Implementation and Educational Outcomes of National Policy Framework on Learners and Schools as Zones of Peace
Datu Lawan Tumamin | Annierah Maulana Usop | Jenevieve Lumbu-an
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
Efforts continue to label each school in the Philippines as a zone of
peace. However, instability in regions with ongoing conflicts keeps
schools, teachers, students, and staff at risk. The vulnerability in
these areas remains a persistent challenge. The National Policy
Framework on the Learners and Schools as Zones of Peace (LSZOP)
acknowledges this vulnerability, aiming to address the immediate
impact of armed conflicts on learners and schools, thereby fostering
the establishment of a resilient society. Thus, this study was created
to delineate the implementation of the national policy framework
on LSZOP and explain its correlation with educational outcomes in
Private and Public Secondary Schools in Lambayong, Sultan
Kudarat. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed method design, the study enlisted 84 school stakeholders as respondents. A researcher-made questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide
were facilitated through stratified random sampling. Quantitative
analysis reveals the significant influence of the LSZOP implementation on secondary school development, particularly concerning education for peace, peace for education, and crisis management.
Meanwhile, qualitative insights reveal schools' commitment to fairness irrespective of students' tribe, religion, or ethnicity, emphasized by crafted rules promoting cultural sensitivity, fairness, and
children's rights. Notably, schools prioritize values formation and
respect for individual differences, fostering peace and order within
their premises. Nevertheless, findings indicate no significant relationship between the national policy framework implementation
and governance as an educational outcome among secondary schools in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. The study advocates for reinforcing LSZOP implementation to realize its envisioned objectives
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