Project Parenticipation at Nag-iba ES: Intensified Parents' Participation on School Programs and Projects

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The aim of the study is to assess the project “Participationof Nag-iba Elementary School”. Specifically, it sought to determine the participation level of parents in school programs and projects, common difficulties encountered during the implementation of the project, and proposed activities that will intensify parents' participation in different school activities that are very important in attaining a successful, meaningful, effective and excellent output.

METHODS

The research utilized the descriptive design with survey questionnaires as a main tool in gathering data. The descriptive research is also known as a basic research method that examines the situations such as characteristics and practices as they exist in their current state. The respondents of the study consisted of 68 parents of the pupils in Nag-iba Elementary School.

RESULTS

Results indicated that parents' participation in school activities was below 65 percent. Moreover, it was found out that the most common difficulty experienced by the respondents in participating in various school activities is doing home chores.

DISCUSSIONS

Consequently, conflicting time schedules were experienced sometimes by some respondents. On the other hand, transportation was never a reason for the respondents t not be able to cooperate in school programs and projects. Furthermore, “Attendance Ko”, “Award ng Anak Ko” was considered an effective tool in intensifying parents' participation in different school activities. However, new ways for increasing parental involvement can always be discovered. Additional research and information in this area can help all concerned.