The Department of Education (DepEd) introduces a simplified and more flexible lesson planning framework for public school teachers, aiming to reduce paperwork requirements and give teachers more time for classroom instruction. The change is part of DepEd reforms for the upcoming school year and follows new guidelines issued by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, according to a DepEd statement. The new policy replaces DepEd Order No. 42, series of 2016, and updates how lesson planning is structured.
Reporting from multiple outlets describes the framework as easing administrative demands by removing or loosening requirements that previously demanded more formalized lesson plan formats. One key element cited is the removal of the “strict distinction” between “Detailed Lesson Plans” and “Daily Lesson Logs,” which were treated differently under prior rules. Under the new approach, teachers are expected to use the revised lesson planning and learning design guidelines rather than comply with the earlier, more compartmentalized document types.
Overall, DepEd positions the update as a move toward streamlining planning processes for teachers while maintaining the goal of supporting instruction across public schools.
