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ALS the alternativ­e way

- By PhoeBe gamarcha iBieza ALS Mobile Teacher Schools Division of Guimaras Contribute­d article)

THERE are many ways to get things done. The roads less travelled can be scary and unpopular. The popular and known roads cannot be apt and suited for everyone. The Alternativ­e Learning System remains an alternativ­e way for those who cannot by circumstan­ces be in the formal and popular basic education. ALS as an alternativ­e way assures everyone, that like the formal school system it leads to the same goal, quality basic education.

ALS as an alternativ­e way provides basic quality education for those who cannot join regular formal school, has similar content but different ways of teaching delivery. ALS mobile teachers most of them educationa­lly trained to teach in the formal school but are equipped in ways outside classroom teaching.

ALS as an alternativ­e way of teaching is saddled with hardships but there are more reasons to be grateful. Decade l ong teaching i n the alternativ­e way provides opportunit­ies for teachers to see outright positive results i n l i ttle seeds of encouragem­ent. Little accomplish­ments are life changing. A task done is a step closer towards achieving literacy to function well in life. Accelerati­on and successful passing of assessment for basic education in the alternativ­e way calls for a community celebratio­n. ALS thrives on community support.

ALS as an alternativ­e way makes the best out of limited resources. Time is gold in ALS. Opportunit­ies to learn and earn at the same time are tested effective teaching strategy towards learners’ performanc­e. ALS as an alternativ­e way remains relevant from beginning of the learning sessions to the closing exercises. The alternativ­e way is a cheaper way to get quality education. ALS remains resourcefu­l and uses all available resources.

ALS as an alternativ­e way remains strong to be sure way for everyone to access education. The only way remains open for everybody. This alternativ­e way will go a long way in changing lives and creating roads for improved communitie­s. Let ALS be your way towards the highway of enlightene­d and empowered citizenry. (

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