Extent of the Implementation of Alternative Learning System in Selected Public Secondary Schools in the 5th District of Cavite: Basis for a Development Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is one of the many forms of education that reaches out to individuals who are out of school. For school drop-outs, ALS is an option to them. ALS offers more flexible learning when it comes to time, module selection, sequence, place, content, and method of learning.

METHODS

The subject of the study were the selected mobile teachers in the Fifth District of Cavite that experienced teaching not only in the ALS Center but also in depressed areas such as in jail, the barangay, and the streets. The study used the descriptive qualitative research design

RESULTS

Findings reveal that in terms of efficiency, relevance, adequacy and responsiveness on the extent of the implementation of ALS in the Fifth District of Cavite, there are strengths and weaknesses based from the interview with the ALS coordinator and teachers. A development plan is formulated to address the needs of ALS and proposed to eliminate, but not totally eradicate, dropout rate in the country.

DISCUSSIONS

School development plan on ALS should be strengthened with the help of parent, teachers, stakeholders, and the school administrators to motivate students to stay in school.