Financial Sustenance of Students' Physical, Social and Spiritual Development Programs in Line with The "No Collection Policy" (Do 41 S.2012)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the many factors of a successful Teaching-Learning experience of the students is the status of the classroom. Chapter 4, item #3 of the Educational Facilities Manual of 2010 reiterates that “Every classroom shall be suitably structured and decorated to make the surroundings of pupils/students conducive to learning ... Likewise, its cleanliness and orderliness must be maintained”. Another factor is to make sure that students are formed holistically; meaning, there is a balance in the academic, social, moral, and spiritual life. The least of these aspects is the spiritual side. To ensure that the above-mentioned factors are strictly followed, there should be rigorous monitoring and financial capability.

METHODS

This action research made use of the qualitative design since the researcher found this best to deal with this kind of study. Qualitative design is defined by the University of Missouri-St. Louis in their research forum as a systematic subjective approach used to describe life experiences and give them meaning. Moreover, its goals are to gain insight and to explore the depth, richness, and complexity inherent in a phenomenon.

RESULTS

The researcher assessed the class status based on the corporeal standing of the classroom and the students' physical, social and spiritual needs. The researcher also assessed the students' financial capability. The answers of the respondents were encoded, analyzed and interpreted under the light of the existing laws and school level policies.

DISCUSSIONS

The students are aware that one of the factors of learning is to have a classroom conducive for its purpose. They are also aware that their classroom are tools for their holistic development as responsible members of society. They recognize that aside from academics, they need to experience co-curricular activities that will complete them as a holistic person. They are fully aware about the importance of experiencing Ecumenical Spiritual Recollections/Retreats, Team Building Activities, Christmas Party, School-ender Party or Farewell Party and other non-academic activities.