STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALIVE EDUCATION UNDER THE DEPED CURRICULUM IN SELECTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIKIT

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Najieva S. Ibrahim, Guiaria S. Daud , Bai Dinah A. Sema , Meldred O. Baguio-Sorbito , Norhana P. Maguid , Jojo K. Guialel , Fauziyah S. Daud , Datuali S. Acob , Rahmia M. Meto , and Ruben I. Tilican

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Educational system in the Philippines has undergone changes overtime, in the context of its educational planning, implementation and the
structure and content of its curriculum. Philippine is a multicultural archipelago which means that it is composed of diverse culture, to cater
inclusive education, educational stakeholders and institutions has all the motivation to provide quality and inclusive education through
different programs. The Department of Education initiatives to build communication as well as giving importance of cultural sensitivity,
Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) program was established. ALIVE education was implemented and integrated to
DepEd curriculum which allows opportunities to both ALIVE Asatidz and Muslim students to both have the venue to western education
and cultural education. It is mechanism of providing education to the unreached children that is meaningful, relevant and culture sensitive
for Muslim societies (Nene Astudilla C. Godoy, et. al. 2008). Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) program is one of
the avenues for peacebuilding between Muslims and Christians. National united people in the Philippines and intercultural solidarity are
the main objectives to keep country in peaceful life. The inclusion of ALIVE program in the public system has started in 2005 (Juliet
Sannad 2015).

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