The Impact of "Dalawang Gulong Para Sa Tagumpay" (2gpt) on Drop-Out Reduction of Selected Grade 7 Students at San Antonio National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Most of the students at San Antonio National High School are living in remote areas and are suffering due to lack of transportation allowances. This is the common reason why some of them tend to stop from schooling. Thus, this study aimed to find out the impact of the implementation of the 2GPT or commonly known as "Dalawang Gulong Para sa Tagumpay,” a project that helps learners who are at risk of dropping -out by providing them transportation assistance.

METHODS

Descriptive research was used in order to depict current status and identify relationships that exist among phenomena or trends that appear to be developing and occasionally attempt to make predictions about future events. The research was conducted at San Antonio National High School with ten (10) Grade 7 respondents chosen purposively. Interviews, observation, and document analysis were used in the study.

RESULTS

The study found out that there is a decrease in the incidence of absenteeism among the students when compared before and after the implementation of the 2GPT or commonly known as "Dalawang Gulong Para sa Tagumpay" project. The respondents still incurred absences but mostly for reasons related to health and family. Furthermore, the students' performance was improved with the assistance provided. However, some challenges were encountered in the implementation of the project in terms of soliciting from donors, explaining and orienting parents, and endorsing the project.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that teachers should be encouraged to develop other means of saving the students from dropping-out of school and sustain the implementation of the 2GPT or "Dalawang Gulong Para sa Tagumpay" project.