Assessment of the Implementation of the Child Protection Policy of Secondary School Teachers

Abstract

Introduction

Department of Education (DepED) Order No. 40, s. 2012 also known as the Child Protection Policy (CPP) is one of the major reforms in the Philippine educational system. However, there were still reported instances in schools where teachers and learners meet issues. In this regard, this study intended to assess the implementation of the Child Protection Policy of Secondary School Teachers of the Urdaneta City Division.

Methods

Mixed-Method was used as the researcher utilized survey questionnaires and guide questions during the group interviews where most of the gathered data were described and recorded.

Results

Resultsindicated that the Knowledge, Acceptance, and Practice of the respondents on the implementation of the CPP are above standard. Hence, the respondents are learned with the nature of the child and the CPP, compliant and adapt to such. Sex and Years of Experience used in the study as profile variables contributed significantly to the said assessment. Finally, to a greater extent, Knowledge, Acceptance, and Practice of the respondents on the implementation of CPP are inseparable in nature.

Discussions

With these, an action plan anda School-based Referral and Monitoring System for Child Protection Management Issues shall be implemented.