THE US Peace Corps and the Department of Education recently conducted a series of virtual trainings on the use of newly developed remote learning materials for over 1,000 teachers, principals, and supervisors across the country.

The learning activity sheets will supplement existing self-learning modules for students in over 8,000 multi-grade schools nationwide and cover all key subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and English.

“Studies show that high-quality instructional materials significantly increase academic outcomes by allowing students to engage more deeply and meaningfully with their learning,” Leila Areola, DepEd Bureau of Learning Delivery director, said.

“This has never been more important than now, with students still schooling online due to the ongoing pandemic,” she added.

International Cooperation Office Director Margarita Ballesteros highlighted the importance of the joint US Peace Corps and DepEd effort.

“This partnership is anchored on the 10-point agenda of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and the Sulong Edukalidad advocacy of the Department of Education, as well as the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan,” Ballesteros said.

The series of trainings marks the culmination of a 14-month collaboration between the two agencies to develop and validate learning activity sheets before training educators use and distribute them to students.

It is jointly funded by DepEd and Peace Corps with support from the United States Agency for International Development.