DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Why is there a need for Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays is essential to respond to low proficiency levels in reading and the urgent need to intensify Values, Health, and Peace Education. It supports the goals outlined in the MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda, and the Eight-Point Socioeconomic Agenda.
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When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
Catch-Up Fridays will begin on January 12, 2024, and will be implemented across elementary and secondary schools and community learning centers nationwide.
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What is the purpose of Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays is implemented to help address learning gaps and reinforce foundational, social, and relevant skills necessary to successfully implement the basic education curriculum. It aligns with the National Learning Recovery Program and focuses on the National Reading Program, Values, Health, and Peace Education.
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When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
All Fridays in January shall be devoted to DEAR.
During the kick-off on January 12, 2024, learners shall be engaged in reading through the DEAR. On January 19 and 26, while learners will be engaged in reading through DEAR, the teachers not assigned as reading facilitators will attend the training on the implementation of Catch-up Fridays.
For January 26 which falls during the Mid-year break, SDOs shall continue orienting teachers on Catch-up Fridays. Learners may be encouraged to continue DEAR at home.
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What more do we expect to be happening during the Fridays in January?
It shall also be used as a venue to gather feedback from field implementers on the guidelines of Catch-up Fridays.
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Reading
Values
Education
Health
Education
Peace
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Time Allotment for Each Learning Area
How will the time allotment for each learning area be used?
The time allotment for each learning area on a Friday shall be used to enhance learners’ knowledge and skills in and appreciation of reading, values, health, and peace education.
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How will Catch-Up Fridays be structured?
All Fridays will be designated as Catch-Up Fridays, with the first half of the day on the National Reading Program and the second half on Values, Health, and Peace Education. The Homeroom Guidance Program will also be included.
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Who will facilitate Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays will be facilitated by the same teacher/s whose classes are scheduled on Fridays, as outlined in the class programs. This is where integrative teaching will come in. The assigned teacher will have to integrate the themes/subthemes for Values, Health, or Peace Education into their assigned learning area. This approach fosters a cohesive and interconnected learning experience, ensuring that important themes are woven into the different subject matters.
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Will Catch-up Fridays Graded?
No, Catch-Up Fridays will not be graded. The primary objective is to reinforce learning.
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Sample Class Program for Grade 1 Learners in the Current K to 12 Curriculum with Catch-up Friday for Single Shift
Time | No. of Minutes | Friday | |
Original Time Schedule for Monday to Thursday | Catch-up Fridays | ||
7:10 – 7:20 | 10 | Daily Routine | |
7:20 – 7:50 | 30 | EsP | First half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2 hours and 20 minutes)
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7:50 – 8:20 | 30 | Filipino | |
8:20 – 8:50 | 30 | English | |
8:50 – 9:10 | 20 | Recess | |
9:10 – 10:00 | 50 | Mathematics | |
10:0 – 10:40 | 40 | Araling Panlipunan | Second half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2 hours and 20 minutes)
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10:40 – 11:20 | 40 | MAPEH | |
11:20 – 11:50 | 30 | NRP | |
11:50 – 12:50 | 60 | Lunch | |
12:50 – 1:20 | 30 | NMP | |
1:20 – 2:00 | 40 | HGP | |
Total | 280 minutes (4 hours and 40 minutes) | ||
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How will teachers monitor individual progress on Catch-Up Fridays?
Learners’ progress will be monitored through Reflection Journals, where they can articulate their thoughts through writing, stories, journals, personal essays, and other creative expressions that reflect their unique learning experiences.
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How will Values, Health, and Peace Education be integrated into Catch-Up Fridays?�
An integrative approach will be employed, using content from various learning areas for developing reading skills and fostering an understanding of values, health, and peace-related concepts. Monthly themes and subthemes aligned with the basic education curricular framework will guide these integrations.
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How will the time allotment for NRP be utilized?
The time allotment for the NRP shall give learners opportunities for reading intervention and reading enhancement through developmentally appropriate reading materials.
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What strategies will be employed during Catch-Up Fridays?
Various strategies such as Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), Read-A-Thon and expert-led fora will be utilized. The implementation will be dynamic, engaging, and responsive to the unique needs of learners.
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How will teachers prepare for Catch-Up Fridays?
Teachers will engage in collaborative expertise sessions through Learning Action Cells (LAC) and other professional development activities to share effective practices and prepare materials for the successful implementation of Catch-Up Fridays.
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Shall stakeholders be engaged to support Catch-up Fridays?
Schools are highly encouraged to forge and strengthen stakeholder engagement to gather support and ensure the sustainability of Catch-up Fridays. Stakeholders may share their 3 Ts
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Who shall primarily be responsible for supervising the implementation of Catch-up Fridays?
The school heads shall be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation of Catch-up Fridays.
The Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) and Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) shall collaborate to ensure compliance of schools of its implementation.
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Quarterly reports from the regional offices shall be submitted to the DepEd Central Office, Curriculum and Teaching (CT) Strand, through the Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD) for assessment and evaluation of the program.
What reports are required to be submitted by the regional office regarding Catch-up Fridays implementation?
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For inquiries and other concerns, please contact the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Learning Delivery, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City through email at bld.od@deped.gov.ph or at telephone numbers (02) 8637-4346 or 8637-4347.
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