Alternative Learning System (Philippines)

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Pasay Alternative Learning System Community Learning Center

The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a "parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction. When one does not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternate or substitute." The system only requires learners to attend learning sessions based on the agreed schedule between the learners and the learning facilitators. [1]

Contents

The program has two different schematics for conducting instruction: school-based and community-based. On the school-based program, instructions are conducted in school campuses while in the community-based program, formal instruction is conducted in community halls or in private places. The ALS program follows a uniform lesson modules for all academic subjects covering the sciences, mathematics, English, Filipino, social studies, current events among others. Delivery of instructions is provided by government-paid instructors or by private non-government organization.

Aside from schematics, the program has two levels: elementary and secondary. Students have to start from elementary level, then proceed to high school level. If a student is a graduate of elementary under a formal classroom system, the student is automatically admitted to the secondary levels depending on which year level the student stopped schooling.

History

Republic Act No. 11510 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 23, 2020 Republic Act No. 11510 (20201223-RA-11510-RRD).pdf
Republic Act No. 11510 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 23, 2020

The ALS program was launched by the Department of Education in 2004. [2] [3] It was institutionalized on December 23, 2020, through Republic Act No. 11510 or "An Act Institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System in Basic Education for Out-of-School Children in Special Cases and Adults, and Appropriating Funds Therefore", also known as the "Alternative Learning System Act", signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. [4] [5]

Administration

Program administration is held by the Department of Education, an agency of the government of the Philippines in charge of providing education to all Filipinos. Private non-government organization may deliver the program but still under the supervision of the Philippine education agency. [1]

Levels

Elementary

If a learner has not finished his or her elementary schooling, he or she may be admitted to the program. Learners will have to go through a Functional Literacy Test (FLT) in order for the learning facilitator to identify the level of literacy. Learning modules will be suggested for them to focus on relative to the result of their FLT and interest. The learner will then be guided to accomplish an Individual Learning Agreement (ILA). This ILA will be the basis for the learner and facilitator to track the progress and competencies developed by the learner.

High school

When the learners passed their final exams, the passers may enroll the college, prior to 2013. However, from 2014 onwards, the A&E test passers may require to enroll to senior high school in year 2019

Coverage

The program covers mostly dropouts in elementary and secondary schools, out-of-school youths, non-readers, working people and even senior citizens wanting to read and write. Students enrolled under the classroom system are barred from participating in the program. Age level, economic and personal circumstances are among the determinants in availing the program.

In comparison with formal education

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Community Learning Resource Center (Bureau of Alternative Learning System - San Roque, San Rafael, Bulacan)

The ALS evolved from the non-formal education that has been conducted by the government of the Philippines. Previously, non-formal education was mostly concentrated in instructions in livelihood skills training with basic reading and writing incorporated in the module. [6] Under the current system, skills training and livelihood training have been excluded and established as a separate education system. Skills training had become a stand-alone program with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines) taking charge of the program. [7]

The ALS is a way for the informal and busy students to achieve elementary and high school education without need of going to attend classroom instructions on a daily basis just like the formal education system. Secondary education has now become a prerequisite in vocational technology and college education in the Philippines. Livelihood trainings, however, do not need formal education in the Philippines. [6]

ALS non-formal education takes place outside of the classroom, is community-based, and is typically delivered at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose halls, libraries, or students' homes under the supervision of ALS learning facilitators like mobile teachers, district ALS Coordinators, and instructional managers according to a schedule and location that both the students and facilitators have agreed upon. [8]

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References

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  2. ↑ Mehra, Nishant; Wang, Shr-Jie Sharlenna; Reyes, Juancho; Ambjørnsen, Mette Møhl; Jarl, Johan (December 2021). "Evaluation of an Alternative Learning System for youths at risk of involvement in urban violence in the Philippines". Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation. 19 (1). Introduction. doi: 10.1186/s12962-021-00320-5 . PMC   8501598 . Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "FAQ | What are the legal basis of ALS?".
  4. ↑ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (January 5, 2021). "Alternative learning system law 'a win for marginalized learners'". Philippine News Agency . Archived from the original on January 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Duterte OKs Alternative Learning System Act". ABS-CBN News . January 5, 2021. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021.
  6. 1 2 "What is the difference between the Formal School System and the ALS? - Department of Education Region XI". 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  7. ↑ "Tesda – Technical Education And Skills Development Authority". www.tesda.gov.ph. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  8. ↑ "The implementation of Alternative Learning System in public schools in Isabela, Philippines".
  9. ↑ Standard Book Numbering Agency. (1993). ISBN. Standard Book Numbering Agency. ISBN   0949999075. OCLC   29466657.
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