Impact of Home Visitation in the Pupils' attendance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to discuss the impact of home visitation in the pupils' attendance. A major problem faced by schools across the country is student absenteeism. The Department of Education in the United States (1994) has cited absenteeism as the most important factor linked to performance differences among students, and absenteeism as being at crisis proportion (Kearney, 2003). Although many schools realize the importance of this issue, educational researchers have not consistently given this topic the attention it deserves (Corville-Smith, 1995). The researchers of Bancaan Elementary School decided to conduct this research related to the impact of home visitation in student attendance. Based on the data obtained last year, the number of absentees was higher compared to the number of absentees after the implementation of home visitation.

METHODS

The respondents of the study were the 24 class advisers of Bancaan Elementary School. The researchers used survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, and interview to assess the effectiveness of home visitation in student attendance. The study was conducted during the first quarter of the school year 2018-2019.

RESULTS

Based on the data obtained this study revealed that the majority of the teachers strongly agree that the use of the home visitation program is an effective intervention to lessen the number of absentees.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers strongly recommend the use of home visitation as an effective tool in reducing absenteeism. There should be clear guidelines in conducting the home visitation. The agreement between the parents and teachers should be strictly implemented.