Dynamic Learning Program 101

Summary

The transcript details the transformation of a traditional school into a dynamic learning environment. The school, initially struggling with low student performance, adopted a learner-centered approach with parallel classes, expert teachers, and facilitators. This shift, along with the introduction of DVDs for teacher-assisted learning, activity-based protocols, and comprehensive portfolios, significantly improved student outcomes. The innovative Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) emphasizes writing, independent learning, and strategic study, resulting in remarkable achievements in national exams and a top percentile ranking for students.

Takeaways

• 🏫 The establishment of the Central Design Institute Foundation was initiated by the Holy Spirit and the need to support a school run by a 77-year-old mother.
• 🔄 Initially, the school followed traditional teaching methods, but after three years of minimal improvement, a shift to a dynamic learning program was implemented in 2002.
• 🧩 The dynamic learning program (DLP) is based on the jigsaw strategy, adapted to include parallel classes with one expert teacher and facilitators.
• 👨‍🏫 The parallel classes scheme reduces the teacher's intervention time to about 30%, making learning more learner-centered and student-driven.
• 📹 To address the lack of qualified teachers, especially in subjects like physics, the school uses DVDs and video lessons that are closely tied to student activities.
• ✍️ Activity-based learning is a core component of the DLP, involving extensive writing and concept digestion, which enhances student engagement and retention.
• 📚 The comprehensive portfolio replaces traditional notebooks, containing all student work including daily activities, exams, projects, essays, and lab reports.
• 📈 Strategic study and no homework policy allows for intense in-school activities, leading to improved performance and higher percentile ranks.
• 🏆 The DLP has shown significant success, with 45% of seniors in the top 10% nationwide and over half ranking in the top 10% in mathematics.
• 🔑 The DLP is presented as a solution for 21st-century education, emphasizing real-world problem-solving using scientific methods.
• 🌐 The success of the DLP is attributed to its comprehensive approach, which includes a shift in teacher roles from lecturing to assessment and evaluation.

Q & A

What significant change did the school implement in 2002 to improve student learning?

In 2002, the school implemented a dynamic learning program based on the jigsaw strategy, which involved parallel classes with one expert teacher and facilitators, making learning more learner-centered.

How does the parallel classes scheme work in the dynamic learning program?

The parallel classes scheme involves holding two to three classes simultaneously with one expert teacher and facilitators. The teacher lectures for a short time in each section, reducing the need for constant teacher intervention and promoting learner-centered education.

What is the role of DVDs or video lessons in the dynamic learning program?

DVDs or video lessons are used for teacher intervention during the remaining 20 to 30 percent of class time, especially in subjects like physics where there might be a lack of qualified teachers. They are designed to be closely tied with student activities.

How does the dynamic learning program (DLP) approach to writing differ from the traditional workbook style?

The DLP encourages activity-based learning with a daily protocol of writing, from defining learning targets to concept digests. This method fosters a habit of writing and engagement, unlike the workbook style which can lead to students being nonchalant and just going through the motions.

What is the significance of the comprehensive portfolio in the DLP?

The comprehensive portfolio is a key component of the DLP, containing all student work including daily activities, exams, quizzes, projects, essays, and lab reports. It serves as a complete record of a student's learning journey.

What is the strategic study unrest and its purpose in the DLP?

The strategic study unrest is a part of the DLP where students are given time to rest and recharge after intense in-school activities, eliminating the need for homework and promoting effective learning.

How has the implementation of the DLP affected the performance of students in the school?

The DLP has significantly improved student performance, with no students below the average percentile rank and a high number of students ranking in the top 10 percent and top 1 in the country for certain subjects like mathematics.

What was the initial frustration that led to the implementation of the dynamic learning program?

The initial frustration was the lack of improvement in student learning and the fact that no students passed the college admission test for three consecutive years, prompting the need for a new approach.

How does the teacher's role change in the DLP compared to traditional teaching methods?

In the DLP, the teacher's role shifts from being a primary lecturer to an assessor and evaluator of student work, with less time spent on lecturing and more on checking and managing student activities.

What is the importance of the concept of 'independence' in the DLP as mentioned in the script?

The concept of 'independence' in the DLP refers to the students' ability to learn and understand material with minimal teacher intervention, fostering self-reliance and critical thinking skills.

What does the speaker mean by 'using the scientific method attacking every aspect of the problem' in the context of the DLP?

The speaker refers to the systematic approach of the DLP, where each aspect of the learning problem is addressed methodically, similar to how the scientific method tackles research problems.

Outlines

00:00

🏫 Introduction to the Dynamic Learning Program

This paragraph introduces the establishment of a central design institute foundation by the speaker, who is also referred to as the 'holy spirit.' The foundation was created to assist a school run by the speaker's 77-year-old mother. Initially, the school followed traditional methods, but after three years of minimal improvement in student learning, a dynamic learning program was implemented in 2002. The program is based on the jigsaw strategy, with a twist: instead of students moving between groups, the program uses parallel classes with one expert teacher and facilitators to ensure a learner-centered environment. This approach limits teacher intervention to approximately 30% of the class time, promoting student-led learning.

05:06

📚 Enhancing Learning with Parallel Classes and Activity-Based Strategies

The second paragraph delves into the specifics of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP), emphasizing the use of parallel classes to create a learner-centered environment. The teacher's role shifts from lecturing to assessing and evaluating student work, facilitated by the use of DVDs and video lessons to support the learning of subjects like physics, where there might be a shortage of qualified teachers. The program also incorporates activity-based learning with a daily protocol that involves extensive writing, from defining learning targets to creating concept digests. This approach fosters a habit of learning and is more effective than traditional methods, as students are responsible for their own writing and understanding of the material. The activities are documented in a comprehensive portfolio that includes daily activities, exams, quizzes, projects, essays, and lab reports, replacing the traditional notebook system.

10:06

📈 Measuring Success and the Impact of the Dynamic Learning Program

The final paragraph discusses the success and impact of the Dynamic Learning Program, highlighting performance indicators such as the absence of students below the average percentile rank and the number of passers in the OOP cut, a strict and independent examination. The speaker proudly shares that 45 of their seniors ranked in the top 10 percent nationwide in the NCAE, with over half ranking in the top 10 percent specifically for mathematics. The program is presented as a solution for the 21st century, emphasizing the scientific method and real-world problem-solving. The speaker acknowledges the sacrifices involved in implementing such a program but sees it as a necessary step towards addressing educational challenges.

Keywords

💡Holy Spirit

The term 'Holy Spirit' is a religious concept referring to the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christian theology. In the context of the script, it is used metaphorically to introduce the speaker's role or mission, suggesting a divine or spiritual guidance in their endeavors.

💡Central Design Institute Foundation

This is the name of the organization that the speaker and their mother decided to establish to help a school. It represents the initiative's formal structure and purpose, aiming to improve educational outcomes through innovative methods.

💡Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)

The DLP is a key concept in the script, referring to an innovative educational strategy implemented by the school to enhance student learning. It is learner-centered and involves parallel classes, expert teachers, and facilitators to improve engagement and outcomes.

💡Jigsaw Strategy

The Jigsaw Strategy is an educational technique where students are divided into groups and each group member becomes an 'expert' on a part of the material, then shares this knowledge with others. In the script, it is adapted into the parallel classes model for more effective learning.

💡Parallel Classes

Parallel Classes are a component of the DLP where multiple classes on the same subject are conducted simultaneously, allowing for a more flexible and learner-centered approach. This method reduces the teacher's direct intervention time, encouraging student autonomy.

💡Expert Teacher

An 'Expert Teacher' in the context of the script is a professional who has deep knowledge in a particular subject area and is responsible for guiding and instructing students in the parallel classes setup of the DLP.

💡Facilitators

Facilitators in the script are individuals who support the expert teachers in the parallel classes, ensuring that all students have guidance and that the learning process is uninterrupted even when the teacher is not physically present.

💡Activity-Based Learning

This concept refers to an educational approach that emphasizes hands-on activities and practical experiences as the primary means of learning. In the script, it is a core component of the DLP, with a focus on writing and completing activities related to the subject matter.

💡Concept Digest

A 'Concept Digest' is a summary or consolidation of key concepts learned by the students. It is part of the activity-based learning process, where students synthesize what they have learned into a coherent understanding.

💡Comprehensive Portfolio

The 'Comprehensive Portfolio' is a collection of all the student's work, including daily activities, exams, quizzes, projects, essays, and lab reports. It serves as a record of the student's academic journey and is a key component of the DLP.

💡Strategic Study Unrest

This term from the script likely refers to a period of rest or reduced academic pressure to allow students to absorb and reflect on what they have learned, part of the DLP's approach to avoid burnout and enhance retention.

💡NCAEA

NCAEA stands for the National Career Assessment Examination for All, a standardized test in the Philippines. The script mentions it as a performance indicator to measure the effectiveness of the DLP, with many students scoring in the top percentiles.

Highlights

Establishment of the Central Design Institute Foundation by the Holy Spirit and the mother at the age of 77.

Initial traditional approach to running the school resulted in minimal improvement in student learning.

Introduction of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) in 2002 after three years of observation.

Adoption of the Jigsaw strategy with an inverted approach for parallel classes.

Implementation of parallel classes with one expert teacher and facilitators to ensure learner-centered education.

Reduction of teacher intervention time in classes to around 30%, promoting student autonomy.

Utilization of DVDs and video lessons to address the shortage of qualified physics teachers.

Integration of activity-based learning with a daily protocol emphasizing writing and concept digestion.

Shift in teacher roles from lecturing to assessment and evaluation of student work.

Avoidance of workbook-style learning to prevent students from becoming nonchalant.

Emphasis on writing activities to foster a habit of learning and retention.

Use of student comprehensive portfolios to replace traditional notebooks.

Inclusion of daily activities, exams, quizzes, projects, essays, and lab reports in the comprehensive portfolio.

Introduction of strategic study unrest and the 'Map Day' to reduce homework and encourage computer research.

Significant improvement in student performance with no students below the average percentile rank.

High achievement in the National Career Assessment Examinations (NCAE) with 45 seniors in the top 10%.

Outstanding performance in mathematics with over half of the seniors ranking in the top 10 nationwide.

DLP's effectiveness in the 21st century as a solution to real-world educational problems.

Adoption of the scientific method to attack every aspect of the educational problem.

Realization that the solution package can address many perceived problems with the need for sacrifice.

Transcripts

and i'm the holy spirit

and then since we were already here and

my mother who was 77 years old at that

time was running the school she has

always been you know

sending the signals if somebody could

help her so we decided okay since we are

here and we're thinking about the little

center

let's try to help the school also

so we decided that let's make it into us

central design institute foundation

so that was the beginning so we just

look at the problem and for the first

three years we were still traditional in

our running of the school but then the

improvement in the

learning of the students was really very

small so it was quite frustrating nobody

passed the op cut up college admission

test

for three years

so it was in 2002 where we implemented

this dynamic learning program after a

three year observation

the the parallel learning classes this

is based on what they call as the jigsaw

strategy in the original jigsaw strategy

students would move from one group to

another so that they would learn a topic

better

what we did was to invert this so

parallel classes where you can have two

to three classes held at the same time

with one expert teacher

and facilitators so that no class would

be left without

an adult or a teacher

the key

in the dynamic learning program really

is the parallel classes scheme

because if you do parallel classes

automatically it becomes

learner-centered

because if you have for example a

biology class i have three sections

three biology classes

i hold these classes simultaneously now

the teacher cannot be in three places at

the same time

so automatically

the

inter teacher intervention in this

biology class will be limited to maybe

30 percent of the time

so the biology teacher would lecture 15

20 minutes here

transfer to under section lecture 15-20

minutes and so on

is

here it goes

or

you see some people passing by

what kind of trees is that is that a

wood bridge

so i'll go to the other classroom

goodbye and thank you

is

so even if you don't have teachers

eighty percent of the time you already

win

as long as there are activities designed

for that particular subject

now for the learning physics as one

nation when the remaining

twenty to thirty percent of the time

comes in that is teacher intervention

since in we assume that in physics

there's a lack of qualified teachers

that's where the

dvds come in

we

video lessons come in

we design the dvd lessons there are six

lecturers

the dvd video lessons are closely tied

with

the activities to be done by the

students 80 of the time

second component would be the

activity-based learning with its daily

protocol of writing a lot of writing for

the students

starting from the title to the learning

targets well-defined learning targets

and then the concept digest so this is

they do the activities in school

so essentially in the dlp the work of

the teacher is now shifting

the teacher does not have to lecture a

lot so

by august in the traditional a lot of

teachers have hoarse voices

but here that here that does not happen

but

now their work is now in the assessment

and evaluation of the

students work

so we use our

vacant period in checking our papers for

example i have my classes only in the

afternoon

some morning all

facilitator

so during my facilitating time i can

also check while

having while managing the class

so we also try to avoid the workbook

style

because some schools if you uh use the

workbook workbook style the feedback is

that after some time the students are

nonchalant they just sort of go through

the

module or the workbook just keep on

answering and as long as they pass so

that that's the type of behavior that's

being fostered by this workbook style

but here in the writing

you know it becomes its habit for me

even the smell of the paper activity

sheet already sends signals to the brain

that it's learning time

it is very tiring

but

it is very fulfilling as well because i

can absorb the lessons

very fast compared to the

if we use the traditional method of

teaching

dlp is far more effective than that

because i can easily remember what i

wrote during the

concept notes exercises i can easily

remember since i was the one responsible

for the writing and the answering of the

whole activities

and all these activities would be filed

in the student comprehensive portfolio

so that's the third component

so notebooks now are optional

what the students would have would be

this comprehensive portfolio why

comprehensive because it contains

everything the daily activities the

exams quizzes if they have small

projects they could place it there

essays themes lab reports so everything

should be within the com comprehensive

portfolio

and the fourth one is the strategic

study unrest

and then the map

day

is

because they do a lot of writing they do

a lot of activities in school they're

very intense with their work then

they're tired so no homework

research on a computer

computer

so

there were no students now below the

below average percentile rank so that

was a very good sign so that's one

performance indicator the other

performance indicator would be the oop

cut number of cut passers for three

years

we wanted that as a performance

indicator because they're really

independent people from up conduct the

exam they do not delegate and they're

very strict ncae as i said really moved

up

by now yeah i think if i remember

correctly 45

of our

seniors belong to the top 10 percent in

the whole country

and if you look at the mathematics

component of the ncae

51 or more than half of our seniors

belong to the top 10

in the whole country in mathematics

and again if i remember correctly

around 17

students in mathematics belong to the

top 1 in the whole country meaning they

had 99 plus or 99 percentile rank in

mathematics

dlp

for the 21st century is the way to go

what we were doing really was

looking at the problem a real world

problem

using the scientific method attacking

every every aspect of the problem

and realized that with this package of

solutions you could address so many

problems which we realize are not really

problems

but the solution entails

sacrifice

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