Revisiting the Implemented Child Protection Policy in Marilag Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study revisits the implemented child protection policy in Marilag Elementary School--if the school gives full attention in implementing the said policy. Positive and non-violent discipline of children is a way of thinking and a holistic, constructive, and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children develop appropriate thinking and behavior in short and long period and fosters self-discipline. It attempts to minimize any forms abuse that may rise within the school community.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research is employed with the use of survey questionnaire in gathering data. Thirteen teachers, thirteen parents, and thirteen pupils from Marilag Elementary School are involved as the respondents of this study. The frequency and weighted mean are the statistical measures used to analyze the data.

RESULTS

The study reveals the following results: (1) Department of Education has adopted the policy to provide special protection to children who are gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect their normal development and over which they have no control, and to assist the concerned agencies in their rehabilitation. (2) Parents are considered participants in the implemented child protection policy in the school. Their involvement can create impacts that can change the behavior of pupils. The variable, the parents become fully aware of their duties and limitations in child rearing and child disciplining got the weighted mean of 3.28 with the verbal interpretation of Great Extent (GE) (3) The parents support the school in implementing the Child Protection Policy got the weighted mean of 3.18 with the verbal interpretation of Great Extent (GE), proves that parents are willing to give their full support in the implementation of the child protection policy. (4) School program is intended to make the people in the community realize the importance of the child protection policy.

DISCUSSIONS

The results revealed that the school must revisit the implemented child protection policy for the benefit of all the learners in the said school. The organization may not be able to respond to different concerns of their clients if the said policy was not properly addressed or implemented in the school.