Parents and Teachers Partnership in Developing Good Study Habits of Kindergarten Pupils in Mataasnakahoy District

Abstract

Introduction

Early Childhood Education is the foundation; it is a very crucial time for the children's development. For this reason, early childhood must be given with proper guidance. Early childhood program stresses parental involvement because it recognizes the importance of the family, rather than the school as an ultimate source of children's values and behavior children's education starts at home. One of the areas in children's education that parents must focus on is the formation of good study habits.

Methods

The researchers utilized the descriptive method of research with the questionnaire and interview as the main instrument in gathering the needed information. The respondents of this study include the parents whose children are in private or public schools and teachers of both public and private schools handling kindergarten pupils.

Results

The findings of the study lead to the conclusion that kindergarten children from private schools have study habits, only that it needs to be improved through the guidance of parents and teachers. Also, they can send their kids to the tutorial center while the kindergarten pupils in public school have a small percentage of having a study habit because of the status of their family. Some of the parents of the kindergarten enrolled in the public are busy with their work that's why they do not have enough time in guiding their kids.

Discussions

Hence, the researchers recommended that teachers should use different strategies/ approaches to help improve the study habits of the learners, so as with the parents, whose precious time, attention and materials that will be provided to their children will make a difference in the learner's activities in the school and even at home. Finally, the teacher and the parent need consistent coordination and communication to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the learner.