ALS contributes to solve the problems of illiteracy among children, youth and adults. It also help solve school drop-out rates.
What is the basic of ALS implementation in the Philippines?
The 1987 Philippines Constitution provides for the recognition and promotion of others forms of education other then formal education. Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (1) declares that the State shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people an society; and paragraph (4) concisely continue reading : What is the basic of ALS implementation in the Philippines?
Why is there a need for alternative learning system in the Philippines?
Many Filipinos do not have a chance to attend and finish basic education (Grade 1-6 and Year 1-4) due to many reasons.Some drop out from schools while some do not have schools in their communities, since every Filipino has a right to free basic education, the Government set-up ALS to provide all Filipinos the chance continue reading : Why is there a need for alternative learning system in the Philippines?
What is alternative learning system or ALS?
It is a parallel of learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction. When one does not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternative or substitute. ALS includes both the nonformal and informal sources of knowledge and skills.
