Child Protection Policy (CPP) Awareness and Behavioral Management of Learners: A Basis for the Development of Infographic Materials

This study determined the influence of learners’ awareness of the Child Protection Policy (CPP) on the level of learners’ behavioral management and used the findings as a basis for the development of infographic materials in selected elementary schools in South District, Tinambac, Camarines Sur, for SY 2025-2026. Specifically, this determine the level of learners’ awareness of the CPP along knowledge of policy content, response procedure, and roles and responsibilities; determined the level of learners’ behavioral management in terms of bullying and discrimination, students’ engagements, and organized activities; assessed the significant relationship between learners’ awareness of the CPP and level of learners’ behavioral management; assessed the extent of influence of the learners’ awareness of the CPP on their behavioral management; and developed infographic materials to enhance the CPP awareness and behavioral management of learners. The respondents of the study were the 250 grade 6 learners, and 5 teacher experts of Camagong Elementary School, Mananao Elementary School, and Tinambac Central School. A purposive sampling of the learners was employed in the selection of the learner respondents. The study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design and was guided by the ADDIE Model in the development of instructional material. Major conclusions were: The Grade 6 learners’ level of awareness of the Child Protection Policy was high; Grade 6 learners’ level of behavioral management was high; There was a significant relationship between learners’ awareness of the CPP and Learners’ Behavioral Management. Thus, the null hypothesis was rejected; and Learners’ awareness of the Child Protection Policy moderately influences their behavior in reducing bullying and discrimination, but has weaker effects on engagement and participation in organized activities.