Exploring the School Gender and Development Program: Awareness, Implementation, and Challenges

Ariel U. Cubillas; Christine Jean B. Engalan

doi:10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00299

Author(s)

Ariel U. Cubillas Faculty of College of 1Education, Caraga State University,Ampayon, Butuan City,Philippines

Christine Jean B. Engalan Department of Education, Division of Butuan City,,Philippines

Abstract

The study focused on assessing the level of awareness and implementation of the Gender and Development (GAD) program at Alviola Integrated School-Annex in terms of policy, people, enabling mechanisms, and programs/activities/projects (PAPS). It also aimed to identify challenges and explore the relationship between awareness and implementation. The findings showed that students and teachers are highly aware of the GAD program, and its implementation was rated very satisfactory. A significant positive relationship was found between awareness and implementation, highlighting the importance of awareness in improving GAD program execution. However, financial constraints and inadequate resources were identified as key challenges. The study suggests adopting a training program to enhance GAD implementation in the school.

Publication Details

Page(s) 3794-3818

DOI 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00299

Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

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Keywords

Awareness Enabling Mechanism Implementation People Policy

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