Project Drive Drop Outs Reduce through Intensive and Vigorous Enhancement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In today's society, educating one's mind and going to school are vital factors in achieving one's dream of the child and be ready for the future. In the learning and teaching process can address the pupil's needs and interests. School heads, teachers and parents, and the community are key players in attaining the goal of the institutions to boost the capabilities of one's child. This research Project DRIVE is an intervention program to reduce or eliminate school dropout, increase significantly the achievement level of the Pupils at Risk of Dropping Out (PARDO) and improve learning outcomes.

METHODS

The study utilized a descriptive method wherein the gathering of data of the current number of pupils at risk of dropping out were identified through the School Form 2 submitted by the adviser in all grade levels. The direct/ interview method was conducted as a form of home visitation to validate pupils' reasons for absences. Thus, those pupils who are at risk of dropping out were given intervention of using an alternative way of supplementary feeding and used of module prepared by the subject teacher.

RESULTS

The different causes of dropout of the pupils of Bucana Sasahan Elementary School for SY 2016-2017 are financially challenged, family conflicts and change of residence. The result of the dropout rate in BSES before the implementation of the Project DRIVE was 2.54% in the School Year 2015-2016. It is very evident that the Project DRIVE is a success program of the school because the results show a decreasing rate of dropouts after it is implemented. Intervention and different remediation programs are considered successful because of the result that comes from 2.54% to 1.27% with percent of decrease of 50%. There is significant in the previous School Year 2015-2016 to the current School Year 2016-2017 because of the implementation of Project DRIVE that reduced the pupils at risk of dropping out. Based on the researcher's assessment, the results of this Project DRIVE are suitable, feasible and acceptable.

DISCUSSIONS

Teacher-adviser must monitor and check religiously the background of the pupil/learner throughout the school year. Maximize the involvement of School Head, teachers, parents, and community to reduce the number of pupils at risk of dropping out. Encouragement from the parents must be highly promoted and prioritized. Continuous implementation of Project DRIVE is highly recommended. Planning for alternative ways is applicable for better results.