Challenges and Attitudes of Stakeholders on the Implementation of Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program

This study determined the challenges encountered and attitudes of stakeholders toward the implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program among teachers, parents, and learners in a public elementary school in Negros Occidental, during School Year 2025–2026. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design using a researcher-made questionnaire validated by experts and was employed to determine significant differences. The findings revealed that stakeholders experienced a high level of challenges, while their attitudes toward the implementation of the ARAL Program were very high. No significant differences were found in the challenges encountered and attitudes of teachers, parents, and learners. However, a significant positive relationship was found between the challenges encountered and stakeholders’ attitudes toward the implementation of the program. The study concluded that despite the challenges encountered, stakeholders maintained highly positive attitudes and support for the ARAL Program. Strengthening collaboration, learner engagement, teacher support, and parental involvement is recommended.

Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program; Implementation Challenges; Stakeholder Attitudes; Stakeholder Collaboration; Elementary Education

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