The Philippines is a country expecting around 20 typhoons annually. Aside from property damages, this phenomena likewise leads to suspension of classes. Hence, the country’s education department seeks to bring resiliency in school classrooms.

Here is what everybody ought to know about DepEd Dynamic Learning Program.

DepEd to Roll-out Dynamic Learning Program

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday that it plans to implement the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) in schools impacted by natural disasters.

According to a DepEd statement via official Facebook page, the pilot rollout of the DLP will begin this month in affected schools across Regions 1 (Ilocos), 2 (Cagayan Valley), 3 (Central Luzon), 4A (Calabarzon), 5 (Bicol), and the Cordillera Administrative Region.

DepEd Secretary Edgardo Angara said that y embedding resilience into the learning process, they ensure that students’ education continues uninterrupted, even in the face of challenges.

“We’re bringing resilience to the heart of learning so that no student’s education has to pause when challenges arise,” DepEd Secretary Angara said.

What is Dynamic Learning Program

The DLP will offer schools the flexibility needed for make-up classes, using “simple and focused” activity sheets and temporary learning spaces.

Additionally, it includes parallel classes, activity-based learning, and learner portfolios, all with a minimal homework load, all designed to help students deeply engage with lessons and develop essential skills such as writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

With this initiative, DepEd aims to restore educational access for students by fostering resilient and adaptable learning practices. The DLP’s deployment aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure proactive learning continuity in times of disaster and emergency.

Developed by Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, founders of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF) in Jagna, Bohol, the DLP seeks to enhance learning outcomes through independent learning with minimal reliance on resources, making it especially effective in resource-limited settings.

Typhoon Leon Affects 4-million Students

As of Monday, Typhoon ‘Leon’ alone has impacted approximately 3,970,222 students and 181,270 teaching and non-teaching staff across 10,947 schools due to class suspensions, not to mention the effect of typhoone Kristine onslaught.

In terms of infrastructure, PHP396 million is required for the reconstruction and major repairs of at least 113 fully damaged classrooms and 227 partially damaged ones, along with repairs to toilets, wash facilities, furniture, and computer equipment, among others.

Additionally, 13 schools have reported flooding or landslides, while another 13 are being used as evacuation centers.