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Let us now check your understanding of the Alternative Learning System and Formal education.

Below is a Venn diagram. Compare and contrast ALS and Formal education. Then, in your own words, define
Alternative Learning System and Formal education. Each definition must not exceed 50 words.

ALTERNATIVE
FORMAL EDUCATION
LEARNING SYSTEM

Alternative Learning System - In the Philippines, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a parallel
learning system that allows out-of-school youth and adult learners to obtain fundamental and functional
reading skills and access similar paths to finish primary education.

Formal Education - Formal education refers to classroom instruction that follows a prescribed curriculum. It
is an academic schooling progression from elementary (grade school) through secondary (high school) and
tertiary levels (higher education).

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