Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao: as Tool in Nurturing Positive Behavior of Grade V -St. Mary Pupils in Calubcub 1 Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this action research was to determine how Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao can positively change the behavior of the pupils. It involved administering pre and post-test, pre and post-survey, and interviews with teachers and parents to determine their perceptions about the effects of this program. The findings of this study suggested that teaching extensive Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao may have a positive effect on pupils' behavior. Findings led to recommendations that teachers play an important role on developing pupils' character.

METHODS

The data were gathered through the results of pre and post-test, pre and post-surveys, interviews, observations and feedbacks. The researcher collected all the information directly and individually. Results of the scores of the pupils from their pre and post-test were recorded, along with the pre-post surveys on the pupils for further interpretation and conclusion of data. Interviews of teachers and parents were audio-recorded and transcribed immediately after the interview. A summary sheet was used to review and summarize all the observations and feedbacks from the interviews

RESULTS

This test was undertaken to measure the pupils' learnings based on the lessons and discussion during EsP time. This test consisted of forty (40) questions which covered the values and traits of a person like fortitude, love of truth, perseverance, calmness, honesty, concern for others, compassion, charity and respect. A post-test was conducted and compared to the pre-test for to evaluate the program.

DISCUSSIONS

Upon review of pre-test and post-test scores, it was found out that the pupils of Grade V-St. Mary from Calubcub 1 Elementary School gained an improvement of 40% in their overall learnings during the presentation and discussion of lessons based on the curriculum. When looking at the test results, it can be concluded that as the pupils increased their scores based on their pre & post-test, the amount of knowledge gained increased. In summary, the administered pre-test and post-test about EsP based on the K-12 curriculum had a positive effect on pupils' outcomes. A 40% increase in the result evidently gives a big impact that lectures and activities during EsP time that really aided the pupils to attain more knowledge about values, manners and right conduct.