Equivalency Programme

Presented by:Protik royIER, DU

Definition of Equivalency Programme

In education, an Equivalency Programme is defined as an alternative educational programme equivalent to existing formal general or vocational education.

- ATLP-CE

May exist at all levels of education Programmes.

Enables students to continue their education to the next level.

Recognition of Equivalency Programme is known as ‘Accreditation’.

Background of the programme

Asia-Pacific Programme of Education for All (APPEAL) was launched in 1987 by UNESCO.

Continuing education was categorized at the second meeting for Regional Co-ordination of APPEAL and equivalency program was one of them.

ATLP-CE manual was developed in 8 volumes.

These volumes have been developed and written by the experts on continuing education in the countries in the region.

equivalency program is described in the 2nd volume.

In many Member States which have not as yet attained Universal Primary Education, equivalency programmes exist at the primary level.

All levels and subsectors of education can include both formal and nonformal equivalency programmes.

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learning may take place in the home, school, and community with various mechanisms and delivery systems.

In most Member States Equivalency Programmes are administered by Departments of Non-Formal Education.

less formal methods than in the formal school system.

Background of the programmes

Characteristics of Equivalency Programmes

Aspect Formal Program Non-formal Program

Content Prepared for further study Prepared for further study and for entering the world of work.

Admission Based on merit. Based on life experience.

Age of Admission According to national policy. Capable of completing the course

Delivery system Mostly classroom oriented. All possible systems can be used.

Duration of learning Fixed time schedule Flexible.

Teaching Personnel Teachers need teaching certificates. Tutor may not need formal teaching certificates.

Entry to further education Needs certificates and secondary diploma.

Equivalent certificates and diplomas.

FOCUS GROUP

• Students [13+….]• Complete primary education but can’t attend secondary education level. • Complete primary education and attend secondary education level but can’t

finish [drop out].• Drop out from primary education sector .

Characteristics of

Equivalent Education

Admission

Age of Admission

Teaching MethodsTime

Certificate

Equivalent Degree

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Characteristics of curriculum

• Equivalent to existing general or vocational formal secondary curriculum.• To serve the needs of target groups.• Different delivery systems.• Prepare learners to enter the world of work orfor further study.

Goals and Objectives

Goals• To acquire KAS.• To enhance quality of life.• To adjust with changing society.• For further study.

Objectives• Utilize problem-solving methods .• Utilize functional and relevant KAS for self-improvement • To become productive workers.• To acquire positive values and appropriate attitudes.• Language skill to enhance community.

Content categories

I. Life Situations

II. Self-improvement

III.Community participation and civic consciousness

IV. Science and technology

Categories of

Content

Categories Content nameLife Situations.-

1) Problems in real-life situations Health and sanitation, Nutrition, family planning,Unemployment, Environment degradation, Others which suited to local

situation2) Problem-solving methods

Self-improvement Various existing job opportunities. Relevant skills to be mastered and how these are applied. Work ethics and values. Constructive labour and

industrial relations.

Community participation and civic consciousness

Rights and duties of a citizen. Leadership qualities. Mastery and proper utilisation of the national language and functional foreign language. Positive values, i.e. integrity; honesty; industriousness; cultural and

national identity.

Science and technology Natural and physical sciences. Social and human sciences. Technological innovations and changes and impact on the environment and life-style of

the people. Functions and dysfunctions of science and technology.

Content

• The classroom type setting or learning group approach• Distence learning• Self- learning

1. Materials for organizers/teachers

-A curriculum book, a manual in relation to application of the curriculum, regulations and accreditation practice, a manual for administrative work , a guide/manual for evaluationa, textbooks, audio-visual materials.

2. Materials for learners

- A manual on how to study the selected programmes, regulations and accreditation rules, a manual in relation to application of the curriculum, textbooks (these depend on types of delivery systems).

Delivery System Teaching-Learning materials

Curriculum levelIt has two levels curriculum for secondary level-

• Junior secondary level curriculum (Level 1)

• Higher secondary level curriculum (Level 2)

Secondary Non-Formal Education Curriculum Level -1

Education

Process of Evaluation