DepEd OKs blended learning option for private schools after November 2
By Jay Ar Omblero, The Spark
Department of Education (DepEd)has allowed private schools to continue implementing blended learning modality as alternative option for full distance learning for the rest of the school year 2022-2023 in a department order issued last Monday.
Based on DepEd Order No. 44, series of 2022, signed by DepEd Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte, private schools may continue implementing either five-day face-to-face classes, a blended learning modality, or full distance learning even after November 2.
Should private institutions opt for blended learning, they may push through with three days of face-to-face classes and two days of distance learning through modular, online, radio-based, or television.
Afterward, they could implement four days of face-to-face classes and one day of distance learning.
In allowing this option, DepEd said they took into consideration the current situation of the private schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.