Management Practices of School Heads and Teachers in the Implementation of Youth for Environment in Schools Organization ( YES-O ) in the Three School Districts of Alabat Island

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study is about the management practices of school heads and teachers and problems encountered in the implementation of YES-O. The significant difference on the responses on the perception of the school heads and teachers on the level of implementation of YES O program was also tackled in this study.

METHODS

The study used a descriptive research utilizing quantitative procedures to assess the implementation of YES-O programs as perceived by the elementary school teachers and heads. A questionnaire was prepared for the respondents in the form of survey checklist.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the teacher perceived that the management practices in terms of management of the organization, programs, projects, and activities, addressing immediate needs of the organization, and collaborating with stakeholders and other organizations were highly practiced while school heads believed that they were very highly practiced. Both of them identified minimal problems on the documentation, risk reduction, executing programs, projects, and activities, and approaches in dealing with other organizations. It is recommended that collaboration with stakeholders and other organizations as well as among teachers and school heads be strengthened to implement stronger solutions on the said problems. Standard guidelines on managing the YES-O Program should also be devised.

DISCUSSIONS

The study sought to analyze the management practices on the implementation of YES-O programs in terms of (1) management of the organization; (2) management of programs, projects, and activities; (3) addressing immediate needs of the organization; and (4) collaborating with stakeholders and other organizations. Also, the problems encountered in implementing YES-O programs in terms of documentation, risk reduction, executing programs, projects and activities, and approaches in dealing with other organizations were identified. The research produced an Annual Implementation/Improvement Plan on the effective implementation of YES-O programs in the district level. Based on the objectives presented, the study is expected to improve the management practices of school heads and teachers in the implementation of YES-O programs. It is assumed that through the activities implemented through the YES-O, students and the community would be more aware of the environment and more informed about their role in the society. Eventually, the preservation and protection of nature and environment could ensure a better place for future generations.