Abstract:
Alternative Learning System (ALS) is based on the fundamental belief that the ways to be educated and the types of environments and structures within which education may occur are varied. Unfortunately ALS is looked down upon as a second class, inferior, or inadequate method of learning. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the ALS in the Division of City Schools in NCR. There were 81 respondents who participated in this study. The study utilized the quantitative research design, descriptive-evaluative type. Purposive type of sampling was the approached used in determining the number of samples. The researcher employed a self-made questionnaire in the form of checklist and utilized 5-point Likert Scale. The results showed that the majority of the respondents were female, within 46-50 years of age, 1 to 5 years in terms of length of service, had earned master's units in education, and mainly instructional managers. The ALS Programs that were carried out under the Functional Literacy programs were Advance Elementary and Secondary Level, Accreditation and Equivalency Program, and Basic Literacy Program. ALS Implementers delivered the ALS Programs through the use of group discussion. There was a constant follow-up, evaluation, and acceptability of the ALS Program and Activities in the community. The problems experienced by the respondents were the inadequate provision of funds, non-functional equipment, unspacious and not well-ventilated classrooms, and inadequate resources such as modules for the delivery of the ALS Program. Hence, there is a need for the Department of Education - Bureau of Alternative Learning System Division to look into the problems encountered by the ALS Implementers per Division of City Schools.
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