Proposed Classroom-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management of Grade Five Pupils at Solo ES
Keywords:
disaster, risk-reduction, classroom-basedAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The safety and welfare of our pupils are of utmost priority of the school and the entire department. Therefore, determining the level of preparedness and the knowledge on disaster risk reduction and management of students will serve as a basis for devising a classroom-based plan of action to further push awareness campaign, trainings and drills to strengthen responses and preparation for disasters. This study aims to propose classroom-based disaster risk reduction plan of action for the awareness and preparedness of grade five pupils in Solo Elementary School. To achieve the purpose, the frequency of participation in different school activities to school's disaster risk practices was considered.
METHODS
The study utilized the descriptive survey type research with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument completed by interviews. Respondents were fifteen (15) teachers only in SOLO ES, Mabini District, Division of Batangas Province and fifty-five (55) grade five pupils as their subject of the study. The statistical tools used in the data analysis were frequency, ranking and weighted mean.
RESULTS
From the school activities done in school with regards to DRRM, earthquake drill was the most participated program which was supported by appropriate information dissemination on DRR. Through repetitive execution of drills, pupils became aware and prepared to act and react in case of disasters. A proposed action plan was made and implemented that may be helpful provided that the action plan be observed.
DISCUSSIONS
The results determine the necessity of the pupils for further involvement in various school programs on DRRM in order to be more aware and prepared when risks occur. Thus, a proposed Classroom-based Disaster Risk Reduction Action Plan can be subjected for further review for enhancement and conduct similar studies working on other criteria to determine the effectiveness of school DRRM programs and practices.
