Implementation of Alternative Learning System (Als) and the 21st Century Life Skills of Senior High School in Region Xii: Basis for Contextualized Policy

This study evaluated the implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and the 21st-century life skills of Region XII senior high schools with an end view of proposing a contextualized policy recommendation. The study was conducted in the Department of Education across the region, specifically in Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato, General Santos City, and Sarangani Province. It sought to answer problems on learning resources materials, learning environment, learning assessment, distance learning modalities, flexible learning programs, partnership with stakeholders, and learning facilities, and the 21st-century life skills focused on the information, media, and technology skills, learning and innovation skills, communication skills, and life and career skills of senior high school. This research employed the explanatory sequential mixed methods design, delving into implementing the Alternative Learning System (ALS). An in-depth interview was employed to explore the study's qualitative aspects and unveil the perceptions of the selected senior high school teachers. Results showed that the level of implementation and level of effectiveness in 21st-century life skills of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) was rated High by SHS teachers. There was a significant positive relationship between these variables, which means that high implementation would significantly affect the effectiveness of the 21st-century life skills of ALS. The results of the quantitative and qualitative data served as a basis for crafting the policy guidelines on specialization, hiring, deployment, promotions, and benefits of ALS teachers must be implemented. Results also revealed that financial or government subsidies to ALS learners to support their learning needs must be available, and the partnership of industry partners and possible work opportunities must be strengthened. Article visualizations: