Brigada Eskwela and Reading Coordination Practices in Bangbang Elementary School in Ifugao

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  • ABIGALE GAMBOC NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64358/sih.v2i1.61

Keywords:

Brigada Eskwela, reading coordination, community engagement, rural education, literacy leadership

Abstract

Brigada Eskwela has long been recognized in the Philippine basic education system as a mechanism for strengthening school–community partnerships, while reading programs remain central to improving foundational literacy in the early grades. This qualitative case study examined how Brigada Eskwela initiatives and reading coordination practices were implemented and integrated in Bangbang Elementary School, a rural public school in Ifugao, Philippines. Guided by community-based education and literacy leadership frameworks, the study focused on the experiences of a Teacher II serving as Reading Coordinator and Brigada Eskwela focal person. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and review of reading and school activity records, and were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that Brigada Eskwela functioned not only as a school maintenance activity but also as a platform for community-supported literacy initiatives. Reading coordination practices were strengthened through volunteer engagement, learner profiling, and collaborative monitoring of reading progress. Challenges related to limited resources and time constraints were also identified. The study concludes that when Brigada Eskwela is intentionally aligned with reading programs, it contributes to sustainable literacy support and strengthens learner-centered practices in rural elementary schools.

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Published

2026-05-23

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Studies in Interdisciplinary Horizons

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