The Extent of Effectiveness of Parent-Teachers Partnership in Basic Reading Skills of Grade One in Central and Non-Central Schools

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study determined the extent of effectiveness of the Parent-Teacher's Partnership in relation to the Basic Reading Skills of pupils in Grade 1 in Central and Non-Central Schools. Further, it determined the profile of the pupils basic reading skills, the different activities that the parent-teacher's did in order to improve the basic reading skills of the Grade 1 pupils, the significance of agreement on the activities performed by the parents and teachers, the problems met by the teachers, and the solutions offered by them and the significance of agreement on the rank order of the parents and teachers activities.

METHODS

The descriptive, analytical correlational method with analysis utilizing the researcher-made test, questionnaire, and the rating scale as well as the pupils record filed in the district office were availed of. Frequency count, rank, mean, and percentage were utilized to draw out the results of the test in reading.

RESULTS

This study revealed that the average basic reading skills of pupils was satisfactory in Phonic but needs improvement in Phonic Awareness, Vocabulary Development, Comprehension Skills, and that of the whole test. The teachers perceived their partnership with the parents to be "Always" in valuing reading and creating literacy environment but "Almost Always" in active classroom participation and in developing good study habits. There is a significant agreement on the extent of effectiveness between parents and teachers in developing the pupils’ basic reading skills. The problems considered to be very serious is lack of study habit. The serious problems are late issuance of textbooks, irregularity of school attendance due to poverty. As to the solutions recommended, workbooks must be supplied to pupils on time. Orient the parents regarding home tutorial of their children, inform parents about their obligation to provide pupils needs.

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the findings and solutions, here are the following recommendations: Concentrate and focus the activities on the four basic reading skills. Provide much attention particularly on Vocabulary Development, Comprehension Skills and Phonemic Awareness Skill. Then, parents and teachers must be partners in all activities for the improvement of basic reading skills of pupils. There must be significant agreement on the activities performed by both parents and teachers for the development of pupils. All the problems encountered must be given attention by parents and teachers.