MR. JAYMAR S.

PUTOL, LPT MALE-FILIPINO-1 DECEMBER 17, 2023

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES IN PRACTICE

1. Alternative Learning Program (Program)
This is also known as the Republic Act No. 11510 under the Department of
Education which is designed to respond to the importance of having an education. The
act institutionalizes the ALS in basic education for out-of-school children in special cases
and other marginalized sectors, providing them with access to quality basic education
and preparing them for higher education and employment. Out of school youth, even
those who have age already that haven’t completed their primary and high school
education were given the chance to graduate. It includes both non-formal and informal
sources of knowledge and skills. The ALS aims to provide equitable access to all learners,
including those who reside in the unreached, underserved, conflict-affected communities,
and communities in emergency situations to avail of systematic, flexible, and appropriate
alternative basic education programs outside of the formal school system. By the help of
the educators on the field, they deliver the essential lessons that the diverse learners
must learn. Competencies and standards were set and if met, they could move to the next
level. Essentialism is the theory being emphasized in this helpful program.
2. No Child is Left Behind (Policy)
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act in the Philippines, also known as Republic
Act No. 11510. The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) implemented the "No
Child Left Behind" policy with the goal of guaranteeing that every child has access to high-
quality education. Concerns have been raised over the policy's efficacy, nevertheless,
with some arguing that it has not been effectively implemented, which has resulted in
subpar learning outcomes and a lack of competitiveness in the global arena. Teachers
are under more pressure as a result of the policy, and there are issues with school quality,
family financial strain, and access to dependable internet, especially in remote areas.
Even with the policy in place, efforts are still being made to fix the problems and guarantee
that every Filipino has access to high-quality education.
3. Brigada Eskwela (Practices)
The Brigada Eskwela program, implemented by the Department of Education
(DepEd) in the Philippines, is an annual initiative that engages all education stakeholders
to contribute their time, efforts, and resources to ensure that public schools are prepared
for the opening of classes. The program is a manifestation of the bayanihan spirit, a
traditional Filipino custom of communal unity and cooperation, where individuals come
together for a common cause. It is a voluntary program that encourages school heads,
teachers, parents, community members, local government officials, non-government
organizations, church groups, and the private sector to participate in a week-long effort
to make schools functional, clean, and orderly, both inside and outside classrooms.
The program is also aligned with the "Adopt-A-School Act" of 1998, which promotes
volunteerism and public-private partnership for education. Through the Adopt-A-School
Program (ASP), private sector companies and professionals are given the opportunity to
contribute to improving the quality of education in public schools. The program has
received support from various organizations, local governments, communities,
businesses, and non-governmental organizations, emphasizing the bayanihan spirit,
cooperation, and collaboration among stakeholders. The Brigada Eskwela program is
governed by DepEd Order No. 24, s. 2008, which institutionalizes the program as the
national Maintenance Week, and DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2023, which provides the
implementing guidelines for the program.
MR. JAYMAR S. PUTOL, LPT MALE-FILIPINO-1 DECEMBER 17, 2023

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