True to its word, the Department of Education (DepEd) released on Friday an order that calls for the immediate removal of administrative tasks from public school teachers in line with its MATATAG agenda.
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte signed the two-page department order, underscoring DepEd’s commitment to “enhancing the delivery of quality basic education while promoting teacher quality and teacher welfare.”
It was addressed to all undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, bureau and service directors, regional directors, schools division superintendents, public and private elementary and secondary school heads and teachers, and other concerned stakeholders.
DepEd said the order is guided by agency directions to remove the nonteaching tasks of teachers as a way of supporting them to teach better. “This is geared toward building a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning to thrive,” it added.
The order took effect immediately upon its release to the public. It came after Duterte delivered her Basic Education Report (BER) on Thursday, Jan. 25, when she announced DepEd’s plan to pilot-test the revised K-to-10 basic education curriculum in 35 public schools.
‘MATATAG’ aims to make school curricula relevant to produce competent, job-ready, active and responsible citizens; take steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services; take good care of students by promoting their well-being, inclusive education, and positive learning environment; and give support to teachers, so they can teach better.