furthermore, learners who received grades ranging from 75 to 79 should attend enrichment classes for only 15 days, Mondays to Fridays, within the specified duration of EOSY classes. Enrichment Classes pertain to any organized instructional interventions provided to learners from Grade 1 to Grade 11 who got a grade ranging from 75 to 79 in any learning area to enhance their attainment level. Learners partaking in enrichment programs will also receive additional learning opportunities, such as coaching, mentoring, tutorials, or other ways to deliver organized learning experiences.
DepEd Order 25 Full Memo Download
To access and download the complete PDF of DepEd Order No. 25, series of 2022, a direct link is available on this page. By clicking the download button below, you can easily obtain a copy of DepEd Order 25 in PDF format.
Full PDF DepEd 25 memo file: https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DO_s2022_025.pdf
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Watch the video below for more details about DepEd Order 25, series 2022:
As discussed in the video, the Department of Education amended DepEd Order 13, series 2018, by issuing DepEd Order 25, series 2022. It covers all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide, while private institutions can adjust these guidelines based on their context with the approval of their respective SDS. This issuance enclosed guidelines regarding the conduct of EOSY Classes, eligible learners to take summer educational interventions, daily time allotment, preparation of an individual monitoring plan, and schedule of remedial, enrichment, and advancement classes.
Summary
With the sudden changes in the education sector due to the pandemic, DepEd made necessary changes to resolve learning gaps and deficiencies. The department also ensures that learners are ready for the transitions, particularly those that require more instructional support through summer remedial classes. DepEd Order 25, series 2022, is promulgated to include necessary revisions and guarantee effective implementation of remedial, enrichment, and advancement classes during summer for K to 12 learners.
These educational interventions are vital in addressing learning gaps and enhancing learners’ level of attainment. It would benefit Grade 1 to 11 learners who failed in two learning areas and those who received a fairly satisfactory grade. Hence, all schools nationwide, whether public or private, should implement these amendments to improve learners’ competency.