Implementation of School Garden-Based Education Learning Program (SGBELP)

Introduction:
Garden-based learning is a wonderful and exciting way to make almost any
classroom curriculum come alive and show “real-life” meaning to students as they learn.
This form of learning encompasses programs, activities and projects in which the
garden is the foundation for integrated learning, in and across disciplines, through
active, engaging real-world experiences that have personal meaning for students, adults
and communities.
In some settings it is the educational curriculum and in others it supports or enriches the
curriculum. Nevertheless, garden-based learning has been viewed as contributing to all
aspects of basic education, including academic skills, personal development, social
development, moral development, vocational skills and life skills.

Gulayan sa Paaralan is a program initiated by the Department of Education

(DepEd) in the Philippines to promote gardening in public schools. The program aims to
promote the importance of agriculture and environmental awareness among students
and teachers. However, the program has yet to be fully implemented as a garden-based
education learning program. This masteral thesis aims to explore the benefits and
challenges of transforming the Gulayan sa Paaralan program into a garden-based
education program in a DepEd public school in the Philippines.
Garden-based learning environment can foster science literacy and social skills
among students, while enhancing an awareness of the link between plants in the
landscape and our clothing, food, shelter, and well-being. Gardening projects can
provide students with the carefree exploration of the natural world as well as give them
the chance to develop a wide range of academic and social skills. Here are some noted
benefits of garden-based learning programs for students

Increased nutrition awareness: Students who participate in garden-based learning

programs tend to increase their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and gained
a new enthusiasm for fresh, nutritious vegetables they grew.
Increased environmental awareness: Students gain more positive attitudes about
environmental issues after participating in a school garden program. Gardening has
also been shown to increase scores on environmental attitude surveys of elementary
school children.
Higher Learning: Students who participate in school gardening activities score
significantly higher on science achievement tests compared to students who do not.
Increased Life Skills: Garden programs enhance moral education, increases
appreciation for nature, increases responsibility, develops patience, increases in
relationship skill, increases self-esteem, helps students develop a sense of ownership
and responsibility, and helps foster relationships with family members.
This study aims to determine the following:
1. What is the acceptability of the School Garden Based Learning Education Program

(SGBLP) in the academic performance of Grade 6 students in terms of:

1.1 Learning outcomes

1.2 Learning contents
1.3Learning Activities
1.4Assessment of Students Learning

2. What is the perceive effectiveness of Implementation of School Garden-Based

Education Learning Program (SGBELP)

3. What is the significant relationship of the Implementation of School Garden-Based

Education Learning Program (SGBELP) in the academic performance of grade 6
pupils?