DepEd wants modules giving false outlook on soldiers confiscated

The DepEd said the distribution of modules to students “is not allowed if it does not pass through the review of Division or Regional Offices”. (PNA photo)

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the immediate confiscation of self-learning modules which violated social content standard “by giving false perspective on our soldiers role in maintaining peace and wellness in the community”.

“So far, we have requested the immediate confiscation of the said module,” the DepEd said in a statement on Wednesday.

The DepEd said the distribution of modules to students “is not allowed if it does not pass through the review of Division or Regional Offices”.

“Based on our survey, the said module was locally-developed and did not pass through the DepEd Cordillera Administrative Region examination,” it added.

It said investigation will continue and legal steps will be taken against those who prepared and distributed the module.

“This is also to ensure that the learning materials of the schools deliver quality education and also to for the welfare of the Filipino children,” it added.

On Oct. 12, the DepEd launched “Error Watch” through which the public can report errors on modules for immediate validation and correction.

The DepEd reported a total of 41 errors which range “from factual errors to grammar or syntax” have been found in the distributed self-learning modules as of October 23.

Of the total errors, about 27 were classified as locally-developed errors; 11 were errors from unknown sources; and three errors were from the Central Office-quality assured self-learning modules.