Yes

66

Students are doing their task of cleaning everyday

%
No
%
Does not say
44%

63

42%

21

%
14%

In the question, Do you think cleaners of the day always do their obligation? The table
reveals that the Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for the school year 2014-2015 are doing
their part as a cleaner of the day.
The above result is supported by Rynn Yusuf, a Blog spot user,
(http://rynnyusuf.blogspot.com/2013/03/article-how-to-beautify-our-school.html - Sunday, March 3,
2013) who said that it is very important for a school to be clean and beautiful. That student need to be
sure that their room is clean for them to be relaxed, to feel comfortable and to enjoy the activities
carried out in school. Everyone must participate in maintaining a clean classroom. By providing some
duty roster can make you sure that everyone will participate and the job will be divided equally. Based
on the answer of the students, cleaners always do their job, maybe because they are following the
task that is given to them on a given day. They are being responsible enough as a cleaner in
maintaining their classroom clean without even told by their teacher. And we can see some classroom
in BNIINHS that is really clean and beautiful. It is because of the decorations that was made by the
students who has the initiative as one of the cleaner in decorating and maintaining a clean classroom.
Other 63 students disagree that the cleaner of the day do their task. It is supported by the
essay The Environment And How We Can Improve It (http://www.essayforum.com/writing3/environment-improve-3688.html - November 26, 2008) where we, students or cleaners, are the
people living here on earth and our school is our environment. And those pieces of paper that is seen
inside the classroom are the garbage that is just thrown anywhere. We, as the people here on earth,
are not doing our responsibility on protecting our environment to the pollution that might occur. On the
other hand, the assigned cleaners are not doingtheir tasks to maintain and to have a beautiful

classroom. Instead, they are making a way for the school to be dirty and uncomfortable place to
study.
The rest 21 students answered Does not say. Redhead08, a yahoo user
(http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?gid=1006051418744) supported this idea who said that
the studentsare not responsible for the cleanliness of another building or the classroom. It is not
seems right for him or her that the students are being forced to clean their classroom and maybe this
is the reason why students do not care about the cleanliness of the room. They think that it is not their
responsibility in cleaning a classroom because Redhead08 said that it is like a child labor or
something that the students shouldnt be obliged or forced to work as a cleaner but rather be
responsible enough for their own trashes. For them, clean or dirty classroom is just fine and not a big
deal. That is the reason why BNIINHS students dont care about it and maybe, those students who
answered Does not say shares the same perspective like Redhead08.

Students point of view regarding ones initiative of cleaning their room

Yes

No

Does not say

101

67%

26

17%

23

16%

In the question Do you have the initiative to clean your room? The result reveals that the
Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for the school year 2014-2015 have the initiative cleaning
their respective rooms.
It is supported by the source (http://preschoolprofessional.blogspot.com/2009/06/ clean-andorganized-classroom.html) as it stated that there are some important reasons for keeping the
classroom clean and these are health, care mood and impression. A clean classroom helps the
students to stay healthy and to fight against the spread of germs. It also tells the students to care
about their classrooms and it can affect to the moods of the student, if their classroom is unclean,

they feel frustration and sadness but classrooms can make everyone feel better if it is presentable
and organized. Also, it makes a good impression about you as a professional. As a connection to the
result of the poll, 101 students who answered Yes have their initiative to clean their classroom
because of the reason stated in the source. The students are benefited and inspired because of their
classrooms. They feel comfortable in studying.
The result also reveals that 26 respondents answered Nodo not have the initiative to clean
their classroom. The source (http://secondsofeternity.hubpages .com/hub/The-primary-causes-ofprocrastination-and-how-to-overcome-it) said that some people have their procrastination. It is often
overlooked as a psychological disorder and simplistically attributed to laziness. Procrastination is the
tendency to avoid or delay acting upon a task or activity under ones immediate control. Those so
called procrastinators persistently postpone and avoid undertaking or compelling a task or making
decisions. They are not accepting or dealing with their obligations. The source also stated the
different factors caused by procrastination including excessive sleeping, watching television, playing
computer games, social activities and disruptions, noise distraction and having a cluttered and
disorganized living spaces. Those respondents who answered No maybe are the same behavior
with the procrastinators. They are not doing their tasks assigned to them and they can concentrate
well to their studies even their room is unclean.
23 students replied Does not say. According to Dr. Sheryl Reinisch, director of Early
Childhood Education Programs at Concordia University Portland, studies indicate that high-quality
classroom environments help the children feel safe, secure, and valued. As a result, self-esteem
increases and studentsare motivated to engage in the learning process. Those who answered Does
not say maybe they do not have their full concern about how the cleanliness implemented in the
school.

Maintaining sanitation and neatness is a basis of students, being responsible

Yes

No

Does not say

138

92%

0%

12

8%

In the question Do you think that through maintaining sanitation and neatness determines how
responsible the students are? The table reveals that the Grade 9 and 4 th year students of BNIINHS
for 2014-2015 agreed that how responsible they are can be determined through the means of
maintaining sanitation and neatness of their classroom.
The above result is supported by Temjentiba Pongener, working in All India Radio Kohima as
Announcer, who said that if everyone maintains cleanliness, in this attitude then the world will become
a better place to live in. this should be the fundamental responsibility of every civilized being.
Cleanliness is also the greatest virtue which should be followed by everyone as a great responsibility
to enhance the standard of life. In addition, Akshar Barad, a consulting Physician in X-6/101, Earth
Complex, Akshar Chowk, Old Padra Road, Akshar Chowk, Vadodara, Gujarat 390020, India, also
stated that in order for us to stay healthy we must keep it clean. We can spread awareness in the
society about the need of cleanliness. As individual, we can make the initiative to spread awareness.
We can also start it with the basic level; we must keep our house clean.
In the other hand, no one answered No. It is because based on Kathryn Rateliff Barr, a
Pastor family Counselor and taught birth, parenting, vaccinations and alternative medicine classes
since 1994, the classroom is the student work place for the entire school year and as being where
they spend their hour most of the day. Also, to maintain a safe and effective learning environment that
will enhance academic achievement and protect their overall health, because of that no one
answered No because it is really the responsibilities of the students to maintain neatness and
sanitation inside the classroom.
And the other 12 students choose to answer Does not say. It is because Vikas Mittal, the
J.HughLiedtke Professor of Marketing at Rices Jones Graduate School of Business said that when

the people feel disgusted, they tend to remove themselves from a situation. The instinct is to protect
oneself. People become focused on self and theyre less likely think about other people and maybe
thats the reason why some people didnt know what to say in regards to cleanliness when they are
disgusted.

Rates of Students concentration if the room is unclean and a bit messy

Yes

No

Does not say

24

16%

108

72%

18

12%

In the question If the room is unclean and a bit messy, can you completely concentrate on
studying? The result reveals that the Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for 2014-2015
cannot completely concentrate on studying if their classroom is unclean and a bit messy.
The table shows that 24 respondents agreed they can completely concentrate on studying
even the room is unclean. Dr. Reinisch, a teacher did a study of 25 first-graders whose classroom
was revamped over a period of four months to include appealing elements such as comfortable
reading spaces, fish, plants, and displays of students artwork. The childrens reactions were recorded
through interviews, student journals and observations. The first-graders expressed ownership and
pride at their artwork being included in the classroom decor, and their journals, comments and
drawings expressed appreciation for the aesthetic addition to their environment. Students in the study
said that being comfortable helped them feel at home in their classroom for the reason that clean
room helps your brain to work more productive, which in turn helped them learn. Some of the
students stated that when they are feeling relaxed; they are more ready to learn.
Other 108 dont agree by answering No. It is because according to Erin Roland, Researchers
at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute published the result of a study they conducted in

the January issue of The Journal of Neuroscience that relates directly to uncluttered and organized
living. From their report Interactions of top-down and bottom-up mechanisms in human visual
cortex. Multiple stimuli present in the visual field at the same complete for neural representation by
mutually suppressing their evoked activity throughout visual cortex, providing a neural correlate for
the limited processing capacity of the visual system. Or, to paraphrase in non-neuroscience jargon:
when your environment is cluttered, the chaos restricts your ability to focus. The clutter also limits
your brains ability to process information. Clutter makes you distracted and unable to process
information as wall as you do in an uncluttered, organized and serene environment. The clutter
competes for your attention in the same way a toddler might stand next to you annoyingly repeating,
candy, candy, candy, I want candy, candy, candy, candy, candy, candy, candy Even though you
might be able to focus a little, youre still aware that a screaming toddler is also vying for your
attention. The annoyance also wears down your mental resources and you are more likely to become
frustrated. The researchers used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) and other
physiological measurement tools to map the brains responses to organized and disorganized stimuli
and to monitor task performance. The conclusion were strong - if you want to focus to best of your
ability and process information as effectively as possible, you need to clear the clutter from your
home and work environment this research shows that you will be less irritable, more productive,
distracted less often, and able to process information better with an uncluttered and organized home
and office.
The rest 18 respondents cant answer whether Yes or No it is because according to Robert
Sylwester, a Psychologist, emotions do more responsibilities in ones learning. John Dewey, a
psychologist also began this century with an eloquent plea for the education of the whole child. If we
get around to that kind of education by the end of the century, emotion research may well provide the
catalyst we need. Our profession pays lip service to the whole student, but school activities tend to
focus on measurable rational qualities. We measure spelling accuracy, not emotional well-being. And
when the budget gets tight, we cut curricular areas like the arts, expressive subjects that are difficult

to measure. We know emotion is important in education-it drives attention, which in turn drives
learning and memory. But because we dont fully understand our emotional system, we dont know
exactly how to regulate it in school, beyond defining too much or too little emotion as misbehavior. We
have rarely incorporated emotion comfortably into the curriculum and classroom. Further, our
profession hasnt fully addressed the important relationship between a stimulating and emotionally
positive classroom experience and the overall health of both students and staffs. Following is a basic
introduction to the role our emotional system plays in learning, and the potential classroom
applications of this research.

Cleanliness is what students are after in participating Ganda ng Bahay Ko' program
Prize

Recognition

Cleanliness

Health

Grades

5
%

28

19
%

95

63
%

5
%

11

8
%

In the poll stated In participating GNBKP you are after the The table reveals that the Grade
9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for 2014-2015 are after with the cleanliness of their classroom in
participating the Gander ng Bahay Ko program.
The above table shows that 95 respondents are after with the cleanliness. A clean, wellordered school environment in many countries helped the students to develop good habits of
cleanliness. According to Darren, a janitor in an Australian High School, now we see filth in the
classroom as well, some students take the instruction Pick it up or Clean it up to mean that they
are being punished. The problem is that some teachers do use cleaning as a mean of punishment. It
is because cleanliness means different things to different people.
The other 28 students say that they are participating for them to recognize having the best of
the all the classroom. Based on a site from an organization in Australia, the students are encouraged
to be philanthropic within their classroom, school and family. The students recognize that their

classroom is a community because the students are brought together for a common purpose. They
analyze how philanthropy and affect the common good of the community.
On the other hand, 11 respondents stated that they are waiting for additional grade by their
adviser. According to a newspaper issued on August 10 last year in US, the importance of cleanliness
must be spread not only in the classroom but also in our community. American teachers also reported
that cleaning their classroom has become their own responsibility and challenge. It is well known that
regular hand washing is the first line of defense in preventing the transfer of germs that may cause
illness and therefore it is regularly practiced in schools. Said Dr. Paul S. Horowitz M.D. the teachers
let the students to know the different aspects of cleanliness and apply it to themselves by the use of
different activities like reporting and presentation that correspond grades.
The other 8 students chose the consideration of their health in a well-organized classroom.
According to a site, (https://www.megcleanlinessblogspot.com) the purpose of cleanliness includes
health, beauty, avoidance of shame, and avoidance of spreading of dirt and contaminants to oneself
and others. When the floor was with waste strewn all over, the students looks distressed about the
condition of their working environment. On the other hand, when you see a bright and clean
classroom with the children happy and content, wecan feel the difference within ourselves. Therefore
it proves that they are happier in a cleaner surroundings and it makes them healthier not only
physically but also mentally.
And the last 8 respondents answered that they are after the prize. According to the latest
circular on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Website, the campaign called
Expression Series will be conducted from October 2 to 15 where students will get a reward ranging
from Rs 2,500 to Rs 25,000 on a daily basis and more rewards if they continue the campaign beyond
the last date given. It was only held in Middle East countries. Just like on other countries, students
should receive maybe just a simple reward for them to continue their responsibilities and for giving an
appreciation of giving the importance of cleanliness inside the classroom.

Students Perception in a clean and well-decorated room

Comfortable

Uncomfortable

Does not say

116

77%

21

14%

13

9%

In the question Inside a clean and well-decorated classroom, what do you feel? The result
reveals that the Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for 2014-2015 are comfortable enough
inside a clean and well-decorated classroom.
The above result is supported by Malik Faisal Moonzajer, an Afghan writer who said that we
may not have a choice to be rich or uncomfortable, but whatever happens, we do always have the
choice to be so educated person. This can be interpreted that if someone is in a room filled with eyecandy designs and a room that is well-cleaned, it cant be helped but to feel at ease and comfortable.
It inspires people to study thoroughly and make things in a lively way. But still, whatever the
environment is, it is laid in the people to have their choice in becoming an educated person, it is up to
themselves what to do, if they will just slack off or get a book and read.
In the survey, some respondents say that inspite of being inside well-decorated room, they still
feel uncomfortable. In the quote said by Catherine Ryan Hyde that even though it was beautiful and
comfortable, and even though it is the world, it was also a little bit boring. No,lonely, thats it. It was a
little bit lonely. People feel uncomfortable not because of the room itself, but because of the people
that surrounds them. There are people that feel lonely even though they are with lots of people
physically, but they still feel alone because they dont have someone to lean on inside that room.
Being inside a beautiful and comfortable room doesnt mean people will feel enthusiast and joyful. It
depends to the people that hang around them.
Confucius said that wherever you go, go with all your heart. We can say that the respondents
who answered Does not say are ok wherever they stay, they dont have an opinion on their
surroundings, theyre just living their life, not giving a care in the room their stepping.

Class fund and contribution are where students get their finance for cleaning materials
Class fund

Contribution

75

50%

75

50%

In the question For the decorating stuffs and cleaning materials, you get through The table
reveals that the Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for 2014-2015 get theirs by means of class
fund and contribution.
The above result is supported by Mrs. Rosemarie Encinas (Grade 9 teacher) who said that it is
not only the money they get from their class fund that they used because they also conducted
contribution, for the real purpose of the class fund is the students savings fund for their Christmas
party and if they spend it all just for Ganda ng Bahay Ko program, they will no longer have enough
fund to suffice the afore mentioned purpose of it. This statement dwells too Mrs. Aileen Palu-ay (4 th
year teacher) based on the held interview. As well as what Ms. HoneyletTopasi (Grade 9 teacher)
responded that supports the other two teachers point of view in this. This can be interpreted that
students do the same just like what these teachers said.
On the other hand, same number and percent of the former answered that they get their fund
for decorating stuffs and cleaning materials through contribution. In connection to this is what Mrs.
Marsha Peculados, Mrs. Joan Balbin (Grade 9 teachers) and Ms. Fritzie Seido (4 th year teacher)
stated. According to them, it will be hard for the students to contribute one buck at a time since most
of students are in marginalized sector where in it is the reason why they study in such public school
thats why they include contribution but together and the other half of it from the class fund of theirs.
That same goes for the respondent thats why they end up with this say.

Viewpoint of students with regards to the implementation of 'Ganda ng Bahay Ko' Program
Yes

No

Does not say

133

89%

11

7%

4%

In the question Do you like how Ganda ng Bahay Ko program is being implemented in our
school? The result reveals that the Grade 9 and 4th year students like how the program is
implemented in BNIINHS.

133 answered Yes. In accordance in a 2008 national study titled Cleanliness and learning in
higher education A professor at Brigham young university found that classroom cleanliness affects a
students learning ability. Nearly 90 percent of the almost 1,500 students surveyed said the lack of of
cleanliness becomes a distraction when learning. Classroom conditions are not just a matter of
providing a good place to learn. Frequent cleaning helps eliminate some of the factors that contribute
to poor indoor air quality and the spread of communicable diseases. Clutter in the school and
classroom contributes to the accumulation of dirt and dust which can compromise air quality. It also
provides breeding grounds and hiding spots for insects and rodents.

Other 11 said No It can be related to the statement of Shobha Sharma, a business woman in
Chandni that the women voters in North and Central areas of Delhi are demanding a clean city. Even
though the region is in the heart of the national capital, heaps of garbage can be seen lying
everywhere and the condition is same in both commercial as well as residential areas. But nothing
happened. Cleanliness is their major issue here but nothing happened. There has been no difference
that can be concluded where it same goes to the implementation of GNBKP.

Lastly, six answered Does not say It is because based on Nicholas Sparks (The last song)
Emotions come and go and cant be controlled so theres no reason to worry about them that in the

end, people should be judged by their action since in the end it was actions that defined everyone.
Wherein in this, students doesnt care about their surroundings, they are being impulsive. Doing what
they want to do for what they like, for what they believe is true.

The Effectiveness of Ganda ng Bahay Ko' program

A

79

53%

34

23%

36

24%

In the question, GNBKP is effective because The table shows that the Ganda ng Bahay
Ko program Is effective for the Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for 2014-2015.
79 respondents answered (A) It encourage students and teachers to be aware of their room
sanitation. That being said that the respondents are now aware that their area might not be clean.
More than half of students answered it which means that the respondents are encourage by the
program to clean. Cleaning their area makes them feel comfortable according to the essay that
Amanda Olivia blog. According to the essay, many schools in every country in the world struggle to
keep their area clean and comfortable. The most common reason for this incapability is the size of the
school and the number of the students. The respondents clean too because they do not feel
comfortable in their school that has many students.
According to Tian Jin (2010), he agrees that the students who keep their rooms clean and
organize may be more successful than those who do not. 34 students answered (B) It keeps
everything around the school premises clean and organized. Means that the respondents may also
believe what Tian Jin believes in too.
36 respondents answered (C) Because health should be considered in this matter allowing
students to have a better performance in school. According to the factsheet that Marielle Snel (an
author) She said that in schools hygiene education promotes practices that will help for the sanitation

of facilities that will be the first step in learning physically that will allow the respondents to have a
better performance in school.

Ineffectiveness of Ganda ng Bahay Ko program

A

43

29%

48

32%

59

39%

In the question Ganda ng Bahay Ko program is not effective because the result reveals
that the Grade 9 and 4th year students of BNIINHS for 2014-2015 declared that there are still rooms
filled with trash and improper garbage disposal thats why the program is not effective for them.
As a connection to the result, Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF) in Accokeek, Maryland, United
States, trash free does not necessarily mean that no trash is produced. Being a Trash Free school
means you have sign the pledge and are actively working on reducing school wastes in a longlasting, sustainable manner. The Trash Free School Project works to educate and empower
students, faculty, and staffs to reduce their schools waste footprint by providing education and
resources, including a comprehensive guidebook, to aid in rethinking, reducing, reusing and
recycling. As part of the project, students and staffs at K-12 schools will have the resources needed to
investigate an environmental issue while implementing a strong waste reduction and litter prevention
strategy. And also, according to Karra Pennino (2014) AFF Community outreach Liaison, there has
been a lot of talk recently about how to grab the attention of people in their teens and twenties, also
known as millennial. The trash team has been particularly interested in how to target this young
generation, influence them to generate less waste, and keep their communities litter free. They were
inspired to target this audience because of the result of the 2013 pilot evaluation of Regional Litter
Prevention Campaign. This Pilot showed a 45% reduction in the number of people littering after

campaign material was posted nearby. While they were ecstatic about the results, they wanted to do
better. They wanted to know who was still littering after the litter campaign was posted and how they
could better target them. Wherein students of BNIINHS have to do it in avoidance of improper
garbage disposal and trash in their rooms.
The other 48 students answered (B) It only proves that most of students dont have initiative
cleaning their own room unless there will be a reward given. Associated to the article of Brett and
Kate Mckay (2012), one of the benefits of giving your children money in exchange for doing chores is
that it teaches them the connection between work and money. They learn that if they want
somethingin life, they have to work for it. But there are some possible downsideof trying to entice
chore-completion with money, and they relate to the roots of human motivation. Psychologist
breakdown motivation into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinxic motivation comes from within
you want to do something because you enjoy it, it interests you, or its in line with your values.
Extrinsic motivation comes from outside the person either someone is making you do something or
youre motivated by a reward. The problem with extrinsic motivation is that the satisfaction gained
from a task moves from a task itself to the reward. Thus, if the reward is taken away, the behavior
ceases studies have shown that once children are offered a reward for an activity, their interest in that
activity declines.
Lastly, 43 respondents answered (C) Cleaning materials and decorations for classroom is too
expensive. It is because according to Mandy Goodnight, a supplies and decorations for their
classrooms are usually out of their own pockets. There are paint, letters and borders for boards, wall
decorations, rewards for students achievements just to name a few things teachers buy and for
which in most cases are not reimbursed.