ALS Accreditation and Equivalency System

ALS A&E System

has won the

UNESCO NOMA INTERNATIONAL LITERACY AWARD

for Year 2000

A. ALS A&E Objectives:

To provide a system for assessing levels of literacy and other nonformal learning achievement

To offer an alternative pathway of learning

B. Components of ALS A&E System

ALS Curriculum

Learning Materials

Learning Support Delivery System

Assessment & Certification

Basic Education Curriculum for the ALS

Basic Education Curriculum for the Alternative Learning System

1.1 The Learning Strands:

LS 1 - Communication Skills LS 2 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving LS 3 - Sustainable Use of Resources/Productivity

LS 4 - Development of Self and A Sense of Community

LS 5 - Expanding Ones World Vision

Communication

Prob.Solving &

Sust. Use of

Skills
Clearly express ideas and feelings orally and non-verbally Ability to listen Read, comprehend and respond to ideas presented Ability to access, process and utilize available basic and multimedia information

Critical Thinking
Numeracy skills To be open to change To be aware of options Ability to make critical and informed decisions

Res/Productivity
Ability to earn a living Sustainable use of resources (including time) and appropriate technology

Devt. Of Self and a Sense of Comm. Self development

Self awareness self discipline sense of responsibility self worth self realization Pakikilahok pakikiisa / kapatiran

Expanding Ones World Vision

Knowledge, acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity Peace Nonviolent resolution of conflicts Global awareness, interdependence and solidarity

Pakikipagkapwa

Entrepreneurship
Productivity

Innovativeness and creativity

Scientific thinking Future orientation

National identity

Makatao makabayan makakalikasan makadiyos Knowledge of ones history, pride in ones culture and respect for those of others

Recognition and practice of civil and political rights

2.1 Lower-Elementary Level Modules in Filipino (20 modules)

Learning Module

Facilitators Guide

2.3 Advance Elementary Level Modules in Filipino and in English (114 modules)

2.4 Secondary Level Modules in Filipino and in English (287 modules)

2.5 Academic Focused-Bridging Program (94 modules)

A&E Learning Materials

Level Elementary Level No. of Modules No. of Modules in Filipino in English 77 77 Total 154

Secondary Level
AcademicFocused Bridging

141
87

146
7

287
94

TOTAL

305

230

535

- 3 video tapes - 47 audio tapes

Different parts of the module:

Lessons containing interactive materials, activities, illustrations and self-assessment exercises
Pretests and posttests Practical assignments Answer Key or Key to Corrections

Glossary

3.1 What is ALS A&E LSDS

using the Unified Guidelines for the ALS Contracting Scheme with Service Providers (NGOs, LGUs, SUCs, other GOs and other to provide learners a rprovate organizations ange of flexible learning support services in order that they may continue their learning outside of the formal school system and upgrade their skills and competencies in preparation for taking the ALS A&E tests.

3.2 ALS A&E Service Providers

Categories of service providers: DepEd Hired (Mobile Teachers, DALSCs) DepEd Procured Providers - NGOs - Other GOs - CBOs - LGUs Non-DepEd

LITERACY LEVELS

Secondary Level Elementary Level

Self-Learning Level

Illiterate Level

Basic Literacy

(transition to selflearning level)

Semi-Literate Level

4.1 ALS A&E Assessment & Certification

Two levels: - Elementary Level - Secondary Level

Multiple-Choice Test (300 items)

Essay-writing

Dates of Examinations 1999 June 13 Nov. 27 and 28** 2000 May 7 Sept. 24 Nov. 26 2001 April 28* July 1 2002 May 12 2003 April 27 & May 4 2004 March 14 & 21 2005 Feb. 13, 20, 27 TOTAL

Number of Registrants 21,205 10,882 10,362 11,612 13,064 18 8,660 13,255 18,923 24,903 33,532 166,416

Number of Examinees 13,279 6,552 6,957 8,681 10,031 18 6,722 11,756 14,474 21,157 21,224 120,851

Number of Test Passers 986 378 642 892 975 5 1,073 2,085 1,874 2,810 3,956 15,676

5. The A&E Test Practice Set

Elementary Level Secondary Level

5.1 Parts of A&E Test Practice Set

Part/Bahagi Bahagi I (Kasanayang
Pangkomunikasyon)

NUMBER OF ITEMS
Elem. Level 20 Sec. Level 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Total 40 20 40 40 40

Part I (English
Communication Skills)

Bahagi II (Matematika at
Agham)

Bahagi III (Kabuhayan at

Likas na Yaman)

Bahagi IV (Pagpapalawak
ng Pananaw)

TOTAL

80

100

180

C. A&E Learning Process

The Instructional Manager

a four-year degree holder preferably with education units and with experience in NFE or in community organizing Believe in the goals and objectives of the NFE A&E System Share and understand the immediate concerns of the learners; Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Filipino;

The Community Learning Center (CLC) It can be a community learning center, a multipurpose hall or the learner can choose a place where to study the learning materials

A&E LEARNING PROCESS

IM CLC Conduct Survey Less 10 year basic education Assessment ABL (Elem.) FLT (Sec) Individual Learning Agreement Learning Interventions Individual learning Learning Group Sessions Equivalency Testing A&E TestEL A&E TestHS

D. Options/Opportunities for the NFE A&E Test Passers

Enter college/university
Enter other nonformal training programs Enter formal training programs

Enter/re-enter the world of work

Enter/re-enter elementary or secondary formal school system Learn essential life skills to participate more fully and actively in the political, social, and economic lives in the community

Formal agreements with agencies, institutions and organizations

Memoranda of Agreement
with other educational institutions and organizations that Secondary Level Passers can enrol in post-secondary schools and vocational training programs, college / university courses subject to the usual screening procedures

(CSC) Resolution No. 000499

Civil Service Commission
Recognizing the NFE A&E Elementary and Secondary Certificates as valid documents for permanent appointment to government positions provided other requirements are met
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Administrative Order No. 116

Mandates all concerned government agencies and local government units to

support the NFE A&E System

End of Presentation

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