The Effectiveness of Home Visitation in Enhancing Academic Performance of the Select Grade I Pupils of Gulod Elementary School SY 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Home Visit explores the role of in pupils' academic progress and how their families specifically the parents/guardians become involved in their children's education. It is intended to improve the communication skills of school with students and families. It also increases the parents' involvement in various programs and activities in school. In this study, school leaders can build lasting connections with our community. It creates a positive change in home-school relationships and a dynamic of true collaboration between our school, our pupils and their families.

METHODS

Descriptive method was used by the researcher to gather information about existing conditions. The researcher used the results of the final rating of the first grading period. She found out that 5 out of 48 pupils got the lowest rating. From that result, the researcher assesses the learning areas/skills pupils find difficulty. She provided intervention materials to be utilized or practiced at home through parents'/ guardians' proper guidance and supervision. Proper monitoring and evaluation of the program were done to measure its effectiveness.

RESULTS

Based on the results of the First Grading Period, respondents got very low grades and that is the main reason why the researcher conducted home visitation to address the existing condition to the parents. There are two (2) out of five (5) respondents who failed based on the average grade for the first grading period. The researcher with the cooperation of the Grade I teacher and their parents applied varied solutions to improve their academic performance.

After two months of implementation of home visitation through providing intervention materials to the pupils, an improvement on their academic performance was noted as reflected on the results of the Final Rating for the Second Grading Period. It shows that there is an improvement in their academic performance. Improvement on their grades achieved through applying varied solutions worked collaboratively by the teachers and parents

DISCUSSIONS

Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of every learner is significant in guiding them to achieve better academic performance. Home visitation shall be continuously conducted to address the needs of the pupils. Teachers and parents shall work collaboratively in achieving continuous progression of every learner.