To address learning losses, the Department of Education (DepEd) will implement the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP), which includes make-up classes, catch-up sessions, and reduced homework.

This was announced during the National Management Committee (ManComm) convened by Education Secretary Sonny Angara in Tacloban City on Tuesday to explore interventions to learning losses.

“DLP can be implemented in schools as make-up classes and catch-up sessions in temporary learning spaces. The initiative features parallel classes, activity-based engagement, student portfolios, and a reduced homework policy,” the DepEd said in a news release on Wednesday.

The program was developed by Dr. Christopher Bernido, an education advocate and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, who was present during the ManComm meeting.

“DLP is just one in the cascade of interventions to DepEd’s field offices. DepEd’s partner Khan Academy also showcased their platform during the meeting. This aims to supplement the learners’ skills and knowledge, through the Khan PH’s online learning content,” the department added.

Based on reports, the Cordillera region has experienced 35 class disruptions due to severe weather disturbances, the highest in the current school year.

Other severely impacted regions, such as Cagayan, Ilocos, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon, have experienced at least 29 class disruptions each, with a few attributed to human-induced hazards, such as fire incidences.

A total of 239 schools across the country are considered by DepEd as “very high risk” to further learning losses due to the frequency of natural hazards the area has experienced, with severe damage incurred affecting 377,729 learners.

Additionally, 4,771 schools with 3,865,903 learners are categorized as “high risk.” (PNA)