Galang ALS INFORMAL Methods of Delivery

Methods of Delivering Formal
and Informal Education in ALS
Reporters
Ma. Theresa M. Galang
Alice M. Karaan
Alternative Learning System
(ALS)
 Is a parallel learning system that provides a
practical option or viable alternative to the
existing formal basic education instruction when
one does not have or cannot access formal
education in schools
 Addresses the learning needs of the out-of-school
children, youth and adults who have not
completed basic education as well as illiterate
men and women.
 Includes both the non-formal and informal
sources of knowledge and skills
Alternative Learning System
 Usually happens outside the classroom and is
community-based
 Usually conducted at community learning
centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or
at home
 Managed by ALS learning facilitators such as
mobile teachers, district ALS Coordinators and
instructional managers
 Undertaken at an agreed schedule and venue
between the learners and facilitators
Basis of ALS Implementation
 1987 Constitution provides for the recognition and
promotion of other forms of education other than
formal education.
 Article 14, section 2(4) states: "The state shall
encourage nonformal, formal, indigenous learning
systems, as well as self-learning, independent and
out-of-school study programs, particularly those that
respond to community needs; and provide adult
citizens, the disabled and out-of school youth training
in civics, vocational efficiency and other skills."
How the Alternative Learning
System Came About
 The Alternative Learning System program of the
Department of Education (DepEd) is a well-planned
course of action which was conceived in response
to the Education for All (EFA-Education Education
for All) international initiative first done in 1990 in
Jomtien, Thailand. This laudable global educational
campaign aims to bring about the benefits of
education to “every citizen in every society.”
EFA Objectives
(Education for All)
 1.) Universal adult functional literacy
 2.) Universal school participation,

elimination of drop outs, and the practice
of repetition in the first 3 grades
EFA Objectives
(Education for All)
 3.) Universal completion of the full cycle of
basic education with satisfactory
achievement levels by all at every grade or
year level, and
 4.) Total community commitment to

attainment of basic education competencies
for all.
Republic Act 9155
 Created the Bureau of Alternative Learning

System (BALS) in the DepEd
 BALS (Bureau of Alternative Learning System)

absorbed the functions of its predecessor, the
Bureau of Non-formal Education
Components of Non-Formal
Education
Basic Literacy and Accreditation and
Numeracy Equivalency
Basic Literacy Program Elementary Level (A&E

(BLP) EL)
Secondary Level (A&E
SL)
Basic Literacy Program
 Aims to eradicate illiteracy among out-of-
school youth and adults by teaching basic
literacy and numeracy
Accreditation & Equivalency
(A&E) Programs
 Targets people who are functionally
literate but did not complete basic
education
 Offers programs at both the primary- and

secondary-school levels.
Goal of the A&E (Accreditation
& Equivalency) Programs
 To equip participants with the knowledge
and skills necessary to pass the national
A&E (Accreditation & Equivalency) exams
 To provides passers an academic credential

equivalent to the formal school diplomas in
the elementary and high school education
Benefit Obtained from the
Academic Credential
 Enables ALS participants to apply to:
 higher education and training institutions or
 jobs that require a high school education

Shared Feature of BLP (Basic
learning Program) and
Continuing Education-A&E
Programs
 Both programs are modular and flexible.

Learning can take place anytime and any
place, depending on the convenience and
availability of the learners
Informal Education (InFed)
Provides context- DepEd offers NO

specific practical skills standard InFed
and livelihood programs, curricula, or
support.
.
Informal Education (InFed
Component)
 Less structured compared to BLP and the A&E
 Offers short training programs focusing on

livelihood and entrepreneurship skills
 Content of InFed programs is based on the

interests of enrollees and the available
resources
ALS Implementers = “Learning
Facilitators”
 Teachers directly  Other educational service
hired by DepEd for providers contracted by DepEd
the ALS (instructional managers)
 district ALS  Literacy volunteers who
coordinators and receive small allowances from
 mobile teachers DepEd
 Teachers funded by other
 regular school sources
teachers
ALS Implementation Models
Operating in Parallel
“DepEd-Delivered” “DepEd-Procured”
Programs Programs
 Implemented directly by  Implemented through

DepEd through its mobile service providers
teachers and ALS district contracted by DepEd
coordinators based on the ALS
Contracting Scheme
DepEd-Hired/Procured Service
Providers
DepEd-hired service providers include
Public organizations
Private and public universities
Local government agencies
Community groups
DepEd guidelines specify minimum requirements for:

hiring and training facilitators
time spent on ALS sessions
core educational content and
monitoring and reporting

Additional DepEd-Managed
Delivery Partners
 Local governments and
 Nongovernmental organizations
These delivery partners

 use other sources of funds
 use the same learning materials and
 follow the same instructional guidelines as
DepEd-managed programs
Supervision of Learning
Facilitators
 Regular supervision is essential.
 However, some factors complicates oversight.
 Environments which are remote or difficult to
access (isolated indigenous communities, remote
mountain regions, and conflict-affected areas)
 Very early morning or late evening sessions
 Implication: Different delivery models require

different monitoring strategies.
Update
 Department Order No. 013, s. 2019
“Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of
the Enhanced Alternative Learning System
2.0”
This was very capably tackled by Doc Grace,

our first reporter.
Graduates of ALS Program
(showbiz)
Kapuso Breakout
Star Kyline
AlcantaraNaipasa ni
Kyline ang ALS or
Alternative Learning
System
Accreditation and
Equivalency Test ng
Department of
Education (DepEd)
na kinuha niya sa
Cainta Elementary
School last
February 24, 2019.
Sunshine was able to
receive a degree in
Psychology from
Arellano University
through ALS or
Alternative Learning
System that allowed
her to juggle work and
school.
Thank you for listening.

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Methods of Delivering Formal

and Informal Education in ALS

 2.) Universal school participation,

 4.) Total community commitment to

 Created the Bureau of Alternative Learning

 BALS (Bureau of Alternative Learning System)

Basic Literacy Program Elementary Level (A&E

 Offers programs at both the primary- and

 To provides passers an academic credential

 Enables ALS participants to apply to:

 higher education and training institutions or

 jobs that require a high school education

 Both programs are modular and flexible.

Provides context- DepEd offers NO

 Offers short training programs focusing on

 Content of InFed programs is based on the

 Implemented directly by  Implemented through

Private and public universities

Local government agencies

DepEd guidelines specify minimum requirements for:

time spent on ALS sessions

core educational content and

monitoring and reporting

These delivery partners

 use the same learning materials and

 follow the same instructional guidelines as

 Implication: Different delivery models require

This was very capably tackled by Doc Grace,

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