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What curriculum is used in the ALS?
The ALS Curriculum reflects the set of knowledge skills and competencies that learners
should develop to meet the minimum requirements of basic education. It is
comparable to the formal school curriculum. The teaching and learning processes and
resources are based on the ALS Curriculum.
In 2008, it was estimated that 40.95 million or 45% of the total Philippine
population did not complete basic education. This population is considered the target
groups of the alternative learning system.
Among the target groups, 27.53 million are 15 years old and above. Meanwhile,
6-11 years old (8.7 million) and 12-15 (4.7 million) years old are the aggregated target
learners who are in-school age.
The learning areas in the ALS are called learning strands which are the equivalent of
the subjects in the formal school system.
These learning strands are:
Sustainable use of Resources/Productivity (ability to earn a living through selfemployment, outside employment, entrepreneurship, sustainable use of resources and
appropriate technology and productivity)
Expanding Ones World Vision (knowledge, respect and appreciation for diversity,
peace and non-violent resolution of conflict, and global awareness and solidarity)
ALS Programs
Program for illiterates:
Basic Literacy Program (BLP)
The Basic Literacy Program (BLP) is a program aimed at eradicating illiteracy among
out-of-schools youth and adults (in extreme cases school-aged children) by developing
basic literacy skills of reading, writing and numeracy.