Gender and Development Awareness of Grade 4 Pupils at Solo Elementary School

Abstract

NTRODUCTION

Within the institution of the school, gender awareness needs to be promoted to the pupils, teachers, school administrators and parents. In this study, the researcher had an impression that the results could be the starting point for the school to come up with the most appropriate and well-structured GAD plan.

METHODS

This study uses descriptive research design. Fifty-two (52) Grade Four pupils in Solo Elementary School enrolled for the academic year 2018-2019 are the respondents. For deeper and thorough analysis, the researcher made use of the scores obtained in every questionnaire to measure the pupils' level of awareness about gender and development. To perceive its importance, the researcher conducted interviews.

RESULTS

Majority of the students now are well aware about gender and development.

DISCUSSIONS

The development of the pupils' ability to know and fight for their rights may become a keystone in building and maintaining stable marriages, families, careers and friendship in the future.