Teachers' Readiness on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Paharang National High School: Basis for Capacity Building Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Disasters are inevitable emergencies that will be difficult to handle by those affected especially without outside assistance. These are usually caused by natural or manmade events wherein communities experience severe danger and result in loss of lives and properties. In particular, this study sought to investigate the level of readiness of teachers of disaster risk reduction and management in Paharang National High School Batangas City in order to address the concerns and determine the direction of the preparedness. It also aims to classify the evaluation of the school's disaster preparedness efficiency in terms of Community Risk Assessment, Communication System and Capacity-Building. The researcher believed that the output generated from this study will result in achieving the general objectives of disaster risk reduction and management.

METHODS

Descriptive method of research was employed to determine the readiness of high school teachers of Paharang National High School in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. The respondents of the study included thirty Secondary teachers of Paharang National High School during the School Year 2017 -2018. The data in this study are all sourced from researcher research-based survey to assess the teachers' readiness in disaster risk reduction and management. Focus group discussion was also incorporated to furnish bases and additional information for the study.

RESULTS

Descriptive method of research was employed to determine the readiness of high school teachers of Paharang National High School in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. The respondents of the study included thirty Secondary teachers of Paharang National High School during the School Year 2017 -2018. The data in this study are all sourced from researcher research-based survey to assess the teachers' readiness in disaster risk reduction and management. Focus group discussion was also incorporated to furnish bases and additional information for the study.

DISCUSSIONS

The study demonstrates that all teachers in Paharang National High were all ready when the catastrophe happens. However, there is still a need to reinforce readiness on disaster risk reduction and management. Reinforcement can be done through seminars and symposium.