If you are preparing your PMES portfolio for SY 2025–2026, you may encounter a common challenge:
👉 “What if some PPST indicators were NOT observed during classroom observation?”
Good news—DepEd allows teachers to submit a Reflection Journal as a Means of Verification (MOV) for these unobserved PPST indicators.
This blog post will guide you and provide a ready-to-use sample reflection journal you can adapt.
📌 What Are Unobserved PPST Indicators?
In the PMES Tool for Teachers I–III, several indicators are typically measured through Classroom Observation Tool (COT).
However, if an indicator is not captured during observation, you can provide alternative MOV such as:
✔ Reflection Journal
✔ Narrative explanation
✔ Supporting documents
These indicators include competencies across:
- Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
- Learning Environment
- Diversity of Learners
- Curriculum and Planning
- Assessment and Reporting
As shown in the PMES tool, each objective normally requires a COT rating sheet, but alternative evidence is needed if not observed
🎯 Why a Reflection Journal Is Required
The reflection journal allows you to:
- Demonstrate your understanding of the indicator
- Show how you apply the competency in practice
- Provide evidence of professional growth
This ensures that even unobserved indicators are still fairly evaluated.
📄 Sample Reflection Journal (Unobserved PPST Indicator)
Below is a sample you can use:
📌 PPST Indicator:
Used differentiated, developmentally appropriate learning experiences (PPST 3.1.2)
💡 Reflection
As a teacher, I recognize that learners have diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles. Although this indicator was not formally observed during classroom observation, I consistently apply differentiated instruction strategies in my teaching.
In my class, I group learners based on their abilities and provide varied activities such as:
- Simplified tasks for struggling learners
- Enrichment activities for advanced learners
- Visual aids and interactive materials for diverse learning styles
I also consider learners’ interests and backgrounds to make lessons more meaningful and engaging.
📚 Evidence of Practice
To support differentiated instruction, I regularly:
- Modify lesson plans based on learner readiness
- Use formative assessments to guide instruction
- Provide individual and group learning tasks
- Offer remediation and enrichment activities
These practices help ensure that all learners are supported and can achieve the learning objectives.
🔄 Realizations
I realized that differentiation is not just about giving different tasks but about ensuring that every learner has equal opportunities to succeed.
It also requires continuous assessment, flexibility, and creativity in teaching.
🚀 Next Steps
To further improve my practice, I will:
- Strengthen the use of learner data in planning
- Explore more strategies for inclusive education
- Integrate technology to support differentiated learning
- Attend LAC sessions related to diversity of learners
🧠 Tips for Writing Your Reflection Journal
To make your MOV strong and PMES-ready:
✅ 1. Mention the Exact PPST Indicator
Always include the code (e.g., PPST 3.1.2) to align your reflection.
✅ 2. Show Actual Practice
Don’t just define—explain what you actually do in class.
✅ 3. Provide Evidence
Mention:
- Strategies
- Materials
- Activities
- Assessments
✅ 4. Include Realizations and Growth
Reflection should show:
👉 Learning
👉 Improvement
👉 Professional insight
✅ 5. Add Action Plans
Your journal must include:
✔ What you will improve
✔ How you will improve
📊 How This Supports Your PMES Rating
Even if the indicator is unobserved, your reflection journal helps you:
- Demonstrate competency alignment
- Provide valid MOV evidence
- Strengthen your overall PMES rating
For example, in Objective 8, reflection is already recognized as valid MOV when teachers reflect on improving teaching practices
📥 Free Editable Reflection Journal Template
👉 Sample Reflection Journal for Unobserved PPST Indicators
💡 Tip: Create one reflection per unobserved indicator.
🔗 Related PMES Resources
To complete your portfolio, you may also need:
👉 Example: A School Reading Action Plan includes structured interventions, monitoring, and evaluation to improve learner outcomes
👩🏫 Final Thoughts
Unobserved indicators are not a disadvantage—they are an opportunity.
Through reflective practice, teachers can:
✔ Demonstrate competence
✔ Show professional growth
✔ Strengthen their PMES portfolio
Remember:
📚 Good teaching is not only observed—it is also reflected.
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