Project SAGIP: Sapat Na atensyon at Gabay, Ibigay Sa Pag-Aaral

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parental involvement is often seen as a cornerstone in a child's education. It can make a considerable difference to child's school life, both in academic success and in general enjoyment in school. It also provides a support network for children, which is particularly important when they face academic hurdles or other challenges. However, based from the data of parents' involvement in Hidalgo Elementary School, only 11% of parents are actively engaged in school activities and programs. Some ofthem do not attend parents’ conferences or do not support the school programs and projects. Moreover, lack of parental involvement is one of the reasons why the school has increasing percentage of cases of absenteeism. To solve the problem in decreasing parental involvement and increasing percentage in absenteeism, the author conducted an action plan entitled Project SAGIP: Sapat na Tension at Gabay, Ibigay sa Pag-aaral.

METHODS

This action plan was considered as a qualitative Research since it gained an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations. Qualitative data collection methods were used to gather information or data. Some common methods used were focus groups, individual interviews, participation and observations. The respondents were randomly selected.

RESULTS

Implementing the Project SAGIP and strengthening it to the fullest to increase the percentage of parental involvement and to decrease the percentage of absenteeism brought a huge change in the school's system. Based on the data, parental involvement was increased from 11% to 60% and was able to decrease the cases of absenteeism from 5% to 1%. Furthermore, based on the interviews conducted by the author to the teachers and parents, the pupils became more motivated to go to school and to participate in school activities actively.

DISCUSSIONS

This project was done with continuous informed home visitation and open communication to parents/guardians of the pupils in Hidalgo Elementary School and where a series of topics were discussed to the parents to inform them on how important it is to be in school and how important it is to give attention and support to their children.