Project PBG (People Bridging Gaps)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The government has been adopting measures in order to address the issues and concerns in terms of providing quality and accessible education. Through the years, there have been existing problems in schools which hamper their operations.

School heads play a significant role in the improvement of their respective schools. They are like the captain of a ship who directs it to a certain destination. During the travel, so to speak, problems will arise. It is their duty to ascertain ways to solve the problem. Nevertheless, it is not the sole responsibility of the school head to craft solutions on existing problems.

The challenges of the changing times are insurmountable. Hurdling them requires knowledge, skills and strong will of all the involved individuals. Through active participation of stakeholders, nothing will be impossible.

METHODS

The researcher used the school's performance indicators for the last three years as baseline data in identifying problems in the school. After data gathering procedure, coordination with different internal and external stakeholders was undertaken. They discussed the problems and ways to cope with the problems.

After working hand in hand, the problem was identified and then solution was enforced. The program has successfully worked out the shortfalls ultimately. Nonetheless, other related problems will be given equal attention to identify solutions.

RESULTS

The drop-out rate of the school significant declined from 2.5% in 2017 to 1.73% in 2018 after the project was initiated. However, enrollment rate dropped from 203 to 199. The efforts of the stakeholders are still on high level despite the turn-out. They are determined to help the school in overcoming struggles and looking forward in improving the services of the school.

DISCUSSIONS

School Heads Development Program is one of the programs of the department in order to equip future leaders with necessary skills in managing their schools. Part of the program is identification of the existing problems in their respective stations and come up with solutions to combat the problems.

Project PBG was conceptualized to identify ways in solving the problems on drop-out and enrollment rate. During previous years, these indicators continuously suffer decline in numbers. Participation of stakeholders has been one of the identified factors thus, their participation is sought. Several meetings were held in order to come up with best ways in solving the problems. With the concerted efforts exerted, problems were addressed.