The Alternative Learning System - Balik-Paaralan Para sa Out-of-School Adults Program Vis-à-Vis Completers' Perceptions, Experiences and Achievements
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achievements, alternative learning system, completers, perceptions, experiences
Abstract
This study was undertaken to assess the program implementation of Alternative Learning System - Balik-Paaralan para sa Out-of-School Adults (ALS - BP-OSA) in its one of selected school implementer through identifying the completers' reasons for enrolling in the program, its effects on their lives, and their personal views toward the program. It utilized a descriptive-phenomenological research design involving 18 participants selected to participate based on their availability and capability. The participants' reasons to enroll in and views toward ALS-BP-OSA, their experiences, and achievements have manifested the program's positive effect on their lives as a whole. It is deemed suitable that the program must be implemented in a broader scope to reach out to out to all the out-of-school youths in the locality. Increasing the program's fund allocation and continuous review and update of the curriculum are likewise suggested.
Publication History
Version of Record online: December 22, 2021
Manuscript accepted: November 24, 2021
Manuscript revised: November 18, 2021
Manuscript received: June 26, 2019
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