Authors :
Aykinar S. Sala
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 6 - June
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUN372
Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to explore the
Alternative Learning System( ALS) Students Learning
Experiences in jail in Zamboanga City in terms of
describing the student’s learning experiences taking
Alternative Learning System in jail, identifying the
challenges experienced of the student’s taking Alternative
Learning System in jail and gain an in depth
understanding on how do the students in jail continue to
learn in the presence of these challenges. The study
employed a qualitative design utilizing a case study method
and purposive sampling. This was administered to three
(3) of the students under ALS program in the jail and
found that their experiences were good in terms of (1)
overcoming their obstacles and personal growth; (2)
increasing their interest in learning due to teachers’
motivational strategies and support; (3) overcoming their
hesitations due to the feeling of inappropriateness of
education; (4) and experienced a long-term impact of
education. However, the inmates also posted challenges
despite of the positive experiences they receive from their
teachers under ALS program in term of educational
preparedness, struggling in comprehension and
understanding, open-minded teachers and jail personnel
and education for better future living. Thus, it is concluded
that the ALS Program provides a realization of educational
value to each of the inmates inside and a motivation as well
to become a more responsible person even after breaking
laws. It is also an indication that implementing ALS
Program inside the Jail provided an equal opportunity for
all. This study recommends further, by conducting a
research on understanding the barriers faced by learners
with diverse geographic and socio-economic backgrounds,
more in-depth local representative studies are encouraged
to inform evidence-based policymaking for the betterment
of education for ALS learners.
Keywords :
Formal Education, Alternative Learning Experiences, Jail.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the
Alternative Learning System( ALS) Students Learning
Experiences in jail in Zamboanga City in terms of
describing the student’s learning experiences taking
Alternative Learning System in jail, identifying the
challenges experienced of the student’s taking Alternative
Learning System in jail and gain an in depth
understanding on how do the students in jail continue to
learn in the presence of these challenges. The study
employed a qualitative design utilizing a case study method
and purposive sampling. This was administered to three
(3) of the students under ALS program in the jail and
found that their experiences were good in terms of (1)
overcoming their obstacles and personal growth; (2)
increasing their interest in learning due to teachers’
motivational strategies and support; (3) overcoming their
hesitations due to the feeling of inappropriateness of
education; (4) and experienced a long-term impact of
education. However, the inmates also posted challenges
despite of the positive experiences they receive from their
teachers under ALS program in term of educational
preparedness, struggling in comprehension and
understanding, open-minded teachers and jail personnel
and education for better future living. Thus, it is concluded
that the ALS Program provides a realization of educational
value to each of the inmates inside and a motivation as well
to become a more responsible person even after breaking
laws. It is also an indication that implementing ALS
Program inside the Jail provided an equal opportunity for
all. This study recommends further, by conducting a
research on understanding the barriers faced by learners
with diverse geographic and socio-economic backgrounds,
more in-depth local representative studies are encouraged
to inform evidence-based policymaking for the betterment
of education for ALS learners.
Keywords :
Formal Education, Alternative Learning Experiences, Jail.
