Disaster Preparedness Of Elementary School Principals, Teachers, And Students Based On The Geographical Conditions In Malang District, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Principal preparedness reflects school readiness. Malang Regency's varied geography poses various natural disasters, therefore school principals, instructors, and elementary students' emergency readiness vary. This study examines principals, teachers, and students in plains and hills for disaster preparedness. This study surveyed 4 public elementary schools in Malang Regency, Two in the plains and Two in the hills. Four principals, 20 teachers, and 60 students comprised the research sample. Principal and teacher samples were chosen purposefully; student samples were chosen randomly. Principal data collecting used an interview guide, whereas teacher and student data collection employed a questionnaire. Principal data was acquired by interview; teacher and student data were collected by questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was used to compare the emergency readiness of principals, teachers, and students (T-Test). This study's conclusions are: (1) The disaster preparedness of elementary school principals is good, but the preparedness of principals in plain areas is better than the preparedness of principals in hills areas. This is due to the affordability factor of the plain areas being easier. (2) The level of disaster preparedness of elementary school teachers is good, but the teacher’s preparedness in the hills is better. Students in hills locations are better prepared than those in plain areas. Because of frequent natural disasters, instructors and kids in hills areas are better prepared.