Strengthening_Instruction_Assessment_ALS.pptx

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1. Strengthening Instruction and Assessment in the Alternative Learning System INSET Presentation for ALS Teachers Presented by: [Your Name]

2. Game-Based Activity: “Guess the Learner!” Objective: Motivate participants to recall the diversity of ALS learners. Instructions: • Read learner profiles. • Participants guess learner type (OSY, parent, worker). Reflection: How do learner differences affect instruction and assessment?

3. Reflection Prompt What makes ALS teaching unique compared to formal education? Pair-share for 2 minutes.

4. Meaning of Instruction Instruction is the process of guiding learning through strategies and resources. ALS Context: Flexible, contextualized, learner-centered.

5. Meaning of Assessment Assessment is gathering and interpreting evidence of learning. ALS Context: Measures competencies and mastery of learning strands.

6. Why Strengthen Instruction and Assessment? • Improves learner outcomes • Ensures mastery of competencies • Promotes functional literacy and lifelong learning

7. ALS Instructional Framework • Learner-centered • Contextualized learning • Flexibility and relevance • Functional literacy-based

8. ALS Learning Strands 1. Communication Skills 2. Scientific and Critical Thinking 3. Mathematical and Problem Solving 4. Life and Career Skills 5. Understanding the Self and Society 6. Digital Citizenship

9. Principles of Effective ALS Instruction 1. Learner-centered and flexible 2. Experience-based and contextualized 3. Promotes reflection and collaboration 4. Encourages critical and creative thinking

10. Teacher Roles in ALS • Facilitator of learning • Assessor of progress • Motivator and mentor • Reflective practitioner

11. Instructional Strategies in ALS • Modular learning • Blended learning • Project-based learning • Peer tutoring • Experiential activities

12. Integrating Technology in ALS • Use mobile apps, Messenger, Facebook Groups • Digital modules, e-assessments • Tools: Google Forms, Kahoot, Quizizz

13. Understanding Assessment in ALS • Continuous and flexible • Evaluates mastery, not grades • Supports learner growth and self-evaluation

14. Types of Assessment in ALS • Diagnostic: Identify prior knowledge • Formative: Monitor progress • Summative: Evaluate mastery

15. Assessment Tools • Portfolios • Reflection journals • LAS • Performance tasks • Oral presentations

16. Aligning Instruction and Assessment Teaching should match what is assessed. Example: Teaching collaboration → assess teamwork.

17. Quality Assessment Characteristics • Valid and reliable • Transparent and fair • Adaptive to context • Provides meaningful feedback

18. Feedback for Learning Feedback helps learners improve. Example: 'You improved in comprehension—keep using context clues!'

19. Challenges in ALS Instruction and Assessment • Diverse learner backgrounds • Limited materials and tech • Teacher workload

20. Possible Solutions • Peer mentoring • Use community resources • Collaboration among implementers

21. Review Game: “Instruction or Assessment?” Mechanics: Read a scenario, identify if it's Instruction or Assessment. Example: 'Giving feedback after quiz' = Assessment

22. Strengthening Teacher Competence • Attend LAC/INSET • Engage in research • Share best practices

23. Role of Reflection • Promotes improvement • Identifies effective strategies • Encourages growth mindset

24. Key Takeaways Effective instruction + fair assessment = learner success. ALS teachers are catalysts of change.

25. Closing Message “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats Thank you and open forum.