Personal Adjustment of Grades 4, 5, and 6 Learners with an ofw Parent and its Effect on the Academic Performance: Basis for a Proposed Guidance Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) left their children under the care of a lone parent or a guardian. The departure of parents plays a big role in their children's adjustment like worry, self-worth, and competence. It may result in having higher risks of low grades and low self-esteem. It is in this premise that the researchers came up with this study.

METHODS

Mixed-Method research (quantitative and qualitative) was used. The research questions focused on descriptive-survey verified through interviews. To gather data, personal profile, frequency and the level of personal adjustment concerning the academic performance of the Grades 4, 5, and 6 learners during the school year 2018-2019 was examined.

RESULTS

Grades 4, 5, and 6 learners with an OFW parent have 1) different personal adjustments like worry, self-worth, and competence, 2) they have a moderate level of personal adjustment and 3) found to have very satisfactory performance. The respondents were also interviewed about the gender of the parents working abroad sixteen (16) for the mother, three (3) for the father, and one (1) for both parents. A guidance program should be developed to maximize the learners' potentials on their adjustment and academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The results imply that teachers should consider the gender, age,and grade levels of intermediate learners with an OFW parent in classroom management and positive discipline must be used. Positive attitudes and motivation towards Grades 4, 5, and 6 learners with an OFW parent must be religiously observed so that there can be an improvement on the level of their academic performance. It is recommended that the school will craft a guidance program to address the personal adjustment problems encountered by the intermediate learners with an OFW parent.