Reflections on Als
Access, Equity, and Equality of Education
I would describe our first session was a lax since, it is considered a preliminary of a full pack summer class, however, just like a branch of a tree that has a lot offshoots, it promises a lot of learnings. As our professor puts it, it is very interesting subject and indeed it was, it is and it will be. I learned, that majority of our educational thrusts are governed by Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution which states that “The state shall encourage nonformal, informal and indigenous education learning system, as well as self-learning independent and out –of school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs”. It is in this statement that assures that Philippine education is characterized by equity and accessibility. The tangible proof of this was the establishment of Non Formal Education then now it’s ALS, which is parallel learning viable alternative to the existing formal education instructions. This means that states and the department specifically recognizes the pressing demands of educating Filipinos so that the will become a functional citizen of this country.
With all accumulated learnings, I realized that our government is doing its best to provide what is due for its citizens – that is providing them a platform for them to be empowered. This begins by educating its citizens through formal and informal education and empowering, by teaching them practical skills that they utilize to fend themselves in the world of work. Secondly, the vital role that Alternative Learning System is crucial in achieving the aspiration of all educational agencies in the world “EFA or the Education For All. As mentioned, it is a parallel educational paradigm that caters Filipino learners who are victims of chronic social problems – poverty and at the time underserved. By making alternative learning accessible we can assure that those people who are previously mentioned will be able to accumulate literacy
I would describe our first session was a lax since, it is considered a preliminary of a full pack summer class, however, just like a branch of a tree that has a lot offshoots, it promises a lot of learnings. As our professor puts it, it is very interesting subject and indeed it was, it is and it will be. I learned, that majority of our educational thrusts are governed by Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution which states that “The state shall encourage nonformal, informal and indigenous education learning system, as well as self-learning independent and out –of school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs”. It is in this statement that assures that Philippine education is characterized by equity and accessibility. The tangible proof of this was the establishment of Non Formal Education then now it’s ALS, which is parallel learning viable alternative to the existing formal education instructions. This means that states and the department specifically recognizes the pressing demands of educating Filipinos so that the will become a functional citizen of this country.
With all accumulated learnings, I realized that our government is doing its best to provide what is due for its citizens – that is providing them a platform for them to be empowered. This begins by educating its citizens through formal and informal education and empowering, by teaching them practical skills that they utilize to fend themselves in the world of work. Secondly, the vital role that Alternative Learning System is crucial in achieving the aspiration of all educational agencies in the world “EFA or the Education For All. As mentioned, it is a parallel educational paradigm that caters Filipino learners who are victims of chronic social problems – poverty and at the time underserved. By making alternative learning accessible we can assure that those people who are previously mentioned will be able to accumulate literacy