by:Dr. Carolina S. Guerrero

Director IVBureau of Alternative Learning System

Department of Education1

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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEMDepartment of Education

PHILIPPINES

David MartinezA Magna cum Laude graduate of the Cebu Institute of Technology,

Cebu City last March 2009 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering.

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Meet the Alternative Learning System (ALS) PASSERS

Eileen Mae S. Galang

A physically challenged (blind) 18-year old girl and a passer of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test is presently enrolled at the University of the Philippines taking up a course in voice as part of the Music Extension Program.

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Manny “PACMAN” Pacquiao

WORLD BOXING CHAMP.

Presently, a Business Management student of Notre Dame University in Dadiangas, General Santos City.

An ALS A&E passer and a proud Ambassador of the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

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Do you know. . .

• What curriculum they went through?• What competencies they have

mastered?• How they were taught?• What kind of test they passed as

equivalent High School graduate?• How was their learnings measured?

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SituationerPhilippine Population: 80M

(6 yrs. old and above)

The 2008 NSO census (FLEMMS) puts the Philippine Population from 6 and above years old at 80M. It also shows that 62% of this population or 49,600,000 did not complete basic education.

80M

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TOTAL NUMBER OF ALS LEARNING FACILITATORS

LEARNING FACILITATORS EXISTING

Mobile Teachers 1,981

District ALS Coordinators 2,390

AGAP 347

Service Providers Contracting• Basic Literacy Program (BLP) Facilitators• Accreditation & Equivalency (A&E) Instructional Managers• Balik Paaralan Para Sa Out-Of-School Adults (BP-OSA) Instructional Managers• Indigenous People (IP) Facilitators

204204295

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Peer Educators 202

GRAND TOTAL 5,657

There are only 5,657 Learning Facilitators reaching out to the target population 38,800 or 1:6858 (ratio of LF: target).

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DEPED BUDGET (2011) = 207++ Billion

ALS Budget (2011) = 387 Million or .19% share from the total DepEd budget

BUDGET

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Alternative Learning System

Alternative Learning System

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A & E

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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM

FORMAL EDUCATION(Nonformal & Informal)

• EmploymentEmployment • Self actualizationSelf actualization Social participation Social participation

HigherHigherEducationEducation

Post Post SecondarySecondaryEducationEducation

SecondarySecondaryEducationEducation

ElementaryElementaryEducationEducation

HigherHigherSkillsSkills

MiddleMiddleLevelLevelSkillsSkills

Basic &Basic &

FunctionalFunctional

SkillsSkills

Flexible entry & re-entry & exit to both streams thru a system of Comparability Accreditation Certification Testing

Exit

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• School• Community Learning Centers

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• called a classroom teacher

• must be a licensed/professional teacher

• must be an education graduate

BSEd/BSEEd

• called a facilitator/instructional manager

• must be trained in ALS• must be a College Graduate (for A&E Program)• Must be a HS Graduate or even less (for the Literacy Program)

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• Age is prescribed for every school level

•Starting w/ 6 yrs. old (for gr.1) & up to 15 yrs old (for 4th yr. HS)

• No age is prescribed

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With same competencies

With five major subjects

English Filipino Science Math Makabayan

With five learning strands: Communication Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Sustainable Use of Resources/Productivity Development of Self and a Sense of Community Expanding One’s World Vision

Basic Education Curriculum

Alternative Learning System Curriculum

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Textbooks which are

teacher-facilitated

Modules that are:• Self paced• Self-instructional• Indigenous• Integrated 18

• Science of Learning among children

A B C

• Science of Adult Learning

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• end-of-the-year achievement test for all grade and high school levels

• Functional Literacy Test (entry-level assessment)

• A&E Test (for the A&E Program)

• for the elementary-equivalent & for the HS-equivalent levels

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Goal of ALS Curriculum:

LIFELONG LEARNINGAs a learning process beginning at birth and ending only with death ( formal, informal and nonformal, alternative) which allows individual to continue learning and developing knowledge and competencies, necessary for the effective participation in solving real life problems and in functioning effectively in the society.

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Objective ALS Curriculum:FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

(operational definition)a functionally literate person must be able to:

• Communicate effectively • Solve problems scientifically,

creatively and think critically• Use resources sustainably and be

productive • Develop oneself and a sense of

community• Expand one’s world view

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Teaching Methodology in ALS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING(4A’s Cycle)

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Approach of ALS Curriculum:LIFESKILLS

defined as abilities for positive and adaptive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands, challenges, experiences and situations of everyday life. It is the principal teaching-learning methodology of Alternative Learning System

LIFESKILLS APPROACHInformation + Application

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EntrepreneurialSkills

Coping withStress

Coping withEmotions

CriticalThinking

CreativeThinking

ProblemSolving

DecisionMaking

Interpersonal Relation Skills

Effective Communication

Empathy

Self Awareness

LIFE SKILLS

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Core Lifeskills – essential abilities that people must learn either in school, in the home, or in the community

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Basic ALS Principles and Assumptions Basic ALS Principles and Assumptions • Learning does not only take place within the four (4) walls of the classroom.

•Teachers and schools are not the only sources of learning.

•Learning is fun with the use of active learning strategies

•Learning is not compartmentalized into subjects but is integrative and wholistic.

• Learning is enhanced when the needs, interests and experiences of the learners

are considered.

•Learning acquired outside the school system is equivalent to learning acquired in

the schools (recognition of prior learning)

•Mother tongue is necessary to acquire basic literacy skills

•Lifeskills are learning competencies and functional literacy is the outcome of a

lifeskills-based education.

•Lifeskills is best delivered through the use of the 4As of learning (Activity,

Analysis, Abstraction and Application)

•The goal of Basic Education is functional literacy. Therefore functional literacy is a

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THE ALS CURRICULUM

Five Learning Strands Communication

Skills Problem Solving and

Critical Thinking (scientific literacy and numeracy)

Sustainable Use of Resources and Productivity

Development of Self and a Sense of Community

Expanding One’s World Vision

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ALS A&E Core CompetenciesLearning Competencies Quadrants

ALS Curriculum

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Q1most relevantmost frequently used

Q2most relevantless frequently used

Q3less relevantmost frequently used

Q4less relevantless frequently used

% of Core Enabling Objectives vs. Total Objectives

LSElementary Level Secondary Level

Terminal Objectives Terminal ObjectivesExisting Core % Existing Core %

1 62 53 85% 60 58 97%

2 56 22 39% 59 29 49%

3 7 7 100%

26 16 62%

4 16 7 44% 19 11 58%

5 42 6 14% 47 11 23%

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ALS A&E Core Modules

Learning Strand (LS)Learning Strand (LS)

No. of ModulesNo. of Modules

Elementary Elementary LevelLevel

No. of ModulesNo. of Modules

Secondary Secondary LevelLevel

Total Core Total Core

LS 1: Communication Skills 5 5 21 17

LS 2: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Application of Scientific Ways of Thinking in Daily Life

28 20 48 24

Numeracy 17 15 16 12

LS 3: Sustainable Use of Resources/Productivity

3 3 13 11

LS 4: Development of Self and A Sense of Community

21 14 34 19

LS 5: Expanding One’s World Vision

4 3 9 3

TOTAL 78 60 141 8630

Programs/ Projects Target Learners Modalities Multimedia Materials

Nonformal Education (NFE)

Basic Literacy Program (BLP)

Illiterates face-to-face radio-based

instruction computer-based

instruction/ eSkwela

independent learning

TV instruction

print materials digitized

modules radio script TV episodes

Accreditation & Equivalency (A&E) Program

Drop-outs

Indigenous Peoples Education (IP Ed)

Informal Education (InfEd) Adolescents Parents Street Children Others

Alternative Learning System (ALS) PROGRAMS

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NONFORMAL EDUCATION

TYPE MODALITIES NO. OF MATERIALS

LANGUAGE FORMAT

Basic Reader

21 Tagalog, Ilocano, Bikol, Hiligaynon, Cebuano Kapampangan, Waray, Pangasinan, Tausug, Maguindanao, Maranao

printbraille

Neo-Literate

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Post Literate

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T O T A L

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Elementary Level

154 English and Filipino printradiodigitizedTV episodes

Secondary Level

287

Academic Focused Bridging Module

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T O T A L 535

Face to face

Face to faceRadio-based

Computer-based

TV-based

Basic Literacy Learning Modules

Accreditation and Equivalency Modules

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NONFORMAL EDUCATION

TYPE MODALITIES NO. OF MATERIALS

LANGUAGE FORMAT

14 Region IV-B Iraya, Hanunuo printRegion IX Subanen Ctrl & Western

Region XI Bagobo, Mandaya

CARAGA Butuanon, Manobo Ata

11 Ayta, Agta, Isneg, Magbukun

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Elementary Level

89 English and Filipino digitized

Secondary Level

194

T O T A L 283

Face to face

Computer-based

Indigenous Peoples Learning Materials

eModules

(A&E digitized modules)

Basic Literacy Level

Magbukun Learning Materials

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NONFORMAL EDUCATION

TYPE MODALITIES NO. OF MATERIALS

LANGUAGE FORMAT

Radio-based

56 Filipino Print (scripts)

6 Filipino Produced scripts (CD)

TV-based

both for Elem. & Secondary

3 print (scripts)TV episodes

Face to face 16 Arabic and Filipino

print

Radio-Based Instruction (RBI)

Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE)

Television episodes (Knowledge Channel)

both for Elem. & Secondary

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INFORMAL EDUCATION

TYPE MODALITIES NO. OF MATERIALS

LANGUAGE FORMAT

for Parents Face to face

24 Filipino print

(modules, comics, fliers, pamphlets, posters)

for Mothers Face to face

5 Filipino print

*Syllabus based on the concept of “Pagsasarili” or Mothercraft

for Street Children Face to face

30 Filipino print

(modules, comics, fliers, pamphlets, posters)

for Adolescent Face to face

17 Filipino Print

Secondary level 35

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The ALS Teacher

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Kamustahan (Monitoring & Evaluation)

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) FORMS

1. MIS 001 (Profile of Household Members ) – this form captures the profile of the potential learners or participants in the ALS program

2. MIS 002 (Learner’s Profile) – gathers information about the target beneficiaries who enrolled in any ALS program

3. MIS 003 (Test Registrants) – this form gathers information about the learners who have registered to take the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) test

4. MIS 004 (Community Profile) – gathers information about the community where DepED-ALS programs are being implemented.

5. MIS 005 (Community Learning Center (CLC)/Service Providers) – gathers information about the Community Learning Center and Service Providers which will enable DepED BALS to monitor resource allocations etc.

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SAMPLE MIS FORM

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form

MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) FORMS

1. M&E 001 (Financial) – this form alows DepED-BALS to monitor disbursement and liquidation of funds allocated to the different learning centers and programs at the district and division levels.

2. M&E 002 (Management and Administration) – this form allows DepED-BALS to monitor distribution and utilization of allocated manpower, supplies, and materials. It also allows to benchmark best practices in the implementation of the ALS programs

3. M&E 003 (Technical) – this form allows DepEd-BALS to monitor the processes undertaken in the implementation of the program.

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MONITORING and EVALUATION (M&E) FORM

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form

UNIFIED GUIDELINES FOR THE ALTERNATIVE

LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) CONTRACTING SCHEME

CLICK HERE to view the full

document

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ALS Community Learning Center

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS• Organizational structure (who is in charge of what)• The planning and management cycle consists of the following tasks:

– Needs assessment – Planning and organizing CLC activities– Monitoring and evaluation– Documentation and dissemination of outcomes

• Resource development strategies focus on:– Materials development– Building the capacity of CLC personnel

• The successful operation of a CLC depends on internal and external sources of support obtained through :– Mobilizing and managing resources– Networking and linkage with other organizations

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NUMBER and LOCATION OF CLCs

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Region

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EVALUATION OF TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

TEACHER• Advocacy and Social

Mobilization• Conduct of Learning

Sessions• Materials development

and/or adaptation• Research and

Development

LEARNER• Individual Learning

Agreement (ILA)• Recognition of Prior

Learning (RPL)• Functional Literacy Test

(FLT)• Accreditation &

Equivalency (A&E) Test• Portfolio Assessment

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INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AGREEMENTWhat do I want

to Learn?(Learning Goal)

HOW DO I LEARN IT?(Activities and Strategies)

When do I learn it?

(Time Frame)

Math

1. To learn about addition and subtraction

a. attend learning session

b. read module on “Addition and Subtraction”

c. seek the help of my IM and my co-learners who are good in math

Sept. 14-18, 2011

2. To know about myself better

a. attend learning session

b. talk to a psychologist

c. read a module “Who Am I?”

d. talk to my IM

Sept. 21-22, 2011

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ACCREDITATION AND EQUIVALENCY (A&E) PROGRAM

Step 1 Report to the Mobile Teacher in the Community Learning Center (CLC)

Take the Functional

Literacy Test (FLT) and sign the Individual

learning Agreement

(ILA)

Step 2

Step 3

Take the appropriate level of the A&E

test

Step 4

A&ETest

(on-going)

Participate in the learning

sessions through any

of the modalities

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Target Clients of A&E ProgramTarget Clients of A&E Programelementary and high school dropouts

A&E Test Takers:A&E Test Takers:Elementary = 11 years old or older

Secondary = 15 years old or older

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ALS A&E Assessment & Certification

Two levels:- Elementary Level- Secondary Level

Multiple-Choice Test (300 items)

Essay-writing

Examinee Report Form (ERF)Accreditation and Equivalency Test result

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Accreditation and Equivalency Test Passer Diploma

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Options/Opportunities for the ALS A&E Test Passers

• Enter college/university

• Enter other nonformal training programs

• Enter formal training programs

• Enter/re-enter the world of work

• Enter/re-enter elementary or secondary formal school system

• Learn essential life skills to participate more fully and actively in the political, social, and economic lives in the community

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Formal Formal agreements agreements with agencies, with agencies, institutions and institutions and organizationsorganizations

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FUTURE DIRECTIONS

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VISION

The Bureau of Alternative Learning System envisions itself to be the leading producer of Filipino lifelong learners.

MISSIONMISSION

In partnership with other producers of learning, the Bureau of Alternative Learning System will develop exemplary programs and open creative learning opportunities to achieve multiple literacies for all.

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STRATEGY: ROADMAPAREAS 2011 2015 2020

Goal Functional Literacy IT-enabled learning paradigm

Lifelong learning paradigm

Learners Out-of-School Children, Youth and Adults

Community-based learners

Community-based learners

Outcome Functionally-literate learners

Globally competitive lifelong learners

Self-sustaining ALS learning communities

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STRATEGY: ROADMAPAREAS 2011 2015 2020

Projected Reach •Learners

•Communities

5% of 40 Million Out-of-School Children, Youth and Adults (2 Million OSCYA)

10% of 42,500 barangays(4,250 barangays)

25% of 40 Million Out-of-School Children, Youth and Adults(10 Million OSCYA)

25% of 42,500 barangays(10,625 barangays)

50% of 40 Million Out-of-School Children, Youth and Adults(20 Million OSCYA)

50% of 42,500 barangays(21,250 barangays)

Programs A. Nonformal Education Programs (NFE)

1. Basic Literacy Program

2. Accreditation and Equivalency Program

B. Informal Education Program (InfEd)

A. Nonformal Education Programs (NFE)

1. Basic Literacy Program

2. Accreditation and Equivalency Program

B. Informal Education Program (InfEd)

A. Nonformal Education Programs (NFE)

1. Basic Literacy Program

2. Accreditation and Equivalency Program

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Types of Responses

The ALS A&E eTest

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May nagkalat ng tsimis tungkol sayo? Ano ang dapat mong gawin

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Sa hilig at galing ni Gary sa pagsusulat, siya ay nararapat na magtrabaho sa:

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Proper Harvesting Procedure

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Which are GOOD DIVE spots to take your visitors?

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Which Mango is RIPE for Picking?

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Which Materials can be recycled?

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What message in the FILM?

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What is the NEWS item about?

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What is this Regional DISH?

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What sport is this person known for?

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Fill out a LOTTO (3/45) form

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Complete this Application form

The A&E Digitized Module (eModule)

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module

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The A&E Digitized Module (eModule)

CLICK HEREto view the

module

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