Alternative Learning

System (ALS)
 Go to the people
Live among the people
Eat with the people
Start with what the people know
Build on what the people have
Teach by knowing
Learn by doing,
Not to conform
But to transform
Not relief,
But release
What is alternative learning system or
ALS?

 It is a parallel 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 alternate or
substitute. ALS includes both the nonformal
and informal sources of knowledge and
skills.
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 (Grades 1-6 and Year
1-4) due to may 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 to have
access to and complete basic education in a
made that fits their distinct situations and needs.
What is the basis of ALS
implementation in the Philippines?

 The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for the

recognition and promotion of other forms of
education other than 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 and society; and
paragraph (4) concisely encourages nonformal,
informal and indigenous learning systems as well as
self-learning, independent and out-of-school study
programs particularly those that respond to
community needs.
What is the difference between the
Formal School System and the ALS?

 ALS is flexible. It is an anytime, anywhere

learning. It uses interactive modules and
learning sessions are usually conducted at
community learning centers at an agreed
schedule between the learners and the
facilitator.
What is curriculum used in the ALS?

 The teaching and learning process and

materials in the ALS are based on the
Alternative Learning System curriculum that
is comparable to the formal school
curriculum and reflects the set of skills and
competencies that learners should develop
to meet the minimum requirements of basic
education.
Who are the target learners in the
ALS?

ALS is intended for Out-of-School Youth and

Adults who are 16 years old or older and beyond
basic school age that need basic literacy skills
particularly in reading. Writing and simple
computation.

These people are usually located in far-flung

communities with no or limited, access for formal
schools.
Who delivers the ALS?

ALS is either DepEd-delivered or DepEd

procured . Other than DepEd, many organizations
and individuals deliver the ALS. This program
delivery is called Non-DepEd.
What materials are used in the ALS?

The ALS utilizes learning modules. Each modules is

complete in itself. It contains the objectives and
description of the module, learning activities, pre and
post test. Modules for the basic and lower
elementary learners come with a facilitator’s guide.
Meanwhile, modules for advanced elementary and
secondary were designed for self-learning.