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GRADUATE TRACER SURVEY (GTS)

Tracer Study on ALS Graduates in Marihatag Surigao del Sur

Dear Graduate:

Good day! The researchers in collaboration with Philippine Normal University –

Mindanao (PNU) is undertaking an ALS graduate tracer study. Please complete this
questionnaire as accurately and honestly as possible by checking (√) the box corresponding to
your response and write some necessary information needed. Your answer will be used for
research purposes in order to assess graduate employability and eventually, improve program
offerings of Alternative Learning System in the Philippines. Your answers to this survey will be
handled with strictest confidentiality. We would highly appreciate it if you could kindly
complete the questionnaire and return it to the researchers.

Thank you for your cooperation.

I. PROFILE

General Information

1. Name (optional):

2. Age:

3. Sex: [ ] Male [ ] Female

4. Civil Status: [ ] Single [ ] Separated or divorced

[ ] Married [ ] Widow or widower

Educational Background

Highest level of education attained before enrolling at ALS

[ ] Never been to school [ ] Incomplete Secondary Education

[ ] Incomplete Primary education

[ ] Complete Primary Education

What are the programs you have taken at ALS aside from A & E program?

Programs Yes/No Year Graduated

1. Basic Literacy
Program
2. ALS for differently –
abled persons
3. Balik-paaralan para sa
Out-of-school Adults
4. Family Basic Literacy
5. Parent Education
6. Informal Education for
Disadvantage Children
7. Arabic Language &
Islamic Values
Education
8. Indigenous Peoples
Education
9. Adolescent Friendly
Literacy Enhancement
10. Adolescent
Reproductive Health
11. Radio-Based
Instruction

5. Did you proceed to college after passing the A & E exam?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, please proceed to question no. 6

If no, please proceed to question no. 7

6. What are your reason(s) for pursuing college? (May choose more than one answer)

[ ] Influence of parents or relatives

[ ] Peer influence

[ ] Inspired by a role model

[ ] Strong passion for the profession

[ ] Prospect for immediate employment

[ ] Affordable for the family

[ ] Opportunity for employment abroad

Others (please specify): _________________

Course Taken: ____________________________

7. What are your reasons for not pursuing college? (May choose more than one answer)

[ ] No school nearby the province

[ ] No regular transportation

[ ] High cost of education

[ ] Illness/disability

[ ] Undecided

[ ] Lack of interest

[ ] Cannot cope up with school work

Others (please specify): __________

8. What are training(s) or Advance Studies that you have taken after passing the A & E exam?

Please list down the full professional or work related training program(s) including
advance studies you have attended after passing the A & E exam.
 Title of Training Time span of training Certificate Received Name of training
Institution/ College/
University

9. Do you have any skills acquired when you were in ALS?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, proceed to question no. 10

If no, proceed to no. 11

10. What competencies learned in ALS did you find useful in your job?

[ ] Communication skills [ ] Human relation skills

[ ] Entrepreneurial skills [ ] Problem solving skills

[ ] Critical thinking skills

Others (please specify):

Employment Data

11. Are you presently employed?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Never Employed

If no or never employed, proceed to question no. 14

If yes, proceed to question no. 12
 12. Present Employment Status

[ ] Regular/permanent [ ] Casual

[ ] Part Time [ ] Contractual

13. Present Occupation (Ex. Grade school teacher, self-employed)

_______________________________________________________________________

14. Any other comments concerning your experience at ALS:

15. List down suggestions and recommendations to further improve the ALS programs:

Thank you for taking time out to accomplish this questionnaire.