Level of Awareness and Involvement of Lutucan Central School (Lcs) Parentsin Pta Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to determine the level of awareness and involvement of Lutucan Central School (LCS) parents in PTA Activities. The study considered the demographic profile of the parents in terms of sex, age, civil status, educational attainment, and monthly income. The level of awareness and involvement in PTA Activities of the respondents were also identified. The significant difference on their level of awareness and involvement in the PTA Activities when they are grouped according to their demographic profile were also determined.

METHODS

The study employed descriptive-evaluative and descriptive-comparative research method. The samples were 288 parents; the instrument was a self-devised survey questionnaire; and the statistical tools used were frequency percentage, weighted arithmetic mean, t-test for independent samples and ANOVA.

RESULTS

The majority of the respondents are female ranging from 22 to 44 years old, married, and are high school graduates with a monthly income of P 5000.00 and below. The results revealed that parents are mostly aware of the PTA Activities; however, they are not fully involved. It revealed that in terms of their involvement in Brigada Eskwela, they are least involved in reconstructing and painting, cleaning and renovation of bathrooms, fixing water facilities, electrical connections and the vicinity of the school. Meanwhile in terms of their involvement in School-Based Feeding Program, it was revealed that they are least involved in the preparation of dishes to be cooked for the young beneficiaries of the program. On the other hand, in terms of their involvement in Gulayan sa Paaralan, it was revealed that parents are least involved in planting vegetables that aims to addressthe problem of child nutrition. There is a significant difference on the level of awareness and involvement of the respondents when grouped according to their demographic profile.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, the researcher developed the Parent-School Partnership Program that may provide assistance on the different PTA Activities and serve as a guide in the school activities for the parents' active participation. Thus, it is recommended to pilot test the utilization of the program on the part of the administrators to provide them assistance on the different PTA Activities. In addition, it is recommended that pupils and other stakeholders will also participate actively in PTA Activities. This program is also recommended to the future researchers as basis in their study.