Thesis Abstract
Thesis Abstract
Thesis Abstract
Rationale/Background
Educational institutions play vital roles in the growth and development of every
learner’s integrated and holistic being for him/her to become a worthy and useful citizen
A multitude of factors contributes to the success of the person. Apart from the
effective teachers who provide the essentials of teaching learning process, the learner’s
Pollution of varied kinds is among the factors that if remained unabated would
continually add up to the deteriorating environment affecting the health of the pupils.
condition surrounding Balumbato Elementary School on the health of the pupils during
the school year 2001-2002. This was participated in by 200 pupils, 200 parents and 21
teachers.
This study focused on the causes of the apparent pollution problems in the
identified locale and the perceived effects of the existing environmental conditions
Specifically, the following questions were answered:
Problem 1. What is the situation of the environment existing within the vicinity
of Balumbato Elementary School with regard to noise pollution, air pollution, water
1.2 The air around the locale was considered polluted based on the
mean of the pollution index reached 336, the highest mean from
1.3 Of the three water samples taken from three different sections of
Balumbato Elementary School, the sample from the faucet near the
toilet was contaminated with coliform; hence the water was not
1.4 Worthy of note is the result of the soil analysis. The findings showed
environmental problems at Balumbato Elementary School and its vicinity: (1) smoke
emitted from nearby factories, (2) foul odor from toilets (3) unpleasant/foul odor from
factories; (4) temperate weather and (5) foul odor from garbage.
Problem 3. How do the pupils, parents, and teacher respondents perceive the
The pupil and the teacher respondents considered the effects of the
“disturbing”.
The respondent underscored colds, cough, fever and headaches as the leading
diseases that mostly affected them. Anemia was apparently the disease that was least
contracted.
Conclusions:
canteen and new Bldg. were analyzed as safe for drinking purpose.
The fertility rating of the soil was generally adequate/favorable.
2. Predominant factors that contributed to the existing environmental problem were the
smoke and foul odor from the nearby factories and temperate weather.
3. Majority of the consequential effects caused by the various pollutants in the locals
4. Common diseases related to the pollution problems were brought into the body by
Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions, the researcher proposed the following
recommendations.
areas. The government should strictly implement measures to curb pollution in the
area, particularly in the factories. Stringent rules regarding the use of pollution
2. The Clean and Green Program as well as Zero Waste Management should really be
intensified through the collaborative efforts of the citizens and the local government
of Quezon City. Trees and plants are natural anti-pollutant sources. School personnel
should initiate all efforts to serve as models in helping to combat pollution. The
researcher also recommends that the management of the nearby factories should be
invited as guest speakers in the PTCA meetings to discuss what possible solution to
minimize the problems (such as smoke, odor and noise emissions) caused by their
authorities.
4. Health rules and policies of the school must be properly and well disseminated to
the pupils and parents as well. Seminars relative to health should be given to the
parents. All efforts should be exerted to minimize health problems particularly those
5. Teachers should find ways to motivate their pupils even in the presence of noise and
temperate weather.
A follow-up and more in-depth research be undertaken to verify the findings of this
study.