Challenges on the Implementation of Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) Program

The Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) is a curriculum integrated into the K to 12 Curriculum of the Department of Education (DepED) primarily aimed to supplement the needs of the Muslim learners not only in Muslimdominated areas but throughout the Country. This study primarily aimed to identify challenges in the implementation of the ALIVE program within the Basilan Schools Division. A qualitative in-depth interview was conducted with 11 school heads focusing on three themes such as resource, process, and contextual variables. Lack of financial and instructional resources intended for the ALIVE program, lack of monitoring and supervision from the division office, and lack of evaluation policies for Asatidz were the major challenges felt by the School Heads