Strengthening Family Interactions in the Development of Literacy and Numeracy Skills Among Pupils in the Division of Batangas City: A Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Family interactions on the children's educational activities may range from simple conversation to tutoring from one subject area to another. In this study, however, the main focus is on literacy and numeracy skills development. While literacy encompasses language, communication, reading and writing among others, numeracy focuses on mathematical skills like counting, grouping and matching things, sorting things, understanding size, shape and patterns, recognizing numerals, number sense and many others.

METHODS

The descriptive, survey and correlation method of research was utilized in this study since it aims to describe the extent of family interactions contributory to the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils in public elementary schools in Division of Batangas City. On the other hand, correlational research involves the comparison and correlation of paired variables to determine the causality and effect of one to another. The survey was used to gather data relative to the main focus of the study which is on the family interactions deemed essential in promoting and enhancing pupils' literacy and numeracy skills.

RESULTS

From the summarized findings, the following conclusions were drawn:1.) the extent of family interactions for the development of the children's literacy skills in terms of reading, writing, listening and speaking is adequate. 2.) the extent of family interactions for the development of the children's numeracy skills in terms of counting, solving basic Mathematical operations, and problem-solving is adequate but needs improvement in terms of applying Mathematics in real life situations. 3.) the final output of this study is an action plan designed to improve further the pupils' varied competencies through strengthening further family interactions within.

DISCUSSIONS

From the conclusions, the following recommendations are hereby forwarded for implementation at the soonest time possible: 1.) the schools may hold a conference with the parents to discuss matters about the significant effects of strong family interactions on the pupils' development of varied competencies. 2.) to enhance further the pupils' development literacy and numeracy skills, the teachers of English and Mathematics may devise programs and contests in the proper utilization of the English language and Mathematics in varied situations and applications. 3.) the designed action plan may be implemented as much as possible by the schools.