THE Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday it would deploy the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) for schools affected by natural disasters.
In a statement, the DepEd said the pilot implementation of the DLP would start this month in affected schools in Regions 1 (Ilocos), 2 (Cagayan Valley), 3 (Central Luzon), 4A (Calabarzon), 5 (Bicol), and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
"We're bringing resilience to the heart of learning so that no student's education has to pause when challenges arise," Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara said.
The DLP promotes independent and resource-efficient learning, Angara said.
"Under the DLP, affected schools have the flexibility to conduct make-up classes and utilize DLP learning activity sheets in temporary learning spaces. These activity sheets are designed to be simple, targeted and adaptable," he said.
The program's features include parallel classes, activity-based engagement, student portfolios and a reduced homework policy.
"The program encourages learners to engage deeply with lessons and build essential skills like writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking," Angara said.
The DLP was developed by Christopher Bernido and Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, founders of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation in Jagna, Bohol.
"It aims to improve learning outcomes through independent learning and minimal resource dependence, making it particularly effective in resource-limited environments," the DepED said.
Deploying the DLP is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "as a proactive learning continuity measure during disaster and emergency contexts," it said.