Philippine Alternative Learning System (ALS) for drop-outs and out of school youth
Vivian B. Dacula- Division Program Supervisor - The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a free education program implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd) under the Bureau of Alternative Learning System which benefits those who cannot afford formal schooling and follows whatever is their available schedule. The program provides a viable alternative to the existing formal education instruction, encompassing both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills.
How does it work In ALS, students have to attend 10 months of school or 800 hours in the classroom. Then their performance are then assessed.
Since ALS is a module-based learning system, students come in on a set time and choose a module to read. A quiz is given after each module to test their learning. Instead of teachers, facilitators are always present to answer any questions and sometimes lecturers would discuss a certain module. After several months, the students will take the Accreditation and Equivalency Test (AET). If they pass the test, they will be given a high school diploma and can now enroll in college.
DepEd ALS Implementing of Pagadian City Division
Mobile Teachers:
Criselda D. Ricohermoso
Baipute D. Ebrahim
David P. Bucog
Rico B. Bodiongan
District ALS Coordianators:
Ella D. Arao
Mercy A. Gillamac
Leticia P. Romarate
Virgilio V. Perocho
Jeanette P. Berondo
Victorina G. Perez, CEO- Schoolsl Division Supervisor