The Practices of Brigada Eskwela Hall of Famers in the Division of Camarines Norte

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the Division of Camarines Norte, there were five schools which became Hall of Famers in the implementation of Brigada Eskwela. In the past school years, Batobalani Elementary School (BES), Camarines Norte National High School (CNNHS), Urban Poor Alawihao Resettlement Elementary School (UPARES), Labo National High School (LNHS) and Daet Elementary School (DES) were hailed as one. Aside from the fame and recognition, a bigger cash incentive was added to their performance bonus as rewards for their commendable performance.

METHODS

With the mixture of descriptive-qualitative research design, the data and information were described. Through the aid of a survey questionnaire, interview guide, focus group discussion (FGD) and document review, the goals of the study were met. With the school principal, selected faculty members, parents, and students, the questions in this study were answered.

RESULTS

In profiling the population of the learners, the numbers of teaching and non-teaching staff, the school programs and activities implemented, and awards and recognitions received by the schools involved in this study, a highlight of the practices that these schools carried out were revealed.To complete the scope work, repair, and maintenance based on SIP, the common responses were disseminating information to all concerned, soliciting materials and other resources, documenting completion progress, periodic monitoring of school-related projects were the commonalities found. In dealing with diverse volunteer participation, the common responses revealed were valuing and commending stakeholders' opinion and participation, conducting general assembly and upholding volunteerism including utilizing linkages and massive information dissemination.As to generating resources, the common answers shared were improving the dissemination of information, tapping all stakeholders to solicit funds, and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of parents. Involving them in planning conference made them extend financial support was also a common response. To align maintenance to the Brigada theme, holding series of orientation or meeting, improving the dissemination of information, and relating tasks based on the current theme were commonly shared by the informants despite the passive attitude of stakeholders and lack of funds.

DISCUSSIONS

Working and excelling are done successfully whenever the whole learning community ignites the sense of interacting with the school to translate practices into achievements, to lighten difficult endeavors, and to simplify complexities. Facing realities improves performance and reaps excellence marked by being open to challenges and building teamwork to identify causes of problems, development of solutions, and plan of actions. Shared effort creates a harmonious relationship for improvement, attainment of program goals, and school's progress which are all embodied in implementing and strengthening Brigada Eskwela in the Division of Camarines Norte.