Addressing Learning Gaps through

Remedial Action to Accelerate the

Recovery of Learning Loss

AGNES R. DE BELEN
SHS, Teacher II
 Story Telling
Ang storya ng Kalabaw at Magsasaka
WHAT ARE LEARNING GAPS?
 WHAT ARE LEARNING GAPS?
• the difference between what learners are expected to
have learned by a certain grade level versus what they
have learned up to that point.
 What will happen if there is a learning gap?
These learning gaps are often compounding, it means
that if they are not addressed promptly, learners are
likely to fall further and further behind because of the
skills and knowledge they have missed.
 What will happen if there is a learning gap?
• This compounding phenomenon poses a major
challenge for both educators and learners alike as
learners progress to a higher level of the education
ladder.
 When will it happen or occur?
• Learning gaps happened when learners missed a skill and
proceeded to a new lesson without any remediation on it.
Since the lessons are arranged from simple to complex
competencies, any unmastered simple skills will hinder the
learners to master, too, the higher level of competencies,
thus leaving a gap from the standard mastery level to what
is expected of them on their succeeding lessons.
 When will it happen or occur?
• Any gaps should be addressed at the soonest possible
time for the successful mastery of competencies as
prescribed in the curriculum. At this pandemic period,
as we are embracing the various distance learning
modalities, a big challenge for teachers and learners
alike is facing our way on how to effectively bridge the
identified learning gaps.
 WHAT ARE THE DISTANCE LEARNING
MODALITIES?
• The Face-To-Face Learning Modality
• The Blended Learning Modality
• The Homeschooling Learning Modality
• The Distance Learning Modality
– ODL and MDL
 The Face-To-Face Learning Modality
This modality refers to a learning delivery modality where
learners and teachers are both physically present in the
classroom, and there are opportunities for active
engagement, immediate feedback, and the socio-
emotional development of learners.
 The Distance Learning Modality
• This modality refers to a learning delivery modality
where learning takes place between the teacher and
the learners who are geographically remote from each
other during instruction. This modality has three types:
Modular Distance Learning (MDL), Online Distance
Learning (ODL), and TV/Radio-Based Instruction.
 The Blended Learning Modality
• This modality refers to a learning delivery that combines face-to-
face with any or a mix of online distance learning, modular
distance learning, and TV/ Radio-based Instruction. Blended
learning will enable the schools to limit face-to-face learning,
ensure social distancing, and decrease the volume of people
outside the home at any given time. Critical for implementation
will be the production of the needed teacher’s and learner’s
learning materials (LR Portal and DepEd Commons will be
maximized), as well as the support of media institutions like TV
and radio stations.
 The Homeschooling Learning Modality
• This is an ADM that aims to provide learners with
quality basic education that is facilitated by qualified
parents, guardians, or tutors who have undergone
relevant training in a home-based environment. It
allows families to educate according to their faith,
philosophy, and values, and to adjust learning
schedules around family schedules and circumstances.
 HOW TO ADDRESS LEARNING GAPS?
• According to Heather (2020), the first step in
addressing learning gaps is to identify exactly where
and what those gaps are, and which learners struggle
with them. The author noted that quizzes are a quick
and easy way to formatively assess learners on what
they have learned. She added that these can be mini
end-of-topic quizzes, or even one covering a few units
of a subject.
 HOW TO ADDRESS LEARNING GAPS?
• Teachers must ensure a good spread and mix of
questions to uncover learning gaps. After knowing the
gaps, teachers must apply the necessary actions and
test again the mastery level acquired by the learners
through quizzes. Through these steps, learning gaps can
be addressed and bridged.
 HOW TO ADDRESS LEARNING GAPS?
• In a published study by Cabigao (2021), the author
started the identification of learning gaps in writing
from the outputs of the learners in his class. From the
date acquired, he conceptualized the intervention
program and implemented it. Learners’ levels of
performance before and after the implementation
phase were compared to determine the level of
improvement achieved.
 HOW TO ADDRESS LEARNING GAPS?
• The gaps among learners in basic writing skills were
addressed by the teacher through a systematic
approach, which was shown in Figure 1.
 INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Conceptualization of
Identification of Intervention
Learners’ Improved Learners’
Performance Program Performance
Implementation of
the Intervention Bridged Learning
Documentation of Gaps
Learning Gaps Program
Monitoring and
Evaluation of the
Intervention
Program
 WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS THE
LEARNING GAPS?
• Teachers should be at the forefront in addressing the
learning gaps of learners. Present and previous teachers
should work collaboratively to offer developmentally
appropriate learning tasks, thus ensuring effective
implementation of the intervention program.
 WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS THE
LEARNING GAPS?
• The words developmentally appropriate mean an
approach to teaching that respects both the age and
the individual needs of each student. This pedagogical
concept reiterates that the program should fit the
learner, not the other way around.
 WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS THE
LEARNING GAPS?
• Aside from the support system within the school,
parents’ support at home is indeed essential in
addressing (bridging and closing) the learning gap. A
study conducted in an elementary school proved that
strengthened school-home relationships have positive
effects on the performance of learners (Cabigao, 2014).
Effective Teaching-Learning Model in the COVID-19
Pandemic and New Normal Era of Cabigao, 2020
 Effective Teaching-Learning Model in the COVID-19
Pandemic and New Normal Era of Cabigao, 2020
• In the model of Cabigao (2020) on effective
teachinglearning this pandemic period, aside from
teachers' and parents’ roles, technology likewise
dictates its success. Providing technology support and
provision to our learners is a great challenge to
education officials and advocates in truly addressing
the existing learning gaps for the holistic development
of every Filipino learner today and beyond.
Remedial Actions and Remedial Teaching
 Remedial Actions
• These are the actions taken by the teacher in order to
enhance the long term growth of the student.
 Definition of Remedial Teaching
• Remedy – a way of solving a problem
• Teaching – ideas and beliefs that are taught by
somebody or something
 Remedial Teaching
• Compensatory teaching, Correction teaching, preparatory
education
• A remedial teaching class is one that is meant to improve learning
skill or rectify a particular problem area in a student.
• Intensive Remedial Teaching Programme - is an instructional
program designed for students in grades 6-12 who have identified
deficiencies in reading, writing, and math
 Concept of remedial teaching
Remedial teaching is an intervention to learning
difficulties which hinder the academic progress of
students. It is the responsibility of remedial teacher to
choose the best that suits his/her learners. The method
chosen should reinforce the foundation of learning,
help learners overcome their learning difficulties and
develop their potentials (Rai and Penor,2020).
 Concept of remedial teaching
• Remedial classes are given to the students who have
learning problem or difficulties that prevent them
master the subject taught. (Rai and Penor,2020).
 Objectives of Remedial Teaching
• To help student develop their potential and remove
obstacles in learning.
Learning difficulties of pupils under IRTP
• Poor memory
• Short attention span (easily distracted by other things
relatively)
• Poor comprehensive power
• Lack of learning motivation
• Lack of self confidence
• Low self expectation in problem solving power
Learning difficulties of pupils under IRTP
• Fail to grasp the information effectively
• Have difficulty in understanding new/abstract concepts
• Fail to transfer knowledge related learning areas
• Need more time to complete assignments or tasks
 Procedures in doing Remedial Teaching
• Identify slow learners
• Analyzing the mistakes
• Discover the reasons
• Provide remedial teaching (providing them with
necessary help to overcome their problems)
• Flow chart
 Role of Teachers
• Teachers should design diversified teaching activities
and adopt various teaching methods.

• Teacher should consider individual differences in the

class (each student is different in terms of learning
ability, academic standards, classroom learning and
academic performance, each has his/her own learning.
 Remedial Teaching Strategies/Actions
• Individual Educational Programme (IEP)
• Peer support programme
• Reward scheme
• Effective teaching Aids (Audio and Visual Aids)
• Supporting Materials
• Better learning environment
 OBS studio
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 Uses of OBS studio
• Help you produce professional live streams
• Record your video
• Connect to any live streaming or video conferencing
platform
Thanks You!
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