Factors Affecting the Academic Performance among Grade Five Indigenous Learners: Basis for Contextualized Parent Education Primer

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Indigenous Children motivated to learn best when the significant adults in their lives -parents, teachers, and other family and community members -work together to encourage and support them. The need for a strong partnership and clear communication between the child and the members of the family is essential in a child's development. In connection, the researchers would like to emphasize how the home plays an important role in uplifting Indigenous learners in terms of their academic performance in school. Thus, it is such a significant thing to note that endowing parent's power in molding and guiding their children could be the best way to improve the academic performance of Indigenous learners.

METHODS

This study engaged a descriptive research and development method. Mainly, this research dealt with the collecting and gathering of information about the Academic Performance of Indigenous Pupils. This information was gathered from Form 138 or Report on Learner's Progress. This report must be certified by the subject teachers, adviser and the academic assistant with the signature of parent or guardian affixed on the said form. The factors of the selected Indigenous Pupils at Home that affects their performances were discussed through one-on-one interview. Questions on the interview were prepared by the researchers and validated by experts.

RESULTS

The result of the table implies that among the 10 identified IP Pupils, 10 of them or 100% were in a fairly satisfactory level in their Academic Performance. On the factors affecting the academic performances, there were a lot of factors that can be reflected at home experiences of Indigenous pupils. Therefore, we could say that there is a need to remind and help the parents in terms of guidance and counseling as the direct molder of life of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The level of the academic performance must be improved on the following grading periods. To achieve this, there should be a one on one parent-teacher conference to discuss the Indigenous learner's performance in school. To monitor and assess Indigenous learners' academic performance, it is highly recommended to conduct an orientation on the primer as a guide for responsible parenthood (beginning of the quarter, middle and end) by officers of the Parents-Teachers Association. Teachers or the school itself should conduct seminars and workshop, activities for camaraderie and developing self-confidence, and lastly, classes should always be values-oriented and interactive in which it will not just develop mental abilities but it will develop the holistic aspects of every learner.