Implementation of the Child Protection Program in Basic Education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Child Protection Program exists and mandated to be implemented in Basic Education. Even if it is mandated, different aspects are being considered how it is being implemented. Each school differs in the implementation of the said program. Moreover, this study will become an essential supplement for offering an intervention that could strengthen the Program.

METHODS

A descriptive evaluative research design was used. The design has emphasized objective measurement through the use of a survey questionnaire. One-hundred five teachers and three-hundred sixty-two parents were tapped as respondents in six identified central schools. After the questionnaires were answered, it was collected and had all of it tabulated.

RESULTS

The advocacy of the Department of Education through its Child Protection Program is seen to be a measure of accountability and responsibility for child protection. It can be noted that Department of Education schools have organized their individual Child Protection Program Committees and the practices differ because of the various backgrounds and orientation of the implementers. In some schools, parents may not be fully aware that such a program exists, teachers may have been overwhelmed with their other academic tasks that might have inhibited their active involvement in the program. As such, it can be inferred that the different learning institutions have varied experiences when it comes to the implementation of the Child Protection Program. It was also found out that the implementers rarely come across issues that might affect the implementation of the Program.

DISCUSSIONS

Despite the result, there are still incidences of abuse to the learners; thus, the intervention program designed considered the various aspects of the program to encourage a proactive involvement among stakeholders on the Child Protection Program of the Department of Education.