Philippine E-Journals

THE ROUGH ROADS BEHIND ADOPT-A-SCHOOL SUCCESS: THE TIBUNGCO DISTRICT EXPERIENCE

Crisaldo M Pontino | Wilson E Gamao

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine the experiences of ASP coordinators in their journey toward successful implementation of the program. The respondents were the ten (10) coordinators of Tibungco District, Davao City Division, who were randomly selected. This study employed a narrative-qualitative method in investigating the research problem. The study also included the experiences of the coordinators and the coping mechanism to address the challenges and difficulties they encountered. The study also includes the insights they learned from those experiences. The data were gathered through two groups of interviews with respondents and one focus group discussion of key informants. The gathered data were analyzed and interpreted. The findings disclosed the experiences of coordinators in their journey toward the successful implementation of the program. The results revealed that coordinators experienced difficulties in partnership search, difficulties in the documentation process, lack of cooperation from colleagues, and self-preparation. On the other hand, despite the coordinator's rough roads, they disclosed how they cope with the challenges. It revealed self-determination, good interpersonal relation, and effective document organization. Furthermore, the researcher, as a classroom teacher, revealed insights gained such as work commitment, capacity building, and self-sacrifice for the common good.