The Development and Acceptability of the Project OPlan PAkinabang sa Basura (OPPA) Worksheet for the Intensified Materials Recovery Facility in Pililla Elementary School Central

Authors

  • Cay Vidanes

Keywords:

Environmental Awareness; Attitude; Knowledge; Teacher Education; Waste Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The enactment of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act prompted educational institutions to incorporate ecological waste management in the school system. This law focuses on reducing, reusing, and recycling material waste, understanding where waste ends up, and exploring how waste issues impact the land, air, water, and other living things in the local environment. This will also help the students to explore and think about their actions, make their own choices, and begin to develop a sense of wonder about the world around them, resulting in understanding the importance of caring for the Earth.

METHODS

In gathering the data, the researchers used the descriptive-quantitative method designs. The quantitative design was employed to determine the extent level of school Material Recovery Facility andthe underlying sub-questions. The descriptive design interpreted the responses of the respondents using the Likert's scale where 5isthe highest and one is the lowest.

RESULTS

With respect to different statement, language obtained the first rank with a weighed mean of 4.86 and a verbal interpretation of very much acceptable followed by content with 4.79, then style and presentation with 4.73 and lastly objective with a weighted mean of 4.72 and verbal interpretation of very much acceptable. This implies that the OPPA worksheet is very much accepted by the teacher respondents and may be used as a learning material in teaching and engaging the pupils about Solid Wastes Management.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that teachers are aware and knowledgeable about waste management in their schools. However, they possess negative waste management practices. There is no significant difference between the extent of implementation of Op Pasa Basura Worksheet and its level of acceptability. Moreover, grade level assignment, is found to be the predictor of teachers' knowledge and practice of waste management. A plan of action was proposed with the hope of enhancing the level of acceptability of Project OPPA.

Published

2019-01-18