Teachers’ Preparedness on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Measures among Public Senior High Schools in the Division of Batangas City


Authors : ROSALIE B. RONQUILLO

Volume/Issue : Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 12 - December

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Abstract : Teachers’ Preparedness On Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Measures Among Public Senior High Schools In The Division Of Batangas City Purpose:This study aimed to evaluate teachers’ preparedness on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Measures among public senior high schools in the Division of Batangas City in terms of community risk assessment, communication system and capacity building with the desired outcome of developing DRRM Guide to sustain preparedness on DRRM to empower teachers to be more competent and create a more comprehensive DRRM Contingency Plan that the school community will need. Design / Methodology / Approach: The researcher made use of the descriptive method of research which involved collecting of data in order to answer questions concerning the current status of preparedness. A total of 138 public senior high school teachers were the respondents of the study. Findings: Based on the result of the stud, teachers in senior high schools made sure that they familiarize students with standard procedures, the do’s and don’ts during the fire and earthquake drills, encouraged school personnel as well as the students to be consistently prepared even before the disaster occurs. Research Limitations / Implication: This study was limited to all senior high school teachers among public senior high schools in the Division of Batangas City, SY 2018-2019. This was for the reason of convenience and accessibility.The study was delimited to Grade 7-10 teachers of junior high schools in the City division. Originality/Value: The study provides a holistic result which is significant in evaluating the preparedness of teachers on DRRM and enhancing schools’ DRRM preparedness.

Keywords : Disaster, Risk, Reduction, Management, Capacity Building, Communication

Teachers’ Preparedness On Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Measures Among Public Senior High Schools In The Division Of Batangas City Purpose:This study aimed to evaluate teachers’ preparedness on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Measures among public senior high schools in the Division of Batangas City in terms of community risk assessment, communication system and capacity building with the desired outcome of developing DRRM Guide to sustain preparedness on DRRM to empower teachers to be more competent and create a more comprehensive DRRM Contingency Plan that the school community will need. Design / Methodology / Approach: The researcher made use of the descriptive method of research which involved collecting of data in order to answer questions concerning the current status of preparedness. A total of 138 public senior high school teachers were the respondents of the study. Findings: Based on the result of the stud, teachers in senior high schools made sure that they familiarize students with standard procedures, the do’s and don’ts during the fire and earthquake drills, encouraged school personnel as well as the students to be consistently prepared even before the disaster occurs. Research Limitations / Implication: This study was limited to all senior high school teachers among public senior high schools in the Division of Batangas City, SY 2018-2019. This was for the reason of convenience and accessibility.The study was delimited to Grade 7-10 teachers of junior high schools in the City division. Originality/Value: The study provides a holistic result which is significant in evaluating the preparedness of teachers on DRRM and enhancing schools’ DRRM preparedness.

Keywords : Disaster, Risk, Reduction, Management, Capacity Building, Communication

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