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Dr. Teresita D. Guevarra
Regional Education
Supervisor
ALS, DepEd - NCR
The Roles of An Instructional Manager
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Instruction – Related
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Assists in the development, monitoring and revision of
the learner’s individual learning agreement and learning
portfolio
Facilitates/conducts learning group sessions
Provides technical assistance to learners using the
modules
Distributes ALS A&E learning modules to learners based
on learners’ Individual Learning Agreement
Identifies/prepares supplementary learning materials
Provides motivational support to learners
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MOTIVATOR : Using praise and encouragement
Use phrases
such as:
You got it!
Good work!
Good try!
That was quick!
Avoid phrases:
That’s a dumb answer!
You’re being lazy again!
I can see you never study!
You can never pay attention,
can you?
2. Coordinative
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Identifies and coordinates with local resource
persons to conduct learning session on areas of
content difficulty or specialist topics
Assists in advocacy and social mobilization
activities
Links with other instructional managers to
develop a network of support and sharing of
ideas experiences and problems
Facilitates the establishment and operation of
learners’ self-study/peer learning groups
 Provides one-on-one tutoring and counseling
support to learners
 Monitors and evaluates learners progress,
including giving feedback on completed
module assignments, identifying non-content
based learning barriers such as time
management, study skills, family and work
demands and access to necessary resources
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Conducts regular monitoring on the use of the
ALS A&E learning modules including keeping
a logbook of module use and preparing a final
inventory report on module usage at the
conclusion of the 800 hour of learning group
sessions
 Documents learner’s feedback regarding the
usability/quality/effectiveness and relevance of
the ALS A&E learning modules
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3. Administrative
 Assists
in the recruitment of learners
 Undertakes
the screening and
placement of learners
 Assists in processing of enrollment
 Liaises with the Service Providers
regarding photocopying of ALS A&E
learning modules based on the
individual needs of learners
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Helps ensure that the ALS Learning
Center and facilities are kept clean, tidy
and safely secured during and after its use
by the learning groups under his/her
responsibility
Ensures that one complete set of ALS
A&E learning modules is stored at the
ALS learning center in a safe, clean and
secure place
Keeps and maintains learners’ records
Submits program reports regarding
learning group activities to the Service
Provider and DepEd as required.
Characteristics of an Effective Instructional Manager
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The Instructional Manager is the key learning support
person in the ALS A&E LSDS. In order to effectively
accomplish the range of duties and responsibilities expected of
him/her, the person who fills the position of an Instructional
Manager/ Facilitator should ideally have the following
characteristics:
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Believes in the goals and objectives of the ALS A&E
System;
Be trained in adult learning approaches and in teaching
literacy using methods appropriate to OSY and Adults;
Has the willingness and capability to break away from
formal teaching structure and techniques;
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Has a wide-ranging knowledge and skills
and the ability to analyze problems and
take required appropriate actions;
Has the capacity and willingness to be
trained in the use of the fundamental
elements of the ALS A&E System-e.g..,
ALS A&E Curriculum Framework, ALS
A&E Learning Materials, etc.
Has the necessary experiences to
effectively carry out multiple roles
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Shares
and
understand
the
immediate
concerns
of
the
participants;
Be proficient in speaking, reading
and writing in both English and
Filipino;
Speaks primary language [s] of
participants
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES of the SERVICE
PROVIDERS
Project Implementation
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Oversee the day operations of the project
implementation of affiliate members contracted/
Provide learning support services for the
specified number of project proposal.
Undertake activities as stipulated in the Project
Proposal to ensure effective implementation of
the project (includes social mobilization
activities, enrolment, conduct of learning support
services, reproduction of learning modules,
assessing learner progress, counseling regular
monitoring and evaluation, etc.)
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Administration
*Reproduce copies of ALS A&E learning
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materials using the master copies provided by
the BALS for distribution to each individual
learner based on learners’ specified needs.
Provide supplementary learning materials .
Provide each learner with expendable supplies
and materials such as plastic envelopes, paper
and pencils etc.
Be of good health substantiated by a recent
heath and medical certificate
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Provide access to suitable to ALS Learning Centers
for the conduct of learning group sessions and
storage of one complete set of learning materials
per learning center and ensure the safekeeping and
security of said learning center.
Prepare ALS A&E LSDS Project Proposals
Recruit Instructional Managers
Recruit learners in coordination with the
Instructional Managers
Conduct Social Mobilization and Advocacy
Activities
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and evaluate the performance of
Instructional Managers
 Evaluate learners progress
 Coordinate the printing and distribution
of instructional materials
 Networking and Alliance Building
 Submit program reports to DepEd
District, Division, Regional and BALS
Offices as required
Who are the Instructional Managers ?
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The Instructional Managers can be graduates of a
four-year course, preferably with education units.
They may be drawn from a range of professions and
backgrounds.
Most likely they are elementary or secondary school
teachers, social workers, or guidance counselors.
They could also be retired teachers or suitably qualified
community development workers.