What is ALIVE in ALS?

            It is a Nonformal Education program of the ALS for Muslim migrants who have left their homes due to peace and order problems and have moved to urban centers to live and work.

Why is it necessary to have a program for Muslim migrants?

            In a survey conducted among Muslim communities in Metro Manila, it was found that many of the migrants have no knowledge of the basic tenets of the Muslim religion and the values of Islam. Probing into this situation, it was found that this was primarily due to the fact that they could not read the Koran since it is written in Arabic language. It is felt that these Muslim migrants should not lose their identity as Moslems and the values that their religion advocates. Likewise, the survey revealed that most of them are basically illiterate. These are the reasons for having ALIVE in ALS.

Who are the Facilitators of the program?

            The Facilitators for Arabic Language are trained Imams or Asatidz while the facilitators for Islamic Values Education are trained ALS implementers.

What are the program areas of ALIVE in ALS?

The program areas are:

• Literacy
• Livelihood
• Values

What are the program components and objectives of ALIVE?

Basic Literacy Program

To provide community-based, contextualized learning to illiterate Muslim OSYs and adults who have never accessed basic education or who have prematurely dropped out from basic education system and have therefore reverted to illiteracy.

Accreditation and Equivalency

To provide Muslim OSY and adults continuing learning opportunities and experiences after acquiring basic literacy skills as well as further learning in Arabic language and Islamic Values

 

• To provide learning certification to Muslim OSYs and adults who participate in the A&E program and the A&E test

Informal Education

 

 

• To provide lifelong learning opportunities for all learners on topics of special interest to them

 

 

Technical Vocational Educ. Program

To provide technical and vocational training opportunities to Muslim OSYs and adults and more advanced training in Arabic language and Islamic Values

• To provide trade certification to facilitate entry to the world of work

Entrepreneurship Dev’t. and Other Supports Service Programs

 

 

• To provide training opportunities and certification service to Muslim OSY and adults who have acquired and developed livelihood skills and competences and entrepreneurial capabilities

 

By: Victor R. Lazaro | Teacher III | DALSC | ORION, BATAAN