Conceptualized by: Raymond D. Garcia, MA Math & Luningning B.

Aribbay, MAEd
Assistant Professor 1 Associate Professor I – Apayao State College
Episode 7: School Environment School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

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Field Study 2
(Learning Episode 7.4)
by:
LUNINGNING B. ARIBBAY, MAEd
Associate Professor I

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION .

Learning Episode 7.4: School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

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Assistant Professor 1 Associate Professor I – Apayao State College
Episode 7: School Environment School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
This lesson will help you analyze how to create a safe and healthy learning environment. It
will guide in planning for emergency preparedness and securing the school property and the life of
stakeholders within the school.

Objectives:
1. Discuss the processes of creating a safe learning environment
2. Identify safety and precautionary measures within the school premises
3. Identify possible threats that may affect the safety and security of students and teachers

Education Theory
School safety, security, and emergency preparedness play a very crucial role in making the
school a comfortable place for students and teachers. It is one of the major considerations of parents
in choosing a school where to enrol their children. Keeping a positive learning environment is not an
easy task and requires close collaboration and coordination with teachers, parents, and members of
the community. Through the school – community collaboration, the school can help strengthen its
emergency plans and build a positive school climate and good relationship with the community that
will encourage everyone to share information regarding possible threats and avoid them from
happening in the future.

Some of the common factors that affect school safety and security are associated with or
caused by natural disasters (i.e. typhoon, flood, earthquake), physical environment (i.e. building
structures, facilities and equipment, location of the school), and human factor (bullying, harassment,
criminal acts, civil disturbances). As such, school officials should ensure proper management of the
school environment for safety and security.

In 2015, the DepEd established a system of coordination and information management to

provide guidance to the DepEd Field Office, schools, and Disaster and Risk Reduction Management
(DRRM) coordinators on their respective roles and functions through DepEd Order No. 21, series of
2015. The said order also aims to capacitate DRRMO coordinators and other DepEd constituents to
disasters and emergencies and to facilitate an immediate and efficient flow of information during
disaster and emergencies.

As a teacher, it is very important to be responsive to students during an emergency to help

ensure their safety and well – being. Below are some of the following tips that a teacher may
consider for emergency preparation:
 Prepare emergency kits

 Participate in emergency drills

 Familiarize yourself with designated emergency routes and evacuation areas.

 Practice how to maintain order while in assembly area

 Always be aware of students’ attendance

 Establish a buddy system for students and teachers with disabilities

 Establish communication and coordination with designated DRRM Coordinators

LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 7.4A

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Episode 7: School Environment School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Conduct a virtual survey of the school environment focusing on the school’s measure on
safety, security and emergency preparedness. Find answers to the given questions. Write your
comment on the column provided below for items with an answer “NO”. Compile your answer in a
portfolio. Document all your undertakings with picture and other relevant document materials.
(Individual answer of the respondents during the interview must be attached. Signature of the
interviewee must also be affixed in the guide questions).

Questions YES NO Comment

1. Does the school have a security force that
checks and maintains the safety of school’s
property, employees and students?
2. Does the school conduct regular inspection
and risk mapping within and around the school
premises?
3. Does the school have a disaster and risk –
reduction management office and coordinators
4. Does the school have an emergency response
team?
5. Does the school have a medical and
emergency kit?
6. Does the school have pre – designated
emergency routes and an evacuation area?
7. Does the school have established safety
procedures and guidelines on the use of school’s
physical facilities and laboratory equipment?
8. Does the school have established policies and
guidelines on student discipline?
9. Does the school have established partnership
with teachers, parents, and members of the
community?
10. Does the school adopt the implementation of
DepEd Order No. 21, series of 2015.

LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 7.4B

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Episode 7: School Environment School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Conduct a virtual interview with teachers and ask him/her to describe the standard
operating procedure (SOP) implemented by the school to ensure the safety and security of
stakeholders during the following situations. Document all your undertakings with picture and other
relevant document materials. (Individual answer of the respondents during the interview must be
attached. Signature of the interviewee must also be affixed in the guide questions).

Situation Emergency Plans/Preparations

1. Natural disaster such as floods and
earthquakes
2. Fire or explosion

3. Bomb scare/bomb threats

4. Civil disturbances involving students,

teachers, and school employees
5. School events and activities

6. Accidents involving students, teachers,

school employees, visitors
7. Bullying/fighting/harassments

8. Criminal activities

9. Gun firing incidents

10. Medical emergency

11. Structural failure

12. Vehicular accident involving a school

bus or private cars
13. Lost or missing child

14. Suicide incidents

Other comments: _________________________________________________________________

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LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 7.4C

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Episode 7: School Environment School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

Direction: Review and analyze all the data you gathered in LAT 7.4A to LAT 7.4B, then answer the
questions below. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

1. How important is school safety, security, and emergency preparedness to teachers?

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____________________________________.

2. How does school safety and security affect the teaching and learning process?
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3. How important is the school – community partnership to ensure the safety and security of the
school environment and its stakeholders?
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____________________________________________.

4. What are the best practices of the school in disaster risk reduction and management?
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LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 7.4D

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Assistant Professor 1 Associate Professor I – Apayao State College
Episode 7: School Environment School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Write your reflection of what you have learned in this lesson by completing the
statements below. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

1. I realized that ___________________________________________________________________

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2. I believe it is essential to __________________________________________________________

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3. From now on, I am determined to ___________________________________________________

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