Implementation of "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4ps)": Input to Enhanced Parent-Teacher Relationship

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Poverty is one of the intervening factors that hinder the active participation of parents in school, weakening the parent-teacher relationship. The "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act of 2010 was implemented to address theproblem of poverty. Studies show that 4Ps has a large impact in the improvements of the health and education of every poor Filipino family but the its impact on Parent-Teacher Relationship remains unexamined. This study analyzes the effectiveness of the implementation of 4Ps towards the Enhancement of Parent-Teacher Relationships.

METHODS

The proponent of this study used the survey method. In this method, the data were gathered through questionnaires given to the respondents. Respondents came from five (5) selected public elementary schools in Pila, Laguna. Statistical tools were employed for data analysis.

RESULTS

In terms of Pupils' Performance, Behavior and Attitude, Parents' Involvement and Participation and Teacher's Social Responsibility the overall average rating of 3.83 showed that it is "Effective”. In terms of Communication, Coordination and Cooperation between Parents and Teachers the overall average rating of 3.90 indicated that it is "Often”. In terms of relationship between Effectiveness of Implementation of 4Ps and its Facilitation of Parent-Teacher relationship the overall average rating of 3.93 shows that it is "High”. Moreover, the relationship is found to be significant.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings showed that the implementation of 4Ps contributes a lot in the communication, coordination and cooperation between parents and teachers thus leading to the enhancement of Parent-Teacher Relationships.