STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL J. Divinagracia St.

, Bula, General Santos City 9500

Course Title:

Foundation of Non Formal Education

Course Credit: 3 units Instructor: Gregorio O. Ruales Education Program Supervisor-Alternative Learning System Department of Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEW: This course is designed to provide the students a background on the different principles, objectives and strategies of Alternative Learning System under the context of its forerunner, the Non-Formal Education of the Department of Education. It focuses on the social dimension that tackles the issues and concerns of the out-of-school youth and adult learners in terms of education and community capacitations. Such that, the students are also expected to conduct a community outreach on the different community learning centers, dilapidated urban and far-flung areas.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand the concept of community-based learning. 2. Understand the nature, scope, history, and legal basis of Alternative Learning System (nonformal education) 3. Identify the current social and educational conditions, trends and issues related to the out-ofschool youth and adult learners. 4. Acquire knowledge on the methods and strategies of teaching Non Formal education. 5. Acquire attitudes and values needed in dealing and handling Out-of-School Children and Youth (OSCY) and adults.

COURSE OUTLINE: Historical Background A. B. C. D. Philippine Laws Governing the Operation of NFE Early Effort in Non Formal Education (NFE) Birth of National Association Renaming the Bureau of Non Formal Education to Bureau of Alternative Learning System

Conceptual Basis of NFE A. B. C. D. Concept of Non Formal Education Characteristics of Non Formal Education Values and Advantages of Non Formal Education Philosophical Foundation of Non Formal Education

Program Areas in Non Formal Education A. B. C. D. E. Literacy Rural Development Vocational and Technical Skills Development Mass Media The Philippines Experience

Non Formal Education of Private Sector A. B. C. D. E. F. The Philippine Reconstruction Movement The Functional Literacy Course Guide Program Description Program Offering Program Requirements The Community Learning Center

Non Formal Education of Private Sector A. B. C. D. Result of the Functional Literacy Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) Goals of Dakar Framework of Education For All that are of Concerns to ALS Policies and Strategies of Alternative Learning System Expanding Access to Basic Education

Education for All Alternative Learning System (EFA-ALS) Plan of Action (2003-2015) A. B. C. D. E. F. Flack Back of EFA 1 Back to the Root Base Vision-Mission The Plan Towards EFA-ALS 2015 Implementing Guidelines Guidelines in the Management and Development of the Generic Components of the Various ALS-NFE Programs

Guidelines of the ALS contracting Schemes A. Implementing Guidelines B. Conditions for the Service Contract

C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.

Duties of a Service Provider Duties of the Regional Office Duties of the Division Office Duties of the District Office Contracting Requirements Proposal Format Program Learners Training of Facilitators and Instructional Managers Suggested Content of Training Learning Materials Used in BLP and A&E Monitoring and Evaluation

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 3 Major Exams Oral and Written Reports (50%) (20%)

Benchmarking and Community Outreach; insights paper (15%) Seminar Workshop Implementation Attendance (10%) (5%) 100%

Reference Materials 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. A book Published for Non Formal Education, Ministry of Education and Culture, May 13, 1981, Manila BP-OSA Manual Operation, BNFE Manila 2004 Education for All (EFA), a Philippine Plan for Action Brochure, 1990-2000 Education for All, EFA-ALS 1990-2003-2015 FLEMMS, 1994 Jayagan, Merly L. Ed.D, Foundation of Alternative Learning System Programs and Projects 2005 Guideline for the Implementation of Non Formal Education and Basic Literacy Program. Dep Ed Memo. No. 217, s. 2002 8. Guerrero, Carolina, ALS: the Other Side of Basic Education, BALS, Pasig City 9. Guidelines for Non Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency (NFE A&E) and Learning Support Delivery System (SLDS), DECS Order No. 47, s. 2002 10. T.M Sakya, Overview of Literacy and Continuing Education in the Asia-Pacific Region, World Conference of Education, Thailand 2000.