A Case Study of Alternative Learning System Graduates Enrolled in Pangasinan State University, Lingayen Campus

Abstract

Educational for all is the main goal of the Philippine government which encompasses all sectors of the society thus the country has implemented a wide concept of education which involves: outcomes based - rather than input-oriented whether the delivery of this concept is formal, non-formal and informal education; One type of education is the non- formal education which is Alternative Learning System. This type of program caters to those who cannot access formal education but want to pursue their studies as well as those adults who want to study again in order to achieve basic functional literacy. Alternative Learning System is a ladderized, modular non-formal education program in the Philippines for dropouts in elementary and secondary schools, out-of-school youths, non-readers, working Filipinos and even senior citizens. It is part of the education system of the Philippines as an alternative to the regular classroom studies requires students to choose schedules according to their choice and availability. The study used case study as a method in collecting data. Given the qualitative nature of the research, it is deemed to be the best way to capture the details of the study. Coordination with the Guidance Office and Registrar’s Office is properly done before the conduct of the study. In the study 6 out of 40 students listed in the registrar’s office have confirmed that they are graduates of alternative learning system program. Furthermore Aliases are used in order to protect the identity of the respondents since their profile and personal information are gathered.