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Literacy Rate 94.1%
Illiterate Population 2.5 millions
1995 figures estimated by UNESCO in 1998


Learning Strands Basic Level Elementary Level Secondary Level
I. Communication Skills
- Listening in the first and acquired languages;
- Speaking in at least two languages
- Reading written and multimedia materials
- Writing to express one's ideas and feelings clearly
II. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Numeracy/mathematical skills
- Scientific thinking skills in daily life situations
III. Sustainable Use of Resources/Productivity
- Ability to earn a living as a self-employed person
- Ability to earn a living through employment
- Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable use of resources and appropriate technology
- Productivity
IV. Development of Self and a Sense of Community
- Self-development
- Interpersonal relationship
- Personal and national identity
- Recognition and practice of civil and political rights and responsibilities
V. Expanding One's World Vision
- Knowledge, acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity
- Peace, and nonviolent resolution of conflicts
- Global awareness, interdependence and solidarity
* Adopted by the Bureau of Nonformal Education, Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS-BNFE) in 1999.

"Joining Hands for Progress," Basic Level, Department of Education, Culture and Sports, Bureau of Nonformal Education (DECS-BNFE) and Region XII, NFED (Nonformal Education Division), DECS, 1994.


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