School -Parent Partnership in Developing the Reading Habits of the Grade Five Pupils in Mayasang Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The school cannot achieve success without the assistance of the parents and community leaders and other stakeholders. Developing sound and wholesome partnership between the two most influential institutions is deemed necessary to meet the goals of education which is centered on the community. Parental involvement in school programs events even planning and utilization of school resources is considered the most essential measure for the attainment of the goals desired to happen in the school.

Involving the parents through the different associations including PTA Parent-Teacher Association and Homeroom PTA can be of great help to meet the prioritized needs and wants of the institution. However, the role of parents should not only evolve in these particular groups but the most pivotal role of them is to be involved in the academic affairs of the children.

METHODS

This study is centered only on the assessment of parental involvement through the development of teacher-parent partnership specifically, the development of positive reading habits. Participants of the study were the two Grade Five teachers, the 61 Grade V pupils and at least 20 parents of the Grade V pupils. The data were taken from the questionnaire, interviews and actual observation of the reading habits of the pupils under study.

RESULTS

Based on the findings presented in the study, it is clear and concrete that parental involvement and participation on the academic practices particularly developing the reading habits of their children, is an essential element of good school. With the participation of the parents in various school activities and events, the children are given the widest opportunities to improve not only their academic performance and learning outcomes, but also their social responsibility. It can be said therefore that every school with developed partnership with the parents can expect for the productive performance of the children not only in reading but in all aspects of the academic endeavors.

DISCUSSIONS

Findings of the study should be carefully and intelligently assessed as basis for the interventions in order to improve teacher-parent partnership. Teachers should seek the participation of the parents particularly on reporting the academic performance of the children, including the formation of the positive values and discipline. As to the development of reading habits which is the starting point of effective reading, parents should be patient enough to monitor the reading habits and reading performance of the children.