糖心原创

Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 12 no. 7 (2023)

School Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery: Teachers in Focus

Elmer Fuentes

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Considering the importance of the safety of learners and school personnel, this study aimed to examine the schools’ disaster preparedness, response and recovery as experienced by the publicschool teachers in Kidapawan City Division. In order to attain the objectives of the study, qualitative approach through the phenomenological technique was used. The participants in this study were chosen using Purposive Sampling, with nine teachers participating in In-depth Interviews (IDI) and seven participating in Focus Group Discussions (FGD). Validated interview guide was utilized in gathering the data. The results generated three different themes in every research questions. As to teacher’s experiences in their roles as vanguard of disaster preparedness, response and recovery, the themes emerged: accepted great responsibility, challenged yet eager to learn and serve, and dignified of the responsibility to help. Meanwhile, supportive administration, offers trainings and workshops, and implements strategic information dissemination are the themes on how the teachers perceive the measures taken by their school. Teachers view on their role before and after disaster strikes: strengthened skills and capabilities, more active participation, and opened new knowledge and opportunities as a team. Moreover, the themes on teachers’ suggestions to improve and evaluate the SDRRM in their schools: sustainable programs and trainings, building a team, and knowledge and preparedness are vital.



References:

  1. Arabaci, H., & Özkan, N. (2023). An Overview on Women's Development in Non- Formal Education (Public Education Centers). Meriç Uluslararas谋 Sosyal ve Stratejik Ara艧t谋rmalar Dergisi, 7(18), 24-47. Retrieved from
  2. Barnes, J. & Miscolta, A. (2017). Developing School Plans and Performing Drills in Los Angeles. Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience in the Education               Sector.  Retrieved from:
  3. Bashir, M., Afzal, M. & Azeem, M. (2008). Reliability and validity of qualitative and operational research paradigm. Pak.j.stat.oper.res. 4(1):35-45. Retrieved from
  4. Bautista, J. (2022). The Level of Preparedness of the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Team of the Public Secondary Schools in the Division of Manila. Retrieved from
  5. Bello, N. (2020).Disaster Preparedness Of Schools In Region 8, Philippines After Super Typhoon Haiyan. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications.      ISSN:     2456-9992.          Retrieved            from:                June      06,2022
  6. Bloom, B. & Crabtree, B. (2006). Making sense of qualitative research: the qualitative research interview. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Retrieved from
  7. Borden, L. M. (2021). Disaster Education and Teacher Preparedness: A survey of K-12 educators. Journal of Emergency Management, 19(3), 249-256.
  8. Borthwick, T. (2022). The Importance of an Emergency Response Program. BLACKGOLD. Retrieved            from:               
  9. Bricki, N. & Green, J. (2007). A guide to using qualitative research methodology. MedecinsSans   Frontieres. ttp://fieldresearch.msf.org/msf/handle/10144/84230
  10. Center for Disaster Preparedness Foundation Inc. (2019). The Philippines: Disaster Situation. Retrieved from:
  11. Choi, J. Y., & Oh, J. Y. (2020). Perception of disaster education and disaster preparedness among elementary school teachers in South Korea. Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 24(3), 227-249. DOI: 10.1111/opn.12084
  12. Creswell, & Kasmad, R. (2020). Second Edition Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design Choosing Among Five Approaches. Retrieved from
  13. Creswell, J. (2007). Qualitative inquiry and research design: choosing among five approaches. Sage Publications. Thousand Oaks: London. Retrieved from
  14. _and_research_design_Choosing_among_5_approaches_2nd_ed._Thous and_Oaks_CA-_SAGE.pdf
  15. Dayagbil, FT., Palompon, DR., Garcia, LL., &Olvido, MMJ. (2021). Teaching and Learning Continuity Amid and Beyond the Pandemic. Front. Educ. 6:678692. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2021.678692
  16. Dengler,L. (2014). March 9 quake a great reminder : When in doubt , drill it out. Time      Standard.                Retrieved            from:    
  17. DEpEd Order No. 033 s. 2021. School-Based Disaster Preparedness and Response Measures for Tropical Cyclones, Flooding, and Other Weather- Related Disturbances and Calamities. Retrieved from: November 10,2022
  18. Giorgi, A. (2009). The descriptive phenomenological method in psychology: a modified Husserlian approach. Pittsburgh, PA: Duquesne University Press. Retrieved      from      http://www.amazon.com/The-Descriptive- Phenomenological-Method-Psychology/dp/0820704180
  19. Graham, D. & Bryan, J. (2022). How Many Focus Groups are Enough: Focus Groups for Dissertation Research . Faculty Focus HIGHER ED TEACHING STRATEGIES  FROM  MAGNA  PUBLICATIONS.  Retrieved  from:
  20. Grefalda, L., Pulhin, J., Tapia, M., Ancio, D., De Luna, C., Sabino, L., Garcia, J., Peria, A., Peras, J., Gevaña, D., & Inoue, M. (2020). Building institutional resilience in the context of climate change in Aurora, Philippines, Environmental Research, Volume 186, 2020, 109584, ISSN 0013-9351, .
  21. Groenewald, T. (2004). A Phenomenological Research Design Illustrated. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 3(1), 42–55.
  22. Gunawan, J. (2017). Ensuring Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research. Retrieved from
  23. Haddow, G. (1980). Introduction to Emergency Management. Retrieved from http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/14810/1/George%20D.%20 Haddow%2C.pdf
  24. Hammersley, M. (2020). Transcription of Speech. Retrieved from
  25. Han, S., Lee, E., & Kim, D. (2019). Using School Systems as a Hub for Risk and Disaster Management: A Case Study of Greece. Risks, 10(5), 89. Retrieved from
  26. Hancock, B., Ockleford, E., Windridge, K. (2009). An introduction to qualitative research. National Institute for Health Research. Retrieved from
  27. Idrees, S. (2020). Helping People is a Responsibility. Linkedin. Retrieved from:
  28. Isidro, Ma & Calleja, Mendiola. (2020). How do national values contribute to perceived organizational resilience and employee resilience in times of disaster? An example from the Philippines. Asian Journal of Social Psychology. 24. 10.1111/ajsp.12439. Retrieved from: November 16,2022
  29. Izadkhah, Y. & Hosseini, K.A. (2017). Nationwide School Earthquake Drills in Iran. Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience in the Education Sector.        Retrieved            from:     November          16,2022
  30. Jimenez, E. (2021). Impact of Mental Health and Stress Level of Teachers to Learning Resource Development. Shanlax International Journal of Education, vol. 9, no. 2, 2021, pp. 1-11. Retrieved from
  31. Johnson, A. (2022). Challenges Faced by Teachers in Accessing Resources and Support During and After Disasters. Journal of Education and Crisis Management, 8(2), 145-162.
  32. Johnson, V., Towers, B., Petal, M. (2018). Research-Into-Action Brief: School Emergency Drills. Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in the Education Sector. Retrieved from: July 23,2022
  33. Johnson, V., Johnston, D., Ronan, K. & Peace, R. (2014). Evaluating Children's Learning of Adaptive Response Capacities from ShakeOut an Earthquake and Tsunami Drill in Two Washington State School Districts. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DOI:10.1515/jhsem- 2014-0012
  34. Kelly, M. (2010). Fire Drills: How to be prepared and Lead During a Fire Drill. New York Times company. New York.
  35. Kikuta, Y., Matsuoka, T., & Ishigaki, T. (2021). Factors Influencing the Willingness of Japanese Teachers to Participate in Disaster Prevention Activities at School. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 65, 102551.
  36. Krueger, R. A., & Casey, M. A. (2000). Focus groups: A Practical Guide for Ap-plied Research, 4th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc. Retrieved from
  37. Kumar, R. (2011). A Research Methodology A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. Sage      Publications.                Retrieved            from:    
  38. Kvale, S. & Brinkmann, S. (2009). Interviews (2nd Edition): learning the craft of qualitative research interviewing. Sage Publications .Thousand Oaks: CA. Retrieved July 7, 2014 from
  39. Lee, S. H., & Oh, J. Y. (2020). South Korean High School Teachers' Perceptions of Disaster Education and Disaster Preparedness. Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 24(1), 47-68.
  40. Linkar P. (2008). A Framework of School-based Disaster Preparedness. Retrieved from
  41. Local Government           Academy.            (2018).  Local Government Unit Disaster Preparedness Manual. Retrieved from:
  42. Mack N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K.M., Guest, G., Namey, E. (2005). Qualitative research methods: A data collector’s field guide. Family Health International, North Carolina, USA. Retrieved from July 30,2022 http://www.fhi360.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/Qualitative%20Research%20Methods%20-%20A%20Data%20Collector's%20Field%20Guide.pdf
  43. Maglangit, Maria & Pagobo, Angelita & Adem, Sashan & Gagani, Ray Ferdinand & Montalban, Ritzel. (2019). Disaster and Risk Reduction Preparedness Evaluation of the 6 th District schools of Lapu-Lapu City. 3. 203-206. American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR)
  44. Retrieved            from:    
  45. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (2016). Disaster Risk Reduction Information Kit For Media- Scaling-up Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction      in            Lao         PDR.      Retrieved            from:     July                10,2022
  46. Montgomery, M. T. and R. K. Smith. (2017). On the Applicability of Linear, Axisymmetric Dynamics in Intensifying and Mature Tropical Cyclones. Fluids, 2, 69, doi:10.3390/fluids2040069
  47. Morgan, D. (2013). Focus groups as qualitative research: planning and research design for focus groups. Sage Publications. Retrieved from
  48. Mutch, C., & Latai, L. (2019). Creativity beyond the formal curriculum: Arts-based interventions in post-disaster trauma settings. Pastoral Care in Education, 37(3), 230-256. DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2019.1642948
  49. Namey, G., Guest, G., Thairu, L. & Johnson, L. (2007). Data reduction techniques for large qualitative data sets. Retrieved from
  50. Neuman, W.L. (2009). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon.
  51. O'Reilly, E. M., & Verdugo, R. R. (2019). Safe School Indicators: Theory, Data, and Social Policy'. Education and Urban Society, 31(3), 334-348. Retrieved from
  52. Pandey, B and Okazaki. K.(2005).Community Based Disaster Management: Empowering Communities to Cope with Disaster Risks. Retrieved from: August          4,2022
  53. Paul, K. (2006). Analyzing qualitative data. In Qualitative Analysis Handout (pp. 97-153).  Retrieved            from                August  5,2022
  54. Penner, J. & McClement, S. (2008).           Using phenomenology to examine the experiences of family caregivers of patients with advanced head and neck cancer: Reflections of a novice researcher.   International Institute for qualitative  methodology.                   Retrieved                            from      July        16,2022
  55. Prudence Foundation. (2017). Safe Schools. Retrieved from:
  56. Pullen, J., & Park, J. (2018). Understanding Preparedness and Response to Coastal Hazards: A Phenomenological Study. Natural Hazards, 92(1), 61- 83.
  57. Ravago, M. L. V., Mapa, C. D. S., Sunglao, J. C., & Aycardo, A. G. (2020). Data From a Survey of the Philippines’ Local Governments on Their Risk Management Strategies To Natural Disasters. Data in brief, 33, 106548. Retrieved            from
  58. Rocha ICN., Dos Santos Costa AC., Islam Z., Jain S., Goyal S., Mohanan P., Essar MY., & Ahmad S. (2021). Typhoons During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines: Impact of a Double Crises on Mental Health. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2021 May 3:1-4. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2021.140. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33934727; PMCID: PMC8220016.
  59. Ronquillo, R. (2020). Teachers’ Preparedness on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Measures among Public Senior High Schools in the Division of Batangas City. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.    Retrieved            from      July20,2023
  60. Salita, Crizelda & Tiongco, Raphael Enrique & Kawano, Razel. (2021). Assessment of school teachers’ disaster preparedness using the extended parallel process model: a cross-sectional study in Angeles City, Philippines. Journal of Public Health. 29. 10.1007/s10389-020-01237-8.
  61. Shah, A. A., Gong, Z., Pal, I., Sun, R., Ullah, W., & Wani, G. F. (2020). Disaster Risk Management Insight on School Emergency Preparedness–A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. International Journal of Disaster Risk       Reduction,          51,          101805.                 Retrieved            from
  62. Shaw, R., Kobayashi, K.S.H., Kobayashi, M.(2014).Linking Experience, Education, Perception and Earthquake Preparedness. Retrieved from
  63. Suter, N. (2012). Introduction to educational research: a critical thinking approach, 2nd Ed. Sage Publications, Inc. Retrieved June 4, 2014 from http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book235696/toc
  64. Tan, M. (2019). Disaster Preparedness of National High Schools: An Assessment Panel of Evaluators Approved by The Committee On Oral Examination with a grade of PASSED. Research Gate. 10.6084/m9.figshare.12084762
  65. Tenny S, Brannan JM, Brannan GD. (2022). Qualitative Study. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL). PMID: 29262162. Retrieved from
  66. Torani, S., Majd, PM., Maroufi, SS., Dowlati, M. and Sheikhi, RA. (2019). The Importance of Education on Disasters and Emergencies: A review article. J Educ Health Promot. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_262_18. PMID: 31143802; PMCID: PMC6512217.
  67. Zhang, Y. & Wildemuth, B. (2007). Qualitative analysis of content. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Retrieved from July 30,2022 

Tools


Copyright © 2026  糖心原创 Exclusively distributed by