Teleserye

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teleserye programs appeal to many TV viewers especially the young children. A recent study shows most Filipino children still prefer watching television when they get home after a long day of school, and they like watching teleseryes (television series) or adult-oriented shows. Most Filipino children watch television for close to 3 hours during weekdays, and 6 hours during weekends, the same study showed. Both are beyond the internationally-prescribed daily exposure to television which is only 1 to 2 hours. A timely

METHODS

The researchers used a descriptive research design. Specifically, the type of descriptive research design used was the survey method. The researchers used a survey to gather data. A face-to-face or individual interview was utilized. The never-sometimes-always Likert scale was used to determine the frequency of watching the teleserye done by the respondents. The t-test was used to find out the difference between the two means for the significance of the teleserye on the respondents' academic performance.

RESULTS

Figure 1. The graph presents the improvement with the chosen interventions in relation to teleserye viewing. Those who respond negatively are not included in the graph. The interventions used are DSBWT ( Doing Schoolwork Before Watching Teleserye) and LNHV ( Limited Number of Hours in Watching). For DSBWT, some of the respondents favor it. There is a decrease of ten (10). About 50% of the respondents consider it. For LNHW, it is consistent. Most of the respondents agree with it. It is evident for 100% approval.

DISCUSSIONS

The only 30 pupils selected were from the Grade V afternoon session. They were categorized as achievers and struggling pupils. The category was based on their first quarter grade in Math. Respondents whose grades were from 80 and above were the achievers. Those with 79 and below were the struggling children. Teleseryes shown in the primetime, specifically at 8 o'clock in the evening up to 10 o'clock either on Channel 2 or Channel 7 were considered. There are achievers and struggling children who watch teleserye always, sometimes and never. About 41% of the achievers sometimes watch teleserye. Among the struggling children, around 50% who always watch teleserye get 76 and 78. A similar research study in other grade level is recommended.