World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue VII (July 2026), pp.371-397
Dorothy Joy M. Abelong
dorothyabelong@gmail.com
Marintoc National High School, DepEd Masbate Province
Abstract – Education has always been seen as a powerful force for human growth, enabling individuals to improve their lives and communities. According to the Global Education Monitoring Report Team (2016), education helps people escape poverty by equipping them with essential skills, employment opportunities, and improved social conditions. This study aimed to assess the level of implementation of the Open High School Program (OHSP) in the Municipality of Mobo by examining learner profiles, perceptions of learners and teachers, and challenges encountered in program delivery. A mixed-method research design, combining descriptive-comparative, descriptive-correlational, and phenomenological approaches, was employed. Complete enumeration sampling was used, involving 117 participants, including 80 teachers and 37 learners from public secondary schools. Data were collected using an adapted survey questionnaire and open-ended interview questions. Statistical treatments included frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, One-Way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, while thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data. Findings revealed that most learners were adolescents from low-income families, yet demonstrated satisfactory prior academic performance. Both learners and teachers generally perceived OHSP as well implemented in terms of goals, teaching methods, learner participation, and social needs. However, a significant difference emerged in learner participation, indicating a gap between perceived and observed engagement. No significant relationship was found between learners’ profiles and their perceptions of program implementation. Key challenges identified included learner engagement issues, resource limitations, instructional and monitoring difficulties, weak home support, and institutional constraints. The study concluded that while OHSP is effectively implemented and accessible to disadvantaged learners, gaps in engagement and systemic support affect its overall effectiveness. It is recommended that schools strengthen learner monitoring systems, enhance ICT integration, provide continuous teacher training, foster parent and community involvement, and implement structured support mechanisms to improve learner participation and program outcomes.
Keywords: open high school, implementation, DepEd Order 46, s. 2006, RA No. 10665, mixed-methods study
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