Parent Involvement in Child's Homework: Basis for Classroom Parent Involvement Plan of Grade 5 -Fair

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research determined to assess the involvement of parents in their child's homework. Many studies revealed that when parents become involved, academic achievement increases. This study, therefore, investigated ways by which schools succeed at getting parents involved and have a parent involvement plan.

METHODS

This research had studied Tagaytay Elementary School -Grade 5 parents on different ways to get them involved in their child's homework. The study aimed to identify the demographic information of parents, frequency of involvement in homework, the barriers, interventions and the willingness of the parents to be involved in the parent involvement plan of the classroom.

RESULTS

The result obtained from the study was used to design a plan that will further enhance the involvement of the parents in their child's homework. The study used a descriptive method of research, using a survey, with the questionnaire checklist as the main tool for the collection of data. The respondents were composed of 16 parents of Tagaytay Elementary School in Grade 5 -Fair.

DISCUSSIONS

Results of the study revealed that all parents were involved in the homework but not on a daily basis. The prevalent barriers in their involvement in homework were the language used especially in English and lack of information. It was also revealed that parents are sure to participate in parent involvement plan but are not willing to work as parent tutors and volunteers. Thus, a parent involvement plan is highly recommended to set effective parent involvement to increase learners' academic performance. The result of this study will be the basis for crafting the Parent Involvement Plan of the school.