THREE LEVELS OF LITERACY

Basic Literacy

Illiterate Level

Elementary Level

Semi-Literate Level

(transition to self-learning level)

Secondary Level

Self-Learning Level

ALS A&E LSDS

How is the Recognition of Prior

Learning done?

By the use of two ALS Placement instruments,

such as the FLT; and

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

How is the starting learninglevel of learners determined

in the ALS A&E learningsystem?

By asking basic questions like:•Have you attended schools?

•What grade have you finished?•What did you learn?•What can you read?•What can you write?

•What else can you do?

ALS A&E LEARNING PROCESS:Come One, Come All!

What learning processes are used in the ALS A&E

Learning Support Delivery System?

The facilitator-aided instruction, transition

to self-learning and the self-learning

process.

The ALS A&E Placement Process

What learning process is used at the lower elementary level? It involves

facilitator-aided instructionin structured learning

group sessions.

What learning materials are used at the

lower elementary level?

Learning materials with accompanying facilitators’

guides and other materials like posters,

cards and pictures.

Who facilitates the learning group

sessions?

The Instructional Managers

How many learners compose a

learning group?

A learning group is composed of 20 - 25

learners.

Who decides on the schedule and venue

of the learninggroup session?

The learners decide on the schedule and venueof the learning group

session.

Who decides on what modules to be read?

The learner chooses the modules based on his needs and interests as

specified in his Individual Learning Agreement.

How long is the conduct of each learning group session?

Learning group session is usually held 2 - 4 hours,

two - three times a week.

What activities are involved during the 2 - 4 hour

learning group sessions?Reading of a particular

lesson, discussion,

practice exercises in reading &

writingand/or a practical demonstration of

a step by step process.

In every learning group session,

the IM tries as much aspossible to start it with anactivity, either in the form

of a game, simulation, role play, brainstorming

or any other groupgroup techniques

How does the Experiential

Learning Cycle or 4As of adult

learning work in the facilitator-aided

learning group session?

After the activity,analysis follows leadingto abstract conceptualization, andfinally the application ofthe concepts or skills learned

Will the IM always follow

what were written on the

facilitator’s guide?

The facilitator’s guide is purely suggestive in nature.

If the activities provided are not suited to learners,

another strategies may be used.

How could the IM keep

the learning group session alive?

Use other strategies,likesmall group discussions,

jigsaw techniques, drama, panel discussion,

demonstration, etc.

How does the learning process take place at the

self-learning level?

They read the modules bythemselves in a place

of their choice

During the initial counseling:• The list of the modules is presented to the learners;•Learners select 2-3 modules

that they want to study

Learners work through themodules by completing the

various lessons and self-assessmentactivities and check their answers by

referring to the answer keys atthe end of each module

Some learners will require some sort of face-to-face learning support activities

like structured learning sessions, study groups and/or tutorials, semi structured

group sessions, unstructured discussions,demonstration session, mentoring

and remediation

Once they have finished the modules, the learner meets with the IM for possible revision of the ILA

and for selection of another set of 2-3 modules.

How else do you measure/assess the learner’s progress

apart from using the self-assessment exercises in

the modules?

By using peer evaluation, a learning log or a journal,

informal dialog withlearner’s observation about

the progress of fellowlearners.

Are learners required to complete the

800 hoursof learning?

They may exit anytimethey think they have

satisfied their learningneeds or when they feel

they are no longerinterested to go on.

Activities to be rendered by the IM

Screening and placement of the learners

conduct of learning group sessions and other learning activities at the learning center

identification of learner’s learning goals and assistance in the preparation of ILA.

supervision of self-learning activities at the learning center

Activities to be rendered by the IM

One-on-one tutorial supportConduct of learner counseling

sessions Preparation of written feedback

on completed module assignments

Conduct of home visits