GMRC and Values Education Materials for DepEd Catch-Up Fridays

 Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education is one of the component part of afternoon session for DepEd Catch-up Fridays. The basic education priorities articulated in the MATATAG Agenda and accelerate the achievement of education targets as stipulated in DepEd Order (DO) No. 013, s. 2023 titled Adoption of the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP), there is a need to intensify Values, Health, and Peace Education. Values Education remains a priority in compliance with Republic Act (RA) No. 11476, Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Act, which recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building. Here are some helpful materials for GMRC and Values Education you can use in your class during DepEd Catch-up Fridays.

Implementation of Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education

“Nurturing Heart, Cultivating Values” is the foundational goal of Catch-up Fridays, a dedicated time for Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education (VE). This initiative commits to developing individuals who are not only academically accomplished but also exhibit strong character traits like compassion, empathy, responsibility, and moral integrity. This philosophy aligns with the educational perspective that academic and character development are intricately connected, a concept supported by Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences which includes interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences as crucial for a well-rounded education (Gardner, 1983).

Catch-up Fridays go beyond traditional instruction, emphasizing the integration of values into everyday life. Through reflective thinking-a concept advocated by Dewey (1933) as essential for deep learning-students engage in analyzing their thoughts, experiences, and actions. This introspective process helps them gain insights and learn from past experiences, shaping their future decision making (Dewey, 1933). The emphasis on self-exploration and personal growth is in line with Vygotsk-v’s social development theory, which suggests that social interaction and personal reflection are key to cognitive development (Vygotsky, 1978).

Materials for GMRC and Values Education

Here are some ready-made materials for GMRC and Values Education for DepEd Catch-up Fridays available in our eLibrary and EduWatch Portal.