UNION COLLEGE OF LAGUNA

Sta. Cruz, Laguna

MODERN TRENDS IN EDUCATION

Dr. Rhoda M. Manual

Professor
Michelle M. Damitan
Student
What
is
Alternative
Learning
System( ALS )?
Alternative Learning System

A free education program implemented by the

DepED

A ladderized, modular non-formal education

program by the Department of Education

It is a parallel learning system that

provides a practical option to the
existing formal instruction.
Benefits those who cannot afford formal
schooling and follows whatever is their
available schedule

Provides a viable alternative to the

existing formal education,instruction,
encompassing both non-formal and
formal sources of knowledge and skills
 EFA-ALS VISION AND MISSION WITH THE
BUREAU OF ALTERNATIVE LEARNING
SYSTEM (BALS)

With the Bureau of Alternative Learning System

(BALS) by the year 2015, the Philippines envision the
attainment of a universal functional literacy brought
about by excellence in non-formal and informal
delivery of basic education. The Alternative Learning
System is an instrument to uphold the learners'
aspiration for further learning and meaningful
participation in the community as a whole.
ALS TWO MAJOR
PROGRAMS:

The Basic Literacy Program

The Continuing Program

 Legal Bases of ALS Implemention in the
Philippines

The 1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. 14,

Sec. 2 (par.1, par.4)

Executive Order No. 117 of 1987, Sec. 5

The Governance Act for Basic

Education (R.A. 9155 Sec. 12.1 Rules
XII of R.A. 9155
 DepEd Memo No. 101, s. 2001

DepEd Memo No. 344, s 2000;

PASUC for Government Owned
/ Controlled
 Key Stages of Learning
Basic Literacy Level- refers to the ALS first key stage for
learners who cannot read or write.

Non- Literate learners- refer to learners with little or no

exposure to literacy in their first or second language.

Neo-Literate Learners- refer to learners with

minimal exposure to literacy in their first
language

Post-Literate Learners- able to read with

comprehension, compute and solve simple
numeracy problems and express ideas in writing
and speaking
 Key Stages of Learning (ALS K to 12 BEC)

Corresponding Grade in the Formal

ALS K to 12 Key Stages
School System

Basic Literacy (LE) Level Kinder to Grade 1

Lower Literacy (LE) Level Grades 2 to 3

Advanced Elementary (AE) Level Grades 4 to 6

Junior High School (JHS) Level Grades 7 to 10

Senior High School (SHS) Level Grades 11 to 12

 Elementary and secondary
TARGET drop-outs

LEARNERS Youth and adults although in school but

overage for Grade 6 and 4th Year

OF ALS Unemployed/underemployed out-of-

school youths and adults

Industry-based workers, housewives,

factory workers and drivers.

Members of the cultural

minorities/indigenous people

Persons with disability/ physically

challenged

Inmates, rebel, soldiers and others

How does ALS It allows students to develop skills
in reading, writing and numeracy
work?
Through the A&E program,
elementary and high school drop
outs can complete their basic
education.
Upon completion of the programs,
students are required to go through
the ALS A&E test.

If passed, they are awarded with diploma to

certify thair competencies which would
allow them to either work or pursue further
studies
 What are the differences between ALS and
Formal Education in terms of the following:

Setting Curriculum

Teacher Learning Materials

Age of the Learners

Teaching Methodology