Evaluation on the Status of Implementation of Gulayan sa Paaralan Program at Benigna Dimatatac Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The school has been a basic foundation of skills and learning and is the ideal point for a project such as the Gulayan sa Paaralan, "for it will not only benefit the children regarding sustainability but will embed in their consciousness the realization of how important these vegetables, their nutrients and vitamins and the effect of healthy living. Gulayan sa Paaralan Program" when fully implemented and evaluated will not only benefit the school and its students but also the community because this project will serve as an inspiration for the community and awaken their consciousness on the effect of a green environment. It is a multi-beneficial project to the school, the students' population in terms of nutritional benefits notto mention the monetary consideration it will bring about by its surplus, but will be a community benefit for all, for it will not only touch on the physical attributes but also awaken the mental and psychological attributes of the community and thus, ensure self-sustainability.

METHODS

Multiple method designs were used. The study employed a qualitative approach using baseline data gathering and informal interviews. An ocular observation of the garden was conducted to validate the interviews made. A reflective interview guide was prepared, validated and interpreted to describe the extent of the status BEDIMES' GPP in this research.

RESULTS

With the status of GPP implementation, the respondents of this study assessed that garden productivity has given much priority than any other criteria. Based on the informal interviews, some of the challenges/difficulties in the evaluation of implementation of GPP at BEDIMES are lack of parents' support and cooperation, natural calamities, harmful pests, presence of numerous unwanted grasses and lack of good quality seeds. Moreover, an enhancement scheme is proposed for the betterment and success of GPP implementation.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the analysis of the results of the study, continues monitoring of the status of BEDIMES' GPP implementation was ensured. GPP implementing guidelines issued by the Department of Education were strictly followed by the GPP coordinator and other persons concerned with GPP implementation. Problems met in the implementation of GPP were addressed rightly to achieve successful GPP implementation. The proposed Action Plan Scheme was used and followed strictly for better evaluation results.