SDRRM Workshop Module as a Means to Increase The Knowledge Level of Grade V Pupils of Talipan Elementary School in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study investigated the effectiveness of SDRRM workshop module as a means to increase the knowledge level of Grade V pupils of Talipan Elementary School in disaster risk reduction and management.

METHODS

The study employed quasi-experimental method of research involving Grade V pupils of Talipan Elementary School who were purposively selected. The data were gathered through self-devised survey questionnaires validated by experts. In the organization and interpretation of data, Weighted Arithmetic Mean and t-test for dependent samples were used as the statistical treatment of data.

RESULTS

The results of the study revealed that Grade V pupils of Talipan Elementary School are less knowledgeable in disaster risk reduction and management in terms of earthquake and fire safety actions before the utilization of SDRRM workshop module. Meanwhile, there is a marked increase in their knowledge after the utilization of SDRRM workshop module. The study further showed that SDRRM workshop module is effective in increasing the knowledge level of the pupils in disaster risk reduction and management as to earthquake and fire safety actions as supported by the significant difference results.

DISCUSSIONS

The utilization of SDRRM workshop module is a valuable means that promotes pupils' preparedness in disaster risk reduction and management through significant increase in their knowledge on earthquake and fire safety actions.