To supplement damaged self-learning modules of Schools Division Offices (SDOs) in the Caraga Region, the Department of Education (DepEd) has distributed learning materials to be used by the affected learners.
Through its External Partnerships Service (EPS), DepEd has distributed “Brigada Pagbasa” learning materials to four SDOs in the region.
DepEd, in a statement issued Monday, March 21, said that the learning materials were printed and donated by LBC Express and LBC Foundation to support its “Brigada Pagbasa” program in partnership with the World Vision Foundation.
The “Brigada Pagbasa” program aims to promote literacy and numeracy of learners through reading.
EPS Director Edel Carag explained the distribution of the said learning materials will also help support the 3Bs goal of the curriculum which is “Bawat Bata Bumabasa.”
Data from the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) showed that there were 5,343,650 damaged learning materials in Caraga Region with an estimated cost of P168 million.
This amount, DepEd said, covers all grade levels and all subject areas for basic education.
DepEd provided initial copies of “Brigada Pagbasa” learning materials for the Schools Division Office of Surigao Del Norte, Surigao City, Dinagat Island, and Siargao Island.
The rest of the copies are underway to respective SDOs of the Caraga region.
DepEd said that the distributed materials are Marungko-based activity sheets for early grade school learners and can be used for practice reading and writing with their guardians at home.
Meanwhile, DepEd Quick Response and Recovery Team (QRRT) members, headed by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), visited the most affected schools in Caraga Region to verify the reported damages and further assess its immediate needs and capacity critical for learning continuity and early recovery.
EPS, through the leadership of Undersecretary Tonisito M.C. Umali, Esq., also vowed to continue coordinating with external partners for the possible provision of needed materials that will support the rehabilitation and recovery of Typhoon Odette-hit schools across the country.