Perspectives of primary school teachers on the academic participation of primary school students following the environmental modifications in public elementary schools in Dasmariñas City, Cavite for Academic Year 2023-2024

Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Keywords

Environmental Modifications

Abstract

This study investigates primary school teachers’ perspectives on the academic participation of students following the implementation of DepEd Order No. 021, s. 2023, which mandated the removal of classroom decorations. Utilizing a descriptive phenomenological approach, the research captures the lived experiences of 22 kindergarten to grade 3 teachers from the three most populated public elementary schools in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Data were gathered through expert-validated, semi-structured interviews to explore observed changes in student behavior, particularly in active listening, grades, and general weighted averages. Results indicate that while the absence of visual stimuli initially hindered student engagement and learning, it also fostered improved active listening skills. Teachers implemented alternative strategies—such as the increased use of structured visual aids and interactive activities—to compensate for the loss, effectively sustaining students’ academic performance. The findings underscore the essential role of a visually stimulating classroom environment in supporting diverse learning needs, with teachers expressing a strong preference for the return of classroom decorations to optimize student participation and achievement.

First Advisor

Bernard John Red

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