Single Parents and Their Perceptions to K-12 Curriculum Implementation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Stakeholders of the K-12 curriculum emphasized the role of education in realizing holistic development of the 21st-century learners through equipping them with necessary life skills so that they can contribute in the economic and social development of the family and community. Likewise, teachers and students have similar views on becoming globally competitive as a result of the implementation of the K-12 program. Yet, other concerns such as additional expenses on top of the added two years in high school are still worth the inquiry, specifically, for those with special cases such as solo parents or single mothers. Hence, this study is aimed to reveal the perceptions of solo parents on the implementation of K-12 (Senior High School) in the Philippines.

METHODS

The researchers used the descriptive survey, through a validated researcher-made survey questionnaire, to gather information from the respondents. Respondents of this study are single parents of the Grade 12 students of Taytay Senior High School. The respondents were identified through the snowballing method and a total of 20 solo parents were chosen as respondents of this study. The data gathered were analyzed through descriptive statistics such as percentage, central tendency, standard deviation, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

RESULTS

From the data gathered, it was found that the majority of the solo parents' age ranged from 31 to 50 years old. Most of them are working while some are managing a business in order to raise their children. In terms of the status of employment, 80% of the respondents are employed and the 20% left are unemployed. When it comes to monthly income, it was found that the majority of the solo parents are not receiving enough money to support their children's needs. Lastly, 60% agreed that the job of solo parents can't support the needs of the child in the K-12 Curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the profile of the respondents, the economic capability of solo parents is not enough to fully supporttheir children's education in the K-12 Curriculum. But it is of high importance to equipping learners with the necessary skills, thus, K-12 curriculum is essential. Yet, the findings of this study cannot deny that there are people in the society such as solo parents who need considerations, hence, this study can be used as a note to the policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders.