An Evaluation of Alternative Learning System of Sibuyan Mangyan Tagabukid in Sitio Areta, San Fernando, Romblon

Abstract

Sibuyan Mangyan Tagabukid is one of indigenous peoples in the Philippines which is least studied. Problems of illiteracy and poverty are one of the pressing issues of the indigenous peoples. The Department of Education (DepEd) launched a program to address the problems on illiteracy and poverty. The program is presently known as the Alternative Learning System. This study focuses on the Alternative Learning System of the Sibuyan Mangyan Tagabukid in Sitio Areta, Canjalon, San Fernando, located in the mountains in Romblon. The evaluation of the Alternative Learning System revolves on the attainment of its objectives such as the increase in literacy rate and the alleviation of poverty. Fifteen (15) were chosen as respondents out of thirty-five (35) Sibuyan Mangyan Tagabukid who are Learner-Participants in the Alternative Learning System from Sitio Areta. The method used was purposive sampling. The Alternative Learning System Mobile Teacher helped arrange the survey interview. The interviews were conducted in their homes and in their bunk house.