Learning Action Cells Session Guide

Learning Action Cells' Session Guide

Learning Action Cell (LAC) sessions are very important in the teaching and learning process. Teachers need to engage with one another regarding different pedagogies in learning delivery. LAC sessions should also be initiated with high support from the School Heads.

Rationale

Different learning areas must have their own LAC Sessions which will support one another in achieving higher literacy index. In Secondary Education (Junior High School and Senior High School), LAC Sessions must be conducted per learning area. In Elementary Education (K to Grade 6), it must be through learning levels. For example, Grades 4 to 6 can have a group for LAC Sessions, and Kinder to Grade 3 will be another. ELLN (Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy) as well endorsed LAC Sessions for K to 3 Teachers. 

LAC Sessions provide an opportunity to allow teachers collaborative learning. Though collaborative learning, teachers develop altogether different strategies in teaching and learning. It also becomes an avenue of professional growth and development.

Session Guide

The table below shows a simple LAC Session Guide in conducting LAC Session.

ACTIVITY	PROCEDURE	TIME
Getting Started	* LAC Facilitator will lead a short review of what topics are discussed previously and agreements made during the previous session. * Facilitator will introduce the topic of the current session.	5 to 10 Minutes
Small Group Discussions (SGD)	* Group teachers accordingly to create small subgroups. * They will discuss with one another activities and/or critical areas of concern that must be addressed. * Facilitator must be able to provide guides in establishing this activity. * Highlight previous sessions if needed.	30 to 35 Minutes
Whole Group Discussions (WGD)	* Representatives from the SGD will present their key areas discussed. * Each presentation must have a short commentary or discussion with the WGD. * Facilitator must highlight all the important things presented in the WGD (Generalization). * SGD members will create a resolve to the critical areas discussed and formulate a Simple Action Plan [1].	50 to 55 Minutes           5 Miinutes
Wrapping Up Evaluation	* Facilitator will introduce the next activity for the next session. * LAC members will accomplish the evaluation forms [2] and submit it to the facilitator. * Facilitator must also accomplish a LAC Session Report for the day’s activity.	10 to 15 Minutes
Total Time Allotted		100 to 120 Minutes

Enclosures:

[1] A sample detailed Action Plan can be downloaded here to help you: ACTION PLAN

[2] A sample LAC Session Evaluation Form can be downloaded here: LAC SESSION EVALUATION FORM