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Ateneo Science Educators and Researchers in Virtual
Engagement (SERVE) 2020 Ateneo de Manila University
School of Science and Engineering
MS Science Education Program of Biology Department

Using the HazardHunterPH Website in Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

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Karizz Anne L. Morante , Diane C. Maquilan , and Joel T. Maquiling

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Philippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus, Pampanga Tukuran Technical Vocational High School - Zamboanga del Sur
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Department of Biology, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University Department of Physics,
School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University
*Corresponding Author: karizz.morante@obf.ateneo.edu

ABSTRACT

In this time of pandemic and with a slew of natural hazards happening, knowledge in Disaster Readiness and
Risk Reduction (DRR) is important not only to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
students but to everyone. Data from government agencies is used in making different hazard maps which
are helpful in disaster preparation and can easily be accessed through the HazardHunterPH website (http://
hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph). Using the website as reference, an activity was developed in the Ignatian
Pedagogical Paradigm framework, an active learning approach which emphasizes the use of reflected
experience to spur action. The activity is part of a set of modules developed for teaching Disaster Readiness
and Risk Reduction concepts to non-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (non- STEM)
students. Evaluation of the activity after its implementation made use of students’ agreement on the
following criteria: clarity of instructions, efficacy for understanding and new learning, level of difficulty, and
engagement using a Likert Scale. Aside from quantitative data, qualitative data in the form of student
comments and instructor observations were used. Results show that students gave a 3.8 out of 4 (Strongly
Agree) positive rating for the activity. Additionally, students remarked that the activity was easy and helpful
for them since it enables them to know which hazards can possibly occur in their locations. Although the
resource is reliant on internet connectivity and availability of gadgets on the part of the students, the
knowledge learned from the activity can greatly help students and their families prepare for possible natural
hazards. Teachers can use the activity as jump off point in teaching DRR specifically on hazard maps.

Keywords: Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, HazardHunterPH, Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm,
Active Learning

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