Level of Awareness of Grade Six Pupils on the Importance of Waste Segregation in Bolbok Elementary School, Tuy, Batangas
Keywords:
Awareness, discipline, attitude, waste segregationAbstract
INTRODUCTION
A lot of programs have been implemented in the school to lessen the problem on waste but still the problem was not resolved. There are pupils that keep throwing their waste materials on the ground despite the solid waste management practices in the school. This study aimed to determine the solid waste management awareness of grade six pupils on the importance of waste segregation.
METHODS
A descriptive research method was used. Sixty grade six pupils responded to the researchers-made questionnaire checklist. The data gathered was analysed and interpreted using percentage, rank, weighted mean, Pearson product moment correlation coefficient, and the T-test.
RESULTS
Most of the respondents belong to 10-11 years of age and majority of them are male. They agree on the importance of waste segregation in terms of discipline and attitude. There is no significant relationship between the respondents' awareness on waste segregation when grouped according to their profile variables and are all accepted in terms of discipline and attitude. No significant difference exist between the discipline and attitude of the respondents on their awareness on waste segregation. The proposed action plan is designed to improve the level of awareness of grade six pupils on waste segregation.
DISCUSSIONS
The results show that the school should exhibit programs and activities that will enhance the pupils’ positive perspective towards waste segregation based on their age and gender. Conduct a symposium with the pupils and parents with the help of Local Government Unit and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office. Wider information dissemination of programs and activity and strict implementation of rules and regulations on proper waste management must be reinforced in the school, home, and community. The proposed action plan must strengthen the level of awareness of pupils on the importance of waste segregation.
