Objectives:

At the end of the module, the student should be able to:

 Know the legal bases of Republic Act. No 7165 as amended by Republic Act No.
10122.
 Differentiate the levels of literacy based on its purpose.
 Recognize and appreciate the advantages and benefits derived from the
implementation of Republic Act No. 7165 as amended.
 Identify and explain the important measures for the eradication of illiteracy.
 Determine the appropriate teaching strategy or methodology.
 Demonstrate the skills necessary to achieve success in life.

Introduction to Literacy
Definition and Discussion:

LCC or the Literacy Coordinating Council is the recommending body as to the crafting,
developing, and implementing of strategies on the creation of a wide base of movement
for the eradication of illiteracy in the Philippines targeted as early as year 2000.

Section 6 of R.A. # 7165 clearly states that said Council may request the cooperation and
support of both government and non- government agencies. Section 7 of the same law
provides for the setting aside of the sum of P 10,000,000 pesos (Ten Million Pesos) for
the continuous operation and maintenance of the Council. The sum is included in the
budget of the Department of Education.

Literacy is defined as “ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and

compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.” It involves
a continuum of learning to achieve your ambition, to develop your knowledge and skills,
and to be involved in the community where you belong.

LEVELS OF LITERACY (based on its purpose)

1. Basic Literacy- a person could read, write, and understand a simple message in any
language or dialect.
2. Functional Literacy- a person has skills and competencies, intellectual, emotional,
psychological which makes him or her as a human being in order to live and work,
makes sound decision, and becomes productive to the community where he or she can
contribute his or her potentials effectively.

Principles of Literacy
The following are Principles of Literacy that are applicable to the learning process as
identified by Educational Psychologists:
1. Readiness. This implies a degree of single-mindedness and eagerness. One can learn
best when he or she is ready to learn, and one does not learn well if you see no reason
for learning. The teacher always finds way to encourage and inspire one to learn and
should not harbor and think of other things that impede the efficiency and efficacy of the
learning process.
2. Exercise. It pertains to those things that are done. These are best remembered provided
the same are directed towards a certain goal. As they say, practice makes perfect.
Learning is sure to continue if practice occurs every time.
3. Effect. According to Thorndike, learning is strengthening when accompanied by positive
reaction. At all times, the learning should contain all the necessary elements that would
affect one positively thereby giving him or her a sense of satisfaction in the process.
Teachers should avoid unpleasant feelings to prevent giving unclear instructions hence
affecting the learning process and thereby exuding a feeling of dissatisfaction.
4. Primacy. This is the state of being first. It gives a powerful impression that would last a
lifetime. The teacher from the very beginning should give a clear and correct
instructions so that one will not develop the habit of repeating himself and herself.
5. Intensity. It implies that learning will happen more once the subject is related to actual
life experiences. Performing is better than merely reading the concept.
6. Direct Experience. This pertains to opportunities for active engagement in a learning
environment. The decision you make is shaped by direct experience.
7. Compelling Situation. This is a combination of the principles of direct experience and
readiness. One tends to learn when one is

Literacy Programs and Projects

LITERACY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT

1. Literacy Education- It is spearheaded by the Bureau of Non-Formal Education (BNFE)

with its functional literacy program that includes the teaching of reading, writing, and
arithmetic.
2. Livelihood Skills Development Program- It is a program designed to equip the
unemployed and underemployed with vocational and technical skills through short term
training courses like dressmaking, bookkeeping etc.
3. Reading Program- The National Academy of Education Commission on Reading sees
this as the single most influential factor in developing reading success.
4. Language Experience Program- The teachers use the text on the chart for reading
instruction. They use the language experience to help them learn new vocabulary,
letters of the alphabet, capitalization, punctuation, speech reading or the basics of
English Grammar.
5. Guided Reading and Writing Program- Teachers give students a book that they could
read independently. The teacher’s guide the students through the text by asking
student’s questions and helping students develop fluency and confidence in reading
strategies and deciphering meaning from the texts.
6. Certification and Equivalency Program- This is a certification system that accredits
learning from outside the formal subsystem.
Lesson Planning

The Lesson Plan is the Teacher’s “Blueprint” of what he or she intends to accomplish. As
it was clearly defined by Nelson Bossing, Lesson Planning is a statement of achievements
to be realized and specific means by which these are to be attained as a result of the
activities engaged in day by day under the guidance of the teacher. The Lesson Plan is
essential in the attainment of the objectives and to achieve maximum results in teaching.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR LESSON PLANNING

1. Knowledge of the subject matter and familiarity with the

instructional materials
2. Knowledge of the characteristics of the learners
3. Knowledge of the teaching methodologies/strategies

PARTS OF THE LESSON PLAN

1. Objectives- cognitive, affective, and psychomotor

2. Subject Matter- Topic and sub-topic, Textbook and
references, Materials, Skills and Concepts
3. Lesson Development- Daily Routine, Review, Motivation,
Lesson Proper, Application, Generalization, Valuing and
Evaluation
4. Assignment- Follow-up/Advance

Sample Lesson Plan

SAMPLE LESSON PLAN (Brief)

I. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

1.
1. Paraphrase and correctly interpret the meaning of the
paragraph. (Cognitive)
2. Respond to feelings presented by others in their own words.
(Affective)
3. Look for the main idea and supporting details in the
paragraph. (Psychomotor)
II. Subject Matter:
Topic: Effective Communication
Sub-topic: Paraphrase and Understanding Selection
Textbook: Grade VI English Book
Materials: selection written in cartolina, pictures
 Skills: reading, paraphrasing, understanding, interpreting,
responding
Concepts: (definition of terms from the selection)
III. Lesson Development:
A. Daily Routine- Prayer, Greetings, Classroom
Orderliness/Cleanliness, Checking of Attendance and
Assignment
B. Review/Motivation
C. Lesson Proper
1. Present the selection. (The teacher will read)
2. Let the class read the selection. Then call students (one
at a time) to read it. Finally, let the class read it again.
3. Ask them the main idea of the selection (call at least
three)
4. Ask the supporting details given in their own words.

Paraphrase must contain complete thoughts and

information closely related to the topic using their
own ideas and words.
D. Application- ask the students to recall experiences related
to the selection and give their feelings about it.
E. Generalization- Summarize the lesson
F. Valuing- Emphasize the importance of the given selection
G. Evaluation - quiz
IV. Assignment: (Follow-up/ advance from the textbook

Teaching Methodologies/Strategies
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES/STRATEGIES

1. Participatory approach- sharing of experiences by both learners and facilitators.

2. Foto Dialogo- it is the use of pictures and storytelling as learning tools.
3. Writing Journals- It is a record of what transpires during a learning activity where the
students can write at the completion of the day’s task.
4. Reading- searching for information from printed and illustrated learning materials.
5. Problem Solving- it consists of a step by step procedure directed towards a solution to a
problem.
6. Role Playing- it is the enactment of a situation that depicts real life experiences.
7. Lesson Demonstration- it involves the employment of products, materials, equipment
and the technical-know-how.
8. Simulation Games- imitation of a concept using games.
9. Socio Drama- the use of a situation to solve or address a problem which is followed by
a discussion.
10. Creative Writing- the writing of short notes as an opportunity to express their own
interpretation.