What is Daily Lesson Log and Why It Matters in DepEd Lesson Planning
What is Daily Lesson Log? It is a standardized form used by teachers in the Department of Education (DepEd) to plan and organize lessons each day. While it may seem like routine paperwork, a Daily Lesson Log (DLL) actually plays a very important role in delivering structured, effective and goal-oriented instruction. It allows teachers to prepare lessons with clear aims and objectives that is helping them manage classroom time and learning more efficiently.
Free, ready-to-use Grade 4 Daily Lesson Logs for the 1st Quarter are now available for download. These lesson logs are aligned with the MATATAG Curriculum and updated to meet DepEd standards for SY 2025–2026. See links below.
A lesson plan, whether in DLL format or a more detailed version usually contains core elements that guide the teaching process. According to Haynes (2010), a well-crafted lesson plan includes aims, objectives, assessment strategies, scope and content, pedagogic methods, learning activities, homework and considerations for time and space. These components help teachers clarify what they want to achieve in a lesson and how they will guide students to reach those goals.
Aims describe the general purpose of the lesson, while objectives are more specific and should follow the SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. This structured approach ensures that students clearly understand what is expected of them.
Assessment is another key part of planning. Teachers must consider how they will measure learning. That is, whether it is assessment of, for, or as learning. This allows instruction to be adjusted to meet students’ needs and promotes more meaningful engagement.
Scope and content define the lesson’s focus and the depth of coverage, while the pedagogicmethod outlines how the content will be delivered using suitable strategies and materials. Learningactivities and homework should be purposeful and tied to the lesson’s goals. Finally, planning for time and space ensures that the teaching is realistic and manageable within the classroom setting.
The Daily Lesson Log supports DepEd’s mission of quality education by encouraging thoughtful preparation. It helps both new and experienced teachers maintain consistency, clarity and effectiveness in the classroom.
Download Grade 4 Daily Lesson Logs (DLLs)
for Quarter 1 – MATATAG Curriculum SY 2025–2026
(Update!) Grade 4 DLL – Quarter 1 Week 1 | Matatag Daily Lesson Log
( June 16 – 20, 2025 )
Additional versions to be uploaded Soon!
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