Home Visitation Program For Improved Performance Of Grade V Pupils At Calantas Elemntary School Year 2017-208

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Strong teacher-parent partnerships are important to effectively support their students in their learning behaviors and performance in school. Nowadays, a home visit has become a very common practice in most schools all over the country. The home visit is an opportunity for the child's teacher to visit him or her in his own home prior to the start of school. In this study, the researcher focused on the impact of home visitation on improved academic performance of Grade V students in Calantas Elementary School.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive method of research, and applied the quantitative method in data analysis. The researcher selected thirty (30) teachers from Rosario West District Elementary School. The data gathering instrument used is the questionnaire.

RESULTS

Based from the answers of the elementary teachers, it was perceived that everyone has their own home visitation program being implemented in school. The results of the questionnaire show that home visitation programs should be done quarterly to monitor the improvement of the pupil's academic performance. Programs that are designed and implemented with greater rigor provide better results. Home visitation programs also appear to offer greater benefits to certain subgroups of families, such as low-income, single, and teen mothers.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of this research study can be generalized to all urban elementary classrooms. It is recommended that research on the value of home visitation programs should be expanded and conducted on more diverse populations of districts, schools, and teacher classrooms. Further studies should be conducted to focus on parental beliefs and attitudes regarding home visitation programs. There should also be a further defined investigation of teacher practice.