GAWAD PINYA: Mechanism on Recognizing Exemplary Performance and Contributions of Department of Education Calauan District Employees and External Stakeholders

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

GAWAD PINYA is a distinctive way of giving honor to Department of Education Calauan leaders and learning facilitators for theirdedicated, efficient and outstanding performance and external stakeholder's special contribution in attaining Department of Education's mission of protecting and promoting the right of every Filipino to QUALITY education. This acronym means Giving Award of Worthy Admiration to Dedicated Performing Individuals Nurturing Youth’s Abilities. Praise increases an individual’s productivity, the act of recognizing desired behavior increases the repetition of the desired behavior. It also brings greater employee gratification and enjoyment of work. If employees are recognized, they will have more time spent focusing on the job and less time complaining. Recognition is essential to an outstanding workstation. It makes people feel respected and valued by others for their special/outstanding contribution.

METHODS

The study used the quantitative-qualitative research design. Questionnaires were administered and responses were analyzed and interpreted. Purposive homogeneous sampling techniques were used in choosing the sample.

RESULTS

1) 50 out of 81 rated 5 or were highly satisfied, 28 rated 4 or satisfied, and 3 respondents rated 3 or were slightly satisfied with GAWAD PINYA as a means of giving recognition to the exemplary performance of Department of Education Calauan Employees that brought distinctive accomplishments and performance to Calauan district. 2) As per comment and description on GAWAD PINYA, all 81 respondents gave positive feedback. 3) 100% of the 81 respondents answered YES that GAWAD PINYA could be a tool in improving the performance of every employee in the Department of Education family. 4) 100% or all 81 respondents agreed that GAWAD PINYA be used as an annual or yearly means of giving recognition to performing employees of Calauan District.

DISCUSSIONS

All school heads and members of the TWG, representative from teacher-awardees and teacher-attendees from each school were used in this study with a total of 81 respondents. GAWAD PINYA is the first award giving mechanism to recognize exemplary performance of Department of Education Calauan Employees that brought distinctive accomplishments and performance to Calauan district.