Authors : Cherry R. Diñoso; Dr. Novrina Bigilda A. Orge

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov217

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Abstract : This study investigated innovative approaches in Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) within Zone II Division of Zambales, focusing on accessibility, relevance, quality, support and resources, and its suitability. It employed a descriptive quantitative design, data were collected thru survey questionnaires from 32 teachers and 328 students. The results indicated that teachers, predominantly female and mid-career, strongly agreed on the relevance of innovations, while agreeing on other factors. The students, mainly male adolescents and high school undergraduates, strongly agreed on relevance, quality, support and resources, and suitability, but agreed on accessibility; their academic performance was generally poor. It revealed that the teacher’s perceptions of quality and suitability varied by education and training, and student perceptions differed in accessibility and relevance by age, quality by education, and support and resources by employment status. Significant differences existed in student perceptions based on these demographics, but no significant relationship was found between perceptions and academic performance. The study recommends a strategic enhancement plan for ALS which includes an offline mobile application, curriculum enhancement, and facility improvements to improve its accessibility. An exploration regarding the effectiveness of ALS innovations in relation to the job market, learner’s success, and factors affecting academic performance is suggested to future researchers.

Keywords : Alternative Learning System, Innovative Approaches.

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