Assessing The School Environment And Facilities Of Jolo-I District, Division Of Sulu: Teachers’ Perspectives

Lovelie Urduja Ammad; Masnona Asiri

doi:10.62596/szpex676

Authors

Lovelie Urduja S. Ammad School of Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo 7400, Philippines Author
Masnona S. Asiri School of Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo 7400, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/szpex676

Keywords:

School Environment, Educational Facilities, Teachers’ Perspectives, Learning Environment, School Infrastructure, Descriptive-Correlational Study

Abstract

This study assessed the extent of school environment and facilities at Jolo I District, Division of Sulu. It employed a descriptive-correlational research design with 100 teacher-respondents Jolo I District through a purposive sampling procedure and treated data through frequency, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s test of correlation, t-test, and ANOVA. This study examined the extent of school environment and facilities in terms of classroom and learning space, sanitation and health facilities, safety and security, teaching-learning resources and ICT, and school ground and support facilities while considering the respondents’ demographic profiles such as age, gender, civil status, length of service, and educational attainment. Findings revealed that most of the teacher-respondents were 36-50 years old, majority were female teachers, majority married, serving for 5 years and below, and with bachelor’s degree. Results indicated that the teachers’ perception of the extent of school environment and facilities across all domains investigated were predominantly perceived as favorable, consistently garnering a 'Great Extent' rating. 36-50 years old, female, married teachers tend to appreciate and perceive the extent of school environment and facilities in supporting the teaching-learning environment. On the significant correlation, very high positive significant correlation has been observed. This supports Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System Theory suggesting that school environment and facilities in this district function as a holistic ecosystem that shapes the overall quality of education. Finally, this study emphasizes the significance of the role of school administrators and teachers managing school environment and facilities in order to effectively facilitate the quality of education.

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