ALS Accreditation & Evaluation System

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Accreditation

&Evaluation

System

PentEl LiosonIV 32 BSE English

Alternative Education

Dr. Robert Salvador
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BackgroundThe development of a Non-formal Education

Accreditation and Equivalency (NFE - A & E)System was conceived under the umbrella ofEducation for All Philippine Plan of Action (EFAPPA) as part of the original project component ofthe ADB Assisted Non-formal Education Project.It is envisioned to provide an alternative means ofcertification of learning to those Filipinos who areunable to avail of the formal school system, orwho have dropped out of formal elementary or

secondary education.


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So, whats with Accreditation &

Evaluation System?


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The Alternative Learning System

Accreditation and Equivalency ALS A&SSystem is a new education system that

provides an alternative means of learning

and certification for out-of-school youth(OSY) and adults aged 15 years old and

above, who are unable to avail of

educational opportunities of the formalschool system, or who have dropped out of

formal elementary or secondary education.


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VISION

To empower Filipino out-of-school youth and

adults to continue to learn on their own so they

may improve their quality of life and that

of their family, community and

country.


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MISSION

To provide out-of-school youth and adults with

learning opportunities by which they

may gain knowledge, skills, attitudes

and values that will enable them to

think critically and creatively; act

innovatively and humanely and achieve

their learning goals in order to become acontributing member of Filipino society.


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KEY COMPONENTS OF THE ALS

A&E SYSTEM1. ALS A&E Curriculum Framework - which

contains a learning continuum of essential skills,

knowledge, attitudes and values desired for

non-formal basic education and

designed to be comparable to the

formal school system.


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2. ALS A&E Learning Materials - comprisinglearning modules, audio tapes, print and non-print

supplementary materials for elementary andsecondary levels.

3. ALS A&E Learning Support Delivery Systemusing inter-agency partnership with NGOs, LGUs,

SUCs and other organizations to providelearners a range of flexible learningsupport services in order that they maycontinue their learning outside of theformal school system and upgradetheir skills and competencies in

preparation for taking the ALS A&E tests.


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4. ALS A&E Accreditation and

Equivalency Testing - which is basedon the ALS A&E Curriculum Frame-

work and designed to provide two

levels of certification of learningachievements comparable to the

formal elementary and secondary

system.


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NFE A&E System uses five

interrelated learning strands:1. Communication skills

2. Problem-solving and critical thinking

3. Sustainable use of resources/

productivity

4. Development of self and a sense

of community

5. Expanding ones world vision


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Again, whats with

ALS A & E System?


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The ALS A&E Curriculum Framework

emphasizes functionality and does not

conform to the traditional subject approach of

the formal school system. It aims to develop

the basic skills adult learners need to function

successfully in their roles as parents,

workers and community members.


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It emphasizes functionality and competency-

based learning, and incorporates the Four

Pillars of Learning, namely: Learning to Know;

Learning to Do; Learning to Be; and Learning toLive Together.


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Exactly, what is Accreditation

and Equivalency Test?


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The ALS A&E Test formerlyknown as the Non-formalEducation A&E Test

It is one of the fourcomponents of the ALS A&E(then NFE A&E).

It offers the successful testtakers certification oflearning achievements in twolearning levels Elementary

and Secondarythat iscomparable to the formalschool system.


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The ALS A&E Test is a national government

program that aims to provide an

"Education for All,". It provides an alternative means of

learning and certification for out-of-

school youth (OSY) and adults aged15 years old and above, who are unable to

avail of educational opportunities of the

formal school system, or who have dropped

out of formal elementary or secondary

education.


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WHO? An elementary dropout (not enrolled in the current

school year), who is at least 11 years old on or beforethe day of the test, may take the elementary level ALSA&E Test

A high school dropout (not enrolled in thecurrent school year), who is at least 15 years

old on or before the day of the test, maytake the secondary level ALS A&E Test

Non-passers of previous ALS A&E Tests

Youth and adults although in-school but

overaged for Grade 6 (more than 11 years old) or for4th year (more than 15 years old)

Non-passers of previous ALS A&E Test/sunemployed/underemployed OSYs and adults


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industry-based workers, housewives,maids, factory workers, drivers

members of cultural minorities /

indigenous people

persons with disabilities / physically

challenged

inmates, rebel / soldier integrees


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Benefits for

Passing A & T TestA test passer of either the Elementary orSecondary level gets a certificate which

bears the signature of the Secretary of the Department ofEducation. This allows a passer to mainstream in theeducational system of the country. It offers him/her thefollowing opportunities:

1. enroll in post secondary courses (technical /vocational, two / four / five-year course) of theCHED (for private colleges and universities) andPASUC (for government owned / controlled)member institutions;

2. access to MFI and TESDA skills trainingprograms; and

3. acquire eligibility for government employmentpositions.


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The TestELEMENTARY : 3 hours and 30 minutes

Multiple Choice - 3 hours

Part I (Communication) - 40 minutes

Part II (Problem Solving & Critical Thinking - 60

minutes

Part III (Sustainable Use of Resources &Productivity) - 40 minutes

Part IV (Devt. of Self & Expanding OnesWorld Vision) - 40 minutes

Composition Writing - 30 minutes


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SECONDARY : 4 hours and 15 minutes

Multiple Choice - 3 hours 45 minutes

Part I (Komunikasyon sa Filipino) - 45 minute

Part II (English Communication) - 30 minutes

Part III (Problem Solving & Critical Thinking) - 60

minutes

Part IV (Sustainable Use of Resources &Productivity) - 45 minutes

Part V (Devt. of Self & Expanding OnesWold Vision) - 45 minutes

Composition Writing - 30 minutes


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What does an A&E test passer do

after results are released?

An A&E Test passer gets the followingdocuments:-Certification & Examinee Report Formintegrated in one whole page signed by the

Director IV of the Bureau of AlternativeLearning System; get from the ALS Supervisor

of the DepEd Division Office wherethe Registration and Testing Center

is located; in January 2011


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-Diploma - A one-page (portrait inlayout) document signed by the

Secretary of the Department of

Education, bearing the Dry Seal ofthe Office of the Secretary, get from

the ALS Supervisor of the DepEd

Division Office where the Registration and

Testing Centers are located.


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References:

Dar, C. (2012). Registration for Accreditation and Equivalency

Test Starts on June 12. Retrieved on June 15, 2012,

retrieved from http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.

php?article=61338971222

http://www.courses.com.ph/alternative-learning-system-

accreditation-and-equivalency-als-a-e-tes/

http://www.deped.gov.ph/cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/A&E%20write%20up.pdf

SEAMEO INNOTECHs Philippine Project: Use and

Effectiveness of NFE Accreditation and Equivalency

Learning Materials. (n. d.). Seameo Innotech.The Accreditation and Equivalency System of the Non-

Formal Education Project. (n. d.). Case Study

Philippines.
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