Integrating Project ARTS in Grade Three Mt. Taal Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Road Safety Curriculum Integration through Awareness on Road and Traffic Safety (Project ARTS) aims to contribute to the reduction of injuries and fatalities by providing coherent, sequential, and effective road safety education, a fun learning experience to prepare pupils to be safe road users thereby lessening road-related accidents involving children, inculcate traffic safety awareness and the importance of observing traffic rules and regulations and to develop street smart pupils, disciplined pedestrians and road users.

METHODS

This study was a classroom-based action research, the focus of the study were the 40 pupils from Grade Three Mt. Taal of Don Enrique Bautista Elementary School. The data of the pupils' awareness were collected through a teacher-made pre-test and post-test questionnaire. Interview with the parents were also conducted to gather observation regarding their child's behavior in using the street. Collaborative learning and differentiated activities were applied throughout the lesson integration. Data gathered was analyzed using the mean and standard deviation. T-test of difference was used to find out if there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the pupils under the said study.

RESULTS

Based on the result of the pre-test, it shows that the pupils have limited awareness of road and traffic safety. Post-test was given to assess the effectiveness of the study. From the mean score of 21.50, it goes up to 28.10 which implies a favorable result. A paired sample t-test was conducted to compare if there is a significant difference between the scores of the pupils before and after the integration of Project ARTS. Since the t (39) =-13.275 p< is 0.05. There is a significant difference in the scores for the pre-test and post-test. Then this makes it safe to conclude that the project ARTS is effective in increasing the awareness of the pupils on road and traffic safety.

DISCUSSIONS

The positive result of the study showed the effectiveness of Project ARTS in increasing the level of awareness of the pupils on road and traffic safety. It is highly recommended to use the Project ARTS as an integration tool to augment the awareness of the pupils in Road and Traffic Safety at all levels.