The main concern in the study is how the schools and its administration manage this natural disasters even though that the world is facing these challenges with COVID-19. The researcher aims to distinguish the management level of schools on how would they respond on to natural disaster in accordance with the safety protocols of the government with regard to the pandemic.
This study also aims to determine how the school manage disasters in amidst of COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, the study also aims to measure the level of managing skills and capabilities of students and teachers. Moreover, the researcher will make use of purposive sampling technique in order to determine samples to be used in the study. Furthermore, the study is confine with the selected 42 Grade 9, section 1 students of Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School and 9 selected teacher representative for NDRRMC. Also, the researcher will utilize a normative questionnaire for students and interview guide questionnaire for teachers.
Based on the result and discussion, it has been said that most of the student respondent possess manageable skills and are capable of perceiving, approaching and responding to natural disaster. Thus, same with the result on the focus group discussion of the teachers, Teacher’s respondents possess manageable skills towards perceiving approaching and responding natural disaster. However, Students have a vital interest in contributing to the safety of their school and community. Such work is central to their development as citizens and is, in fact, part of their ethical and moral responsibility to themselves, their peers, and school staff. Further trainings and seminars for teachers and school administration on how to develop their management skills in disasters.
Table of Contents
I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
II. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
III. INNOVATION, INTERVENTION, AND STRATEGY
IV. SCOPE AND LIMITATION
V. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A. Sampling/Participants
B. Data Collection
C. Ethical Issues
VI. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS/RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
VII. ACTION PLAN
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this research is to evaluate how school administrations manage natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic and to measure the proficiency levels of students and teachers regarding disaster mitigation and response.
- Analysis of disaster management protocols during the pandemic.
- Assessment of student and teacher preparedness and response capabilities.
- Evaluation of training programs and disaster risk reduction strategies.
- Identification of the relationship between management skills and emergency response effectiveness.
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PLAN OF ACTIVITIES AND TRAININGS
Disasters and major emergencies affect people‘s lives in many different aspects – their health, security, housing, access to food, water and other life commodities. Therefore, it is vital to strengthen the disaster/emergency preparedness as well as the response to different natural and man-made disasters. The disaster management plays a crucial role in the mitigation of disaster consequences. The aim of the disaster management is to support the countries in building their disaster response capacities.
Theme 1: Monthly Drills and Trainings
Disaster management is defined as knowledge and capacities developed by governments, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from likely, imminent or current hazard events or emergency situation. One way of the school and its member’s way of preparing to disaster was to impose monthly fire and earthquake drills and training for teachers. As teachers tries to have Self Improvement and Knowledge Teacher respondent 1 asserted that “Further knowledge about disaster and how to avoid disaster is a must for us” and Teacher respondent 3 added “additional training for students and proper information dissemination must be implemented”. Hence on the focus group discussion teacher 4 discusses the importance of defining Hazards, Disasters and Vulnerability.
Summary of Chapters
I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE: Provides an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on standard operations, emphasizing the necessity of adapting disaster management strategies during the health crisis.
II. RESEARCH QUESTIONS: Outlines the specific inquiry into the disaster-related skills and capabilities of students and teachers amidst the ongoing pandemic.
III. INNOVATION, INTERVENTION, AND STRATEGY: Reviews literature on the disaster management cycle and international frameworks for disaster risk reduction.
IV. SCOPE AND LIMITATION: Defines the study's boundaries, focusing on 42 Grade 9 students and 9 teachers from Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School.
V. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Describes the non-probability sampling techniques, data collection instruments, and ethical considerations used in the study.
VI. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS/RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Presents the statistical analysis of student capabilities and qualitative data from teacher focus group discussions regarding disaster management.
VII. ACTION PLAN: Details the proposed timeline and steps for implementing and refining school-based disaster management activities.
Keywords
Capabilities, Covid–19, Disasters, Managing Skills, Pandemic, Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Emergency Management, Student Participation, Teacher Training, Disaster Response, Recovery, Risk Reduction, Educational Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overarching goal of this research?
The study aims to determine how schools and their administrations manage natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic and to assess the disaster response proficiency of students and teachers.
What are the core thematic areas?
The core themes include disaster prevention and mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster response, and disaster recovery, particularly within the context of a public health crisis.
Which research methodology is applied in this study?
The study utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods, including a normative survey questionnaire for students and focus group discussions with teachers, supported by purposive and snowball sampling.
What does the main body of the research address?
The main body focuses on the analysis and discussion of findings regarding the level of disaster management skills held by respondents and their capacity to apply these skills in emergency scenarios.
Which individuals are the focus of this study?
The participants consist of 42 Grade 9 students and 9 selected teacher representatives from Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School.
What are the primary keys to understanding this work?
Key concepts include Disaster Risk Reduction Management, crisis-adapted school safety protocols, and the integration of disaster preparedness into the academic structure.
How does the pandemic influence the necessity of this study?
The pandemic has forced changes in standard operating procedures, requiring a re-evaluation of how traditional disaster response models are executed while maintaining health and safety protocols.
What specific disaster phases are emphasized for the students?
The study evaluates student proficiency in prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery through the framework of the disaster management cycle.
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- Lessley Beaño (Autor:in), 2021, Managing School-Based Disasters amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Approaches of Response to Natural Disasters, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1347546
