Level of Bsu-Sc Students About Student's Rights
Level of Bsu-Sc Students About Student's Rights
Level of Bsu-Sc Students About Student's Rights
Sarmiento Campus
Submitted by:
Tricia M. Gilles
Bsed-english2a
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Table of Contents
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………4
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….5
Relevant theories…………………………………………………………………………..7-9
Related studies…………………………………………………………………………….13-17
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………………..18
Hypothesis…………………………………………………………………………………..19
Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………………………19-20
Research instrument………………………………………………………………………….22
Data Gathering………………………………………………………………………………..23
Statistical treatment………………………………………………………………………24
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Chapter IV Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data ……………………….25-27
Reference …………………………………………………………………………………..32
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Abstract
This study is focusing on the level of awareness of students about their rights. This study aims to
find out the level of the students awareness about their rights from the Bulacan State University
Sarmiento Campus. That may prove beneficial to the parents, teachers, school, and to students.
Through the use of survey, researching references, interpreting data gathered and applying
statistical procedures, found out the conclusion that students from BSU-SC are occasionally
aware about their rights. The students should have knowledge about their rights and should know
to apply it, to comprehend and use their proper rights for every situation.
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Chapter I
Introduction
They refer to a wide continuum of values or capabilities thought to enhance human agency and
declared to be universal in character, in some sense equally claimed for all human beings.
It is a common observation that human beings everywhere demand the realization of diverse
values or capabilities to ensure their individual and collective well-being. It also is a common
observation that this demand is often painfully frustrated by social as well as natural forces,
resulting in exploitation, oppression, persecution, and other forms of deprivation. Deeply rooted
in these twin observations are the beginnings of what today are called “human rights” and the
national and international legal processes that are associated with them.(Britannica)
The question is the students of Bulacan State University aware about their rights?
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Statement of the Problem
This study is important to know the importance of the students’ rights. To know the
limitation and what should be done by student’s mentor and same with the students. It is
necessary for the students to know their rights , to know if their teachers and parents doing
their responsibilities for their child or student. The teachers should perform their duties and
responsibilities for the students learning, if they teach coordinate with the philosophies, goals
and objectives of the school.
If schools concerned in accordance with rules and regulations jointly issued consistently with
pertinent appropriation and budgetary laws by the Ministry of the Budget, the Ministry of
Education, Culture and Sports and the Commission on Audit (mpas)
Researchers this study will guide other researchers in conducting a study that will better provide
readers information about the awareness of the Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus
students about their rights.
Scope
This study focuses on the level of awareness of Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus
students about their rights.
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Chapter II
Theoretical Framework
Relevant theories
The deontological theory states that people should adhere to their obligations and duties when
analyzing an ethical dilemma. This means that a person will follow his or her obligations to
another individual or society because upholding one's duty is what is considered ethically
correct.
The utilitarian ethical theory is founded on the ability to predict the consequences of an action.
To a utilitarian, the choice that yields the greatest benefit to the most people is the choice that is
ethically correct. One benefit of this ethical theory is that the utilitarian can compare similar
predicted solutions and use a point system to determine which choice is more beneficial for more
people.
In the rights ethical theory the rights set forth by a society are protected and given the highest
priority. Rights are considered to be ethically correct and valid since a large or ruling population
endorses them. Individuals may also bestow rights upon others if they have the ability and
resources to do so.
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The casuist ethical theory is one that compares a current ethical dilemma with examples of
similar ethical dilemmas and their outcomes. This allows one to determine the severity of the
situation and to create the best possible solution according to others' experiences. Usually one
will find paradigms that represent the extremes of the situation so that a compromise can be
reached that will hopefully include the wisdom gained from the previous examples (2).
The virtue ethical theory judges a person by his character rather than by an action that may
deviate from his normal behavior. It takes the person's morals, reputation and motivation into
account when rating an unusual and irregular behavior that is considered unethical.
Ethical theories and principles bring significant characteristics to the decision-making process.
Although all of the ethical theories attempt to follow the ethical principles in order to be
applicable and valid by themselves, each theory falls short with complex flaws and failings.
However, these ethical theories can be used in combination in order to obtain the most ethically
correct answer possible for each scenario. For example, a utilitarian may use the casuistic theory
and compare similar situations to his real life situation in order to determine the choice that will
benefit the most people. The deontologist and the rule utilitarian governor who are running late
for their meeting may use the rights ethical theory when deciding whether or not to speed to
make it to the meeting on time. Instead of speeding, they would slow down because the law in
the rights theory is given the highest priority, even if it means that the most people may not
benefit from the decision to drive the speed limit. By using ethical theories in combination, one
is able to use a variety of ways to analyze a situation in order to reach the most ethically correct
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decision possible (1).
We are fortunate to have a variety of ethical theories that provide a substantial framework when
trying to make ethically correct answers. Each ethical theory attempts to adhere to the ethical
principles that lead to success when trying to reach the best decision. When one understands each
individual theory, including its strengths and weaknesses, one can make the most informed
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Related literature
Court had this to say as a result of the case Tinker v. Des Moines, "First Amendment rights,
applied in light of the special characteristics of the school environment, are available to teachers
and students. It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional
rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. This has been the
unmistakable holding of this Court for almost 50 years. The Fourteenth Amendment, as now
applied to the States, protects the citizen against the State itself and all of its creatures - Boards
Unfortunately, though, that doesn't mean students are always granted the rights they deserve. As
stated by Civil Liberty expert, J.D. Tuccille, "Since attendees at public schools are almost all
minors, becomes important for activists and advocates of student rights to speak up when there is
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is designed to help Americans (including students)
become familiar with their own civil liberties. On the ACLU website, it defines the term
"freedom of expression" by stating, "The government does not have the right to forbid us from
saying what we like and writing what we like; we can form clubs and organizations, and take
part in demonstrations and rallies". But it also warns, "a court probably won't overturn the [dress]
codes unless the judge finds that they're really unreasonable, or that they're discriminatory".
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If you're about to get yourself in a whole world of trouble with your school, I would strongly
suggest that you have the support of your parents. They need to be fully aware of what you are
doing, and have your back 100%. The voice of an adult will speak louder than your own,
anyway. And it's very difficult to continue a protest when you're grounded to your room, so it's a
Once you decide to begin the effort of a school protest, you must follow through. You already
have one major strike against you - school administrators probably think you're just a bored,
irresponsible kid trying to make some waves. If you quit in the middle of it all, that is only going
to prove their assumption. This is not some kind of popularity stunt. You have put yourself in a
position of political activist - if you are not prepared to assume the responsibility, and then don't
start. Making a laughing stock of your school and fellow students does not help your cause.
Sign of Rebellion
On April 20, 1999, two school students opened fire on their classmates and teachers at the now-
infamous Columbine High School in Denver. This event led to even greater and more stringent
As if Columbine wasn't bad enough, Dr. Timothy Roberts (University of Rochester, NY) did a
"study" and concluded that there is a direct link between pierced teens and "risky behavior".
With so-called experts like him around, it's no wonder parents get so freaked out when their teen
gets pierced.
In my attempt to keep this article diplomatic, allow me to play Devil's advocate for a moment. It
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is possible that children who are already inclined toward bad behavior may also desire to be
It is possible that kids who are already in a gang or trying to get into one will get tattooed or
It is also possible that children with a predisposition to rebel might choose to act on that desire
by getting tattooed or pierced. Why? Because adults are already against it,
which makes it a perfect way to rebel - not because there is anything deviant about body art. If
adults were opposed to fuzzy bunny slippers, rebellious kids would be wearing them. The
The bottom line is that getting tattooed or pierced does not automatically mean a teen is involved
in drinking, smoking, drugs, sex, gangs, animal sacrifice or conspiring with extra-terrestrial
aliens.
But that doesn't mean parents or schools are going to stop assuming the worst of our kids. And
unlike adults, teens don't have the option to walk away from a school that doesn't allow them to
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Related studies
Section 9. Right of Students in School - In addition to other rights, and subject to the limitation
prescribed by law and regulations, and student and pupils in all schools shall enjoy the following
rights:
2. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and to
continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of academic deficiency,
or violation of disciplinary regulations.
3. The right to school guidance and counseling services for decisions and selecting the
alternatives in fields of work suited to his potentialities.
4. The right to access his own school records, the confidentiality of which the school
shall maintain and preserve.
6. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications, as well as the right
to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other activities of similar
nature
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7. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels of
communication with appropriate academic channels and administrative bodies of the
school or institution.
8. The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies
recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual and physical
growth and development, or to form, establish, join and maintain organizations and
societies for purposes not contrary to law.
9. The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their
own he organizations or societies.
Section 15. Duties and Responsibilities of Students - In addition to those provided for under
existing laws, every student shall:
1. Exert his utmost to develop his potentialities for service, particularly by undergoing
an education suited to his abilities, in order that he may become an asset to his family
and to society.
3. Promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the rules
and discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationships with fellow
Students, the teaching and academic staff and other school personnel.
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4. Participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare
particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of his community and
in the attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly society.
5. Exercise his rights responsibly in the knowledge that he is answerable for any
infringement or violation of the public welfare and of the rights of others.
Subject to limitations prescribed by law and the university policies and regulations, every pupil
or student of the university shall enjoy the following rights:
The right to receive quality and relevant education through competent instruction in accordance
to national goals, educational objectives, and the standards of the University for his Full
Development as human being.
The right to guidance and counseling services to provide himself with appropriate opportunities
to know him, to make decisions, and to elect the field of work suited to his potentials.
The right to free expression of beliefs and opinions as long as it does not disrupt the
administrative, academic and discipline of the university.
The right to invite resource speakers during convocation, fora, symposia, and assemblies of
similar nature.
The right to participate in the formulation and development of policies affecting the university
in the relation to the locality/region and nation through representation in the appropriate bodies
of the university to be determined by the Board of Regents.
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The right to establish join and participate in organizations, societies and clubs recognized by the
university for the purposes not contrary the law.
The right to be informed of his rights as well as the policies, rules, and regulations affecting
him.
The right to be respected as a person with human dignity, to full physical, social, intellectual and
moral development, to humane and healthful conditions of learning.
The right to redress of grievances against any wrong or injustice committed against him by
other students or by any member of the academic community in accordance with the defined
procedures and channels of authority therein.
The right to subjected to disciplinary action only after requisites of due process has been fully
complied with.
The right to access to his university records, the confidentiality of which the university shall
keep and maintain.
The right to pursue and continue his course until the graduates except in cases of academic
deficiency or violation of disciplinary regulations.
The right to be given assistance on work opportunities through current and available
information.
The right to be expeditious issuance of official documents like certificates, diplomas, transcript
of records, grades and transfer credential.
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The right to be free from involuntary contributions except those approved by their own
organizations, clubs or societies.
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Conceptual Framework
Implemented by Awareness of
Rights of students the Philippines the students
government
1. The right to receive, primarily through about their
competent instruction, relevant quality rights
education in line with national goals and
conducive to their full development as person
with human dignity.
Hypothesis
Definition of Terms
Levelhaving no part higher than another; having a flat or evensurface.being in a plane parallel to
the plane of the horizon;horizontal.equal, as one thing with another or two or more things
Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the
fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people, according to
some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. Rights are often considered fundamental
to civilization, being regarded as established pillars of society and culture, and the history
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of conflicts can be found in the history of each right and its development. Rights are of essential
importance in such disciplines as law and ethics, especially theories of justice and deontology.
major field of study, etc. All of the courses, collectively, offered in a school, college, etc., or in a
particular subject
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Chapter III
Methods of Research
Research Design
This paper defined the topic in descriptive form; all the details were discussed all over the paper
with given supportive details and citation to make the information concrete
The respondents consist of 5 students every course from General Engineering1a&1b, Bachelor of
Secondary Education major in English2a, Physical Science2, Math2, and BSHRM, total of 30
respondents
Methods of Research
Data were gathered through gathering necessary data and conducting a survey. Statistical survey
is an important and useful method of gathering data collection. It is used to collect information
about items in population. The survey questionnaires were given to the respondents and were
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personally distributed by the researcher with help of other course to the selected students of
Research Instrument
Survey had been selected because it is well systematized, easily to understood and
less expensive.
Name: (optional)
Course/year
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Data Gathering
This study was conducted within the period covering the moths of February and March 2012
second semester. The information gathered from the 5 students every course from General
Collecting data from the school of Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus, giving the
questionnaire forms that was given to the students and teachers. In this form, there are questions
by simply asking if they are aware about their rights. By answering this questionnaire it will
helps to get the level of awareness of the Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus students
Statistical treatment
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A statistical treatment will be used to describe the collected information and the analysis of the
existing facts. A frequency distribution shows us a summarized grouping of data divided into
mutually exclusive classes and the number of occurrences in a class. Univar ate frequency
distributions are often presented as lists ordered by quantity showing the number of times each
value appears.
Percentage was utilized to analyze the gathered data. Below is the formula used:
+f
% f= x 100
n
Where:
f= frequency
n= total of respondents
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Chapter IV
In determinating the number of observation needed, 30 respondents were selected from each
course. The survey enables the researcher to get the most of the necessary data to come up with
the conclusion.
This survey happened from March 11, 2012 to march 12, 2012. The researchers asked the
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Bsed English 2a 2 3 0
Bsed Physical Science2a 2 3 0
Bsed Math2a 4 1 0
BsIT 1 4 0
BsHrm 3 2 0
General Engineering 1&2 1 4 0
Frequency Distribution
Figure1
Percentage: level of awareness of Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus students’ rights
Level of awareness of Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus students about their rights
Courses Always Sometimes Never
Bsed English 2a 40% 60% 0
Bsed Physical Science2a 40% 60% 0
Bsed Math2a 80% 20% 0
BsIT 20% 80% 0
BsHrm 60% 40% 0
General Engineering 1&2 20% 80% 0
In accordance with the results shown in table1, the highest frequency were the sometimes. From
the Bsed English 2a, sixty percent (60%) answered sometimes, and forty percent answered
always. From Bsed Physical Science has same answer from Bsed English. From Bsed math,
twenty percent (20%) answered sometimes and eighty percent (80%) answered always. BsIT
answered twenty percent (20%) always and eighty percent (80%) for sometimes. BsHRM
answered sixty percent (60%) for always and forty percent(40%) for sometimes. General
Engineering has twenty percent (20%) for always and eighty percent (80%) for sometimes.
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From the survey results the students from Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus know
their rights otherwise there’s less percent for students who do not know their rights.
Most of the respondents answer yes but they can’t state one about their rights as students.
Those who answers yes with their stating rights they state their rights as:
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Chapter V
Most of the respondents answer sometimes. Sometimes they know and they are aware about their
rights, no one answers never, it means that it could be sometimes and always.
However the respondents are dominant by answering sometimes instead of always.
It would be sometimes because of some instance that the student should react if they were
suppressed by their teachers.
Hypothesis
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Ho: level of awareness is haven’t effects on the students
Conclusion
1. Majority of the students from Bulacan State University are barely aware about their rights
as a students
2. Students still know what they supposed to do when they are suppressed and feel that
Recommendations
Considering the results of the survey and their analysis, the following are the recommendations
for the improvement of human rights education in schools in the Philippines.
1. A more aggressive and effective human rights education program is necessary to ensure
the proper dissemination and education of human rights among second year high school students.
This includes the commitment of school officials to propagate and espouse the principles of
UDHR, and making sure that they are taught during the school year.
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2. Training of teachers in handling human rights discussions, including making them
understand the importance of human rights education in maintaining quality life, are necessary.
Teaching methods should emphasize the application/relevance of human rights to daily life as
lived by the respondents in their respective milieus.
1. The teaching of human rights, to be more meaningful, should take into consideration the
profile of students such as ethnicity and geographical location. This would also minimize
misconception/misinterpretation of human rights brought about by such variables.
2. Human rights concepts that the students lack knowledge of should be given more
emphasis. These are concepts on the inherent quality of human rights and on the responsibility
that goes with the exercise of one's rights, among others.
1. In teaching human rights, the rights enunciated in the UDHR should be emphasized not
only as values, but also as a set of rules.
2. The significant differences among regions calls for a re-examination of how human rights
education programs in schools are being implemented.
3. The good performance of Region VII calls for a study on how the implementation of its
human rights education program differs from the others. Lessons can be learned or a model
program can be drawn from this study.
4. Situational tests using real-life situations can be further explored as a means to enrich
students' knowledge on how to correctly react to human rights situations.
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1. The teaching of human rights, to be more meaningful, should take into consideration the
profile of students such as ethnicity and geographical location.
2. A more dynamic human rights education should be implemented in ARMM, public
schools, urban areas and among Moslems since the survey results consistently show lower
performance of students.
3. The teaching of economic, social, cultural and gender rights should be enhanced.
1. The curriculum should be reviewed to identify the strength and weaknesses of the
integration of human rights concepts and each subject area.
2. Further studies on human rights education program in Region VII maybe conducted to
identify best practices.
3. The seeming lack of materials for teaching human rights specifically in public schools
should be resolved. Teaching materials such as textbooks, copies of laws, UN documents, lesson
plans, and learning standards should be provided to the teachers.
4. Since knowledge of human rights does not automatically translate into participation in
human rights activities and practice, school policies and gaps between theory and practice should
be reviewed and evaluated.
5. The ambivalence of teachers in teaching human rights should be looked into. Intensive
teacher training together with clear policies and administrative support should be put in place.
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