ALS Curriculum Implementation for Juvenile Delinquents in Urban and Rural Areas in the Philippines: A Comparative Analysis
Journal Title: Middle Eastern Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences - Year 2020, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this research study is to evaluate the implementation of Alternative Learning System(ALS)curriculum offered to juvenile delinquents urban and rural areas in the Philippines. The study also aims to determine whether the current education programs meet the needs of the juvenile delinquents with reference to Juvenile delinquency acts. The study is an attempt to highlight the aspects of Alternative Learning System(ALS)that should be developed. Approach/Methodology/Design: The study is qualitative and conducted in Marikina City and Rizal province, the Philippines. This study used exploratory study analysis. The respondents are the Alternative Learning System (ALS) teachers. For data collection, three semi-structured interviews were employed and the respondents ’answers were categorized using analytical coding to compare and analyze the implementation of the ALS curriculum for juvenile delinquents. Findings: The interpretation and analysis of the data collected shows that the ALS teachers from both the rural and urban areas have the same experiences on the implementation of the ALS program for juvenile delinquents terms of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Furthermore, the teachers gave an emphasis that once the juvenile delinquents undergo the program, they are given a new hope and new direction in life to pursue their dreams. Lastly, the teachers from both areas have the same suggestions for the improvement of the implementation of the program, such as additional funds for the development of quality learning materials, increasing the number of learning centers, and designing various forms of assessment. PracticalImplications:ThestudywillcontributepositivelytotheunderstandingofAlternativelearningSystem.Thesignificanceofthisstudyliesinthecomparisonofthealternativelearningsystemcurriculumandhowitisimplementedtothejuveniledelinquentsinurbanandinruralareas.Originality/value: This study engages ALS teachers in assessing the ALS curriculum, reflecting actual experiences to meet the expectations and needs of the juvenile delinquents.
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Vandon Borela
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.47631/mejress.v1i1.3
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