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ZAMBOANGA STATE COLLEGE OF MARINE SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
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Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City
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BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

(MAJOR IN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND NATURAL SCIENCES

COURSE SYLLABUS
IN ALS 1
(Philosophy and Principles of ALS/Basic Education)

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Date of Effectivity:

JOY GRACE H. TABLANTE JOY GRACE H. TABLANTE,MAEd ALS PENELOPE G. COLISAO, Ph.D.
Instructor Program Adviser Dean November 2017

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Vision: A learning institution that transforms individuals into globally competitive human capital in fisheries, maritime
and information technology, pedagogy and industries for the rational management of aquatic resources.

Mission: Generate and manage knowledge in the institution’s academic disciplines, produce ecologically – conscious
professionals, provide leadership in the sustainable development of aquatic ecosystems, and contribute to the
improvement of the quality of life of the people.

CORE VALUES

Z-Zeal S-Synergy C-Commitment M-Motivation S-Self Reliance T-Trust

Program: Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Alternative Learning System

Institutional Outcomes: Graduates who are conscious of their professional responsibility and of their vocational and technological
competence for global competitiveness.

Program Goal: The Bachelor of Secondary education is designed to meet the needs of professional teachers who can
teach in one of the different learning areas in secondary like Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences,
English, Filipino, Technology and Livelihood Education, Alternative Learning System, among others.

Program Outcomes:
The Graduates have the ability to:
1. articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
2. effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
3. work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. act in recognition of professional social and ethical responsibility.
5. preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”.
6. demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of adolescent learners.
7. exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the secondary curriculum.
8. create and utilize materials appropriate to the secondary level to enhance teaching and learning.
9. design and implement assessment tools and procedures to measure secondary learning outcomes.

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Course Number and Title: ALS 1: Philosophy and Principles of ALS/Basic Education

Course Credits: 5 Units

Course Description: This course traces various philosophical history of ALS that includes humanist educators. This will also include the
thoughts and works of Paolo Freiri, Delor’s 4 Pillars of Learning and similar thoughts. It includes the beginning of ALS in the Philippines, the
framework for basic education and the characteristics/features of ALS. A big portion of the course is immersion where the students will work
in the community together with the ALS Teacher to learn the principles of ALS in action. Community immersion can be conducted in rural or
urban areas, in IP communities, in muslim communities, in jailhouses or in other places where ALS learners are found.

Prerequisite: None

Semester Offered:, 2nd Semester

Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the students must have
1. Discussed and identified programs that are aligned with the vision and mission of ZSCMST
2. Enumerated outstanding educational philosophies and their thoughts about education
3. Explained the basic philosophic understanding which will enable them to arrive at a logical and systematic theory of education
4. Discussed the Philippine Basic Education
5. Discussed how NFE conceptualized in the Philippines
6. Identified and Explained the country level information on NFE
7. Traced the historical context of ALS
8. Determined how ALS is conceptualized in the Philippines
9. Understood the principles of ALS in action
10. Experienced Community Mapping

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 References:
TEXTBOOK(TB):
1. Macarandan, A. Licensure Examination for Teachers Reviewer. National Bookstore. 2009
2. Vega, V Et.Al Sopcial Dimensions of Education. Lorimar Publishing 2009
3. Curriculum of Alternative LearningSystem ( Compiled by MAED ALS students, ZZSCMST). 2010
4. Foundation of Alternative Learning System ( Compiled by MAED ALS students, ZZSCMST). 2011
5. Calderon, Jose F. Foundations of Education,Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Bookstore Inc, 1998.
6. Non-Formal Education Manual, Peace Corps, Information Collection and Exchange, Washington USA, 2004

EBOOK(EB):
1Foundations of Education and Philosophy of Education
2.Module 2.2 Alternative Learning System
3.Non Formal Education Training Module, Peace Corps

Internet Sources:
W1https://alsomnibusguidelines.wordpress.com/about/ , Retrieved April 2014
W2.http://www.slideshare.net/knowellton/module-22-alternative-learning-system, Retrieved October 2014
W3. http://collections.infocollections.org/ukedu/en/d/Jt0064e/1.html, Retrieved June 2014
W4. http://www.courses.com.ph/alternative-learning-system/, Retrieved June 2015
W5. http://www.deped.gov.ph/sites/default/files/order/2014/DO_s2014_46.pdf, Retrieved May 2015
W6. http://www.deped.gov.ph/als/faq, Retrieved June 2014

Equipment/Materials:
Equipment:
E1: LCD Projector
E2: Laptop
E3: Facilitator Kit (Chalk, B. Eraser, WB.Marker)
Materials:
M1: Activity Sheets/Handouts
M2:Test Paper (Summative Test)
Videos
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Design Syllabus Matrix:
Teaching and Resource
Intended Learning Course Content/ Textbooks/ Learning Assessment Materials Time
Outcomes (ILO) Subject Matter References Activities (TLAs) Tasks Table
/Equipment (ATs)
At the end of the unit, the VMGO of School TB1, E1, E2, &E3
students must have: Student Handbook EB3 Brainstorming of  Oral recitation
1. Discussed the VMGO of VMGO
ZSCMST
2. Students are oriented on the 2 hrs
school policies and
guidelines
3. Known the Rules in conduct
of class and grading system
4. Cited the concept of Philosophy and TB1, & M1
Philosophy and education in Education TB4 Lecturette/ Assignment
relation to Philippine Discussion  Seat work 3 hrs
Educational System
Gallery Walk
5. Identified and listed the aims, The nature, aims TB1, M1 3 hrs
nature and functions of and functions of Think , Pair, Share Short quiz
educational philosophy educational Activity
Philosophy

6. Explained the different different influence TB1, EB 1 E1, E2, &E3

influence of educational of educational W1 Open Discussion Graphic M1 6 Hrs
philosophy on teaching and philosophy on Ppt presention Organizer
learning in ALS teaching and
learning in ALS
Paolo Freiri
Delors 4 Pillars of
Education
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7. Explored and discussed the Philsophy and TB1, EB 1 E1,E2, E3, 3 hrs
Basic Education Framework education in W1 Lecturette Short quiz M1
and the current Reform Philippine setting Gallery Walk
Initiatives of the DepEd and Philippine Basic
Bureau of Alternative Education and its
Learning System framework and
creation of BALS
and current
reform initiative of
DepEd
8. Enumerated and recognized Country level of EB1, EB2, & Presentation of E1, E2, & E3 3 hrs
the challenges and legacies information on EB3 outputs M1
of NFE and its relevance to NFE W1-W6
education How NFE is
conceptualized
Group Activity 3 hrs
9. Interviewed Mobile Teachers (allowing students
about their functions and to visit barangay
responsibilities and conduct
interview related to
the topics)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION MIDTERM M2 1 hr
EXAMINATION
10. Enumerated the legal ALS legal E1, E2, & E3
foundations of ALS basis Ppt and video Short Quiz 3 HRS
11. Traced back the Historical NFE
Context of ALS policies
History of
ALS
12. EO 356 E1, E2, & E3
EFA 2015 Essay type of 3 HRS
VG of ALS EB1, EB2, & quiz
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 EB3 jigsaw
W1-W6

13. Compared ALS with Formal Comparative TB 3,4,5 Open discussion Reflection E1, E2, & E3 3 hrs
Setup of Education Highlights of ALS EBook 2,3 Invite resource
W1-W6 speaker 3 hrs
14. Identified and explained the Programs of ALS
different programs of ALS
15. Discussed the concept of The TB 3,4,5 Visit community Outputs of E1, E2, & E3 12 hrs
Immersion. Relate Concept of EBook 2,3 and conduct community
experiences during immersion Community W1-W6 community immersion
16. Implemented the Process of Immersion
mapping/immersion
Community Mapping
FINAL EXAMINATION FINAL M2
EXAMINATION 1 HR

Criteria for Grading:

Major Examination - 30%
Long Quiz - 30%
Activity - 15%
100%
Assignment - 10%
Requirement - 15%
(Community Immersion outputs)

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