Abstract
The study aimed to propose a comprehensive management plan for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program in the Division of Batangas City. The study used descriptive method of research using a researcher-constructed questionnaire, interview, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). It involved 30 ALS implementers and 350 ALS graduates from CY 2009 to CY 2013 selected through stratified random sampling. Results showed that among the ALS program offerings, Literacy Volunteer Program and Balik-Paaralan Para sa Out-of-School Adults (BPOSA) were extremely evident. Lecture-demonstration as a teaching strategy was most often utilized by the ALS implementers. The classrooms for ALS instruction and the learning modules were very much adequate for ALS instruction. The paper and pencil test was very much applicable to the type of ALS learners. The data revealed that 221 of the 350 respondents were studying in the different colleges and universities and in TESDA while 129 ALS graduates were already working in the different firms or industries. From the results, the researcher based the output of the study which is a proposed comprehensive management plan that may help strengthen the ALS program in the division and benefit stakeholders such as ALS implementers, Local Government Units, DepEd/school officials, and ALS learners.
Highlights
Education, in its broadest sense may be ranked as important as any basic needs of individuals
The instruction in Alternative Learning System (ALS) was described in this study as to program offering, teaching strategies, learning facilities and materials and evaluation scheme
The results revealed that the program taken by the learners as well as the learning facilities and materials were very relevant and important to the course they have decided to pursue
Summary
In its broadest sense may be ranked as important as any basic needs of individuals. Every person knows that getting a good education is his right, but a passport to a better future It is a vital element of a nation’s progress and development because no. Education has long been identified and recognized by nations the world over as a significant partner in the pursuit and attainment of development. It has been equated with development which underscores its significant importance. Purposeful education enables the individual to understand and study real life situations and develop confidence. It provides a strong base for rational value-oriented and nation-building progress
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