Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Identification of the ALS Core Competencies


Rationale:
  • Ø  Functional Literacy is end goal of Basic Education (formal and ALS)
  • Ø  Functional Literacy has been operationally defined.
  • Ø  Core competencies address the operational definition of Functional Literacy
  •       Use core competencies in Teaching-Learning in ALS programs (other competencies will be used in continuing education
  •       Use core competencies to determine achievement of learners in A&E test as well as in ABL and FLT tests
  • Ø  Core modules reflect the core competencies
  •         Use core modules in Teaching-Learning in Alternative Learning program (other modules use for independent learning)


FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

Operational definition:
                                A functional literate person is one who can communicate effectively, solve problems scientifically, creatively, and think critically, use resources sustainably and be productive, develop oneself and a sense of community, and expand one’s world view.


Communicate effectively
  • Ø  Listen with understanding
  • Ø  Express his/her ideas and feelings clearly
  • Ø  Read with comprehension
  • Ø  Write clearly


Solve problems scientifically, creatively and think critically
  • Ø  Apply scientific thinking
  • Ø  Make critical and informed decisions
  • Ø  Count and compute accurately
  • Ø  Be innovative and creative

  
Use resources sustainably and be productive
  • Ø  Earn a living
  • Ø  Do productive work
  • Ø  Use appropriate technology
  • Ø  Practice sustainable use of resources



Develop oneself and a sense of community

  • Ø  Develop inter-and intra-personal relations according to prevailing values and culture
  • Ø  Exercise civil and political rights with corresponding responsibilities
  • Ø  Demonstrate a sense of personal and national identity
  • Ø  Take pride in one’s culture and respect that of others


Expand one’s world view
  • Ø  Contribute actively to peace and solidarity
  • Ø  Resolve conflicts nonviolently


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