School Readiness of Kindergarten Pupils: Personal and Social Skills of Tranca Elementary School, Tranca, Talisay, Batangas School Readiness of Kindergarten Pupils: Personal and Social Skills of Tranca Elementary School, Tranca, Talisay, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Kindergarten children range from four to six years old is at the stage of school readiness. When the new school year starts most children may have the experiences of adjustment in the school especially in the environment. Kindergarten school readiness and the phenomenon of students entering kindergarten without the necessary personal and social skills they need to be successful in kindergarten was explored in this study.

METHODS

The respondents first floated the respondents using the School Readiness, Personal and Social Development Observation, and Face-to-face Interview Guide. In this study, the researcher used a descriptive case study approach. Descriptive study refers to a type of educational research which deals with the prevailing condition. It is descriptive because the study is intended to conduct a survey on the characteristics of the respondents.

RESULT

Results of a research indicate that children who are ready for school are equipped by such positive characteristics as self-confidence, feeling of school comfort in spite of the absence of parents or a babysitter, curiosity about world, more intentions to study, and strong social skills to interact with other children and adults. Several factors influencing children's school readiness include external and internal factors. School readiness falls into several domains including child's physical health and well-being, social competence and emotional maturity, approaches to learning, language and cognitive development, and communication skills.

DISCUSSIONS

Findings of this study provide insights into current classroom practices that are currently being implemented to solve the problem of students' personal and social skill deficits. Findings will assist School Principal that they should have full attention to their students who are entering Kindergarten and admissions tests are required for them. Findings of the study show that the Kindergarten Teachers should not stop their students for being curious. That they should have effective teaching strategies and they should be approachable and have a long patience. Division level leaders and school level leaders are provided with information about instructional practices for improving kindergarten students' personal and social skills. Findings of the study show that the parents should encourage their children to go to school and let their children explore things. Findings of the study show that the students should be their self and should enjoy learning and enjoy what they are doing.