Engaging Senior High School Students in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Education in Tinambac, Camarines Sur: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Extension Intervention

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR) education extension program implemented among senior high school students in Tinambac, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design complemented by a client satisfaction survey, data were collected from 468 participants across multiple schools. Statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement in knowledge scores following the intervention (t-test, p < 0.001), with a large effect size (Cohen’s d > 0.80), d is approximately 1.42, indicating substantial learning gains attributable to the intervention. Satisfaction ratings were consistently high across domains, particularly in quality of delivery (M = 4.37) and relevance (M = 4.26). However, perceived benefits and long-term impact scored relatively lower (M = 4.13), suggesting a gap between knowledge acquisition and behavioral application. Findings demonstrate that interactive, context-specific climate education effectively enhances cognitive outcomes but requires sustained engagement mechanisms to achieve long-term resilience. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on education-based climate adaptation strategies and provides policy-relevant insights aligned with the Sendai Framework and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

climate change education, disaster risk reduction, quasi-experimental study, resilience, extension activity

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