Impact of Non-Compliance to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Guidelines in Earthquake Drill on Calamba Bayside Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is an interesting field of study. The safety of schools is important and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management aims to reduce the vulnerability to and impact of disasters on schools. Earthquake drills and exercises are an extremely important part of your preparedness plan because they teach students, staff, and parents how to respond to the complications of an actual earthquake, help you evaluate how well all parts of your emergency plan work together, and how well your staff and students. To attain high morale of each individuals and to be aware and be prepared of what will happen is the intention to the Drill Guidelines.

METHODS

Mixed method research was employed in this study. Quasi-experimental design was used to determining the significant event of the non-compliance to the earthquake drill guidelines purposively Selected Teachers and Students from Calamba Bayside Integrated School. Survey questionnaire served as research instrument and the data collected were analyze using chi-square test. Qualitative design was employed in determining students and teacher's perception on DRRM guidelines module through interview. The data collected were analyzed through thematic coding. While, survey questionnaire was utilized to identify the acceptability and validity of the Student/Teacher-based DRRM Module among the respondents and experts in the field.

RESULTS

The study revealed a significant difference between the respondents' pre-test and post test scores during the NSED SY 2018-2019, which indicated an improvement in their emergency preparedness. Based on the thematic analysis, all respondents (100%) strongly agreed that if they complied on this event may be they will learn anything. The activities are interactive and meaningful for the student and also for the teachers. The latest NSED that 100% of the students are actively engaging the said drill.

DISCUSSIONS

The results reveal that if we followed the Disaster Risk Reduction Guidelines in Earthquake DRILL there is a significant change in learners' academic performance and perception in DRRM Guidelines. This module likewise serves as a venue for a more challenging and enjoyable way of learning, wherein scientific literacy and inquiry and analytical skills are altogether improved.