The Maternal Behavior with Regards to Dealing with the Holistic Development of Kindergarten Learners in San Luis District, Division of Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Motherhood is one of the responsibilities and privileges granted to human beings. The important responsibility of assisting children in shaping and developing the personalities are in the hands of the parents especially the mother. In this study, I explore the reasons for maternal behavior in dealing with the holistic development of kindergarten learners.

METHODS

A descriptive survey method was used. Two hundred eighty-four mothers of the kindergarten learners of San Luis District, Division of Batangas responded to a set of questions. The "holistic development" (a practical approach to a comprehensive learning system) inventory was used conducted, with data collected through quantitative analysis use in determining maternal behavior in holistic development.

RESULTS

The first set of data deals on the maternal behavior exhibit by the mother-respondents in terms of emotional background, acceptance of the child and home atmosphere. The second set deals on the maternal behavior of the mother-respondents in relation to dealing with the holistic development of kindergarten learners. The maternal behaviors manifested by the mothers influenced the psychosocial development of kindergarten learners to a great extent. The maternal behavior manifested by the respondents influenced the psychosexual development of learners to a great extent. The cognitive development of the maternal behavior of learners was to a very great extent as assessed by the mother-respondents. The maternal behavior manifested by the mothers influenced the moral development of kindergarten learners to a very great extent.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate maternal behavior manifest by the mothers influence the holistic development of the kindergarten learners to a very great extent. The mothers of kindergarten learners should be encouraged by teachers to always demonstrate behaviors worthy of emulation. The kindergarten teachers should conduct a homeroom PTA meeting to inform the mothers about the results of this study. The kindergarten teachers should carefully study the proposed action plan so that modifications could be implemented before its implementation. The school heads should observe the kindergarten teachers frequently if they are manifesting the maternal instinct to their learners. A similar study should be conducted with the inclusion of teacher as respondents of the study.