Involvement of Parents to The Learning Activities of Primary Pupils in Sampiro Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study focused on assessing the level of parental involvement towards the learning activities of primary pupils in Sampiro Elementary School, School Year 2018-2019. Specifically, this study covers the profile of the parent-respondents, the involvement provided by parents toward their children's learning activities, and the significant relationship of their support when grouped according to profile. The subject of the study were the 67 parents of Grades 1 to 3 pupils enrolled in the said research locale. The respondents were obtained through purposive sampling. This study has utilized the descriptive-survey design in gathering data and information. The questionnaire was used as the major instrument for gathering data. The results of this study were interpreted with the use of frequency, ranking, weighted mean, composite mean, and Pearson Chi-square.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive-survey design in gathering data with the questionnaire as the main tool in the data gathering.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:

1.Majority of the parent-respondents are at the age ranging from 40 to 49 and are females. More than half of their population are unemployed and are high school graduates. 2. The parent-respondents are often involved with their children's learning activities in terms of the development of study habits, co-curricular, extracurricular activities, and assignments. 3. Age, sex, and employment status are significant to the involvement of parents towards the learning activities of their children. 4. The suggested in-school activities to further enhance the level of parental involvement are intensified parent-teacher assemblies and conferences, systematic planning, and reporting of the learners' progress, standardized teacher parent communication, and annual parent-child talent contest, and quarterly home visitation.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:1.Majority of the parent-respondents are at the age ranging from 40 to 49 and are females. More than half of their population are unemployed and are high school graduates. 2.The parent-respondents are often involved with their children's learning activities in terms of the development of study habits, co-curricular, extracurricular activities, and assignments. 3. Age, sex, and employment status are significant to the involvement of parents towards the learning activities of their children. 4. The suggested in-school activities to further enhance the level of parental involvement are intensified parent-teacher assemblies and conferences, systematic planning, and reporting of the learners' progress, standardized teacher-parent communication, and annual parent-child talent contest, and quarterly home visitation.