Exploratory Study on the Learning

Resources and Services of the

Alternative Learning
System Program
Pacinia L. Panganiban

Gretchen G. Cordero
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 Introduction
One area of research in the Basic Education Research Agenda
(BERA) are the critical learning resources and learning services
for schools, community learning centers CLCs), and other delivery
units necessary for the achievement of basic education outcomes,
whether in formal or alternative education.

Studies on the Alternative Learning System

(ALS) in the Philippines, particularly those that
are related to the intended learning resources
and services for the ALS program, are limited in
number and in scope.

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 Introduction
To contribute in unfolding the various aspects of the ALS program
and its implementation, this exploratory and multiple-case
study intends to gain insights into the following:

1
availability of learning resources for
the ALS program

2
utilization of ALS’ programs and
services

3
best practices of community
learning centers

recommendations of the study

4
participants to improve the delivery of
services and availability of learning
resources

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 Method
In this exploratory and multiple-case study, 1,444 participants from
8 regions and 8 divisions all over the country were purposively
selected through a multistage sampling to participate in this study.

Participants during SY 2017-2018 were asked

to complete the researcher-made survey
questionnaire. Interviews were conducted
1,444
8 ALS supervisors
participants

27 CLC/school heads
to clarify vague responses to the 67 ALS teachers
questionnaire. 229 parents/guardians
28 LGU officials and NGO representatives
785 ALS learners (completers and non-completers)

Participants’ responses were coded, encoded

and process using SPSS Software to compute
for frequencies, percentages, and ranks for
analysis and to build the themes.

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 Results and Discussion

1 availability of learning resources for

the ALS program

Findings 1: Learning resources are

available but are not sufficient.

Although the study participants confirmed that

there were learning materials, ICT facilities,
community learning centers dedicated for the
ALS program, these, however, were not
enough to accommodate the growing
population of the ALS community.

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 Results and Discussion
Findings 2: ALS facilitators are
constrained to look for other sources
of funds to cover up the gap in
1
availability of learning resources for
the ALS program

resources.
ALS implementers often report using their own
money to cover financial gaps needed to
reproduce the limited number of available
learning modules and instructional materials.

ALS teachers and school heads had often

appealed to DepEd and LGUs for additional
funds to be appropriated for their CLCs.

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 Results and Discussion
2 Utilization of Programs and Services
Findings 3: There are programs need
by the learners but are not offered
like life skills and livelihood
program.

Six ALS programs were identified by the

study participants, namely: 1) Basic
Literacy Program (BLP), (2) Indigenous
People’s Education (IPEd), (3)
Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH);
(4) Arabic Language, and Islamic
Values Education (ALIVE), (5)
Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E)
Program, and (6) Learners’ On-the-Job
Training (skills training).

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 Results and Discussion
2 Utilization of Programs and Services Findings 3: There are programs need by
the learners but are not offered like
life skills and livelihood program.

These ALS programs offered skills

enhancement and springboard towards
a senior high school education or a
certification to qualify for a blue-collar
job to earn a living.

However, there are programs need by

the learners but are not offered like
skills and livelihood program.

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 Results and Discussion
2 Utilization of Programs and Services Findings 3: Some OSY need to be
motivated to enroll and ALS learners to
complete the program because of some
challenges met.

Four ALS SERVICES were identified such as

advocacy campaigns (social mobilization, linkages,
and partnerships), recruitment, orientation,
screening, enrolment and other indirect services.
These were consistently conducted before the
school year starts or during summer breaks to
inform the target learners regarding the benefits of
completing the basic compulsory education through
the ALS program. However, not all OSY were
encouraged to enroll in the program due to
financial constraints, unavailability of time and
family problems, and some LGU are not
supportive.

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Results and Discussion
4 Best Practices of the Community Learning
Centers (CLCs)
Findings 4: Not all CLCs are performing
CLC in which their efficiency is
affectedand the ‘best practices’ for high
performing CLCs can be followed.

The ‘Best Practices’ identified by study

participants for high performing CLCs are:

• classroom environment is conducive for

learning
• advocacy campaign is intensive
• programs that are responsive to the needs
of the learners such livelihood and skills
program
• follow-up service in case the learners
failed to attend their sessions
• strong linkages and partnerships with
various stakeholders

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Results and Discussion
4 Best Practices of the Community Learning
Centers (CLCs) Findings 4: Not all CLCs are performing
CLC in which their efficiency is affected
and the ‘best practices’ for high performing
CLCs can be followed.

• provided professional growths, financial

assistance (allowances/ subsidies) to
purchase school supplies, among others ..

In this regard, not all CLCs are performing

in which their efficiency is affected and the
abovementioned best practices can be
followed to solve and improve the delivery
and implementation of ALS programs in
their CLC.

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 Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusion:
There are areas of
ALS program on its
delivery and
implementation that
require significant
attention from
DepEd-ALS top-
level management.

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 Recommendations to address key findings
as supported by the study participants:

1. Provide and allocate funds to print sufficient instructional

materials and to purchase the necessary ICT Facilities and
other instructional supplies and materials to DepEd CLCs.
1. Actively engage the family and community to support
the OSY to enroll, and ALS learners to complete the
program.
1. Maximize the use of open educational resources
(OERs) such as Learning Resource Portal, DepED
Commons among others.
1. Establish permanent CLCs in every barangay as claimed
by the study participants.

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 Recommendations to address key findings
as supported by the study participants:

5. Conduct a series of training and seminars on the basics of

Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities, ALS – K to 12
Basic Education Curriculum, classroom management, and other related
training on personal and professional development like skills and
livelihood trainings.
6. Strengthen the partnerships with the stakeholders to assist the ALS
completers and passers in finding a blue-collar job with competitive
compensation and benefits within their community or locality.
7. Strengthen non-formal education after offering ALS Program.
8. Provide a Certificate of Completion to ALS learners who
successfully satisfied the course requirements of the ALS Program; in
this way, they may inspire other OSY and adult learners to enroll and
complete the ALS Program.
9. Conduct a related study focusing on the factors affecting the
implementation of the ALS program.
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 References
DepEd Issuances and Legal Bases

1. DO 39 s., 2016: Adoption of the Basic Education Research Agenda (BERA): https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-
content/uploads/2016/06/DO_s201 6_039.pdf
2. DepEd Memorandum No. 313, s., 2008:
https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DM_s200 8_313.pdf
3. ALS Programs:
https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/inclusive-education/als-program s/
4. DepEd ALS Website – SDO Balanga City: e-Skwela for learner applicants:
https://sites.google.com/a/balangacityschools.com/als/HOME/e-s
5. Sulong Udyong: CBI Computer-Based Instruction (eSkwela) (2015):
http://udyong.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article& id=6345:cbi-computer-based-
instruction-eskwela&catid=90&Itemid= 1267
6. Department of Education – Alternative Learning System Version 2.0: Strategic Roadmap:
https://www.deped.gov.ph/wpcontent/uploads/2020/07/02142020_als_roadmap_maroon.pdf
7. Chapter 5: ALS-EST Handbook:
https://www.deped.gov.ph/als-est/PDF/ALS EST_Handbook_Chapter05.pdf
8. RA 11510: Alternative Learning System Act 2020:
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/12dec/202012 23-RA-11510-RRD.pdf

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 References
Research and Policy Papers

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System (ALS) in the Division Of Batangas City; DepEd - Batangas City, Curriculum Implementation Division,
Philippines, Batangas State University, College of Teacher Education, Philippines
https://zenodo.org/record/1241442#.YQavbI4zY2w
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Surigao del Sur: A Case Study; Surigao del Sur State University, Tandag City, Philippines
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