Contributory Factors Affecting Absenteeism of Grade Five-Matapat Pupils during the First Quarter of SY 2017-2018at Padre Imo Luna MES

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study was undertaken with the objectives to find out and become aware of the contributory factors affecting the absenteeism of pupils of Grade Five-Matapat of SY 2017-2018 at Padre Imo Luna MES at San Jose, Batangas. The purpose of this study to confirm a comprehensive proposed scheme in enhancing the attendance level of pupils thus help meet the priority needs assessed by the previous research study.

METHODS

This is descriptive qualitative research that aims to identify the contributory factors affecting the absenteeism of pupils. The respondents are 48 Grade Five pupils of class Matapat. A survey questionnaire was prepared, validated, distributed, tallied and interpreted to identify the contributory factors affecting the pupils' absenteeism. An interview follows after accomplishing the survey questionnaire in order to validate and confirm the responses given by the research participants. Home visits were conducted by the researchers to verify the possible causes of absenteeism of the pupils.

RESULTS

Tabulation of data gathered during the conduct of the study is one of the means of interpreting and analyzing to come up with a definite result. Each attribute is expected to be valid. Results from the questionnaires are validated as well with the other variables as a reflection of the interviews and home visitations conducted by the researcher. The study shows that frequent absences are determined on a monthly basis thus reveals that though pupils agree on cited reasons for frequent absenteeism, their responses vary according to the level of perception. Considering the number of pupils who responded strongly agree, lack of supervision and/or follow up at home, take up jobs to earn and lack of interest in learning shows the highest response. On the other hand, pupil respondents perceived viewing television and family issues and/or problems as the lowest influencing factors that cause absenteeism. This current study contributes a helpful result and effect the school itself.

DISCUSSIONS

In the light findings of the study, the following conclusions are formulated. A moderately high range of pupils' absenteeism is identified based on the results of the study. It was highlighted in the study that the most influencing factor that merely contributes to pupils' absenteeism is the lack of follow up at home as well as taking up jobs to earn for a living. The proposed scheme must be implemented to enhance the attendance level of learners.