DepEd inks deal for enhanced video-based learning

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has renewed its partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) for developing curriculum-based video lessons.

The partnership was formalized in the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and KCFI president and executive director Elvira Lopez at the DepEd central office in Pasig on Wednesday.

In a press statement, the DepEd said the MOA underscores “both organizations’ dedication to supporting the National Learning Recovery Plan and addressing the digital learning gaps, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives.”

The DepEd said the renewed partnership focuses on “enhancing access to quality basic education” by developing curriculum-based video lessons, particularly for early childhood development and Kindergarten to Grades 1 to 3.

Under the MOA, the lessons shall be accessible across Knowledge Channel’s on-air, online and offline platforms, as well as through DepEd’s online learning portal.

Aside from video content development, the MOA also enjoins KCFI to support DepEd through capacity-building programs aimed at strengthening the Reading and Mathematics skills of public school teachers and administrators.

The DepEd, meanwhile, shall provide policy guidelines, appoint a partnership coordinator, and collaborate closely with KCFI on the implementation of the initiatives, including joint fundraising efforts to ensure sustainability.

The DepEd expressed confidence in the success of the renewed partnership, noting that the agency has been working with the KCFI for decades.

“For 25 years, DepEd and KCFI have collaborated to elevate the quality of basic education in the Philippines through the creation and distribution of multimedia learning resources aligned with the DepEd curriculum,” the agency declared.

“Their joint efforts also include professional development programs for teachers, school principals and schools division superintendents,” it added.