Correlation of Parent-Assisted Modular-Based Materials in ENSCIMA and Academic Performance of Grade VI Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A child's learning is enhanced when schools encourage parents to stimulate their children's intellectual development. Therefore, ultimately the parents are their first and most important teacher. In this study, we designed an alternative mode of instruction through parent assisted module where students learn with the help of their parents. The students work on their own and the parent's role is to guide and monitor the progress of the students in doing their individual tasks. With the use of the modules, students work on various activities that are interesting and challenging enough to maintain focus and attention. Students engage themselves in the learning the concepts presented in the module.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive method of research. Using modules and survey forms prepared by researchers, a total of 40 pupils and parents were involved in the study. The frequency and percentage distribution were used in presenting the parent attitude toward schooling and student study habits. Concerning the pre-test and post-test results of grade six pupils simple mean was used. To establish the relationship between parent-assisted modular based instruction in ENSCIMA and academic performance, the Pearson product-moment correlation was used.

RESULTS

The results demonstrate the need for improvement of the module in order for the innovation to be effective. Parents must be very active in assisting their children in answering the activities in the module. Academic performance of the students can be improved if the students are interested in the subject and willing to learn. Teachers must be aware of students' diversity and way of learning to further enhance their teaching capabilities in designing material for improvement and innovation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for improvement of the module in order for the innovation to be effective. Parents must be very active in assisting their children in answering the activities in the module. The academic performance of the students can be improved if the students are interested in the subject and willing to learn. Teachers must be aware of students' diversity and ways of learning to further enhance their teaching capabilities in designing material for improvement and innovation.