Developing a Culture of Preparedness in Education

Kananura Elly Barya

Faculty of Education Kampala International University Uganda

kananuraelly@kiu.ac.ug

ABSTRACT

Preparedness in education is no longer a peripheral concern but a core responsibility of educational institutions seeking to ensure the safety, continuity, and resilience of learning communities. This paper examines the concept of a “culture of preparedness” through a multi-disciplinary lens that draws from public pedagogy, disaster risk reduction, and institutional planning. It highlights the historical evolution of preparedness in schools, the challenges and opportunities of embedding preparedness into educational frameworks, and the key components risk assessment, stakeholder training, curriculum integration, and community partnerships necessary for a sustainable preparedness culture. Emphasizing inclusivity, critical engagement, and context-based planning, the study proposes that preparedness is not merely a technical solution but a transformative pedagogical practice that empowers both institutions and individuals. The paper concludes with recommendations for policymakers, educators, and community leaders to collaboratively build preparedness frameworks that are proactive, participatory, and adaptable to future crises.

Keywords: Preparedness culture, public pedagogy, disaster education, school safety, risk management, curriculum integration, emergency planning.

CITE AS: Kananura Elly Barya (2025). Developing a Culture of Preparedness in Education. IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 11(3):26-33. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJAH/2025/1132633