Feeding program implementation of selected elementary schools at caloocan north district II
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The health or well-being of children is a fundamental issue in education. Indeed, active promotion of health is now seen as a priority for school. Good nutrition is a prime important in the attainment of normal growth and development in the maintenance of health throughout life. Early investment in children's health and nutrition education will last the foundation for future growth and development PIDS or Philippine Institute for Development Studies (2014) stated that the Department of Education's (DepEd) School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) is a "well-managed" program according to a study recently released by state think- tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIUS). However, authors of the study have also identified vital areas that require improvement. Albert and his co- researchers reviewed the conduct of the SBFP in eight schools across the
country during school year 2013-2014. They analyzed the results against the
program's objectives: (1) that 70 percent of the beneficiaries must have been rehabilitated at the end of the 100-120 day feeding program, (2) that 85-100 percent of the beneficiaries attend school, and (3) that there is observable improvement in health, nutrition values, and behavior
This study used the descriptive method of qualitative research. The survey questionnaire was utilized because of the appropriateness of finding answer to the specific problems of the study. This study also proposed an action plan to enhance the feeding program. Frequency percentage, ranking, average weighted mean and ANOVA were applied to analyze and interpret the data gathered
The findings of the study are as follows: Respondents with 1) age ranging from 26-30 years old are 40 with 27% and was rank 1, 41 years and above are 39 respondents or 26% and the 2 in rank while 31-35 years old are 29 or 19% and its reached 3 in rank 20-25 years old got are 28 with 19% and was rank 4. and lastly 36-40 years old are 14 with 9% and was the rank 5. 2) In terms of gender the data exposed that majority of the respondents are female with 120 out of 150 teachers with percentage of 80. Only 30 male with 20% of the total number of the respondents is included in the research as respondents. 3) The data also exposed that respondents whose length in service ranging from 6 to 10 years in service with 43% or 64 respondents and was rank 1, 1 to 5 years got the percentage of 23% or 35 respondents and was rank 2, next to it are the teachers with21 years and above in service is the third in rank with 19% or 28 respondents, 11-15 years in service reached the percentage of 9% or 13 respondents and was rank 4, and finally 16-20 years got 7% or 10 respondents and was rank 5. 4) Based on the data presented in the table 1, 121 or 81% of the respondents are bachelor's degree holder, teachers with MA units followed with 17 or 11% and finally Master's degree holder with 12 teacher-respondents or 8%. No teachers got units in doctorate and doctorate degree holder.
In terms of the respondents assessment in the implementation of school- based feeding program; 1) Under modality, Indicator 1 or Regular SBFP Scheme got the highest rank with a mean of 3.71 and verbal interpretation of Highly Implemented while the next indicator, Food preparation done by hired temporary labor/service in schools got a mean of 3.38 or Implemented and was rank 2. Moreover, Catering/Services Contracting got a mean of 3.25 and was rank 3 which has a verbal interpretation of Implemented and lastly, Central kitchen model through clustering of schools, the third indicator got a mean of 2.61 or verbal interpretation of Implemented and placed in lowest rank of 4. The overall mean is 3.24 with Implemented verbal interpretation. 2) In Feeding Mechanics the data revealed that, "Hired cooks/prepare the foods" got a mean of 3.67 which is "Highly Implemented" and was in rank 1, while "Parents and volunteers prepare and serve food" got a mean of 3.27 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented"" and was rank 2, followed by "Parents volunteers of each school
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serve the food" with a mean of 3.07 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented" and was rank 3."Food for cluster schools are cooked at the central kitchen. The cooked food shall be delivered to or picked-up by the other cluster member schools" with a mean of 2.34 with verbal interpretation "implemented" and the rank 4 among the indicators presented in the table, and finally, The overall mean of feeding mechanics is 3.09 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented". 3) In Feeding Proper three indicators fall under Highly Implemented such as "Aside from feeding, the children shall be taught proper hygiene (such as proper washing of hands before and after eating), table manners (prayers before and after meals), good grooming, simple concepts on health care, and importance of nutrition in their health and development among others" with a mean of 3.69 and the rank 1 among the indicators."The School Head or his/her authorized representative shall be responsible for supervising in the daily feeding" is rank 2 with a mean of 3.53. "The school feeding center/area or separate room shall be within the school" with a mean of 3.51 and was rank 3, and Only the indicator 4 got verbal interpretation of "Implemented" with a mean of 3.35 and was rank 4 is "The PTAs and other volunteer workers shall be mobilized and tapped to assist in the conduct of feeding." The overall mean of feeding proper is 3.52 with VI of "Highly Implemented". 4) In terms of Wash in Schools (Wins) indicator 1 "The package consists of daily hand washing with soap, tooth brushing with fluoride
toothpaste" got mean of 3.51 and was rank 1 and number 2 indicator "Each child gets one toothbrush and has access to toothpaste and soap" is implemented with a mean of 3.35 and was rank 2. The overall mean of WINS is 3.43 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented." 5) Under Gulayan sa Paaralan, the second indicator is "An area in the school shall be allotted for the production of nutrients- rich fruits and vegetables like legumes, root crops, leafy green and yellow fruits and vegetables" got mean of 3.57 with verbal interpretation of "Highly Implemented" and was rank 1 while the first indicator 1 or "Schools are enjoined to have a fully functional vegetable garden for the whole school year to supplement the school feeding" got mean of 3.40 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented" while. Gulayan sa Paaralan got an overall mean of 3.48 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented."
In terms on the significant difference between the assessment of respondents when above mentioned variables are considered when group according to their profile; 1) In terms of modality on its significant difference between assessment of the respondents in terms of their profile, data showed that age, gender, years in service got decision of acceptednull hypothesis due to their P-Value of 0.40, 0.10 and 0.51 respectively. Age got the F-Computed of 1.06, while gender is 1.72, and years of service 1.99. Only indicator 4 which is highest educational attainment got p-value of 0.00 that rejects the null hypothesis with f-computed 4.46 using 1.94 as f-critical value. 2) As far as feeding mechanics is concern, using F-critical value of 1.83, age got f-computed value of 3,35 an p-value of 0.00 that rejects the null hypothesis which means that in terms of age, there is significant difference on the assessment of the respondents so with the years in service with p-value of 0.02 and f-value of 2.28, and Highest Educational attainment with p-value of 0.00 with f-computed value of 3:27 only the gender accepts the null hypothesis which means there is no significant difference between the assessment of respondents when feeding mechanics is concern with f-computed value of 0.94 and p-value of 50. 3) With regards to feeding proper on its significant difference between assessment of the respondents in terms of their profile, data revealed that age, gender, years in service got decision of accepted null hypothesis due to their P-Value of 0.30, 0.28 and 0.12 respectively. Age got the F-Computed of 1.24, while gender is 1.25, and years of service 1.69 which means that the result has no significant difference. Only indicator 4 which is highest educational attainment got p-value of 0.01 that rejects the null hypothesis with f-computed 2.21 using 2.01 as f-critical value. 4) The table emphasizes that with regards to WINS, age rejects the null hypothesis with f-computed value of 3.25 and p-value of 0.00 which means that there is significant difference on the assessment of the respondents when WINS is considered with regards to age, while gender with f-value of 1.01 and p-value of 0.41 and years in service with f-value of 2.00 and p-value of 0.08 using f- critical value of 2.21 respectively accepts the null hypothesis stating that there is no significant difference while Highest educational attainment falls on rejecting the null hypothesis because of its f-value of 4 16 and p-value of 0.00 using f critical valu
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value of 2.21 5) When Gulayan sa Paaralan is concem, 3 of its 4 indicators accepts the null hypothesis such age with f-value of 1.86 and p-value of 0.09, gender f-computed value of 2.01 and p-value of 0.07, and years in service with f-computed value of 1.54 and p-value 0.17 using f-critical value of 2.10. only the indicator 4 of the Highest Educational Attainment with f-computed value of 3.82 with p-value of 0.00 that rejects null hypothesis which means that there is a significant difference between the assessment of the respondents when GPP is considered.
Based on the findings the following conclusions were drawn: Data revealed that respondents with age ranging from 26-30 years old are rank 1 while in gender, majority of the respondents are female. As of years in service, the teachers with 6 to 10 years in service was rank 1 whereas in education attainment, majority of the respondents are bachelor's degree holder: 1) On the Respondents Assessment in the Implementation of School-Based Feeding Program in terms of modality, indicator 1 or Regular SBFP Scheme got the highest rank; 2) while in Feeding Mechanics, data revealed that indicator 2 is the 1 in rank. 3) More so, in Feeding Proper three (3) indicators falls under Highly Implemented such as "The school feeding center/area or separate room shall be within the school", "The School Head or his/her authorized representative shal be responsible for supervising in the daily feeding", and "Aside from feeding, the children shall be taught proper hygiene (such as proper washing of hands before and after eating), table manners (prayers before and after meals), good grooming, simple concepts on health care, and importance of nutrition in their health and development among others" Only the indicator 4 got verbal interpretation of "Implemented" which is "The PTAs and other volunteer workers shall be mobilized and tapped to assist in the conduct of feeding." The overall mean of feeding proper is "Highly Implemented". 4) As for Wash in Schools (WINS), "The package consists of daily hand washing with soap, tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste got of was rank. The overall mean of WINS is 3.43 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented." 5) Further, under Gulayan sa Paaralan, indicator 2. "An area in the school shall be allotted for the production of nutrients-rich fruits and vegetables like legumes, root crops, leafy green and yellow fruits and vegetables" with verbal interpretation of "Highly Implemented" and was rank1. Gulayan sa Paaralan got an overall mean of 3.48 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented."
In the light of these findings and conclusions, the following recommendations are offered. 1) All stakeholders should be involved in the implementation of SBFP. 20) Advocacy for the stronger involvement of the teachers and parents in school-based feeding programs and mechanisms for schools must be facilitated through close monitoring and firm implementation of the said program. 3) The collaboration of different stakeholders such as LGUs, NGOs and GPTAs for the school-based feeding programscan be concretized by establishing clear, functioning mechanisms for SBFP reporting and processing and school monitoring. The school governing council and the PTCA could take the lead in implementing such mechanisms, which should be supported by the DepEd and be participated in by children, parents, school administrators, teachers and community members. 4) Still in connection with the above, local government officials, other community leaders, school officials, teachers, parents and children must all be adequately educated on SBFP implementing guidelines relating to sustaining the health and safety through food serve by the school through series of seminars and subject integration 5) Moreover, programs promoting children's health in schools and in the communities must be taken to another level and concretized through setting-specific campaigns like lunching programs in the community and schools, putting child health assistance programs that will specifically monitor the program's success. 6) In support of program advocacy and program development, more in-depth studies on school must be undertaken. For instance, enhanced feeding program can be promoted by documenting and disseminating cases demonstrating the merits of such, and by facilitating discussions with both adults and children in the schools and the broader communities. 7) Promote the value of gardening in school and at home Adopt the proposed action plan.
country during school year 2013-2014. They analyzed the results against the
program's objectives: (1) that 70 percent of the beneficiaries must have been rehabilitated at the end of the 100-120 day feeding program, (2) that 85-100 percent of the beneficiaries attend school, and (3) that there is observable improvement in health, nutrition values, and behavior
This study used the descriptive method of qualitative research. The survey questionnaire was utilized because of the appropriateness of finding answer to the specific problems of the study. This study also proposed an action plan to enhance the feeding program. Frequency percentage, ranking, average weighted mean and ANOVA were applied to analyze and interpret the data gathered
The findings of the study are as follows: Respondents with 1) age ranging from 26-30 years old are 40 with 27% and was rank 1, 41 years and above are 39 respondents or 26% and the 2 in rank while 31-35 years old are 29 or 19% and its reached 3 in rank 20-25 years old got are 28 with 19% and was rank 4. and lastly 36-40 years old are 14 with 9% and was the rank 5. 2) In terms of gender the data exposed that majority of the respondents are female with 120 out of 150 teachers with percentage of 80. Only 30 male with 20% of the total number of the respondents is included in the research as respondents. 3) The data also exposed that respondents whose length in service ranging from 6 to 10 years in service with 43% or 64 respondents and was rank 1, 1 to 5 years got the percentage of 23% or 35 respondents and was rank 2, next to it are the teachers with21 years and above in service is the third in rank with 19% or 28 respondents, 11-15 years in service reached the percentage of 9% or 13 respondents and was rank 4, and finally 16-20 years got 7% or 10 respondents and was rank 5. 4) Based on the data presented in the table 1, 121 or 81% of the respondents are bachelor's degree holder, teachers with MA units followed with 17 or 11% and finally Master's degree holder with 12 teacher-respondents or 8%. No teachers got units in doctorate and doctorate degree holder.
In terms of the respondents assessment in the implementation of school- based feeding program; 1) Under modality, Indicator 1 or Regular SBFP Scheme got the highest rank with a mean of 3.71 and verbal interpretation of Highly Implemented while the next indicator, Food preparation done by hired temporary labor/service in schools got a mean of 3.38 or Implemented and was rank 2. Moreover, Catering/Services Contracting got a mean of 3.25 and was rank 3 which has a verbal interpretation of Implemented and lastly, Central kitchen model through clustering of schools, the third indicator got a mean of 2.61 or verbal interpretation of Implemented and placed in lowest rank of 4. The overall mean is 3.24 with Implemented verbal interpretation. 2) In Feeding Mechanics the data revealed that, "Hired cooks/prepare the foods" got a mean of 3.67 which is "Highly Implemented" and was in rank 1, while "Parents and volunteers prepare and serve food" got a mean of 3.27 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented"" and was rank 2, followed by "Parents volunteers of each school
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serve the food" with a mean of 3.07 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented" and was rank 3."Food for cluster schools are cooked at the central kitchen. The cooked food shall be delivered to or picked-up by the other cluster member schools" with a mean of 2.34 with verbal interpretation "implemented" and the rank 4 among the indicators presented in the table, and finally, The overall mean of feeding mechanics is 3.09 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented". 3) In Feeding Proper three indicators fall under Highly Implemented such as "Aside from feeding, the children shall be taught proper hygiene (such as proper washing of hands before and after eating), table manners (prayers before and after meals), good grooming, simple concepts on health care, and importance of nutrition in their health and development among others" with a mean of 3.69 and the rank 1 among the indicators."The School Head or his/her authorized representative shall be responsible for supervising in the daily feeding" is rank 2 with a mean of 3.53. "The school feeding center/area or separate room shall be within the school" with a mean of 3.51 and was rank 3, and Only the indicator 4 got verbal interpretation of "Implemented" with a mean of 3.35 and was rank 4 is "The PTAs and other volunteer workers shall be mobilized and tapped to assist in the conduct of feeding." The overall mean of feeding proper is 3.52 with VI of "Highly Implemented". 4) In terms of Wash in Schools (Wins) indicator 1 "The package consists of daily hand washing with soap, tooth brushing with fluoride
toothpaste" got mean of 3.51 and was rank 1 and number 2 indicator "Each child gets one toothbrush and has access to toothpaste and soap" is implemented with a mean of 3.35 and was rank 2. The overall mean of WINS is 3.43 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented." 5) Under Gulayan sa Paaralan, the second indicator is "An area in the school shall be allotted for the production of nutrients- rich fruits and vegetables like legumes, root crops, leafy green and yellow fruits and vegetables" got mean of 3.57 with verbal interpretation of "Highly Implemented" and was rank 1 while the first indicator 1 or "Schools are enjoined to have a fully functional vegetable garden for the whole school year to supplement the school feeding" got mean of 3.40 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented" while. Gulayan sa Paaralan got an overall mean of 3.48 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented."
In terms on the significant difference between the assessment of respondents when above mentioned variables are considered when group according to their profile; 1) In terms of modality on its significant difference between assessment of the respondents in terms of their profile, data showed that age, gender, years in service got decision of acceptednull hypothesis due to their P-Value of 0.40, 0.10 and 0.51 respectively. Age got the F-Computed of 1.06, while gender is 1.72, and years of service 1.99. Only indicator 4 which is highest educational attainment got p-value of 0.00 that rejects the null hypothesis with f-computed 4.46 using 1.94 as f-critical value. 2) As far as feeding mechanics is concern, using F-critical value of 1.83, age got f-computed value of 3,35 an p-value of 0.00 that rejects the null hypothesis which means that in terms of age, there is significant difference on the assessment of the respondents so with the years in service with p-value of 0.02 and f-value of 2.28, and Highest Educational attainment with p-value of 0.00 with f-computed value of 3:27 only the gender accepts the null hypothesis which means there is no significant difference between the assessment of respondents when feeding mechanics is concern with f-computed value of 0.94 and p-value of 50. 3) With regards to feeding proper on its significant difference between assessment of the respondents in terms of their profile, data revealed that age, gender, years in service got decision of accepted null hypothesis due to their P-Value of 0.30, 0.28 and 0.12 respectively. Age got the F-Computed of 1.24, while gender is 1.25, and years of service 1.69 which means that the result has no significant difference. Only indicator 4 which is highest educational attainment got p-value of 0.01 that rejects the null hypothesis with f-computed 2.21 using 2.01 as f-critical value. 4) The table emphasizes that with regards to WINS, age rejects the null hypothesis with f-computed value of 3.25 and p-value of 0.00 which means that there is significant difference on the assessment of the respondents when WINS is considered with regards to age, while gender with f-value of 1.01 and p-value of 0.41 and years in service with f-value of 2.00 and p-value of 0.08 using f- critical value of 2.21 respectively accepts the null hypothesis stating that there is no significant difference while Highest educational attainment falls on rejecting the null hypothesis because of its f-value of 4 16 and p-value of 0.00 using f critical valu
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value of 2.21 5) When Gulayan sa Paaralan is concem, 3 of its 4 indicators accepts the null hypothesis such age with f-value of 1.86 and p-value of 0.09, gender f-computed value of 2.01 and p-value of 0.07, and years in service with f-computed value of 1.54 and p-value 0.17 using f-critical value of 2.10. only the indicator 4 of the Highest Educational Attainment with f-computed value of 3.82 with p-value of 0.00 that rejects null hypothesis which means that there is a significant difference between the assessment of the respondents when GPP is considered.
Based on the findings the following conclusions were drawn: Data revealed that respondents with age ranging from 26-30 years old are rank 1 while in gender, majority of the respondents are female. As of years in service, the teachers with 6 to 10 years in service was rank 1 whereas in education attainment, majority of the respondents are bachelor's degree holder: 1) On the Respondents Assessment in the Implementation of School-Based Feeding Program in terms of modality, indicator 1 or Regular SBFP Scheme got the highest rank; 2) while in Feeding Mechanics, data revealed that indicator 2 is the 1 in rank. 3) More so, in Feeding Proper three (3) indicators falls under Highly Implemented such as "The school feeding center/area or separate room shall be within the school", "The School Head or his/her authorized representative shal be responsible for supervising in the daily feeding", and "Aside from feeding, the children shall be taught proper hygiene (such as proper washing of hands before and after eating), table manners (prayers before and after meals), good grooming, simple concepts on health care, and importance of nutrition in their health and development among others" Only the indicator 4 got verbal interpretation of "Implemented" which is "The PTAs and other volunteer workers shall be mobilized and tapped to assist in the conduct of feeding." The overall mean of feeding proper is "Highly Implemented". 4) As for Wash in Schools (WINS), "The package consists of daily hand washing with soap, tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste got of was rank. The overall mean of WINS is 3.43 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented." 5) Further, under Gulayan sa Paaralan, indicator 2. "An area in the school shall be allotted for the production of nutrients-rich fruits and vegetables like legumes, root crops, leafy green and yellow fruits and vegetables" with verbal interpretation of "Highly Implemented" and was rank1. Gulayan sa Paaralan got an overall mean of 3.48 with verbal interpretation of "Implemented."
In the light of these findings and conclusions, the following recommendations are offered. 1) All stakeholders should be involved in the implementation of SBFP. 20) Advocacy for the stronger involvement of the teachers and parents in school-based feeding programs and mechanisms for schools must be facilitated through close monitoring and firm implementation of the said program. 3) The collaboration of different stakeholders such as LGUs, NGOs and GPTAs for the school-based feeding programscan be concretized by establishing clear, functioning mechanisms for SBFP reporting and processing and school monitoring. The school governing council and the PTCA could take the lead in implementing such mechanisms, which should be supported by the DepEd and be participated in by children, parents, school administrators, teachers and community members. 4) Still in connection with the above, local government officials, other community leaders, school officials, teachers, parents and children must all be adequately educated on SBFP implementing guidelines relating to sustaining the health and safety through food serve by the school through series of seminars and subject integration 5) Moreover, programs promoting children's health in schools and in the communities must be taken to another level and concretized through setting-specific campaigns like lunching programs in the community and schools, putting child health assistance programs that will specifically monitor the program's success. 6) In support of program advocacy and program development, more in-depth studies on school must be undertaken. For instance, enhanced feeding program can be promoted by documenting and disseminating cases demonstrating the merits of such, and by facilitating discussions with both adults and children in the schools and the broader communities. 7) Promote the value of gardening in school and at home Adopt the proposed action plan.
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