Name : __________________________________________

School : _________________________________________

Session 2: DepED Organizational Structure and School Processes

ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENT

Activity 1. The statements below are powers, duties, and functions of the National (N)
Level, Regional (R) Level, Division (D) Level, Schools District (SD) Level and School (S)
Level. Read them carefully and put a check mark on the appropriate box on who is
responsible for exercising such.

Levels
Powers, Duties, and Functions
N R D SD S
Formulating educational policies
Promoting awareness of and adherence by all schools
and learning center to accreditation standards
prescribed by the Secretary of Education
Promulgating educational standards
Offering educational programs, projects, and services
which provide equitable opportunities for all learners in
the community
Supervising the operations of all public and private
elementary, secondary and integrated schools, and
learning centers.
Undertaking educational research and studies
Approving the establishment of public and private
elementary and high schools and learning centers
Curricula Supervision
Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction to
achieve higher learning outcomes
Monitoring the utilization of funds provided by the
national government and the local government units to
the schools and learning centers.

Activity 2. Answer the following questions.

1. What key provisions of Republic Act 9155, The Governance of Basic
Education Act of 2011 should a newly hired teacher be familiar with?
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2. Why do think that RA 9155 states that, “The school shall be the heart of
the formal education system?” Cite specific conditions.
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3. Identify the best practices in your school that adhere to the existing laws
and regulations stated on RA 9155. Make a checklist and share it with
your colleagues.
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Activity 3. Choose from the two options below.

1. Option A: Share your insight to your mentor or to your School Head.

2. Option B: Look for at least three (3) similar newly-hired teacher in

your school, cluster, or district who will serve as your partner, share
your insights and compare your answer to their answers.

Activity 4. Discuss which office or person can help you, and the process
that must be followed to resolve an issue or concern in the situations
given below:

Situation 1: You are asked to submit your Performance Commitment and

Review Form.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 2: You are assigned as a school paper adviser aside from your regular
teaching load. You want to ask more about your task and how it will affect your
assignment.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 3: You are assigned as the class adviser. You want to know your
students’ profile and find out how some of their personal problems affect their
studies.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 4: You would like to find a good exposure trip or immersion for your SHS
students.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed
 Situation 5: Your students have failing grades. You want to provide proper
academic guidance.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 6: You would like to know your salary, deductions and benefits.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 7: You are a science teacher and your laboratory equipment are
inadequate or need repair.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 8: A parent would like to sue you because her son was running for
honors and got a failing grade in your subject.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 9: You would like to organize a new interest club and get support
from various stakeholders.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Situation 10: There is a typhoon but there is no announcement if classes will be

suspended.
Office/People to Contact Process to be followed

Activity 5. Answer the following:

1. What processes were identified to be employed?

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2. Are there processes not identified but should be followed? What are these, if any?
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3. Who are the personnel and other individuals or groups identified to be involved
in this case?
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4. Are there other people who should be included in addressing the situation? If
so, who else? Why?
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Activity 6. Reflect on the empowerment given to your school head as

stipulated on RA 9155.

1. Observe how your school head adopts shared governance. Provide evidence
showing her effective management of the school as an instructional leader and
administrative manager.
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2. Look for an experienced teacher in your school whom you think is trusted. Share
your observations about how you perceive your school head adopt shared
governance and effectively manage the school as an instructional leader and
administrative manager. Ask that teacher if you have the same observations.
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Activity 7. Make a plan of action out of the following situations.

1. The schools division superintendent shall have authority, accountability, and

responsibility to ensure compliance of quality standards for basic education
programs. Write a commitment on how you will help its realization.
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2. As a newly hired teacher, how will you help your school head and the school in
general to establish a strong partnership and linkages to its community?
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Reflection

Journal Writing. Share your thoughts on the following:

1. What is the importance of knowing the DepEd organization structure and

school processes in the performance of your duties as a teacher?
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2. Why should a teacher know who to approach in addressing concerns related

to his or her duties?
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