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 DRR aims at reducing the vulnerability to, and the 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, and 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 individual and to be aware and be prepared of what is the intended to the Drill Guidelin

Methods

Mixed method research was employed in this study. Narrative and Descriptive design were used to determine the significant event of the non-compliance to the earthquake drill guidelines purposively Selected Teachers and Students from CBIS. The survey questionnaire served as a research instrument and the data collected were analyzed using a t-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 the survey questionnaire was utilized to identify the acceptability and Validity of the DRRM Module.

Results

The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of students (p-value 6.502 x10-26 < 0.05 α). The thematic analysis showed that the respondents agreed that “The module was very clear and easy to understand” (100%); that “The activities were interactive and enjoyable” (97. 6%); and that “The activities are engaging, required analytical skills, and challenging” (92.68%). DRRM Earthquake Guidelines, Module was also found highly acceptable with very high validity based on respondents’ and field experts’ evaluation.

Discussions

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