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ANALYSIS ON NON FORMAL EDUCATION, YOUTH MOBILITY & ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

ONE MEDIA BORACAY - THE PHILIPPINES

NON FORMALEDUCATION

NON FORMALEDUCATION

Non Formal Education (NFE) in the Philippines is designed to help in developing literacy and employability and the productive skills of (OSY) Out-Of-School Youths and Adults (OSA) who are unable to attend formal education due to economic, social and geographical limitations, under the supervision of the Department Of Education.At the World Conference On Education held in Jomtien, Thailand in March 1990, the Philippines became a signatory of the global community's campaign EFA - "Education For All" (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/the-mes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-all/the-efa-movement/) whose aim was to eradicate illiteracy and promote functional literacy for all by providing quality basic education for all children, youth, and adults.In 1994, the then "Department Of Education, Culture, and Sports" (DECS) (http://www.adb.org/sites/default/fi-les/project-document/70501/tacr-phi-2036.pdf) was the Executive Agency of PNFEP - "Philippine Non Formal Education Project" (funded by the Norwegian Government and managed by Asian Development Bank) which aimed at contributing to the poverty reduction program of the government through Non Formal Education composed of:1. Functional Education and Literacy Program (FELP),2. Continuing Education Program (CEP), and3. Capacity-Building Program (CBP).At the turn of the century, major changes and reforms on the concept and approach in the field of Non Formal Education occurred and in 2004, the Philippine government once again committed to participate in the global campaign for "Education For All by the year 2015".In this plan, one of the major goals is transforming all Non Formal and Informal Education interventions into an ALS or "Alternative Learning System" (http://www.deped.gov.ph/als) to yield more EFA benefits. This means that the goal is to have in place a credible ALS (consisting of NFE and Informal Education) that shall cause to increase functional literacy among the marginalized groups of learners.Today, ALS is managed by the Bureau of Alternative Learning System(BALS) (http://www.deped.gov.ph/als/programs) under the Department Of Education. BALS two(2) major programs are:1. Basic Literacy Program (BLP) - aimed at eradicating illiteracy among out-of-schools youth and adults (in extreme cases school-aged children) by developing basic literacy skills of reading, writing and numeracy.2. Continuing Education Program (CEP) - is an Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) program aimed at provi-ding an alternative pathway of learning for out-of-school children, youth and adults who are basically literate but who have not completed the 10 years of basic education mandated by the Philippine Constitution. Throu-gh this program, school drop-outs are able to complete elementary and high school education outside the formal school system and through its certification, can continue further studies in colleges and universities.More on:http://www.unesco.org/education/wef/countryreports/philippines/rapport_3_1.html Carolina Guerero UNESCO Report:http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001555/155532e.pdf Sample OSY Project 2014:http://www.philstar.com/campus/education/2014/10/30/1385923/out-school-youth-program-launched-cavite

0101 What is the general picture of non-formal education in your country? How much is it understood by the

public? Where can you see examples of it being used and where is it more evident than it is lacking?

What is the general picture of non-formal education in your country? How much is it understood by the

public? Where can you see examples of it being used and where is it more evident than it is lacking?

The Philippine government put in place the following legal measures and commitment that serve as basis for the introduction of ALS in the Philippine educational system:Republic Act 9155: The Governance Act of Basic Education(http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2001/ra_9155_2001.html)

On June 6, 2001, the Philippine Congress passed a law that defined the governance of basic educa-tion. Among many of its provisions, this law recognized the ALS as a complement of formal educa-tion and a major component of basic education with a clearly defined role within the overall educa-tional goals.Executive Order No. 356 : Renaming the Bureau of Nonformal Education (BNFE) to the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS) (http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001555/155532e.pdf)

On September 13, 2004, the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines renamed the DepEd’s Bureau of Nonformal Education to the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS) through this Executive Order signed by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Not only does this Order reiterate the Bureau’s mandate to address the learning needs of marginali-zed learners but it also directs BALS to provide a systematic and flexible approach to reach all types of learners outside the school system.More on:http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001555/155532e.pdf

Department Of Education(DepEd)'s delivery of ALS:ALS is either DepEd-delivered, DepEd-procured, or DepEd Partners-delivered(http://www.deped.gov.ph/als/faq)

• DepEd-delivered refers to the implementation arrangement where program is directly carried-out by DepEd ALS implementers such as the ALS Mobile Teachers and District ALS Coordinators.• DepEd-procured refers to the implementation arrangement where program is contracted by DepEd to service providers such as non-government organizations and other government orga-nizations and literacy volunteers.• DepEd Partners-delivered refers to the implementation of ALS Programs by non-DepEd organizations such as Local Government Units (LGUs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and other Government Organizations (GOs), international donor agencies, church-based organizations and individuals on a voluntary basis using their own resources.

0202 What is the legal recognition that non formaleducation is given in your country? Are theremeans

of certification for it?

What is the legal recognition that non formaleducation is given in your country? Are theremeans

of certification for it?

Non Formal Education (NFE) in the Philippines is designed to help in developing literacy and employability and the productive skills of (OSY) Out-Of-School Youths and Adults (OSA) who are unable to attend formal education due to economic, social and geographical limitations, under the supervision of the Department Of Education.At the World Conference On Education held in Jomtien, Thailand in March 1990, the Philippines became a signatory of the global community's campaign EFA - "Education For All" (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/the-mes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-all/the-efa-movement/) whose aim was to eradicate illiteracy and promote functional literacy for all by providing quality basic education for all children, youth, and adults.In 1994, the then "Department Of Education, Culture, and Sports" (DECS) (http://www.adb.org/sites/default/fi-les/project-document/70501/tacr-phi-2036.pdf) was the Executive Agency of PNFEP - "Philippine Non Formal Education Project" (funded by the Norwegian Government and managed by Asian Development Bank) which aimed at contributing to the poverty reduction program of the government through Non Formal Education composed of:1. Functional Education and Literacy Program (FELP),2. Continuing Education Program (CEP), and3. Capacity-Building Program (CBP).At the turn of the century, major changes and reforms on the concept and approach in the field of Non Formal Education occurred and in 2004, the Philippine government once again committed to participate in the global campaign for "Education For All by the year 2015".In this plan, one of the major goals is transforming all Non Formal and Informal Education interventions into an ALS or "Alternative Learning System" (http://www.deped.gov.ph/als) to yield more EFA benefits. This means that the goal is to have in place a credible ALS (consisting of NFE and Informal Education) that shall cause to increase functional literacy among the marginalized groups of learners.Today, ALS is managed by the Bureau of Alternative Learning System(BALS) (http://www.deped.gov.ph/als/programs) under the Department Of Education. BALS two(2) major programs are:1. Basic Literacy Program (BLP) - aimed at eradicating illiteracy among out-of-schools youth and adults (in extreme cases school-aged children) by developing basic literacy skills of reading, writing and numeracy.2. Continuing Education Program (CEP) - is an Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) program aimed at provi-ding an alternative pathway of learning for out-of-school children, youth and adults who are basically literate but who have not completed the 10 years of basic education mandated by the Philippine Constitution. Throu-gh this program, school drop-outs are able to complete elementary and high school education outside the formal school system and through its certification, can continue further studies in colleges and universities.More on:http://www.unesco.org/education/wef/countryreports/philippines/rapport_3_1.html Carolina Guerero UNESCO Report:http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001555/155532e.pdf Sample OSY Project 2014:http://www.philstar.com/campus/education/2014/10/30/1385923/out-school-youth-program-launched-cavite

Budget Allocation - investments in the education sector are low compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. The lack of core or stable funding greatly limits and interrupts NFE/ALS programs implementation.

DepEd's budget for 2005-2006 was P112 Billion, of which, only P76 Million or .068% was allocated for NFE/ALS(BALS).

In 2006-2007, the total budget of DepEd was P134.7 Billion, and the Bureau of Alternative Learning System received P230 Million(.17%).According to the "Philippine Education Sector Assessment Report" (http://www.academia.edu/1433995/Phi-lippine_Education_Sector_Assessment_Report) by USAID dated July 2011, the "quality of education" in the Philip-pines has deteriorated and ranked as one of the poorest performers in East Asia and the rest of the world in terms of quality standards.ALS(NFE) also suffers from a perception of being inferior to the formal system. Despite its possible key role in enabling the Philippines to attain MDG 2(Millennium Development Goal) by 2015 through a more flexible and potentially innovative delivery system leveraging the now available information and communications technologies, it suffers from a perception of being inferior to its formal counter-part. This perception is common among all stakeholders,even among DepEd personnel and the learners themselves. ALS is seen as the alternative to basic education for out-of-school youth, illite-rate adults, and the poorest of the poor.This view, however, is generally held within the education sector of any country or any culture: that non-formal sector is seen as a poor substitute for formal schooling, in spite of the fact that it provides an option for the marginalized sectors.ALS needs are very basic. These include the provision of physical facilities for BALS for visibility, reco-gnition, and identity (branding) and capacity building for Instructional Designers who are currently not adequately trained and lack the resources to produce high-quality instructional materials.Recruiting and training of instructional designers and development of pedagogical materials and interactive instructional tools remain a challenge to encourage adult learners to study and increase local demand and subscription to ALS services.

More on:http://www.deped.gov.ph/partnerships (ex: Adopt A School)http://www.deped.gov.ph/partnerships/ico (International Cooperation Office)

0303 What are the biggest challenges for the recognition of non formal education in the legal frame or by

the public in your country?

What are the biggest challenges for the recognition of non formal education in the legal frame or by

the public in your country?

CEP or Continuing Education Program of the Alternative Learning System (ALS/Non Formal Educa-tion) is an Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) program aimed at providing an alternative pathway of learning for out-of-school children, youth and adults who are basically literate but who have not completed the 10 years of basic education mandated by the Philippine Constitution. Through this program, school drop-outs are able to complete elementary and high school education outside the formal school system and through its certification, can continue further studies in colleges and universities.Another program is the Commission on Higher Education(CHED)'s ETEEAP(Expanded Tertiary Educa-tion Equivalency and Accreditation Program) (http://www.ched.gov.ph/index.php/projects-pro-grams/programs/expanded-tertiary-education-equivalency-and-accreditation-eteeap/) - a com-prehensive educational assessment program at the tertiary level that recognizes, accredits and gives equivalencies to knowledge, skills, attitudes and values gained by individuals from relevant work. It is implemented through deputized higher education institutions that shall award the appropriate college degree.Beneficiaries must be Filipinos who are at least high school graduates. They must have worked for at least five years in the field or industry related to the academic program they are obtaining an equivalency.

0404 Is there an integration of non formal education within the formal education system? If yes, what is

the connection? If not, what are the obstacles to this integration?

Is there an integration of non formal education within the formal education system? If yes, what is

the connection? If not, what are the obstacles to this integration?

YOUTHMOBILITY

YOUTHMOBILITY

Youth Mobility or Youth Exchange programs have been around for awhile. One of the most common that comes to mind is the "ROTEX" or the Rotary Club Youth Exchange program (https://www.rotary.org/en/-get-involved/exchange-ideas/youth-exchanges) is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs.

Exchanges are for people ages 15–19 who: • Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community • Are flexible and willing to try new things • Are open to cultural differences • Can serve as an ambassador for their own countryAnother notable one would be the programs and projects of the National Youth Commission or NYC, established in 1995 under Republic Act 8044 - “Youth In Nation Building Act”.

The main work of the NYC's four administrative departments is as follows:1. 1st Department is responsible for youth entrepreneurship guidance;2. 2nd Department is responsible for youth career navigation, professional development, employment advancement and research into youth issues;3. 3rd Department is responsible for youth public participation and third sector development;4. 4th Department is responsible for youth travel and youth voluntary service.

More on NYC’s programs and projects(http://www.nyc.gov.ph/national-youth-commission-policy-development/national-youth-commission-programs)

0505 How much is youth mobility widespread in yourcountry? How much importance do stakeholders

give to it in different fields?

How much is youth mobility widespread in yourcountry? How much importance do stakeholders

give to it in different fields?

Our organization(One Media Boracay Inc.) had the privilege of being a partner of the Youth In Action programme of the European Union via the RadioActive project in 2012-2014. This gave us the oppor-tunity to help young Filipinos a chance to travel abroad and experience different cultures brought about by the projects’ inter-cultural activities.The project also helped us open our doors to young volunteers from Europe and experience their cultures and ways of life via the RadioActive exchange program European Voluntary Service.By giving the youth a chance to participate in a group activity empowers them to take charge of their own future and that they can do something to better themselves and become future leaders of our global society.

0606 Is your organization active in the field of youthmobility? What are the results in terms of

participation, achievements and empowerment to young people?

Is your organization active in the field of youthmobility? What are the results in terms of

participation, achievements and empowerment to young people?

National Youth Commission(NYC) (http://nyc.gov.ph/national-youth-commission-policy-development/national-youth-commission-programs) conducts an annual cultural exchange program that started in 1974 as a joint statement between ASEAN member countries(Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myan-mar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and Japan. It is participated in by young people from these countries and the program’s objective is to promote friendship and mutual understanding among them and the local youth in their respective countries.Youth Mobility in the Philippines is expected to be on high gear starting this year as we embark on ASEAN Community 2015, part of which is the ASEAN International Mobility of Students Program (http://www.up.edu.ph/ched-gears-up-for-asean-2015/)

0707 Is there any other programme of youth mobility besides from Youth In Action/Erasmus+ known/ap-

plied in your country? Please explain

Is there any other programme of youth mobility besides from Youth In Action/Erasmus+ known/ap-

plied in your country? Please explain

“Think Global, Apply Local”.Youth Mobility enables the young to take part in international forums and discuss among their peers issues that matter to them the most like peace, poverty, education, youth leadership, unemployment, etc.A great piece written by young Filipino delegates to the Asian Youth Forum 2013 held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia about the peace efforts the country had to face under the communist Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979 illustrates the important role of the youth in promoting peace.Another great success story of Youth Mobility is the 39th SSEAYP(Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program) of the National Youth Commission. Onboard the Fuji Maru for the 53-day cruise mission, the Philippine delegates introduced the project “Change” for Change where they collected their loose change they have saved to be donated to the Yellow Boat of Hope (http://yellowboat.org/) , a foundation that builds yellow boats to transport kids in Zamboanga who have to swim in order to go to school.

What is the impact that youth mobility has had in the youth of your country?

What is the impact that youth mobility has had in the youth of your country?

What is the impact that youth mobility has had in the youth of your country?0808

ACTIVEPARTICIPATION

ACTIVEPARTICIPATION

Are you aware of any cooperation between policy makers and the youth groups and/or youth organi-

zations that is making a notable change in society at a local, regional or national level?

Are you aware of any cooperation between policy makers and the youth groups and/or youth organi-

zations that is making a notable change in society at a local, regional or national level?

1010Are you aware of any cooperation between the busi-

ness sector and the youth groups and/or youth organizations that is making a notable change in

society at a local, regional or national level?

Are you aware of any cooperation between the busi-ness sector and the youth groups and/or youth

organizations that is making a notable change in society at a local, regional or national level?

A new program launched September 2014 by the Department Of Education together with the National Youth Commission is “Abot-Alam National Program” (http://www.gov.ph/2014/09/30/deped-nyc-launch-abot-a-lam-for-out-of-school-youth-in-ph/) - a nationwide effort with the vision of helping our community-based out-of-school youth through opportunities for education, possible career and employment. (NFE)ALS or Alternative Learning System and Alternative Delivery Mode(ADM) have been instrumental in carrying out the new project.

National Youth Parliament – another program of the National Youth Commission. It’s a 3-day convention of youth leaders held every two(2) years wherein policy recommendations are formulated to address youth issues and serve as government’s guide in policy formulation and program development.

Government Internship Program – as secretariat of this program and a contribution to the poverty alleviation program of the government, the National Youth Commission arranges for other government agencies and private companies to hire out-of school youths, unemployed youth as interns who receive a monthly stipend that is 75% of the current minimum wage.

1111If there is any action mentioned above (between policy makers/business sector with youth sector), that were

succesfully implemented at local, regional or even national level and that served as a model for further

action or set a trend, law or policy? Please explain

If there is any action mentioned above (between policy makers/business sector with youth sector), that were

succesfully implemented at local, regional or even national level and that served as a model for further

action or set a trend, law or policy? Please explain

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RESEARCH OFYOUNG PEOPLE NEEDS

RESEARCH OFYOUNG PEOPLE NEEDS

Please list the priorities given by your Government for young people (e.g. education, employability)

Please list the priorities given by your Government for young people (e.g. education, employability)

1313 If you agree with the list belove, please explain more about those priorities

If you agree with the list belove, please explain more about those priorities

Same as above: Quality Of Education and better job opportunities to improve their quality of life.

1) Education 2) Job Opportunities

"Quality education" is a basic human right. Due to lack of funding by the government, the youth suffers from lack of competent teachers, classrooms, etc. Better job opportunities through education via the government programs ALS (Alternative Learning System) or enrollment to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority).More on (http://blog.myworld2015.org/2014/08/27/international-youth-day-in-the-philippines/)

1414 What are in your perception, as youth worker/youth organization, the demand of young people in your

Country or region?

What are in your perception, as youth worker/youth organization, the demand of young people in your

Country or region?

1515Increase funding for education as the Philippines ranks amongst the countries with the lowest budget allocation for education. United Nations recommendation of 6% of GDP has not been met with a mere 3% allotted by the Philippine government for its educational programs.

What are the strategies you would suggest to give an answer to the demands described?

What are the strategies you would suggest to give an answer to the demands described?

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