(Enclosure No. 7 to DepEd Memorandum No. ______ s.

2023)

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

National Educators Academy of the Philippines

Workplace Application Plan (WAP) Template

Name Office and Position

Title of PD Programs Master Classes for Grade 7 Teachers across Date of Delivery November 25-29,2024
All Learning Areas
PD Program DepEd Central Office-NEAP
Provider

Name of Immediate Edwin Isidor S. Corbita MAEd Office and Position Secondary School Principal
Supervisor

Background and Rationale of WAP Plan:

The Revised K-12 Curriculum introduces significant updates aimed at fostering a more dynamic, responsive, and effective educational framework. To
achieve its objectives, it requires teachers to demonstrate a high level of competence in delivering content, using innovative teaching strategies, and aligning
their instructional practices with 21st-century skills. However, recent assessments of teacher performance in key result areas such as content mastery,
pedagogical skills, and learner engagement have revealed competency gaps among teachers in Kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 7 across all learning areas.
In particular, challenges have been noted in adapting to new curriculum standards, integrating interdisciplinary approaches, and effectively addressing
diverse learner needs. These gaps hinder the seamless transition to the revised curriculum and may impact the quality of learning outcomes. Furthermore,
limited opportunities for collaboration among teachers have been identified as a contributing factor to inconsistent implementation of best practices and
innovations in teaching.

The Master Classes for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 7 (K147) Teachers Across All Learning Areas aim to bridge these gaps by enhancing
teacher collaboration and professional development. This program will serve as a platform for targeted capacity-building, focusing on equipping teachers
with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement the revised curriculum. By fostering a community of practice, these master classes
will empower teachers to exchange ideas, share resources, and collectively elevate instructional quality. Ultimately, the WAP (Work and Action Plan) will
address the identified competency gaps, enhance teacher collaboration, and align teaching practices with the goals of the Revised K-12 Curriculum, ensuring
improved learner outcomes and a more robust education system.

The following professional standards/competencies are being addressed in the Master Classes for Grade 7 Teachers across All Learning
Areas:

Competencies for Development Key Result Area(s) Expected Improvement in Means of Verification
Performance Indicator

Evidence of interdisciplinary Develop strategies to integrate Copies of annotated lesson plans

lesson plans that demonstrate knowledge from other disciplines into showcasing interdisciplinary
Domain 1. Content 1.1.2. Apply integration of knowledge from integration.
the curriculum teaching area, fostering
Knowledge and knowledge of other disciplines. interdisciplinary connections that enrich
Pedagogy; Strand 1.1 content within
pupils learning experiences.
Content Knowledge and across
and its application curriculum
within and across teaching area.
curriculum areas;

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Type of Intervention

Committee Work Job Shadowing Informal JEL Activities (Please Others (Please
specify) specify)
Job Expansion Special Project

Job Rotation Stretch Assignments WAP Implementation /

The Master Classes for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 7 Teachers Across All Learning Areas is a targeted capacity-building initiative designed to
address competency gaps identified in the implementation of the Revised K-12 Curriculum. This intervention emphasizes professional development and
teacher collaboration to foster mastery of content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and interdisciplinary approaches. Teachers will engage in activities such as
workshops, collaborative lesson planning, reflective practice, and peer mentoring to align their instructional practices with 21st-century educational
standards. The program also aims to establish communities of practice, enabling educators to share best practices and collectively enhance instructional
quality.

The intervention is a year-long initiative wherein teachers participate in workshops, job rotations, and structured mentoring sessions led by Supervisors,
School Heads, and Master Teachers. Teachers will be assigned to develop and execute Workplace Application Plans (WAP) within their respective schools,
utilizing the support of Learning Action Cells (LACs) to implement the strategies discussed in the Master Class. Additional resources include budget
allocations for training, peer reviews, and office orders to ensure comprehensive support. This intervention not only supports the delivery of the revised
curriculum but also strengthens teacher collaboration and professional growth to improve overall learner outcomes.

Application Objective

 Implement their respective Workplace Application Plan (WAP) articulating their required competencies to be developed and/or
enhanced using school LACs through Collaborative Expertise (CE) aligned with the PPST.
 Create a lesson plan integrating all learnings from the Master Class.

Specific Task Activities Timeline Learning Facilitator Support/Resources

[minimum of two (2)] (Activities that teacher (Start-end of each (Immediate Supervisor or (Office order, information,
(Aligned with the application will engage in to meet activity) peer assigned to guide etc. needed)
objective, what are the specific each learning objective) teacher)
tasks of a teacher to enhance

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teaching competencies

Engage in ongoing Year round Supervisor Budget allocation for training

learning opportunities fees, travel expenses, and other
Continuous Professional School Heads related costs.
such as workshops,
Development
seminars, webinars, and Master Teacher
conferences focused on
teaching methodologies, Teachers
educational technology,
subject content, and
pedagogical practices.

Reflective Practice Regularly reflect on Year round Supervisor Scheduled peer mentoring
teaching experiences, sessions or professional
School Heads learning communities (PLCs).
lessons, and student
outcomes to identify Master Teacher
strengths, weaknesses,
and areas for Teachers
improvement.

Lesson Plan integrating all Draft and refine lesson Year round Master Teacher Review and feedback from
key learnings from the plans incorporating Master Teachers or
Teachers Supervisors on draft lesson
Master Class strategies and insights
from the Master Class, plans.
ensuring alignment with
curriculum objectives.

Prepared by (name and position): Signature Date

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Reviewed by (name and position): Signature Date

Approved by (name and position): Signature Date