Open High School Program Implementation in the Division of Camarines Sur: An Assessment
Keywords:
Open High School ProgramAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The objective of this study is to assess the status of implementation of the Open High School Program (OHSP) in the Schools Division of Camarines Sur. This determined the status of implementation of OHSP in terms of enrolment, cohort survival rate, dropout rate; the appraisal of the respondents on the implementation of the OHSP along Curriculum, Instructional Delivery Mechanism, Instructional Competence, Implementation Outcome, and the challenges and constraints.
METHODS
The study is descriptive-quantitative and qualitative in nature. The data gathering tools used were the questionnaire, focus group discussion, interview, and documentary analysis. The five-point Likert scale was used to determine the degree of response and was quantified using the percentage and weighted mean.
RESULTS
The enrolment in the OHSP has declined, cohort survival rate 2015-2016 has recorded 91.3%. The dropout rate is 1.6%. The assessment on OHSP implementation along Curriculum, Instructional Delivery Mechanism, Instructional Competence, and Implementation Outcomes was high, the challenges and constraints on OHSP implementation moderate. The good point to the continuance and sustainability was the role of the school heads. The five years of its implementation conveyed some constraints. First, is funds insufficiency. Lack of local support and modules unavailability. Furthermore, OHSP or ADMs should be properly managed by having a clear understanding of its goals and objectives.
DISCUSSIONS
DepEd should intensify its information dissemination campaign. Cohort survival rate can be increased and dropout rate decreased if teachers use strategies to help students learn, and alternative deliveries of instruction. Modules and LMs should be developed. One important factor for its success is to have a full-time OHSP teacher and support through funds for its implementation. A clear source of fund and well-defined policies have to be set and articulated by the DepEd. The teachers may design activities fit for the learners. Teachers should be equipped in content and pedagogy, and more innovative in their strategies. As to its implementation outcomes, there should be a constant meeting with the SDO-Camarines Sur EPS/OHSP Coordinator for updates. Initiatives such as "Adopt a Classroom" may be channeled through alumni associations and the LGUs. Proposed development plan may be used as reference, guide, and basis for improving OHSP.