ABSTRACT
The qualitative research study using the phenomenological research design aimed to formulate an enhancement program on the experiences of public and private schools’ implementation of SBM-WINS. A researcher-made interview guide was used to the 12 stakeholders as participants of the study, 6 from public school and 6 from private school. The data gathering instruments were subjected to face and content validation by a panel of experts. Thematic analysis was utilized for descriptive data analysis. The experiences of stakeholders in public and private schools were sanitary program, time consuming, health and sanitation, and proper hygiene. The challenges encountered by stakeholders were lack of water supply, limited school facilities, poor source of water and insufficient budget. They manage the challenges through asking financial assistance, their willingness to support, acquiring supply of potable water and extending help to the program.
Keywords: Public and Private Schools, SBM-WINS, Enhancement Program
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Education and healthcare are complementary, both variables work in synergy with each other. This is meaningfully demonstrated by the phenomena where students in good health exhibit increased levels of engagement in academic, behavioral, and emotional aspects, leading to improved educational outcomes. Therefore, it is imperative to advocate for health-promoting practices within educational institutions (McQueen, 2007).
The most important pillars of a developing economy are knowledge and education, yet the educational system requires significant technological advancements as well as drastic changes.
According to Burgers (2006), maintaining up school sanitation facilities is the first step toward establishing a hygienic physical learning environment that could enhance instruction and health.
According to the Department of Education (2006) Having clean water available in classrooms is also essential. To improve cleanliness, hygiene, and health within the school population, potable water is more important than just offering these amenities. The agency added that precise and properly maximizing the benefits and realizing the impact on the well-being of students and all school community members, best practices in using these facilities must be followed.
Moreover, DepEd stressed that water, sanitation, and hygiene should be properly maintained during the full implementation of face-to-face sessions in order to help address this issue.
As an elementary school teacher, the researcher believed that improving and maintaining use and availability of water, sanitation, and hygiene within public and private schools can effectively help minimize if not stop health problems and, hence, would best benefit learners, teachers, and parents.
Additionally, the study's findings inspired and encouraged the researcher to create an enhancement program based on the effects of public and private schools' experiences implementing School-Based Management Wash in Schools (SBM WinS). This program will serve as the foundation for the Banate School District's enhancement efforts in the 2022–2023 academic year.
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