Genderand Development (GAD) Level of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Division of Batangas City: Basis for Improving Gad Practices

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The paper aimed to assess Gender and Development (GAD) practices of public elementary and secondary schools in Department of Education Batangas City in terms of policy, people, enabling mechanisms, and Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs); to find out if there is a relationship among its indicators; and to describe how schools implement GAD programs and propose GAD projects/activities to improve the current practices.

METHODS

The researchers employed the descriptive method of research. The instrument used to gather data was the adapted GMEF Organizational Assessment Questionnaire developed by Philippine Commission on Women (2016). The participants of this study were the 97 public elementary and secondary school's GAD coordinators.

RESULTS

The level of GAD practice ofDepartment of Education Batangas City in terms of the four key assessment areas namely Policy, People, Enabling Mechanisms and Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) is Level 2 which is described as Installation of Strategic Mechanisms. There is no significant relationship between Policy and People, Policy and Enabling Mechanisms, and Policy and PAPs. It was revealed that there is a need to revitalize its efforts on Gender and Development in the entire school’s division. Year round and various opportunities to recognize gender roles and eliminate gender disparities among learners are not yet fully intensified.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings suggest more intensive GAD activities to raise the level of GAD practice in the Division of Batangas City. There is a need to capacitate the school personnel and enforce compliance to GAD mainstreaming policies.